The Arrangement Factor (ARRANGEMENT SERIES #1)

Chapter 63

Alex's POV

When Sarah played her part, I stood on my seat to clap for her the loudest, as I promised her when she first told me about the play. I was so proud of her as she slayed in her Fairy Godmother dress and narrated her dialogues with such confidence and elegance. She was truly a fairy. People called me mad for clapping in between the play, but I couldn't care less. Later, Dan and Mia also joined, while Mom tried to stop me, and Dad was amused by my actions, sitting there and laughing.

I wanted to appreciate Sarah for her part and how confidently she played it. I wanted to show her how much her role meant to me, although I was sad she did not play Cinderella because of my stupid actions. But I wanted her to feel as special as Cinderella for her role.

But that bitch ruined the mood. How dare she touch me and say all those things about Sarah. I would have never posted my Dove's picture because I do not like others looking at her. Call me possessive and old school, but I want mon trésor all to myself and definitely not online for other predatory eyes to see her.

I posted to teach her a lesson and to tell every other girl to never think of coming near me because I belong to only one: MY WIFE.

I was worried because my account was open, and reporters could use this picture to create news. Many boys could look at her picture now. And since she is so beautiful, I know what those bastards would be thinking. I would kill them for that, but I couldn't care less because she belongs to me just as much as I belong to her.

After the play, I went to the office as some paperwork needed to be finished. When I returned, I wanted nothing more than to hug Sarah and tell her how proud I was of her for overcoming her fears and performing on stage, and how great her performance was.

When I was outside our bedroom door, I heard Mom say, "I was so embarrassed by that boy's childish behavior. He made a fool of himself by clapping at your scene. It didn't even require clapping, and people were scolding him to be quiet and sit down."

I did not want to eavesdrop on their conversation, but when Mom made fun of me, I wanted to know what Sarah thought of me. Did she also think I was a fool? Does she not like me fulfilling my promise? Was she embarrassed by me as well? I know Mom was not; she just exaggerates things when it comes to me and loves making fun of me and teasing me. But what about Sarah?

"Don't be mean, Maa," she said scolding her.

"Why? Weren't you embarrassed by what he did? What about your friends? What would they be thinking?" I think even Mom wants to know what I wanted, and she is just provoking her.

"I can never be embarrassed of him, Maa, and what he did made me feel valued. He was proud of me, that's all I ever wanted. And my true friends would understand how much he means to me and be happy for me. For those who would judge were never my friends, to begin with," she said proudly.

When I heard what she felt for me, I couldn't be any more happy. This filled my heart with so much warmth.

"You are so sweet, baby," Mom said to her.

That she is, I know I have tasted her. 'Fuck, Alex, stop thinking about that,' I scolded myself, but I can't stop thinking about her and how soft and sweet her lips feel. She is my drug, and I want her so bad, but I am taking things slow at her pace to make her feel comfortable.

"You are too, Maa, but you are mean to him. Why?" Even I want to know this. I am her only child, and she still treats me like I am some 10th child of hers which was never planned. HUH!!

"Oh, because he is a boy, and I can't play dress up with him." WHAT?? Is this woman serious? She is mean to me because I am not a girl and she can't play dress up? What the actual fuck?