"Did they say why?" Zach asked quietly as they weaved through the hallways, heading to the karaoke room.
Henry shook his head no. "Just that Amy needs to go in."
His brows furrowed. He was worried about how Amy would take the sudden request. As they walked on, the walls vibrated from the beat of the song being played. At this point, he was glad he left Roserie with Xavier.
"How's your mother tolerating such noise? She makes it a point to remind me every day that she likes her peace and quiet", Henry mused when he heard an excited scream.
"You can be loud when you're watching football", Zach commented.
"Have you ever watched a game without making a sound?" He arched a brow.
"Never."
Henry mouthed the word 'psycho'. He would die of frustration if he didn't voice out his thoughts at the game. He was one to take every game and every move played by his team very personal. And Zach never did any of that? He shook his head and silently resumed walking beside him. Reaching the door, they didn't bother knocking and opened it to a scene that left Henry's jaw dropped to the floor.
Victoria was holding an imaginary concert, singing on top of her lungs, Nora was throwing punches in the air and cramping tothe music, Lorraine incorporated mummy kicks, jumping and flaring her arms in all soughts of directions, while Amy was on top of the sofa, shaking her head side to side flipping her now loosened hair in the process and moving her body while shaking the tambourine as well.
"Wake me up before you go-go
Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
Wake me up before you go-go
I don't wanna miss it when you hit that high
Wake me up before you go-go
'Cause I'm not planning on going solo
Wake me up before you go-go, ah
Take me dancing toniiiiiiiight
I wanna hit that hiiiiiiiiiigh, yeah, yeah!"
Lorraine did a spin only to come face to face with the two men standing at the door. She quickly stopped and run to turn off the music.
"What the hell-?" Nora started annoyed when she turned and saw why.
Amy abruptly stopped along with the music but the action left her dizzy. She was about to fall off when strong arms quickly caught her. She stabilized herself with her hands on his shoulders to see a displeased Zach.
"Thank you babe", she giggled while breathing hard.
"What's going on?" Victoria asked.
"Is everything okay? Where's Roserie?" Amy asked in worry.
"She's fine. I left her with Xavier", he replied.
Victoria started laughing. "How did that happen?"
"Why?" Nora asked curiously.
"Only a month ago Xavier couldn't hold the little one for the life of him. He would freeze and even stop breathing. Apparently he was afraid any movement would break her", Victoria explained making the girls laugh.
"I can totally see that happening", Lorraine commented with a laugh.
"What about George? How is he around babies?" Nora probbed.
"He's a natural", Victoria replied.
"You don't say", Nora rubbed her palms together with a devious look on her face. Henry shook his head, he will never get used to Nora's antics.
"We need to talk", Zach spoke, his eyes glued on Amy's.
She nodded and he helped her down the sofa, she looked around for her shoes she was too lazy to actively start looking for them. Zach quietly led her out when she left his side and run to Victoria to grab her face and smack a kiss on on her cheek.
"You're the best!" She giggled making Victoria laugh, taking back everyone else watching.
"Are you drunk?" Lorraine voiced out her curiosity before she could think.
"No! Just excited! I'll see you girls in a bit", she shouted before rejoining Zach.
"Oh, I'd love to see drunk Amy", Nora smug smiled. She could only think how much fun she would have with her.
"Not a chance", Zach replied before they disappeared out of the room. She just kissed his mother. It meant nothing, but still!! Why did he have to overhear that piece of gossip? Now it was messing with him though it shouldn't!
As they walked, Amy was smiling the whole time as she fanned herself. Zach had a scowl on his face as he looked down at her. She raised her brows at him when he suddenly picked her up.
"Will!" He shouted.
"Sir?" The man came rushing towards them.
"Get her some house slippers."
Amy smiled to herself at his thoughtfulness and pecked his lips. "Thank you."
"I thought I said not to have too much fun", he scolded. She was still not in the clear with her head injury.
"Is that why you're upset?" She pursed her lips to suppreyher amused smile.
He leaned in and whispered in her ear. "No, it's because I thought I was the only one who could make you sweat like that."
Amy's eyes grew wide and her face reddened. How could he say such a thing to her in his father's presence? What she didn't realize was that Henry thought her face reddened from sweating it out during the crazy dancing he walked in on.
"Zachery", she scolded. She was burning with embarrassment but, it was his turn to have a laugh.
When they arrived into the study, Will brought the slippers for her and quickly left so the three could have their discussion.
"So, what's going on? Is everything okay?" She asked as she put them on before looking at Henry.
"Rider called me, someone's requested your presence", he answered.
"Who....?" She egged him on with a look.
"Gwen Cancino", Zach replied. His brows furrowed further when he said her name.
A million questions run through her mind but one stuck out that she could not help but voice it. "Why would Gwen want to see me?"
"Amy", Zach called out gently, snapping her out of her thoughts. "You don't have to."
As much as it brought about an anxious feeling, her stomach flipping at the thought, she shook her head no. This was bound to happen as much as she didn't want it to. "No, I want to hear what Gwen has to say."
This 𝓬ontent is taken from fre𝒆webnove(l).𝐜𝐨𝗺