STAY

A knock came on the door and he opened his eyes slowly. He could feel Alex’s body curled in his arm and he heaved a sigh and rubbed his palm on his face.

“Honey,” he called as he tapped her shoulder.

She opened her eyes and yawned tiredly. The knock came again and she looked up at Adrian’s face which was looking into hers. She rolled away from him and he stood up from the bed and proceeded to the door.

“Sir,” he heard Sara call as she stood in front of him.

“What?” He asked grumpily as he looked at her anxious face.

“Um..your..your wife, Barbara. She requires your presence downstairs,” she replied anxiously.

“Is everything okay?” He asked with his brows raised.

“You should see for yourself,” she replied and walked away.

He walked back into the room and he could see Alex checking up on the baby who was in his cradle.

“Is everything okay?” She asked as she turned to look at him.

“Barbara requires my attention. Come with me, let’s see what she’s up to,” he urged.

She sighed an