Diana

Stella couldn't believe Alex's shamelessness. It's not like they are little kids, she wonders what's with the wink.

She tried to think of different things that could make her avoid blushing, which she doubted to not have surfaced right now.

She couldn't believe their lips touch, "is this really happening? I'm in Alex's house and not Shane's?" she muttered, holding the urge to pinch herself.

Her mind drifted to Liz, making her wonder who she is. She doesn't care about her being well dressed and all classy.  She recognized her outfit as a very expensive one, but not the type one wouldn't find in her mall.

She closed the door behind and went to lay on her bed, looking up at the ceiling and replaying her conversation with Alex in her head.

"Is it possible that I can still be with him?" she spoke softly.

Meanwhile.

Liz who was still in a daze felt Alex's hand on her shoulders, making her snapped her head to his direction and meet his smiling face.

He understands how the woman must have felt. He couldn't judge her for liking him, as one can't control their feelings when it comes to love.

The heart chose who it wants. But not every feelings should be fed of its want, because who we fall for aren't always the right person for us.

Also, there are some situations that wouldn't welcome those feelings. So, it's left for the host to make a wise decision and think well, observe whether the heart is leading him/her to the right direction.

Alex isn't against her feelings, but wanted her to understand her heart didn't choose the right person.

"we're friends, so I wouldn't lie to you." he said and supported her to take a seat, which she did, while still deep in thought.

"Liz, like I said before, I'm not interested in women, because the woman I love was caged with another man against her will.

She's the one that got rescued and the mother of my child. I didn't know about her situation and hated her, which was why I stayed away from women, but I understand everything now and hope she will forgive and start afresh with me." Alex explained.

Liz's eyes were filled with tears but nodded her head in understanding. It wasn't a random woman but his wife that got taken from him.

If she tried to act out of jealousy, she wouldn't get Alex in the end, as he would be hurting him again.

She's also a single mother and understand that she would have wanted to be with her husband if he was still alive. He didn't want to take that right away from Stella, in the name of being powerful and capable.

It's better to be friends than enemies. After a long silence, she finally forced a smile. Alex is the only man that piqued her interest after her husband's death.

If her heart is capable of falling again,  then there's a chance of it finding another person. "I'm happy for you." she said.

Alex smiled back at her. "thank you Liz." he said.

With her still red irises, she grunt out a chuckle. It's the first time Alex smile genuinely and she's glad she didn't think of affecting that.

"You're welcome. If you guys need help, don't hesitate to let me know." she said.

"You don't have to worry yourself…"

"Alex." she cuts in. "we are friends aren't we?" she asked.

"I won't hesitate to ask ma'am." he said with a smile.

"I should take my leave. I'm too old to be a third wheel." Liz said and stand up.

"You just came." Alex said.

"I need to think." she opened up.

"I'm sorry." Alex muttered.

"No, it's fine." Liz said and took her leave, while Alex asked her to wait and escorted her to her car.

After bidding farewell to her, he headed back to the main house with a free mind. Getting to Stella's door, he knocked gently and heard her voice asking who it was.

He smiled, still finding it hard to believe that he's with her in the same house again. The doorknob turned and Stella appeared in front of him.

"My friend left." he said, smiling at her.

"What's with that introduction?" Stella asked.

"Have you forgotten you claimed you didn't sign a divorce paper an hour ago?" he asked.

Stella rolled her eyes, "we are too old for those cheesy acts." she said.

Alex raised his brows in a questioning manner. Stella sighed in return, "excuse me, or do you want to come in?" she asked,  since they were still at the doorway.

Alex chuckled and stepped aside. They both walked to the living room in silence. Alex didn't know what's making him this happy, but he really feel different, the way he hasn't felt in a long time now.

Getting to the room, they have another chat, this time maturely. Stella suddenly spoke up, "I don't want to return to his house.

He hurt my child after having me all this while. I'm not sure if I can hold back from committing suicide if he sleep with me again."

Alex calmed and allow her to speak her mind. "Stella, you don't have to go back. You were taken under the name Government. He didn't know you're here. He's not a wizard but a human being.

Stay here for a while till everything is resolved. Not even my family knows you're here, so don't worry about anyone getting hurt." Alex assured.

Stella nodded her head. She has been trying hard to protect, it's fine if she agreed to getting protection too right?

…..

Ethan was seen in a jewelry shop around 9pm. He has been strolling through all the accessories glass and still couldn't locate his interest.

When it's a handsome customer and the guide happened to be a female who isn't looking bad, the shopping will be more smooth than it should.

No matter how many time Ethan has been moving about, while the female guide kept pointing at catchy necklace, wrist chain, earrings and many more, while Ethan kept shaking his head in denial to her pick,  the girl didn't grumble.

Most would have cursed in her head, but she's honored to accompany him. Her eyes didn't fail to access his dressing.

Gray chinos trousers and a white fitted T-shirt which cupped his broad chest and make his well straightened shoulder obvious and catchy.

Her eyes moved up to his beautiful face, watching how he ruffled his hair in displeasure and constantly biting down on his lower lip.

She blushed hard and cleared her throat as Ethan suddenly look at her. "did you find your taste?" she asked.

Ethan groaned softly. "Is this all you got?" he asked.

She smiled at him, "No sir, there's a VIP section at the back." she said.

Ethan sighed softly, 'What am I doing here then?' he thought. "take me there please." he said and the lady gestured for him to follow her.

"Perhaps if you tell me who you want to buy the jewelry for, I might help with a nice recommendation."

"It's my girlfriend, but don't worry, I know what I'm looking for." he said.

The lady sighed inwardly, 'is there any single man in this world?' she thought.