The Return (De Laurel Trilogy #1)

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"What did you and your brother talk about, love?" He asked, giving me a smile.

"Nothing," I lied, sitting back to the position to where I was before Olen called me. "It was just sibling stuff."

"Okay," He then gave me a small peck on the forehead.

After that, the party ended as there was nothing to do. Alexander stayed home but was instructed to sleep at the guest room with none other than my father.

"Stupid alarm clock," I muttered as I turned off the ringing alarm clock beside my bed. I then got up, rubbing my eyes so that I would get used to my surroundings.

I went downstairs, the smell of freshly cooked pancakes was evident so, I immediately headed to the kitchen where my family was found.

"The princess is finally awake!" Geo exclaimed, making me give him a mocking face.

"Good morning," I mumbled, heading to the kitchen counter to get a plate of pancakes. I took a fork, and began eating.

Whilst I was slicing the pancake, I felt arms wrapped around my waist. "Good morning, love." I instantly knew the voice, making me hum.

"Morning," I hummed, smiling. "Slept well?" I asked him. He hummed back, as I gave him a piece of pancake. I then ate one for me too.

Whilst we were eating, Killian came inside the kitchen and looked at the both of us disgustingly. He scoffed, then sat at the front of us.

"Ah, love. I hate it," He remarked, making me chuckle. "It's just so disgusting."

"Your just saying that because your single ass is jealous as fuck," I remarked back, making Alexander flick my forehead.

"Stop swearing," He whispered, sending shivers to my body. "It's not good, love."

Whilst Killian was staring at us, Olen suddenly entered the kitchen. "Alexander and Olivia! Break it up! Please?! For the sake of humanity," He stated making Alexander remove his hands from my waist and sat in another chair beside me.

We all ate in silence, as our family members enter the kitchen one by one. After eating, our cousins left. But, they will be back for Christmas Eve. Alexander also left to refresh. I changed and took a bath since Alexander and I will be attending his family's Pre-Christmas party.

I chose a neutral turtle neck, a brown blazer, and a white checkered skirt. I then also wore brown shoes to match my outfit.

Alexander came to pick me up as I was done saying goodbye to my family because I may spend the night there.

"Alexander and Olivia!" Adeline greeted once we entered the house slash mansion. "Merry Christmas,"

"Merry Christmas too, Adeline." I smiled, giving her a hug. I smiled as we entered the living room, where all of Alexander's family was there.

"Uncle Alex!" A girl around Kelly's age called him. She hugged him in the legs, since she can't reach his legs. "Is this your girlfriend?" She asked him. "She's pretty."

Alexander carried her to his chest. "I don't know, Yana," He feigned confused, making me chuckle. "Why don't you ask her?"

"Are you Uncle Alexander's girlfriend?" She asked me in a cute voice. I smiled, answering her.

"Yes, Yana now, is it?" I answered her, then asking her name. "You know? You're pretty too,"

"Yes!" She answered giddily. "My name is Ayana but Uncle Alex calls me Yana. Everyone does. What is your name?" She asked me.