Bring Your A Game

Bring Your A Game Mr Chapter 186

Amnesia

“Jack has something going on, and Danny is out as well,” Alexander explained.

Oh, but… Elise was about to word her excuses when Alexander followed up quickly with, “Why don’t you sit down and watch some television with me?”

She took on the invitation with obvious reluctance, but the next moment, even as her eyes were fixed on the television screen, her mind had already wandered somewhere else.

Time ticked by slowly, and when the clock struck 11.30PM, Alexander turned to look at her. “We’ll set off the fireworks and firecrackers in the backyard later; do you want to come along with me?”

She snapped out of her thoughts and asked blearily, “Wait, is it time already?”

“Another half-hour to go,” he replied.

“Oh,” she muttered. “Then we should probably make our way over now.”

They sauntered over to the backyard where the fireworks and firecrackers had been readied for the new year celebration. Alexander went about arranging them, laying down the lead-in wires as he said, “We’ll set them off as soon as the clock strikes midnight.”

Elise hummed in response. Just then, seemingly by magic, Alexander produced a simple envelope and handed it to her, saying, “Here, it’s a gift for you.”

She stared at the envelope, which was bulging with what was presumably cash, and asked in astonishment, “F-For me?”

With a trace of impatience, he shoved it into her hands. “Just take it, will you? I’ve never had to think about getting gifts for girls, and I won’t have you turning down my kind gesture.”

tested the weight of it and thought the amount was more than generous. “Haven’t you ever dated a girl before this?” she asked without thinking and instantly regretted it. She wanted nothing more than to bite off her own tongue; the topic of exes was taboo in relationships, and she should have known

herself, she added, “Don’t get me wrong.

answered nonchalantly, “Hmm… I did date a girl once, but that only lasted half a month.” He kept his reply

if his past relationship had no effect on him whatsoever. However, Elise could only dream of mirroring his calm demeanor. He might be unaffected, but he’s my first love! She noted sourly

what was she like? Was she pretty?” She did not notice how jealousy had worked its way

her question came

spike of jealousy she had felt now receded. “Okay, come on,

at his watch and saw that

set the flame to the lead-in wire. In a matter of seconds, a loud crackling sound filled the backyard, after which came the thundering boom as the fireworks shot upward and

there was a quiet togetherness to them as they tipped their heads up to watch

end, she glanced at Alexander and said with a

and drew her into his arms, then muttered close

visiting to do tomorrow.” With that, he took Elise by the hand and led her back into the house, whereupon they returned to their individual bedrooms. They slept

next morning. It was a whole new year, and the morning air was thick with festive cheer.

Stella came into the dining room with a tray of freshly made Berliners, which were doughnuts filled with sweet jam. “Miss Ellie, have a Berliner! They’re supposedly meant to

rang. She picked up the call and blanched when she heard what was said on the other line. Meanwhile, having just come downstairs,

and immediately headed out of the door, throwing a hasty “Grandma,

grew worried and

was only then that she said hurriedly, “Mikayla’s back, and

hearing this, he grabbed his car keys and

to waste another minute, Elise got into the car as told, and Alexander sped toward