In your Arms

Chapter Forty Two

"You're up already?" Alexander asked Amity as he saw her went out of her room the following morning. He glanced at the living room's wall clock to check the time which is 8am. Alexander walked towards her and felt for her neck.

"It's okay, I don't feel warm.. I'm fine now, Xander.." Amity mumbled.

"I wanna make sure you're okay." Alexander told her seriously.

Amity scanned the place, "Where's Simon?"

"He already left for work." Alexander answered looking away, there was a hint of bitterness in his tone and Amity noticed it but just kept it to herself.

"I see.." She simply answered.

"Let's go eat some breakfast. I made us ham and eggs and fried rice. I'll prepare the table while you go wash yourself up." Alexander told her smiling.

"You haven't eaten yet?" Amity asked him.

Alexander nodded his head, "Yep, I thought we should eat together. I made Simon breakfast too don't worry, he's a grown man he can eat by himself so I just waited for you to wake up so we can have breakfast together." He gave her a boyish grin. Amity smiled back.

"Go ahead sleepy head and wash up. I'll wait for you at the dining table." He winked at her before heading straight to the kitchen. Amity went to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth and soon afterwards she was seated on the table with Alexander, they were seated in front of each other.

"You should eat plenty, to make yourself stronger. And drink lots of fluids." Alexander told her while putting food on her plate. Amity watched him as he did. "And, you should take a whole day's rest. To conserve your energy. You don't have to worry about cleaning the whole place, I've already done that." Alexander smiled. "Go ahead, eat."

Amity nodded and took a spoonful of fried rice with ham and egg. She watched Alexander eat as she chewed the food in her mouth. It made her want to smile seeing him this caring towards her. She was even amazed that he can manage to be this kind of guy who can cook and clean and take care of someone who got sick and all. She never imagined that this tough looking and kick ass dude would be ever so sensible and ever so caring. Looks can really be deceiving, she thought. But she remembered Uno telling her that Alexander is really a good guy, she just didn't expect he's this nice. Everything about him is a revelation.

She must've stared at her for too long and Alexander took notice of it, "Are you okay?" He asked her with wrinkled eyebrows and it startled her thoughts. She felt awkward.

"Uh, y-yeah.." She stammered and brought back her attention to her plate and scooped some fried rice and ate. Alexander smirked and shook his head, he continued eating as well. Amity looked at him secretly as she ate.

"I can feel you giving me the stares." Alexander smirked without looking at her and still continued his eating. "Do you wanna tell me something?"

Amity hesitated to answer but had pulled herself together. "I.. I just wanna say thank you, for taking good care of me last night." She answered shyly and looked away. Alexander looked at her thoughtfully.

"I'm so thankful, I really am. And, I.. really appreciate everything that you do to me.. Thanks."

"It's nothing. You would do the same to me if I were in your place right?" Alexander smiled at her sheepishly. Amity turned to him and she smiled as well.

"Of course." She answered. "Xander?"

"Yeah?"

"Do I really have to rest? I mean like, sleep all day or just lie in my room?" Amity asked with furrowed eyebrows.