Mrs. Reinster.

Gwen took a nap after Alec had left. He'd made sure she'd had her medicines , he even got her some clothes. Gwen slept peacefully and woke up later in the evening. She took a hot shower and looked through the clothes Alec had bought. They were mostly pants and crop tops but one of them caught her attention. It was a white dress . It was eye catching and very beautiful indeed. Gwen felt like trying it on but then she heard the sound of a car coming in. She peeked through the window and saw that it wasn't Alec's car . She threw on a white crop top and a pair of kaki high waist trousers and went downstairs. As she descended the stairs , she tied her hair into a quick ponytail and it dangled behind her.

" Is Alec home ? " Freya looked around the house as she asked the maid. Then she saw Gwen come down the stairs. She squinted to get a better look since she didn't bring her glasses and at the same time Gwen was looking at her.

Gwen looked at the elegant woman glaring at her. She looked to be in her mid fifties but she was very beautiful. She was slender and tall. She bore a certain grace with the way she held her head up and the way her shoulders were stiff. The lady slowly turned to face Gwen completely. Her lips were in a thin line and she looked proud. She started to walk towards Gwen and the house was dead silent . The sounds of her heels echoed in the rooms and Gwen felt quite intimidated by this woman's authority.

" Rosa , who is this?" She was looking Gwen straight in the eyes and they were a few inches apart. " Is she one of Alec's ...guests?" She emphasized the word ' guests ' so much that it sounded like an insult to Gwen. She was right in front of her . Gwen wondered why she was asking Rosa when she could just ask her.

" Who are you? What's your name and what time will Alec be back? "

Gwen took a few seconds to process what she'd asked but for some reason she was lost in this lady's eyes. They were deep blue and they were very attractive , almost... hypnotizing. Then Gwen's mouth fell open. She had Alec's eyes...well...Alec had her eyes. Then it hit her. This woman had several features resembling Alec. The eyes , the blonde hair , the look of dominance. Was she a family member?

" Are you mute or something? "

" I...uh...uhm..." Gwen was panicking. This was unexpected. She didn't want to make a fool of herself in front of Alec's family. She wasn't prepared for this , her brain malfunctioned and she blurted out anything on her mind.

" You have lovely eyes . Just like Alec's. "

Freya's blue eyes widened then narrowed again. This girl was just complimenting her for show. Trying to act smart.

" Sweet talk won't work on me. I've seen several of Alec's play things. I'm used to the praises. I won't like you. "

" Firstly. I'm no one's..play thing. " Gwen didn't like the way she was talking to her. " And secondly, I was just saying what was on my mind. "

Freya was impressed. This girl was looking her straight in the eye and she didn't bat an eye.

" What's your name , girl ? "

" Gwen. And you ? "

Freya was getting more and more confused. How did she not know her. Their family was among the extremely wealthy and famous ones . They were popular. Everyone knew them!

" Are you joking with me ? " This girl was being rude. Freya didn't remember the last time she had to introduce herself but the sincerity in this girl's big eyes meant she was serious.

" Freya...Freya Reinster. Alec's mother. "

Gwen was enjoying herself that evening. Freya and her sat in the living room getting to know each other. Her and Alec were exactly the same. They were horrible at introducing themselves and even worse at talking about their interests and likes.

" You're exactly like Alec. " Gwen laughed. " Horrible at expressing yourself. "

Freya had to admit , she felt like it was an interview but she had to also admit that this girl knew how to make people open up. She was seated on the floor next to the fire place with a blanket wrapped around her and a cup of hot coco in her hands. She didn't remember the last time she spoke so much. She'd narrated stories of her childhood, high school, relationships. All she could imagine was her family's shocked faces if they were to see her like this.

" Mom's in town. She said she wanted to see you. " Richard fetched another bottle from Alec's stash . It was an 1899 brand of Scotch whiskey. " This is the good stuff. "

" This is the last drink. I have to get home." Alec threw his coat over his shoulder.

" Come on. " Richard pulled his chair closer to Alec. " When was the last time we sat like this ? "

Alec sighed. " When did you get so talkative ? I prefer you when you're silent and cold. "

" I'm not as cold as I look you know. " He filled both of their glasses. " But you on the other hand...you are as good as ice. "

Alec didn't say anything. He just poured the drink down his throat. Richard was right , he barely spoke . He didn't find any use in unnecessary talk when you could just come to the point but when he was with Gwen , he didnt know where the words came from.

" You're different person in front of Gwen and a whole other person with us." Richard smirked.

" I just have one question. Which one is the real you ? Gwen's angel or Dad's devil?"

" You're asking stupid questions. " Alec rose from his seat. " I'm leaving. "

" Will you tell her or should I ? "

Alec looked at him. A vein in his neck popped.

" I've told you many times. Stay away...or I might just forget that we are brothers. " With that , he left.

Alec got home but stayed in his car outside the gates. He was thinking. Would Gwen still be with him even when he'd ...No! He had to stop these thoughts.

" Fuck!" He cursed as he ran his fingers through his hair.

After parking his car , he stood by the door . He took a deep breath and tried to calm the voices in his head before opening the door.

When he got in , the sound of giggles and laughter filled the room . He looked around and when he saw his mom laughing her heart out seated next to Gwen , he froze.

His mom was a stiff lady. Alec still remembered the last time they played together. He was 9 . She claimed he was grown and had to start thinking like a man. Despite her iron hand , he loved her and she loved him back.

" Alec ! " Freya saw him from the corner of her eye. " We were waiting for you. Let's have dinner together."

Alec just nodded his head as words couldn't form .