The Billionaire's Twins Play Matchmaker novel Chapter 68

“So what’s this about?” Theo asked as he and his brother flopped on one of the couches in the living room.

Alexis was ensconced on the other while their mother nervously stood by her. It had been two days since their grandmother swept in and they had suddenly been asked to join Silas in the living room. They were all a little apprehensive since it was the first time he summoned them since their arrival. Leaving them for a few minutes Silas returned with Thomas carrying several identical boxes. Thomas handed the boys each a box while Silas delivered one each to Alexis and Ava.

“What’s this?” Sean asked.

“According to your grandmother I shouldn’t be so slow about certain things,” Silas said. “So these are early Christmas gifts.”

“Whoa! Cool!” Theo exclaimed opening his box to reveal the latest iPhone™.

“Awesome!” Sean opened his taking out the phone and immediately turned it on to browse its functions.

Alexis opened her box taking out the phone. Her fingers found the power button and an electric voice said, “Phone is on. Battery full. Voice notification and Talkback options on.”

“Whoa.”

“I made sure they set the accessibility options for you,” Silas explained.

“Thanks,” Alexis smiled. It would make using it far simpler.

“Go on,” Silas slipped his arm around Ava’s waist and held her close as she finally opened the box to see a fourth phone.

All were identical aside from the cases. Ava’s was a silvery pink while Sean’s was blue, Theo’s green and Alexis’s glittery white. All had a smooth finish except for Alexis’s phone which was roughly textured.

“All the phones are already programmed with each other’s numbers, mine, your grandmothers, Thomas and Tracy’s. You can add others as you see fit.”

“Nice,” Theo said already settled into a game.

“Silas, why?” Ava looked at him clutching the box.

“Because you deserve it,” He kissed her temple. “Because mom is always right. Because I want to and I want you to be able to reach me whenever you need me.”

He hugged her tighter.

“But…”

“Ava don’t say no to the things I can give you, that I want to give you,” Silas pleaded. “I want to take care of you Ava and I want you to have everything you deserve. I just hope that includes me.”

Blushing she leaned against him. She wanted to tell him it was unnecessary but she knew he would still insist. It felt nice that he cared. Her father refused to allow her own phone saying she could use the servant’s phone in the kitchen. She had expected nothing more here and was surprised when he let her use the office while preparing for court.

“And don’t be afraid to ask Duncan for anything if I’m not here,” Silas said. “He’s an excellent chauffeur and I’m going to keep your security teams around for the time being so they can escort you.”

“Security teams? Why?”

“Because of your father,” Silas said. “He’s not done. I’m not sure what he’ll try next. I have to keep you and the kids safe.”

Ava’s eyes widened. Had she been too naïve to think it was over with the end of the court hearing? Would her father really try something else now?

“Don’t worry. I’ll keep you safe,” Silas assured her. “I’ve never let that old man take anything that belonged to me and I won’t start now.”

Ava shivered at the intensity of his gaze but she felt comforted. No one had ever taken her side especially not against her father. It felt good. She leaned into him accepting his embrace and its comfort.

While their parents embraced Sean and Theo shared a look before gazing at their sister. Alexis sat with a pensive expression. As if feeling her brothers’ gazes she nodded. Their father wasn’t wrong. Taking care of their grandfather was their top priority.

“Today we’ll go shopping,” Silas announced.

“For what?” Ava asked.

“For a dress. Next week is the Greenwich Charity Gala. It’s the perfect place to introduce my fiancée to New York.”

“Me?”

“Of course. The more people who know you’re mine the safer you’ll be.” Silas stroked her cheek. “Will you go with me?”

Ava didn’t trust her voice but nodded.

“Good.” He kissed her.

“Maybe we shouldn’t go shopping,” Alexis said, “at least not with you.”

“Why is that?” Silas asked.

“What I mean is we should call Auntie Tracy and go shopping with her,” Alexis said. “Wouldn’t it be better to be surprised by mom’s dress?”

“Lexi…”

Thomas smiled knowing how much Silas had been looking forward to seeing Ava try on dresses.

“You have to work anyway, right?” Alexis asked knowing he had been spending most of his time with them while working from home but that would not last forever and there were certain things he couldn’t get done without going to the office.

Thomas almost snorted trying to hold back his laugh. Silas shot him an annoyed look but there was no denying Alexis had a point. He sighed. This time he would accept defeat, this time.

“Well I was going to save this but…”

Silas took out his wallet and handed a small card to Ava. She hesitantly accepted staring at it in shock. It was a gold credit card with her name on it.

“Silas?”

“It’s yours. Use it to go shopping but you better buy at least five dresses.”

“But…”

“You hear that Lexi, boys. No less than five dresses.”

“You got it,” Sean readily agreed.

“Plus matching shoes and accessories,” Alexis added.