Chapter 6

Alex was left speechless, words stuck in his throat.

"Was that really you I saw that day? Why didn't you tell me?" Alex asked.

I found it ridiculous.

"Tell you what? That you, who were supposed to be working overtime at the office, ended up at my uncle's place?" I asked.

"It's not like that. I didn't know she was your cousin, and I just saw her as a kid sister," Alex replied.

"A kid sister you introduce to your parents, kiss, and share a bed with? Alex, do you know how stupid I felt when I saw the gifts…