Love Unexpectedly

Chapter 21

The next day, we ate our breakfast quietly as if last night didn't happen. We said our goodbyes to the couple and left for New York the same day.

We didn't talk much. Just speaking when required, which composes of two or three words. The flight was so awkward and uncomfortable, as if we both don't know how to react or deal with our current predicament.

He dropped me directly to my penthouse after we land and told me he would call later.

That later turns into days then weeks. I'm beginning to think he's avoiding me. I couldn't even call him. Why should I? So I can humiliate myself further?

How could those words slip my mouth so easily? I didn't even know I said it loudly until I felt Alexander stiffened. And all he could reply was we should sleep. I felt like hiding in a cave and never to come out ever again.

What kind of response was that? 'We should sleep now?' Shouldn't his response be, I love you too? Why didn't he say it? Does it mean it's all just sex for him? Then why did he say it's more than just sex for him? I'm so confused and hurt. I cried myself to sleep every night, thinking I screwed everything up. Now he will never talk to me again.

I don't even know if I can face him later during the family dinner. I couldn't hide even in my room after dinner because it will be in their estate. As much as I wanted to see him, I just couldn't, not with our parents around. I was hoping to resolve our issue before the family dinner. But he's not even calling me, like he just disappeared off the face of the earth.

I told my parents I couldn't come because I'm busy with the upcoming charity gala but they insisted I should attend. They said it's very urgent. I don't even know what's so urgent about it. I mean, it's our usual monthly dinner with the Hartford's. I don't recall any event that needs urgent discussion.

I plop back on my bed, feeling like my world is slowly crumbling down. I might have a panic attack if I see Alexander there.

Wait, why am I even worried if I see him there? I'm sure he will never attend. He's basically avoiding me now.

I got up, feeling a new determination came over me. I can do this! To hell with Alexander! I don't care if he will attend or not.

A few hours later, I'm still sitting in the backseat of my car staring outside the estate. I couldn't even move.

My bodyguard was about to go out when I stopped him. "Wait, Carl. I just need a minute."

"Okay, Miss."

I look around the circular driveway. I saw my parent's car and an unfamiliar one parked on the side but I didn't see his car yet.

Is that his new car? I haven't seen that from his collection though. Maybe it's not his.

I breathe nervously. "I can do this!" I spoke quietly.

I step into the foyer with legs shaking. Oh my God! Am I having an anxiety attack? I can't do this!

As I was about to run back out, a cheery voice called my name. "Cassandra, dear?"

I whirled back and smiled sweetly. "Hello, Stella! Good evening!"

"How are you dear? I'm so very glad to see you!" She squealed and kiss both my cheeks.

"Hmmm, you look quite different honey." She said scrutinizing me. Oh my God! Could she possibly know I'm fucking his son by just looking at me?

"Your..." She's inspecting me from head to toe. I'm smiling but my insides are shaking. "You're glowing dear! You really did enjoy your Italy trip. Alexander told me so much about it."