Chapter 27

Allison's Pov
I woke up early, not being able to sleep. I wanted to make breakfast for Zander so hopefully he wouldn't be so upset with me just leaving like that last night. I got dressed and headed down stairs. Connie was working away. “Good morning Connie.” I Chirped.
“Oh good morning Mrs.Martin. you're up early this fine morning.” Connie smiled brightly at me.
“Yes well I wanted to make Zander his breakfast and take it up to him to apologize for running off last night. I don't want him to be upset.”
“Oh well I'm not going to object but dear he wasn't upset that you ran off last night. He was upset with what Tori said about you.” Connie says, looking at me.
I'm surprised to say the least, Zander isn't upset with me that I disrespected him?
“Oh I didn't know.” I say quietly looking at my feet. “Well I will make him breakfast anyway, I don't mind. When I was with my family I did all the cooking anyway and I kind of miss it.” I say smiling at Connie.
“Well dear I'm going to get a start on my other chores for the day and leave you to it. Oh and I'm guessing Zander is in his office this early. So you might want to take it up there.”
“Ok,thanks see you later Connie.” I say to her as she walks out of the kitchen.
I get to work on making scrambled eggs and sausage and hash browns. The kitchen is filled with all the delicious smells. My stomach growls but I ignore it as always.
Soon it's done and I plate it up and put it on a tray along with a cup of coffee with milk and two sugars just the way Zander likes it. I walk upstairs carefully, not wanting to spill. I.walk down the long hallway and reach Zanders office. I knock and I hear a come in.
“Hi I just wanted to bring you breakfast, I thought you might be hungry.” I rushed out.
“Oh um thank you. You didn't have to do that though.”
“It's ok, I don't mind. I love cooking, I did it for my family all the time.” I put the tray down on his desk, careful not to spill his coffee.
“Well I'll leave now and I'll come back to get the tray later.” I say reaching for the door.
“No wait! Stay. I could use the company.” Zander says quickly.
“Ok, if you're sure I won't be a bother.” I look at Zander, and my goddess does he look good. As usual his hair is not cooperating and it's sticking up all over. My hands itch wanting to run through his hair. And he has a day old stubble that makes him look more rugged.
“This is really good.” He says eating the food with gusto.
“I'm glad you like it.” I say with a smile.
Zander is finished and when I go to take his plate I feel him grab my hand and pull me around. He is standing now and pulls me to his side of his desk.
“Why did you bring me breakfast?” He asked me.
“Um well I wanted to apologize for running off last night.” I say quietly just now noticing that his face is just inches to mine and that he has me pinned by his body against the desk.
“Why would you need to apologize for that?” He asks. His breath fanned my face, making me shiver slightly. I'm beginning to be aware of just how close he is.
“Oh um well I disrespected you so I wanted to apologize so you wouldn't be upset.” I look down at his chest. He has a nice chest and his clothes are tight enough that I can see his muscles. I want to touch them but I don't move.
“Why on earth do you think you disrespected me?” He says angrily.
“Oh um because I left disrespecting your guest and made you look bad.” I say sinking back. I didn't want him to be more upset.
“Why do you think you disrespected me? In fact Tori was the one to disrespect you by coming into your house and saying all those mean things about you.” Zander shouts.
“Oh. Is Tori your girlfriend? I can understand if she is and that's why she is mad that you got married to someone else and not her.” I say curious. I don't like the idea of him having a girlfriend. But why would he say she disrespected me?
“What? No she is not my girlfriend. She is my ex. As soon as I found out my parents wanted me to marry you I broke it off with her.” Zander says frustrated.
“Oh.” Is the only thing I can say. I'm secretly happy that Zander is no longer dating her. Something felt off with her. I couldn't put my finger on it though.
“Are you happy that I'm not dating her anymore?” Zander lifts my chin so I'm looking at him.
“Um well it doesn't really concern me now does it.” I can't take being so close to him. Ash is in head going crazy. She wants to mark him right now. But I hold her back. That can't happen.
“I think it concerns you alot since you are my wife.” Zander smirks.
“Oh.” My stupid brain. I couldn't come up with anything else. “Well as you said before we can date out of the public's eyes. And don't worry I'm not going to embarrass the Martin family by having an affair.” I say. I try getting up but Zander holds me in place.
“Well I said that before but things are different now. You're not allowed to date anyone. You're my wife and I won't allow you to be with anyone else.” Zander says looking into my eyes.
I have no words, what he is saying is making me tingle. Ash is howling inside my mind wanting him even more now. I try to hold her back and I'm able to. I push her down so she doesn't slip out and scare Zander. Does he really want me? Does he not want another woman?
“Look I'm not really looking for a relationship but I care about you. So like I said before we can be friends but that's it. I don't mind being married to you and I'm glad it's you and not some bimbo but I just don't need this distraction.” Zander says.
“Oh I see.” I feel hurt and wounded. Of course he doesn't want me. Ash howls painfully and slinks back. “Well I better get these dishes downstairs and wash them.” I push Zander away and he lets me go.
“Allison, wait. Are you ok?” Zander asks with worry in his eyes.
“Of course I'm fine. You made it clear from the beginning. I remember, and I won't bother you again.” I smile but inside I feel hurt and rejected.
I walk out without another word trying not to cry. Zander did tell me before that he doesn't want a relationship. But why did he kiss me if he felt nothing for me? I didn't know the answer but I wasn't going to ask him. It's probably best if we don't see each other as much as we used to. I wash the dishes and put them away and go outside. The air is chilly and I smell the autumn breeze. The trees are beautiful this time of day. Just then I got a text message. I look at the number and don't recognize it. I open the message app and see the text. It's from Tara.
Hey Allison! This is Tara. Your favorite sister. lol I was wondering if you wanted to hang out later? We could get some food and go to a movie? I read on my phone.
Hey Tara, that sounds fun. I would love to do that! What time are you thinking? I answered her back.
Oh good, I'm thinking I'll come pick you up at 4?
Ok, that works. I'll see you then. I type back and close the app, putting it back in my pocket.
I continue walking around the big yard and see several trees and gardens but most of the flowers are done for the season. It's nice to get some fresh air and to be outside in the sun even though it's not that strong. I see a gardener weeding one of the garden spaces. I call out a hello and wave at them and they wave back. I look at my phone and see that it's 10 in the morning and I have a few hours till Tara comes so I go back inside and sit in the living room. And I decided to draw for a while. I drew Zander, it's him for this morning. I draw him smirking and wonder what goes through his mind. It's useless, he doesn't want anything to do with me.