Chapter 43. Sir... Please....

Alexander's POV

As Edward and I play pool in our penthouse, I can feel the weight of the pool cue in my hand and hear the balls colliding. However, I'm occupied with Alice's thoughts, causing me to lose the game.

"I'm winning from you for the first time." Edward's delightful squeal fills the air as he skillfully sinks his seventh ball into the pocket.

"You're winning because I'm letting you win, bro." I reply, bending down to set my cue stick.

As Alice's words ring in my head, I sink one of Edward's balls by accident.

"Yeah! I won." Edward whoops with joy, and I just smile at him.

He doesn't know his happiness is my genuine victory.

As my phone rings, the sound jolts me from my thoughts. I shove my hand in the pocket and pull the phone out.

A smile spreads across my face as I glance at the caller ID, revealing Alice's name.

"I'm just coming, it's an important call." I excuse myself and come to the poolside.