UNDERSTANDING HIM

Chapter 18

As it was a Sunday, my brothers and I were watching a movie after lunch, and after much persuasion, Blake and Amelia joined us. 

We're watching Private Ryan, Sebastian's choice, in our home theatre.It's been four days since Adam hasn't returned home. He claimed he needed to attend to some business in Shanghai. Obviously, he didn't directly contact or call me, but his assistant notified me.

Dad is sound asleep in his room. He's doing much better now.

We were all sat next to each other, but I regret being seated next to Sebastian. He ate all of my caramel popcorn, leaving only the chilly varieties for me, which I loathe. Amelia was seated next to Blake, but he yanked her onto his lap and now they are hugging and kissing in between the movie.
Blake and Amelia have a fantastic relationship. When she's present, he's always romatic and tender. They're meant to be together. He treats her like a queen, which she well deserves. She is a sweet and lovely person who exudes humility.

I was continually checking my phone to see whether Adam had sent me any messages. 
People from my diner are constantly texting me. They were aware that I was in London as a result of my father's accident and were quite supportive, with Emma and John even offering me money.
We were in the middle of the movie when Blake grabbed Amelia in his arms and hurried out of the theater, accompanied by Amelia's giggles and Adam's groaning.

I don't even want to think where they were heading or what they are going to do.

See, this is what I was talking about.They are so happy together exactly how a married couple should be.
But me and Adam, I don't know what to even say. One moment he is all good and on another he acts like a beast.

Finally the movie ended. Sabastian wanted to have movie marthon but we all declined.
Now he was whining like a teenager.
"Amelia, sissy atleast you stay. Let these morons go, convincing them his futile." Requested sabastian.
"No! Stop acting like a kid sabastian, Grow up . " said Ethan "Come princess lets go and check on Dad."

Theo said he has some important work in the city and will return till dinner.

Me and Ethan went to dad's room but he was still sleeping so we left.
"You want to do anything particular Mila" asked Ethan.
" Nothing I have in my mind though. How about we go get icecream for dessert?" I suggested.
" Okay, cool. Go get your jacket and meet me in the front."said Ethan.

In Ethan's car, we were driving to an ice cream parlour in the city. It had already begun to turn dark. 
Ethan and I were singing the lyrics to Andy Grammer's "I Found You," which was playing on the radio.We all assumed Ethan's amazing voice would lead him to choose singing over business, but he says it's just a hobby, not a passion.

We pulled up in front of the ice cream parlour and entered.
"Ethan, what flavour would you like? Which option should we choose?"
"Everyone is OK. However, I- ", a phone call came in and he was interrupted."Would you mind, Princess? This is quite important." He went outside to take the call after I nodded.

When I turned around, I heard a loud voice.
Ethan was stopping a girl from collapsing by holding her in his arms. His phone was on the floor, along with everything else that appeared to belong to the girl.

I raised my voice and asked Ethan if he was okay. They were still holding each other and staring at each other.He jerked to his feet and assisted the girl in standing.

"Yes, everything is alright with me. Are you all right?" He enquired of the young lady.

"Mr. Hales, please accept my apologies. I couldn't tell where I was going because I couldn't see where I was going." She stated her case."It's fine, ms. Lily, but keep an eye on your surroundings next time. Banging on people on the street might land you in trouble." Ethan chuckled.

Just a second. They know each other?

" I said I am sorry" she said angrily. She vigorously picked her things and rushed out of the shop.
Ethan was still standing and staring at the door not realizing that his phone was on the ground.

"Do you know her Ethan?" I asked picking up his phone from floor.

"Umn what? Oh yeah, she is my assistant" he said.
" Oh, she looked angry. Hope you don't treat her bad in the office" I said.
" No, absolutely not. I mean, I just scolded her once or twice for her clumsy behavior but nothing serious " he said" Did you got the icecream?"

" No, I'll just get it." we packed the icecream and went towards the car when i noticed there was something on the floor. A wallet!

" Ethan this looks like the wallet of your assistant. See, its her card in there" I said after opening it.

" yes, maybe its her's. Don't worry I'll return it tommorow." He took it from me and headed to the driver's seat.

We reached home bickering all the way on who deserved the emmy this time.

When we reached in the living room, Dad, Amelia, Blake, Sebastian...and Adam were siting in the living room talking but they suddenly stopped as we entered.

"Good you returned princess, look who's back." Dad said and Adam stood up and came towards me.

" Hi Adam" said Ethan from behind me.
" Hi Ethan" Adam gave a small nod.
" Hello Baby, Missed me?" Adam said and suddenly hugged me. I frozed.

I notice everyone were looking towards me. I hugged him back.

" y..yes, what took you so long?" I genuinely asked. I really missed him. He smell so nice.

He broke the hug but his both hands still on my waist "Don't worry baby I am here now" he said giving a peck on my left check.
I was blushing madly.

"Adam go get fresh then we'll have dinner" said Dad.

" okay" said Adam and went towards my room or i can say our room but before he can step the stairs he turn and called me.

" umn..Mila, can you come and help me with something" he spoke.
" ooo...Mila, darling I think your husband missed you more then you did." Winked amelia with a smirk and Blake groaned. I know for some reason he loathed Adam.
" o..okay, I'll be there in a minute" I said to Adam shyly, God know what he wants now.
I know he was acting all sweet and lovely because of my family's presence.