Remember: Alex and Aro (boyxboy)

Chapter 32

October, 2017, Present Time.

"Aro? Aro, get your arse in this room! I've just spent a small fortune on you." I storm up the stairs as soon as we arrive back at the castle. I rush two at a time up the steps to the tower where I know Aro spends time with Caius's wife, whose name I can't remember.

I make it up the steps, gasping for air, as I reach the door. I need to do more exercise, I'm so unfit. I push the door open to find Aro and Caius's wife perching on the sofa, drinking something from glasses. I try to ignore the fact that the liquid is red and instead head to his side.

He doesn't acknowledge me but turns his cheek for me to kiss which I do reluctantly. His cheek is smooth, the skin so white and fragile looking. I let my lips linger for slighty longer than I should have and I know he notices, as he smiles.

I sit beside him on the sofa, and Caius's wife smiles at me. "Alex." Aro looks at me. "I don't believe you've met Caius's wife, Athenadora." He introduces and she holds out her hand which I shake firmly.

"Good to meet you." I announce and she nods in return. She doesn't speak. Aro turns to me with his manic smile. "Alex." He says cheerily. "Did you want to see me?" He asks happily and I dig out the ribboned box.

"Here." I pass it to him with no explanation. "Don't bother asking questions, just know that I've spent almost five hundred on you." I grunt and his eyes widen in surprise. "That's a lot of money, and I already have a watch." He says importantly and I jump up, angry.

"If you don't want the stupid watch, then give it back!" I yell, suddenly and he blinks. "Alex, calm down. I didn't mean to offend yo-"
"Fuck off!" I cut him off, eyes blazing. "I didn't want to spend money on you! It was Caius's idea. I've almost spent my whole bank balance on you!" I throw the box at him.

It hits his shoulder but he doesn't even flinch. He sits there disbelieving. "You're not deserving of this present. I don't love you, I don't even like you. You're an irritating disease that I can't get rid of and I could just get up and leave." I snap while Aro's face goes blank.

"Alex." He tries again but I turn around, and leave the tower, rushing downstairs, which is dangerous because of the spiral shape but I continue downwards, until I reach the ground floor.

I sprint off in search of the kitchen. The quicker I run, the more time I have to get away from Aro and the least likely he'll be able to find me. If he even bothers coming to find me, I'll give him a mouthful of abuse.

The ungrateful little bastard. 'You're overeacting.' Richard laughs as I rush into the kitchen before Aro can catch up.
I slam the kitchen door closed and lean against it so he can't barge his way in, although I know Aro is ten times stronger than me.

It's only then that I notice Enoch, smiling with amusement. "Hello, Alex." He's drying dishes as if he's just done the washing up. "How was your walk with Master Caius?" He asks seriously and I stifle a laugh.

"Master Caius? What is this, BDSM?" I snort and Enoch flushes red, turning around to face the dishes, his posture stiffening. "Oh, Enoch I didn't mean to offend you. I'm sorry, I just-" I trail off, feeling like an idiot.

He looks over his shoulder but doesn't turn to face me. "It's fine, Alex. It's just a title. For respect." He shrugs, looking angry and I feel myself deflate a little. I've finally made a friend, and here I am offending him. "I'm sorry, man. I mean it. You're the only friend I've got in this place." I admit and he snorts, turning to face me.

"We're friends are we?" He sneers angrily and I sigh at him. "I'm sorry, Enoch. I get it, Caius is your boss I guess and you're being respectful." I summarise carefully and his face softens slightly. He relaxes a little and puts the remaining dishes away.