That Winter Night - Alex Turner

The new neighbor

~Alex and Arielle arrived at home. You were waiting for them on the table with the pasta. Arielle and Alex were very happy.~

-Hello,you beautiful creatures!

-Hello miss. 
Alex said

-How was your day Arielle?

-Pretty good! Alex met Liam.

-Oh, what happened?

-Nothing.
Alex said confident.

-Nothing? Like, nothing nothing?

-Yes Hope, nothing! Why are you all saying that?

-Because you love too much Arielle and I thought that you would get mad.

-I don't want her to get hurt,Hope.
He whispered

-Alex, she's only 11. She just likes him. That's it.

-Okay okay. What about this pasta you have made? Shall we start eating?

-Yes, of course! Arielle did you wash your hands?

-Yes!

-Alex did you wash your hands too?

-No. I will go now.

~Alex went to wash his hands. Now you and Arielle are alone for a bit.~

-Arielle? You whispered.

-Yes? She whispered too.

-Did he like Liam?

-Yes. At least that's what he said. He kind of seemed annoyed..

-I'm sure about that.

~Alex was standing behind you two with a funny face. He listened to you.~

-I'm done.
He said annoyed, but he was funny at the same time.

-What were you talking about?

-Oh, about that delicious pasta!

-But you haven't even tried it

-It seems delicious! Don't underestimate my cooking skills Alex.

-I'm not honey, I underestimate your lying skills.
He winked at you and smiled.

-Ohh come on Alex, it's not lying.. Okay we were talking about Liam. Don't make it a big deal.

-I'm not. Let's eat now because I'm tired and very hungry. You both must be hungry too.

~You all ate peacefully. The food was delicious. You were all tired. You went to sleep. It's now afternoon. You can feel the serenity. Nothing special happened this day.Today is a new day. You all woke up.~

-Alex, before you go to work can you go Arielle to school?

-Yes darling.. Do you know how much I love you?

-Aw I know baby. I love you so much.

-I love you so much too,love.

You all got up, got ready and Alex and Arielle left and went at school. I know, so cute! You started getting ready for your work too.

Alex and Arielle finally arrived at school. They saw Liam and his mom again.

-Hello, Hello!

-Hello! How are you?

-We're good,what about you?

-We're good too.Thanks for asking.

-No worries. Ookay Arielle have a good day at school. Alex made a pause.

-Liam, will you take care of my little lady?

-Alexx..
Arielle whispered because of shyness.

-What Arielle? I'm making clear myself. He whispered back.

-Of course sir!

-Good boy!

-Alex,he's not a dog..
Arielle whispered

-Come on Arielle, I didn't say anything bad.

-I know, but okay..

-Everything's okay!
He said and smiled at Liam's mother, pretending that they didn't say something about her son.

Arielle and Liam went inside the school and Liam's mother started talking to Alex.

-So, is she your child?

-Um, no. She's my girlfriend's sister.

-Aw that's cute. I am single. I mean,I got a divorce from my husband.My ex husband,so yeah.

Alex didn't even ask her.
She was clearly flirting with him.. Or maybe she wanted to take that burden out of her chest..

-My ex husband was very violent and annoying..

-Um, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope everything's okay now.

-He is dangerous and not in prison but yeah, let's pretend everything's okay..

-What do you mean by that?

-Don't you know? He lives in this neighborhood and he really isn't a person you'd want to meet..