Ex-Wife by Mirah Selim (interesting books to read in english .txt) 📗

Chp-40

Amelia Pov

I moved my eyes between my brother and husband as they both were seated in front of each other while staring blankly. I am not surprised by the way Xander was looking at Harry.

But Harry. What's with him. Why is he behaving so coldly with Xander? It was almost like they both wanted to pounce at each other or simply ignore each other's presence.

"Uncle you promised to take me to your game room but you still didn't." I wanted to hug Alex for breaking the tension among the men and hearing his words everyone's attention went to him.

He was seated on my brother's laps playing with a digital watch Harry gifted him. The watch had a game in it and it's customized especially for kids. At first, I thought he's gifting him a digital watch that has a phone system but no it was just made for kids.

I can see that Alex is the only one whose keeping Harry's soft side to himself. Well I know he loves me beyond anything too. But seeing him behaving so liberate with Alex surprised me. But again he loves kids.

Xander surprisingly did nothing except watch uncle and nephew talking and playing. His face seems relaxed and he didn't look bothered.

"Of course Lil guy. How about tomorrow." Harry suggested with a soft tone making me chuckle.

"He can't. He has a school. And no skipping." Xander said with a stern voice. Here comes a professor freak. He never lets Alexander take off from school. Only if he's sick.

Like come on sometimes kids should skip school too. Our parents were never strict about studies or school. Harry is studying in the last year of his masters while I already did. And we both chose our subjects and professions on our own.

And I want the same for Alex. My parents never forced me to attend school on daily basis. Yes, they did sometimes scold me for asking to skip too much but never really burdened me too much.

And Xander had the opposite attitude. He never lets Alex skip school or compromise on his studies. Yes, he doesn't oppress what studies Alex have to do but he still needs to give a Lil guy a little space.

"One day wouldn't hurt," Harry replied with a Cold tone.

"It will. I don't want him to suffer from loss because of skipping." Alex pouted staring at his father while I and Harry rolled our eyes.

"Well too bad I am taking him with me tomorrow." Xander glared at him.

"I am his father."

"I am his uncle."

"I dare you to take my son without my permission."

"Ok. Watch me do it tomorrow morning."

"Yo---"

"Enough you two." I spat out in anger interrupting these big kids bickering.

"What's wrong with you two. Your behaving younger than Alex. And Xander you. Harry I can understand is only 22 but you. Your a freaking 32 years old man. Stop behaving like a kid."

He pouted at me with puppy eyes looking offended by my scolding.

"Why are you scolding me only. He started it. Plus he's the one who wants to take my son away." He said childishly whining. We heard a soft giggle making Xander playfully glare at Alex who looked away.

"He's not taking him forever Xander. It just a day. And if Alex wants to go then having a day off is no big deal." He tried arguing but earning a glare from me he looked away pouting.

He childishly crossed his bulky arms against his chest making me shook my head. Harry smirked in victory at Xander making me glare at him as well.

"Alex go and brush your teeth and get ready for bed. It's nearly 9 pm. Come on. Get up. When we will sleep earlier we will be able to wake early too and you will be able to go with your uncle." He smiled before running towards me and kissing my cheek.

"Thank you, angel. I love you." I smiled kissing his forehead.

"I love you too baby. Now go." He ran upstairs while I turned my head towards the duo who were again back to their blank face competition. Like who will keep the longest blank face.

"I don't like you," Harry said taking me by surprise.

"Feelings are mutual," Xander replied with an emotionless tone making me sigh out in frustration.

"But your liking doesn't matter." Harry rolled his eyes.

"It does. I am her brother."

"And I am her husband."

"There is an option of Divorce."

"There is also an option of disowning."

"Like hell, it will happen."

"And like hell, I will let you take her away from me. I am never letting her go."

I waited for another comeback from my cold brother but instead, Harry crooked up a small smile nodding his head.

"Cool." Xander also seemed surprised by his reply.

"I was just testing you. I like you or not it doesn't matter. All matter is till you will keep her happy and wouldn't hurt my precious sister I wouldn't do anything."

Harry's words brought tears to my eyes as I stared at him with loving eyes. My brother sounds so mature yet so unsure. The events had left a deep scar in his heart. He fears to see me getting another heartbreak and it was obvious.

"You don't have to worry brother in law. Your sister is not only precious to you but is important to me as well. Alex and Amelia are my first priority and I will never even think of hurting them."

Xander's hand came towards mine and he held it tightly not wanting to let go. I also did nothing except give a slight squeeze ensuring him that I am not going anywhere.

Harry said nothing except to nod at Xander with an approving smile.

For the past week after the death anniversary of Mia. Xander had become more clingy than before not only to me but also to Alex. It's cute to see him pouting occasionally when Alex or I ever deny his any request.

It's cute but annoying too. Even Alex becomes annoyed by this leach. But it still didn't fail to show how much we matter to him.

"You were right. He's a nice guy just a little bit bitchy but still tolerable." I chuckled at Harry's comment nodding my head.

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