One Roof With Five Hot Jerks

Maxine’s Point of View

We waited for the orders to arrive and while waiting we were both quiet. It seemed like no one had an intention to speak. I just sighed due to boredom and I think he heard that because he looked at me. After a few moments, he put down his phone which he had been holding since we arrived here. He turned his head to the counter then he looked back at me again.

“Are you okay? Are you hungry?” He asked.

I crossed my arms over my chest, “No, I’m just bored.”

“Don’t worry, the food will come soon,” he said, and gave me an assuring smile.

My face flushed. I just nodded and averted my gaze. Damn. I think I’m not normal anymore. My feelings for Alyn have become stronger than before.

The restaurant is big but it felt like it was small because Alyn is in front of me. I know that his attention was on his phone now but I still can’t look at him. Damn it. He hasn’t done anything yet but my heart is thumping insanely. The butterflies on my stomach started to come back to life the day I met Alyn again. It seemed like they undoubtedly know who I love.

“Here’s your orders ma’am, sir,” finally, the food is here.

“Thank you,” Alyn said to the waitress. He even smiled at her.

Wow, hello? I’m here!

“Y-You’re welcome, sir. Enjoy your meal,” the lady bowed her head before she turned away.

I rolled my eyes due to annoyance. The waitress’ face looked innocent but when Alyn thanked her, her face flushed red instantly, like it was even faster than The Flash. Tch.

“Why are you rolling your eyes?” Alyn suddenly asked. We’re eating now but why is his attention on me?

“None of your business,” I answered, while slicing the steak. I don’t want to look at him!

He giggled, “Did you get something in your eyes? Do you want me to help you blow it?” He asked. His voice sounds concerned, so even though I don’t want to look I couldn’t help but look at him.

He’s giving me a sweet smile. My gosh, what’s wrong with him?

I looked back at my steak and continued slicing it. However, my hand stopped when someone suddenly took my plate.

I looked at Alyn with widened eyes. Doesn’t he like his steak? Is that why he’s taking what’s mine? The heck? He could just complain to the cook or manager of this restaurant. Why take my steak? Goodness!

“I’ll slice it for you, you looked trouble slicing this one,” he said, then sliced my steak.

I looked away again. My gosh, did I misjudged his action? Okay, I’m sorry for being judgmental. It’s just that… I was just startled.

He gave me back my plate after slicing the steak, “Here.”

“T-Thanks,” I said.

We started eating and we started to be quiet again. No one spoke until we finished our food and hopped in the car.

He leaned closer on me which made me panic. My eyes widened and stepped back, “W-What? Why? W-What?”

As he got closer, I closed my eyes and pursed my lips.

Clack!

When I heard a ‘clack’ sound, like something was locked, all my blood immediately rushed to my face. I opened my eyes and saw Alyn staring at me while sitting perfectly fine in the driver’s seat.

He giggled, “Why are you closing your eyes? Did you think of something weird?” He smirked.

“In your dreams!” I retorted. I turned to the front door glass to avoid his teasing eyes.

This man really likes teasing me! I would be glad if he liked me instead, hmp!

But why did I close my eyes? What am I thinking? He just fastened my seatbelt! Oh, my gosh! I don’t want myself anymore. My life now is full of embarrassment. Gosh, so embarrassing.

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When we got home, there were cars parked in front of the gate. If I’m not mistaken, it was all from Alyn’s cousins. The gate is automatic… I guess? Because when our car was planning to enter, the gate automatically opened. When we entered the gate, the cars outside followed us.

“Stay here,” he said after he parked the car.

I’m clueless so I stayed just like what he said. He got out of the car and walked in front of the car. The next thing I knew was the door to my side was open.

I looked at my side and waited for him to speak. He lowered his head so he could see me inside, “You can come out now, or do you still need me to unlock your seatbelt?”

Oh!

I removed my seatbelt and got out of the car. What he did reminded of me when we were still dating. When I was still living on one roof with them, when we were still together.

Wow, thinking about the past made me sad in no time. What would happen if Elaine didn’t come back that time? Are we still together? Are we still going to marry each other? Will I go back to my parents’ house? What life would we have now if Elaine didn’t come back?

“Missy!”

“Sid!”

Sid ran to me and hugged me tightly, while his cousins just laughed. After a moment, Sid let go. My eyes accidentally glanced at Alyn. I turned to Sid right away when I saw how serious Alyn’s face was. His eyes were darting death glare to Sid! Could it be that… He’s jealous?

Oh, my gosh! That’s impossible, Maxine. You know that! Tch, stop overthinking.

“How are you?” Louis asked, both of his hands were inside his pants pocket.

I smiled, “I’m good. Uhm, have you eaten?”

“Yeah, before we come here,” Giles answered.

“You’re becoming prettier, Tardy,” Byron complimented me.

I giggled and smacked his shoulder jokingly, “Crazy~”

They laughed at my reaction and so am I.

I really missed them so much even though we started to be enemies. I missed living with them. But of course, I missed living with Alyn more. Not just living with him, but also sleeping with him on the top of one bed. Can I experience that again, now that we’re going to live under one roof? Just the two of us…

“Let’s go inside,” Alyn uttered. “Also, don’t forget to carry the things you bought.”

Oh, that’s right. His cousins bought other things that we will need. The sofa, bed, things in the kitchen, and things in the dining room were already here when we first got here so I think it was included in the house when they bought it.

We were now cleaning the pool. It had many leaves so I decided to clean it. Yes, I should be the only one here but when they saw me go outside, they followed me. Did they think I would run away? Duh~ I will be living with Alyn so why would I leave? Tch. Or maybe what I am thinking right now is wrong again.

“You stay inside the house, we will clean it up,” said Alyn and took the net to me.

I took it again, “No. I want to help, too.”

He clicked his tongue, “Just do what I say. I don’t want you to get tired.”

“I haven’t done anything yet so how would I get tired?” I asked. I even placed both of my hands to my waist.

“Don’t do anything,” he uttered, then took the net again. “Go inside. Just rest there, sleep, play your favorite song, chill, drink juice, wine or coffee. Do anything aside from cleaning. We’ll do it.”

My brows furrowed, “I don’t want to!”

I was about to take the net again when he immediately took it away from me. And because I’m stupid, I got out of balance. I was standing at the end of the pool so when I was out of balance I fell into the pool.

When I raised my face, Alyn’s angry face was the first to greet me.

“What happened?” Louis asked, and he went closer to Alyn.

“She was out of balance because of her stubbornness,” Alyn answered. His face was still the same, he’s mad.

“Come here, let’s get you out from there first,” said Louis and held out his hand.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Alyn glanced at Louis’ hand and imitated what Louis did. I walked closer to them and instead of reaching Alyn’s hand, I reached Louis’ hand.

“You okay?” Louis asked.

I nodded, “Yeah.”

“Here’s the towel,” Byron came with a towel. “Do you have clothes here?”

I shook my head, “None.”

He nodded, “Okay. Giles will buy for you. Go take a shower first.”

I nodded before I turned away without looking at Alyn.

I’m exasperated for the reason that Alyn doesn’t allow me to help clean the house. Nevertheless, while I was taking a shower, I realized that Alyn was just concerned about me. He just doesn’t want me to get tired, he just wants me to chill and wait for them to be done. He wants to treat me like a princess but I treated him like an asshole.

He’s my husband but why did I reach Louis’ hand instead of his? I’m so stupid! What if Alyn left me because of what I acted earlier? Damn it. I hate myself!

Stupid, Maxine! You’re so stupid!