Babel Novel
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Chapter 58
“We were just talking about you both. Come and have a seat.” Anthony said.
Nolan walked up to them and sat close to Alexa.
“Listen, both of you. I don’t want you both to have a quarrel, and if you have one right now, I want you to settle it now.” Anthony said.
“Uhm…” Nolan was about to speak, but Alexa interrupted.
“There’s no existing quarrel between us, we’re cool.” Alexa said.
ALEXA’S POV
What did he plan to say? He could tell his father that he kissed me, and I’m overreacting, not knowing I’ve had something with his father. Oh, no! I can’t even bear for Anthony to know about this, it must never happen.
Anthony looked at Nolan, who was taken aback and then nodded in agreement. He knew there was a problem between them and wanted to get to the roots if only they would cooperate, then he sighed and turned to Nolan.
“Look, Nolan, everything Alexa does for you is for your own good. You don’t have to take it personally, she’s just looking out for you.” Anthony said.
His phone began to ring, and then he checked to see if it was important or could be neglected, but it was an important call.
“Excuse me.” He excused himself out to take the call.
Alexa and Nolan were left alone in the room, and everywhere felt tense.
ALEXA’S POV
The air in the room feels so intense as I remembered when Nolan and I played card games in his bedroom. Remembering the kiss scene and other things made everything more intense. Why is Anthony so hooked up with solving any issue that could be between us? Was it because it was his son, or he was just curious and uncomfortable about our sudden reaction towards each other.
ANTHONY’S POV
Why the hell is Alexa acting this way? I’ve tried so many ways to bring back our good vibes, but she keeps avoiding and ignoring me. Now we’re stuck in this room together. Or should I just be very direct with her and apologize if she didn’t really feel cool with what we did. Yeah, that should do. After all, sorry solved everything.
I was about to talk to her when my father came in and told us we had a small job to do, and after we’re done, he would tell us something vital. We were to get to a factory and help them transfer the boxes they wanted to deliver, to their vehicle.
“Alright, so time is ticking. I’m waiting for you both to be back soon after helping them with all the help they need.” Anthony said.
ANTHONY’S POV
Probably after they’ve worked together, they’ll forget their differences and come back together. There has to be peace in this home.
Alexa and Nolan went downstairs and entered Nolan’s car, and they drove off to the factory. On their way, Nolan finds excuses to speak with Alexa.
“What do you think my father could be up to?” Nolan asked.
“I really don’t know. I guess he has something to tell us, but wants to give us a bit of suspense first.” Alexa replied.
Nolan was happy that she responded better than before and was eager to look for other ways to make her talk better than that because things still seemed different.
They talked better than this before the incident happened, so he knew he had to do better than this.
Nolan and Alexa got to the factory, and they introduced themselves and started helping out. There were 250 boxes there, and they had to fill them up with more than one vehicle. They were only there as assistants as the factory workers were moving the boxes in and some were doing other necessary things.
After they were done moving the boxes out, the factory workers thanked them.
“If you don’t mind volunteering to help us go with the vehicle, as we’re short of two people for the last vehicle. We need two people for each vehicle to watch over the goods at the back because of expert thieves.” The man said.
“Uhm, can I get a cap? Then we’ll go.”
“Sure you can.” The man said.
Nolan got a cap to cover his face from people who could recognize him. While they were inside the vehicle, Nolan touched her hand and Alexa looked at him.
“I’m sorry Alexa if it really hurt you. I mean, what we did yesterday. And I’ll make sure it never happens again without your willingness.”
“Nolan, I don’t want to talk about this at all.” Alexa said as she withdrew her hand from him.
The both of them were quiet again and things continued to feel intense. When they got back home with his car, they went straight to Anthony’s room. He was shocked to see them the same way.
“We’re here, dad. What is it you wanted to show us?” Nolan asked.
“Actually, it’s nothing. I just wanted you both to be back the way you used to be.” Anthony said.
ALEXA’S POV
Why is Anthony trying so hard to get them together? It’s beginning to look awkward. I do not want Nolan to think he can confide in his father and then spill out what happened.
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The two must have had a big fight. The journey could have brought them together, but it’s so surprising to see that they’re still reluctant to talk to each other.
Nolan went quiet for a while, then he walked out of the room and then Alexa excused herself out of the room too. Her eyes gazed at Nolan who walked towards his room.
ALEXA’S POV
Hmm, he looks so angry. I watched him as he entered his room, then I began to go downstairs when I saw Kathy who greeted me with a glare in her eyes. Why did she have to pick the wrong day to visit? I tried so much not to glare at her back as I was going downstairs.