Sixty One

The house was enormous like Sir Alexander had, and the things screamed luxury. Many people were present, and it was the grandest party that I had ever attended.

My arm was hooked on Zach who seemed to know all the people in here. They greeted us, and he named them while he greeted them back.

And his Aunt Hera came towards us with her beautiful smile. "Happy to see you here," she said, and gave us a brief embrace.

A young man was behind her in his closed tight lips as if he was forced to be here.

Hera glanced at the young man. "Darling, why not greet your cousin and his wife?"

Oh, her son. It was my first time seeing him. I did not see him among the attendees during the wedding.

"Hey," he said to us, and left. That's it, and Hera was hiding the embarrassment of what her son did.

Zach watched his cousin, and grinned. "He never changes, Auntie, the arrogant one. Don't worry, we understand his attitude."

Hera smiled forcedly. "Thank you for understanding. You know him well. Aldridg