Babysitting Alex novel Chapter 3

" You okay? " Jack asked in concern, looking her over.

" Yeah I'm fine " she answered, her voice betraying her.-

" Okay. Are you still willing to be his babysitter? " He queried.

" If you'll allow me to " She answered, her gaze not on Jack but Alex.

" Mind you, Alex understand every word spoken and harsh words or harsh treatment won't be tolerated. He feels pain too " He stated, all humour gone in his voice, replacing it with the tone of a protective brother.

Ava was somewhat annoyed with Jack's words. How could he say that? Placing her hands on her hips, she told him quietly, " Everyone is different, Jack. We're all different. I don't know if you're saying this because you've had experience with cruel babysitters before but I'm assuring you that I'm way different from those people. I can't treat a human that way, and definitely not a sick one. You don't generally assume everyone is the same " She exhaled heavily. She couldn't believe that she had talked to him like a mother would to a disobedient child.

Jack glared at her " Alex is not sick "

" You said it yourself that he is sick, didn't you? " She countered.

Jack looked at her for a while and finally shrugged " He's not really sick. He pretty much understands every word and he observe a lot. He just doesn't speak. Yet " He added.

" He can't talk? " Ava was bewildered.

" Doesn't speak for now. He used to " He answered.

" Yeah sure. Heck, he was the CEO of the great Kings International " Ava said thoughtfully.

" But he makes gestures, give you sign to let you know what he wants "

" Oh really " She said rhetorically and nodded in understanding.

" And one more thing, " He started.

" Shoot " Ava couldn't wait to get it over with.

" Whenever he glares at you and he draw his bed cover over himself, he wants you to get out. He throws a tantrum when he's not obliged " He finished, letting out a long breath.

" And yet another thing, " He continued " Never force him to speak. Remember, he was not always this way and definitely won't remain this way forever. Do you understand? So be careful when speaking to him "