Now and Forever novel Chapter 31

No one spoke of what had happened for the rest of the honeymoon and we were currently on the jet, making our way back to New York.

Alexander hadn't spoken a word to me since that day and only would when we were in public not make everyone think that everything was okay in between us but in reality, it wasn't and even then, he would barely say five words to me.

He, as usual, was typing away on his laptop doing what I assumed was work and I was watching Netflix on my laptop.

"May I get you anything Mr Knight?" Oh, did I forget to mention that the air hostess was not so discreetly trying to get Alexander's attention ever since we took off and that was like over 2 hours ago? No? Ok then, now you know.

This was like the fourth time she was doing it and I don't know why, but I felt really irritated which is weird because I would usually just laugh at her.

"No thank you." Alexander said without even looking up at her.

Her face and then she looked over at me, her eyes blazing with anger.

You know, the funny thing is, all the girls that want Alexander all hate me as if I was the one that chose myself to be his pretend wife.

She glared at me and turned on her then stomped off.

Okaaay then.

***

"Amelia!" I was immediately tackled to the ground in a bone crushing hug by none other than Audrey.

"Hey." I said as I tapped her on the back, barely getting enough oxygen by how much she was squeezing me.

"I missed you so so so so much!"

"I missed you too Audrey, now please get off me, I can't breath." She let go of me and pulled me up with her.

Next hug me was Alexis.

"I missed you so much Amelia!" She said when she engulfed me.

"Aww, I miss you to Lexi."

All the while, Alexander wasn't in sight, probably in his study.

"We have a surprise for you!" Audrey said as she clapped her hands while jumping up and down.

"Aww, thanks guys but can it wait till tomorrow? I'm really tired and I just want to blackout." And on cue, a yawn escaped my mouth.

"Yeah but we won't be here tomorrow, that's the surprise!" Alexis said with a huge grin spread across her face.

"What? Why?" At this point I didn't even care, I just wanted to get my butt up to bed.

"We moved into Alexander's penthouse! We got our own house so that you two can have your own space since you just got married." Audrey explained with the same facial expression on her face.

At this point sleep had gotten lost and I just wanted to burst out crying.

When they both noticed I wasn't to happy for them their faces fell and they looked concerned.

"What's wrong Amelia?" Alexis asked when I didn't say anything.

I forced a smile on my face and looked at both of them.

"Nothing, I'm good, I'm just happy for the both of you, that's it." They both didn't look convinced of my excuse and looked at each other then back at me.

"Talk about it tomorrow?" Audrey asked with a look of concern written all over her face.

"Sure." I weakly smiled and they both gave me a hug while saying goodbye and walked out the door.

I walked up the stairs with what Audrey and Alexis just told me swimming in my thoughts.

I got to the room and surprise surprise Alexander wasn't there.

I went to the closet and grabbed a pair of pajama shorts and an oversized t shirts that was longer than the shorts.

I didn't bother showering since I was tired and it was 12:38.

I climbed into bed after changing into my pajama shorts and closed my eyes, sleep catching up to me.

***

Crack! Snap! Crack!

I woke up to a start to the sound of lightning and the pitter patter sound of the rain beating against the windows.

I looked over at Alexander and he was sleeping peacefully like the the thunderstorm didn't bother him at all.

My heart was beating heavily against my ribcage in horror when the thunder crackled loud.

I immediately sat up and pulled my knees to my chest.

Alexander stirred in his sleep and opened his eyes slowly, then furrowed his eyebrows when he saw me.

"What are you doing?" He asked in a groggy voice then sat up while rubbing the sleep out of his eyes.

"Nothing." I whispered while rocking back and forth, looking outside the window.

He followed my eyes to see where I was looking then looked back at me.

"Are you scared of the thunderstorm?" He asked in a low voice like he was talking to a five year old.

I slowly nodded my head as I averted my eyes to his.

"Come here." He said then lied down and patted the spot right next to him.

I looked at him as if asking for permission and he nodded his head slowly.

I untangled myself and crawled over to him.

He lied on his back and I put my head on his chest and he surprised me by putting his hand on my waist and pulled me closer to him.

He then got my hand and draped it over his torso and wrapped his arms around my body.

"Better?" He whispered and I nodded my head.