Chapter 19 - The Unexpected Turn of Events (2) (1/2)
By the time Alex and Theo came, April and Phoebe was happily chatting and laughing. Alex could hear that the current topic was him. His mother was telling April about his childhood stories. It was the very first time that Alex had seen April laughing without reserves. She looks so carefree and her laugh was so angelic. He didn't know that he was frozen in place until his father tapped his shoulder.
”You know son, I think your mother likes April. You should bring her home often.” Theo tapped his son's shoulders again and walked towards the two women.
Phoebe winked at her husband when she saw him coming. She had tasked her husband to delay Theo for a minute, enough to ask April some important questions. Seeing that Phoebe sending him a sign, his task was completed.
”Do you mind if I join you ladies?” Theo sat across of them and got himself a tea to drink.
”It would be our pleasure sir.” Phoebe giggled.
Seeing the two flirt, made April blushed. April knew her parents loved each other, but they were never this vocal. It somewhat made her feel wanting that kind of relationship.
Alex sat on the chair beside April. He looked at April in his peripheral vision. He wished to see her laughing again, Its was a sound he would never get tired of hearing.
”So April, I heard about Sky. Can you tell us anything about our grandson? What's he like? Our son here is very secretive, he didn't want to rushed you guys until you two settle down.” Theo sipped his tea. Though he hated his son for hiding their grandson, he didn't want Alex to looked bad in front of April.
”Uhm, He is an easy going kid. He is smart and talented. Unfortunately, I can't have a claim on those areas.” April smiled sheepishly.
Phoebe chuckled and patted April's hand. ”Nonsense dear, Apparently it's on your side of the genes. Our son here is indeed talented but he ain't smart at all.”
Theo laughed and raised his cup. ”I have to agree with that.”
Alex looked like he just eaten a sour lemon. His face was unsightly. He didn't dare refute. He knew that his marriage was being targeted again. In front of his parents, he was a filial child. The only time that he disagreed with his parents was when he married Francesca. After that, His parents was aloof with him and his wife.
April looked at Alex, his head was looking up the roof. She knew that his parents was just joking with him, but she somewhat feel that there is more to it. She didn't know that it was because of Alex's marriage. April had always thought that Alex had his parents blessing.