Alphas Toy

Part 40

Since now both Dylan and Christopher were avoiding me, I was bored out of my mind. I could literally die out of boredom, there's absolutely nothing to do! I know it's only been one evening since I and Dylan had fought but I hadn't realised how much of an effect he takes on me, how much I rely on him for entertainment and how much I need him as a friend.

But rethinking our argument simply makes me more angry and makes me want to give him a piece of my mind for being so loyal to his brother. I mean, why couldn't he understand it from my perspective. But I guess I was being slightly selfish, Dylan has been more considerate than ever and in some ways he is the mediator by compromising between both I and Christopher.

I guess I gotta give his words more credit. He was right to say that I don't understand Chris because I don't. I don't disagree with that, I just don't know where I should take things from this confusion. I guess when Dylan returns, I should apologise. Besides, it is I who owes him the apology after questioning him as a friend. But I also need to make clear that if he wants to sustain our friendship, he needs to stop seeing our friendship as a battle to his loyalty to Chris. I'm not expecting him to sacrifice his brotherly relationship; friends are just expected to listen to each other's complaints.

"Ms Bella. Would you like to eat anything?" The butler asked in his strong foreign European accent.

Remember how I said I was bored out of my mind? Well this is a part of it. Since I have no-one to talk to and nothing to entertain me, I resorted to the butler. Usually I spend time with the maid whilst Dylan is out but since it's quite late in the night, she's at home. So instead I'm with the butler, butler Joseph to be precise. He's quite the good cook and has been treating me tricks&straits throughout. Right now he's just pointlessly making more food. For what reason? I don't know. Everyday this household makes enough food to feed a dozen but I bet so much of it goes to waste. It's almost disgusting really. Rich people problems.

"Hello. Ms Bella, is something bothering you?" The butler repeated, this time closer and waving his hand in front of my face.

"No of course not. It's just that you make so much food every day. I mean it's more than enough. Doesn't so much of it go to waste?" I asked him intrigued.

He chuckled. "No Ms Bella, not all goes waste. Mr Christopher likes to do fault charity so everyday I make extra food and have it delivered to the church who gives it the less fortunate" The butler said proudly as he smiled to himself.

"Oh" was my lame response, not expecting Chris to be capable of such kindness. Who would have thought he could be so considerate and kind. I guess I really don't know him or give him enough credit.

"I bet you a little surprised Ms Bella" The butler described for me.

"How did you know?"

"Your expression not very hard to read. Besides, everyone is surprised to hear good things about Mr Christopher because they are used to hearing bad things. The thing is, Mr Chris is very kind-hearted man and also very humble. He doesn't let people see the good in him so when people do, they a little surprised"

"So why doesn't he let people see the good?"

"Because when people see good, they expect good. And that leads to disappointments and breakdowns in relations. Least that's what Mr Christopher says" the butler said sadly.

That is a fair point. Maybe that's why Christopher is such a closed book with me. Maybe he truly is scared, perhaps he's scared of disappointing me. In that case, his insecurities speak louder than words and I should be the one to help him.

"You said people only see the bad in Chris but you seem to see the good in him. So what exactly is the good and bad in him?" I asked, beginning to catch on to the butlers words.