Chapter 702 - Seven Hundred And Two : Fears
The third point of view:
"So I heard what happened to our sister, Isabella?" Ailee brought up the conversation during dinner.
The whole family except Neon and Niklaus had assembled at the dining table. Although everyone knew it was because of the incident yesterday, none of them talked about it. Some matters are better left the way they are.
"Yes, your sister fell a little sick and had to be admitted to the hospital. But don't worry, she's fine," Reina explained.
"Can we visit her tomorrow, mummy?" Elsa, one of the triplets pleaded, pouting her lips.
At that request, Ailee and Allen's gaze met and held, finally resting on their mother as they wondered what her response would be. If she agreed to Elsa's request, they would throw a fuss - Reina didn't spoil them this much.
"Sorry, honey, but you know tomorrow is a school day and you can't miss classes. Moreover, I'm sure Isabella would be discharged soon, if not tonight," Reina told them and the original twins smirked in satisfaction.
If one had told Allen and Ailee that there would come a time in their life when they would be jealous of their siblings they have been excited to meet while in the belly, they would never believe it. But then, here they are - competing for their parent's affection.
"But don't worry," Reina added when she saw the way her daughter's face fell, "I'm sure your big sister Isabella would pay you a visit once she's discharged from the hospital," I would force her if I have to do so.
Ever since Isabella left home to further her education, she found it difficult to pay a visit. Either she was too occupied at work or with Pedro. And now, the wedding became her secondary excuse.
"Yeah!" The triplets rejoiced at that announcement. Yep, sadly, the triplets were quite taken by their elder sister.
"Where is Neon?" Niklaus asked when he finally joined them, noticing his empty seat. He was the last to arrive at the table since he was busy with work in his study.
"Asleep," Ailee was quick to answer.
"Spoken truly like his spokesperson," Allen was quick to taunt her.
However, Ailee was not offended by his comment instead she turned to him, smiling sweetly as she said, "No, more like the siblings who care about him unlike a certain someone,"
"Yeah," Allen sassed, "These days you have to be clear on the kind of care you give to him," He hinted at something that made Reina and Niklaus' eyes narrow at him suspiciously.
"What do you mean by that?" Ailee was more annoyed that she didn't understand the hidden meaning beneath his words.
"Alright, cut it out! Both of you!" Reina came in between them before things got out of hand, "What the hell happened to the both of you? You used to be so sweet, not to mention the fact that both of you are twin siblings and are supposed to look out for one another,"
"Well, you can ask Allen that ever since he became an asshole," Ailee said, boldly staring at him
"Well, why do you bother to know since you care more about the brother that isn't your brother than the brother who is your brother," Allen retorted, holding her gaze.
Ailee's brows furrowed in confusion as she thought hard, could it be that Allen was jealous of her relationship with Neon? Was that why he began to resent them? Neon in particular?
She didn't get to ask Allen further questions since Niklaus declared, "One more quibble on this table and I would send you both abroad, understood?"
"Yes, father," they both said in unison, sharing one last fierce glance before looking away.
As expected, there were no more arguments after Niklaus spoke and in no time, dinner was over and the family went to bed except for a certain Spencer.
Ailee tiptoed into the kitchen and brought out a plate of food that she had kept hidden. She put it on a tray, picked a can of juice from the fridge, and headed to a room down the hallway on the first floor that was no other than Neon.
She didn't knock, rather brought out her phone and typed a message to Neon.
[Hey, I know you're not asleep, open up. I'm outside]
Not less than a minute later, she received a response.
[Are you alone?]
Ailee rolled her eyes, what did he take her for? However, she still looked over her shoulder to ensure that she wasn't being followed and typed a reply to him.
[No one saw me, satisfied?]
Almost immediately, the door opened and she saw Neon standing by it. He at once made way for her to come in and she walked in with the tray in her arm.
"Here," Ailee pushed the tray into his arms as soon as he locked the door, saying, "You didn't eat much at school today and didn't come down for dinner either. So I got you something to eat instead,"
"Thank you," Neon was sincerely touched by her action. He removed the lid only to see that it was his favorite food - fried rice with chicken lap. How could she know him so well? Without warning, he leaned down and pressed a kiss at the corner of her lips causing her to stiffen.
Ailee stood frozen to the spot, what just happened? That was dangerously close to her lips. She looked at Neon who didn't even seem bothered by the gesture and had already taken his food to his bed where he sat down on the edge, ready to eat.
Perhaps, he didn't mean to kiss her there and must have done it out of excitement. After all, Neon loved food, Ailee reasoned that way and came to lie down on the same bed since it was spacious.
Truth be told, Neon was an animal when he ate but for some reason, she found it extremely cute. So she lounged on the bed watching him fondly.
And in that moment of watching him, she realized that she and Neon would never be this way forever. One day, she would marry and he would do the same as well. If that was so, Ailee was supposed to be happy but for strange reasons, she was scared.
But why?
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