Alicia breathed out in relief. She had been wanting to go see her parents, and bid proper goodbyes, but was scared of going alone. With a good reason. Not only had she run away and jeopardized her family's relationship with the Heralds, but she had also gotten married without their knowledge and not to mention her pregnancy. She knew her parents would disapprove and disparage all her choices, but she needed to try to get their blessing anyway. Or at least clear her conscience. And with Theo on her side, Alicia was sure she could take whatever they threw her way. “Are you busy this weekend?” She asked hopefully.“No,” he replied. Alicia hesitated, but Theo knew. “We can visit them.” He assured, making her smile. “But you need to tell me everything I have to know so that I don't appear as a clueless husband. Alicia nodded enthusiastically. She had needed to tell of her life before him for some time now anyway. She glanced at Rowan through the rearview mirror and Theo figured she was un

After ensuring that everything in the kitchen was spotless, Theo took hold of his wife's hand and led her upstairs, straight to his room.“Would you like to sleep here tonight?” He asked hopefully. Alicia nodded eagerly. He steered her towards the bed, and disappeared into the connecting bathroom. Alicia sank and sprawled in the massive, comfy bed on her back facing the ceiling. She thought back to the only time she had slept in that bed. The day she lost her virginity to the man who thought she was a whore and who is now her darling husband. “What are you thinking about so seriously?” Theo asked, climbing on top of her, as he supported his weight with his elbows. He leaned and dropped tiny kisses on her nose, eyes, cheeks, and eventually, her lips.“This is where it all began,” Alicia murmured, patting the bed. “I beg to differ,” Theo smirked. “It began out there,” he pointed at his balcony mischievously. Lord knows how many sleepless nights he has had to stare at that very same bal

Theo woke the next morning tangled in sheets with a warm body. Memories of the previous night hit him like a tornado. A huge smile blossomed on his face as he turned to look at his wife's sleeping face. He gently caressed her cheeks, before placing a soft kiss on her lips. He hopped off the bed with much difficulty, ready to hit the showers. All his cells were screaming for him to climb back into bed and snuggle his wife for eternity, but he had a company to run. He dragged himself to the bathroom and after brushing his teeth, he stepped into the shower. He took time to lather his tired muscles as his thoughts drifted back to Alicia. There was nothing he didn't love about her. Theo was convinced she was made just for him, despite his indifference to fate and bullshit. He shook his head, amused. His nana used to tell him that someday he will meet someone, who would make all the ridiculous stuff seem so logical. Of course, he had laughed at her swearing nothing like it will ever happen t

Theo groaned for probably the hundredth time, checking his watch. The meeting which was supposed to just take three hours or less was stretching to almost five hours, and by the look of things, it was nowhere near to being done. “Gentlemen,” Theo interrupted the speaker. “This has gone much longer than I expected. Normally, I would disregard your presentation, but I like what I have heard so far. That's why I am giving you one and a half hours tomorrow. My P.A will send you the timings and, for the love of god, simplify your work.” Without wasting more time, Theo rose hastily and after a brief but tight goodbye, he stalked out of the meeting room. It was already past five pm, and he couldn't wait to see his wife. Theo was surprised to find unannounced guests waiting. His mood soured immediately. He cast a hard glare at his P. A, Lyla, who shrugged in return letting him know that she too, was just as surprised. “What are you doing here?” Theo growled. The Maitan's company representativ

“Is that…” Xavier trailed with a gasp, looking at his brother with pent-up anxiety. Theo nodded. “Would you like to take one more, just to be certain?” He asked hopefully, “Are you serious?” Xavier growled, “after those two, how much sure do you want to be?” “Open up!” Theo retorted instead, tearing up the kit wrapper and took out the test stick. He directed it to Xavier's mouth, who cooperated with a disgruntled sigh. After swabbing as required, he put it in the testing liquid and leaned back to wait. “If you are going to make me take that also, let us get this done with,” Xavier grumbled, opening his mouth wide. Theo grabbed the kit and laid it on his lap protectively. “This is for Alicia.” He announced carelessly, making Xavier narrow his eyes in wonder. “You will ask your wife to take a test?” “Yeah,” Theo answered calmly. “Why?” Xavier was confused. He knew Alicia was a virgin too when she hooked up with his brother on his birthday. “Wasn't sh…” “There are so many other w