Chapter124: meeting Alex's parents 1

"So Grace huuh?"I asked Alex.

"It's not what you think. She's just the dog's caretaker. Let's go and sleep baby. You are really tired."Alex said and I looked at Ocean.

"Okay, but I really feel bad that I can't hold Ocean. I love him already but he doesn't."I said and Alex chuckled.

"Don't worry, it's just a matter of time."he said then he looked at Ocean." Heey... buddy? You need to warm up to my wife. You can't make her sad, now look at her."Alex said and Ocean looked at me." Isn't she beautiful? I like lying in her arms don't you want the competition?"Alex said and Ocean  barked. 

We talked for a while there then Alex let Ocean down and we went upstairs. We freshened up and we prepared to sleep. Alex held me to sleep like he always does but before we could even have a wink of sleep, Ocean came and started pushing Alex aside so that he can sleep between us.

"What the hell Ocean? I need to sleep and you buddy, can't be here. Now, get away from between us and let us sleep."Alex said but Ocean just snuggled his face to me and he closed his eyes. I chuckled and I held him closer. Maybe he's starting to like me." Fuck!! Ocean, get out of my bed right now?"Alex commanded but the dog didn't move." That's my spot. I sleep there Ocean. Now please, look for some other place to sleep."Alex said glaring at Ocean but Ocean didn't listen. I laughed at how Alex was mad right now but I didn't say anything. I closed my eyes and before I knew it, I was deep asleep.

 The next morning I woke up, I was alone in the bed. There was no Ocean nor Alex and I wondered where they were. I yawned and I got out of the bed tidying it up. I then washed my face and brushed my teeth and I went downstairs to look for Alex but when I looked, I didn't see him anywhere.

I wondered where he might be but at that moment, I heard the front door opened and I shifted my gaze. Alex came in first then he was followed by Ocean who run to me. I knelt down and I hugged him. I really feel good about Ocean liking me now. I couldn't take it when he had refused to be held by me.

I carressed his head for a while then I looked at Alex." Where did you guys go?"I asked him.

"We were just around the compound. Did you look for us for long?"he asked and I shook my head. He came and bent down a little and perked my lips."we need to freshen up and go to my parents house for breakfast."he said and I felt my heart start to race. I really I'm afraid of what Alex's mom would think about me.

We went upstairs and we freshened up. I then took the gifts I had bought from Spain for them and we left with Alex. I insisted that we let Ocean come with us so Ocean joined us too. Alex drove us to his parents house and I was shocked when I saw how big it was." You grew up here?"I couldn't help but ask.

"Yeah. Why?"he asked smiling.

"This is a big ass house Alex. Damn, people must have admired you for this. I would too if I knew you back then."I said and Alex chuckled stopping the car. 

"Let's go."he said and I unbuckled my seat belt and turned back to see Ocean sleeping.

"Should we leave him?"I asked and Alex nodded. We got out and he took the gifts from the boot and Carried them. When we reached the door, I took a deep breath and Alex noticed my nervousness.

"Relax baby. You'll be fine."he said and he kissed my forehead. He rung the bell and I took the gifts from him.

I arranged my long hair neatly and at that moment the door opened. The face that I didn't expect was smiling at us."Alex.... welcome home"Valentine said with a sweet voice looking at Alex affectionately.

"What are you doing here?"Alex asked her his voice cold as ice.

"Is that how you greet your friend? And why can't I be here? You know how mum loves me and wants me in here for every occasion. Furthermore, I'm always welcomed in your parents house. They are not mean like you"she said all the while looking at Alex.

"Are you done talking bullshit?"Alex asked her then he took my hand and he walked past Val who glared at me. I didn't mind her glares but then she went too far as too put her legs in my way and that way I tripped  but thanks to Alex's back I fell on his back but the gifts fell down. Alex turned around to hold me straight and I looked at Val who was smiling now.

"Oops!!my bad."she said shrugging and I saw Alex's face darkened.

"You tripped my wife? What the hell is always wrong with you woman?"Alex asked his voice cold and loud and a few seconds later, he had attracted attention and I saw dad come first then a beautiful older woman came. I bet she was Alex's mom. Damn, she was beautiful.

"Valentine my dear, what happened?" The woman said and I wondered. Isn't she supposed to be asking his son what happened or even be happy to see him? Her gaze was fixed on Val worriedly. I really wanted to know what Val would tell her about what happened.

"Nothing mother. It's just a misunderstanding."she said but she feigned a pained look.

"Alex, you can't start bullying her the moment you arrive. You have known eachother for years. You need to treat her right, who knows, she might be my daughter in law any time soon."her mom said looking at Val who pretended to be shy.

I really felt like my world just turned it's back on me. My mother in law definitely hates me and she don't even know me. I just don't know what or how to behave around her now. I looked at Alex waiting for him to say something but he didn't. He didn't even look at his mother. I sighed inwardly at the turn of events. I looked at the gifts lying on the floor and I bent down to take them without caring that everyone was watching me.

I walked to Alex's mom and gave her one of the gifts." Hi.. I'm Kimberly Johnson and I am married to your son. And I brought this gift for you."I said stretching my hands for her to take the gift but then she looked at me with disgust. I felt like all my strength has left me but I stayed strong so that I don't seem like a weakling. I need to prove my worth.

"Elizabeth, why aren't you picking the gift?"dad intervened but his wife didn't look at him. She just looked at Val and beckoned for her to go."I don't accept gifts picked from the floor."she said and she left with Val. I felt my eyes sting with tears but I blinked them away. I need to be strong. I kept telling myself that." I'm really sorry for that Kimberly. You can hand me the gifts. I'll take them on behalf of her. And you are really welcomed."dad said and I smiled at him.

"Thanks dad. You don't have to make me feel good but I appreciate it nonetheless."I said handing him the gifts. I breathed in and I looked at Alex who had been quiet all the while.

"You need to go easy on him. He has a rough relationship with his mother so don't be tough. Just offer your shoulder for him to lean on."dad whispered in my ear and I felt my anger reduce.