Chapter 12

Maria Roberts; Aleina's paternal aunt's daughter, was older than Aleina by 8 years and was married to widely known and the owner of the famous Glory Entertainment Company; Edward Roberts.

The Roberts were higher in status as compared to the Kallis family. Marcia and Edward were college sweethearts and got married just 4 years ago.

Despite being in the entertainment industry where many actresses tried to throw themselves onto Edward's bed, Edward remained truly faithful and devoted to the beautiful and caring Maria.

Maria was very fond of her charming and lovely cousin Aleina.

As Maria was a lot older than the 15 year old Aleina, she treated Aleina like a child. She always pampered her and showered her with all her heart.

Maria knew about the hell Aleina was suffering in everyday. She had tried to convince Aleina to stay with them and leave the Kallis family but, Aleina always rejected her offer politely saying that she didn't want to cause a rift between Maria and the Kallis family because of her.

Maria knew she couldn't take Aleina away with her as she wasn't her legal guardian so; she tried her best to invite Aleina to her house for a very long duration by using her husband; Edward's status and influence to overpower the Kallis family's decision.

That is exactly what Maria did again today. She called her uncle; Dave Kallis, and despite of his insisting that Aleina was busy and couldn't go to their house today, Maria just shunned them by saying-

"Oh! But I already told Edward to bring her over. He'll not be happy if I'll tell him this. Are you sure Aleina is busy?"

And that was all that it took to change Dave's earlier words and with a polite tone he said-

"No, no. how can Aleina ever be so busy as to decline your invitation! No need for Mr. Roberts to come over personally. Just send one of your drivers while I inform Aleina."

The Kallis family would never offend the Roberts knowingly. They knew that they were not as rich and noble as the Roberts family who belonged to a generation of wealthy and businessmen.

Maria was eagerly waiting for her lovely cousin Aleina at the doors of her Villa which was about five times more lavish and luxurious than the Kallis Villa.

Maria herself was a beautiful 23 year old who was genius Psychiatrist, practicing in the Capital hospital.

Maria was fidgeting with her clothes while waiting for Aleina's arrival when, her eyes lit up at the sight of her Mercedes, which she had sent to pick her up.

The car stopped at the entrance right in front of Maria. Before the car could even stop properly, the passenger door was opened from the inside and a small figure rushed out.

Aleina hugged her cousin Maria tightly and buried her face on her shoulders while feeling a loving hand grasping her body as well.

Both the girls hugged each other tightly and after a long time Aleina spoke in a very low melancholic voice.

"I missed you so much. Thank you for saving me always."

Maria immediately understood from Aleina's last words that she was again being tormented before she called her. She tried to change the subject and gently said,

"Silly! Let's go inside before Edward eats your favourite chicken noodles."

They both entered the Villa with hands in hand and there were laughing along the way towards the dining room when they saw an amusing sight.

A handsome man in his late twenties was secretly trying to steal some food by raising his fork. He was none other than Edward Roberts who usually was wore a serious but neutral look on his face but, that seriousness was replaced with a foxy look now while he was trying to take a bite from the chicken noodle secretly.

Both the ladies saw this sight and Marcia was the first to laugh out loud followed by Aleina promptly.

"Hhahahahahaa! W-what are you d-doing Ed?"

Maria said in between her loud laughs.

"What the-"

Edward dropped his forks on the table when he heard the loud giggling of the two ladies followed by Maria's question which was full of amusement.

"Ha- Ha!" Edward awkwardly laughed.

Aleina was chuckling amusingly as well and she decided to join in on the fun. With her hands on her waist and a mischievous look on her pretty face she said

"Oh I know! Brother-in-law is trying to steal my chicken noodles which sister has made especially for me."

With a teasing look on her face, she continued

"Brother-in-law, are you jealous because your darling wife love me more than you?!"

Aleina teased with one brow raised up and a mischievous smirk.

The wife possessive man, Edward furrowed his eyebrows at Aleina's words and jealousy

covered his face entirely.

He got up from his chair, appearing angry while turning towards the ladies; looking straight at Aleina with his squinted eyes.

With a low and deep voice he said

"You little devil! Who loves you more huh? I'm gonna teach you a lesson."

With that Edward ran after Aleina who had already starting running while she kept laughing and teasing Edward,

"Boohoo ~ my sister loves me the most!" Aleina kept teasing with her tongue stuck out from her lips while Edward kept chasing her around the whole house.

Maria was extremely happy at the sight of the two. Aleina was her true childish self whenever she was in the company of Maria and Edward. She always behaved like a spoiled child in front of them and both Maria and Edward loved the fact that she opened up to them.

Maria held a loving and gentle gaze and she finally thought of interrupting this cat and mouse chase.

"Okay! Okay! You two! Now stop running otherwise nobody gets to taste my delicious food. Hmph!"

"NOOO!!" Both Aleina and Edward screamed at the threat. They can't miss Maria's mouth watering dishes.

Aleina was the first to act and she cast a sad look on her face while she complained to Maria with a cute pout on her ravishing face

"Sister Maria, Brother-in-law bullied me and told me that you love him more than me. Is it true sis?" Aleina fluttered her lashes and looked at Maria with a cute, sad puppy face.

Maria knew that Aleina was being a drama queen and was only acting but, Maria thought of teaching her husband a lesson for attempting to steal some chicken noodles so she replied

"My beautiful baby! How could I love your selfish brother-in-law more than you? Of course I love you the most. Let's eat! Your brother-in-law needs some thinking to do."

With that Maria grabbed Aleina's hand lovingly and without sparing a single glance towards her now astounded husband, they walked towards the dining table and started eating.

Aleina's pretty face became bright and her face lit up after hearing Maria's loving words. She walked with Maria; their backs towards Edward who was shocked and was frozen at his place at his domineering wife's words for him.

Aleina turned back to give Edward an amusing smirk which was saying- look I won, your wife loves me more. Hah!

Edward was furious when he saw the winning smirk painted on Aleina's face and spoke through his gritted teeth while saying in a harmless but menacing tone,

��This little devil! Ugh! How dare she try to steal my wife! I'll definitely eat all the chicken noodles next time she comes. Hmph!"