Chapter 3

" I've something for you, princess," Sam said, biting his toast. Anna, sitting next to him, looked up at him, questioning "- What is it? " he rolled his eyes and replied," Why do I feel like you're suspicious? " she said." I don't know, maybe cause the last time you said so. I ended up cleaning your apartment, your very dirty apartment, to be more specific, "well, that was inconvenient, I admit, " Sam replied, pathing the back of his head in embracement. Adam, who was sitting at the head of the table, glared at him and then breathed in despair. "You're hopeless, Sam." Michael sat on his father's left and copied his father's actions. Sam cleared his voice and complained, "Come on guys, I 've something important to say .... Anna dear, I got you a subscription for a designing course, " He said. Looking at her with excitement, Anna looked back at him with questioning eyes, " Designing like making clothes and so?" Sam nodded, a yes, so she added."I am not really into clothing, and so!!" Sam moved his eyes to Adam, hoping he'd do the explaining, but Adam kept silent waiting for him to do it. Therefore, Sam took a deep breath and explained, " Well, that's kinda the reason why I thought about that course, Anna dear You're the only girl among the three of us ..." "She now lives with brother Alex, so you need to count him too, which makes four of us " Michael interrupted coldly, Sam stared at him " I did count him, it's you, little kid, who I didn't count" Sam said with a mean smile, the 9 years old boy was enraged but before he said a word Anna asked, " what do I being the only girl here have to do with a designing course?" Sam moved his head in despair saying " Come on Anna give me a break, you're wearing my shirt, which was Adam's before that" Anna looked at the oversized shirt with the pale jeans she was putting on, to say with objection " what's wrong with my shirt, it's proper and comfortable, I like it " Sam started to lose his patience, while Adam smiled in amusement following the conversation " Anna, I am not saying it's not, but you're a young girl and considering your current style you need some guidance about how and what to wear, therefore, since we're not of much help, and you're not making any progress in making some friends who can, I figured that such a thing can help you. You're growing into a gorgeous young lady, and that would be good for you, that's all, " Sam explained in a rush. Anna listened calmly, thought about it for a minute, and said, " I really appreciate it, Sam, but seriously, I'm just not interested. Let's just drop it, OK?" " Not an option, I've already paid for the course, and it can't be canceled. You'll be starting in a couple of days. " Sam said, leaving the table. Anna tried to object, but he didn't give her a chance. She looked at Adam, who smiled at her, " Can't disagree with him. It is good for you."

It was Anna's vacation. She left her uncle Alex's home and traveled back to London to spend some time with her brothers. It has been a couple of years since she left Adam's home to live with Alex. So, she only visited them on vacations, but this time things worked as Sam wanted, She spent her vacation studying and designing, to make sure she was not missing a thing Sam made sure to follow every step with her buying fabrics with her, driving her from and to the institution, still, for Anna, this was the most lovely time. In addition to the time she spent with her nephew Michael.

"Annaliz ..." Anna was playing basketball with Michael when she heard the call. She didn't need to turn to know who was calling her. Only Alex calls her that, he uses her full name when calling her, It makes her feel like he's giving her all his time and attention, like everything else he does for her he makes sure it is complete of love and care. She turned to face his smiling face and ran to him, calling back - "Dear brother," he is the dearest person to her, he was like a breeze of fresh air after all that she went through, Alex opened his arms and with no hesitation Anna dropped herself into his embrace, his laughter warmed Anna's heart -" I missed you a lot " she said holding his waistline, Alex pushed her back gently so that he could see her face, and with the same bright smile that covers his face each time he sees his little niece he said

" Not as much as I missed you Angel". "- Hi there, brother Alex." Michael, who picked up his ball and followed Anna out of the playground, greeted. Alex pulled Anna to his side and pathed the boy's head saying "Hi, how are you doing little genius " Michael didn't like to be pathed this way, still he restrained his objection out of respect for Alex, he knew quite well how much he means to his aunt, admiring the love and care Alex gave to Anna he can only love and respect him . "- don't do that dear brother" Anna said, noticing Michael blushing face, "- he doesn't like it " " ohh, Sorry big boy " Alex apologized, the boy looked up to his aunt in appreciation, so she winked to him. He sees their relationship whenever he looks at Anna and Alex, she means to him exactly what Alex means to her, or maybe more. "Would you like to grab a bite before heading home ?" Alex's voice woke Michael up from his thoughts, In one hand Anna hung in Alex's arm with excitement, and took Michael's hand in the other saying "- sure, we would love to". After a delicious dinner, Alex, Anna, and Michael walked around chatting about everything, Anna told Alex all about her design studies and how Sam is obsessed with it, about how smart and mature Michael is and how much she was proud of him, they chatted till it was midnight. When they finally drove home, the little boy fell asleep in the car. Alex was carrying him upstairs, and Anna was behind him. When they ran to Thomas leaving Adam's home. Alex nodded his head in respect, but Thomas rudely ignored him and gave Anna an angry stare before going downstairs.

"- we're home." Anna cried when they got in, Adam showed up in the doorway and took Michael from Alex, saying, "-Welcome home baby girl. " She could see that something was off. She followed him to his son's room, saying to Alex,

" Come on in, dear brother, I'll be right back." Alex got in and dropped himself on the sofa. Adam tacked Michael in bed and turned to face Anna's questioning eyes. He raised his eyebrow, asking -" What is it ?" He passed her going out of the room and said -" What ?" She followed him, caught his hand so he turned and faced her." Come on, big brother, I saw your father on the stairs. What happened?" Adam patted her hand and said with his tender tone that Anna loves "It is nothing to worry about, so let's not think about it " Anna nodded her head a yes, so he kissed her forehead, -" Go see if Alex needs something, then go to bed, it is already late".

That night, Alex and Adam had a serious conversation about what Adam did to make his father angry. "Are you sure about that? It'll be the last time I ask you that" Alex said to Adam "- Yes, I am sure, it is you who would always complain that we're " the stupid brothers" but now that I am doing this for her you still don't like it ?" "You need to think it over, Your dad won't go easy on her for that and there is no chance that Sam would stand against him not even for Annaliz, I know that you trust her with Michael, but I can't trust them with her" " that's not gonna happen tomorrow, that's just in case." Alex breathed and stood to leave." we're leaving tomorrow, I need some rest, please think it over, good night" Adam stood greeting back " no one can take care of Michael as she could, she would do whatever she needs to do for him, so i can't promise to undo it, good night Alex".