The Best Friend's Contract novel Chapter 42

''Mother, Kenna. I told you to call me mother,'' She responds. ''And . . . about my cooking, feel free to ask me for recipes. There's one way to a man's heart and that is through cooking, I managed to win Marc's heart just by the taste of my cooking. He was head over heels,'' She smiles, showing happiness glinting in her eyes.

''I can't doubt that,'' Kenna smiles.

''Right, pass me more chicken!'' Alain exclaims with a grin, causing the whole family to laugh and add on further conversations.

After dinner, we're all seated in the living room with our heads facing the television screen as we continue to talk, laugh and even joke around. Alain, Harley and Ava are on the other side of the sofa—seeing their daughter sitting in between them as they snuggle up close, it appears to be the ultimate family goal.

As for mother and father, they're being the old romantic couple as she leans her head on his shoulder.

Then, there's Kenna . . . and me. Our bodies are more likely further away from each other as we both lean back on the sofa, eyeing the whole family. It may seem that Kenna and I are going through a rough phase or even just fairly acquainted.

''Ava was three,'' Harley says as she points down at the picture in the frame, ''This was on her birthday . . . when you overlooked and she had a mouth full of cupcake,'' She chuckles.

''Well . . . toddlers tend to get pretty active,'' Alain laughs.

Mother's lips curve up into a smile before turning to look at Kenna, eyebrows furrowed at the distance between us which causes me to quickly wrap my arm around her shoulder and lean closer towards her.

Kenna's eyes furrow in confusion but as soon as she turns to look at my mother, she leans even closer towards me and starts to place his hand on my chest. We appear to be as the perfect young married couple as everyone has been saying; the new lovebirds or more correctly, childhood sweethearts.

''Still not changing your mind about going on a honeymoon, Aidan?'' Mother asks.

''Not anytime soon, mother. We both discussed and we agreed,'' I reply before looking down at Kenna, seeing her smiling up at me.

''It's just odd. You both are young and recently married, why wait? There's no better moment as a couple than being a newly-married couple. The thrill is different as you grow older together and . . . while you both are still young, might as well cherish it.'' She continues to speak, ''I can tell that you want some privacy instead of spending a week with us,'' She adds.

''No . . . absolutely not,'' I respond immediately. ''We wanted to come here and we wanted to spend some quality time with you guys,'' I clear my throat at the end, scooting closer towards Kenna as she shifts.

Kenna nods, ''Maybe, we should start talking about our honeymoon but it's not going to happen in a few months.'' She says.

''Exactly. Besides, we have a new big project coming on,'' My eyes wander to Alain who has a grin plastered on his face—feeling proud of the achievement we both made for our family company without the help of others but our own bond.

Alain shifts comfortably, ''Right. We forgot to tell you that the project would be millions and it's very important for us . . . especially Aidan, to stay focus. It's not everyday that we get a huge project within only a couple of months.'' He directs the conversation to a different topic which eases me slightly.

Mother's eyes widen, ''You didn't even tell me about the project? Aidan . . . Alain, that's very good. I'm so proud,'' She raises both of her hands as a thumbs up, earning herself a laugh from my brother as soon as he sees it.

''Thanks, mother. We wouldn't have made it without both of your supports,'' He replies, smiling at father and mother while I just nod my head, agreeing.