Chapter 35

It was a beautiful summer day in New York, perfect for a wedding. In a mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, there was a hype of activities. Champagne was poured into glasses, the bride and bridesmaids were busy having their hair and makeup done. Relatives and close friends came and went to congratulate the bride. All this Alex watched in awe, wishing one day it would be her turn. The thought brought a nice feeling to her body, and her eyes searched for Jayden. She found him among his three cousins: two male and a young female. They were much younger than he was, and they seemed to worship him like he was some kind of god. He caught her watching him and gave her a smile. She blushed and grinned back.

“Alex.” Gracie’s voice snapped her mind back to the present. “You should be getting changed.”

Alex turned to look at Gracie. “Oh, right,” she said, nodding her head. “I suppose I should.”

“Yes, yes. It’s nearly time to go.” Gracie nudged her toward the door.

Alex chuckled and said,