Hiding His Alpha Twins novel Chapter 4

I hesitated for a moment before rolling down the window. "Can I help you?" I asked, trying to hide the anxiety in my voice.

"Oh, hello there miss, I couldn't help but notice your car," he said, gesturing towards the scratches. "Did someone do that to you?"

I nodded, still feeling a bit wary. But something about his friendly demeanour put me at ease. "Yeah, I just noticed it when I got here. It's really frustrating."

"I'm sorry that happened to you," he said sympathetically. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

I shook my head, feeling embarrassed. "No, I don't think so. But thank you for asking."

He smiled again, and I couldn't help but feel like I was in the presence of someone special. "Well, my name is Alex," he said, extending his hand. "I work at the office across the street, but my friend is a mechanic and could sort you out with these scratches. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask."

I took his hand, feeling a sense of warmth spreading through my body. "I'm Cat," I said, smiling back at him. "It's nice to meet you and thanks for the offer but it’s fine."

"Here's my card. Call me anytime," Alex said, his voice smooth as he handed me his business card. I took it, feeling the weight of the card in my hand, and placed it gently on my empty cup holder.

"Thanks, Alex. Anyway, I best be off as I must collect my children," I explained, feeling a sense of urgency to leave.

"0f course. I'm sure we will meet again soon." He nodded, smiling, and I couldn't help but notice the way his eyes sparkled in the sunlight and my tummy did some crazy somersaults. I hoped that I would see him again.

As I drove away, I couldn't shake the feeling that I had just met someone who would change my life forever. There was something about him that made me feel a way I never had before - a sense of excitement mixed with a hint of nervousness.

When I finally pulled up to Maria's, I could see the children waving at me from the conservatory window. Their smiling faces filled me with a warmth and happiness that I hadn't felt in a long time, and I knew that I was exactly where I was meant to be.

I walked up to the conservatory, feeling grateful for the love and joy that my children brought into my life. As I opened the door, they rushed to hug me, their tiny arms wrapping tightly around my waist. I held them close, feeling their warmth and love, and knew that they were the reason I kept going every day.

"How was your day, Cat?" Maria grinned and I realised I had a smiled that I couldn't wipe off my face.

"I bumped into someone who I feel this strange connection to." I shook my head at the sound of my own words because it sounded ridiculous, but it was true.

"That sounds lovely my dear." Maria squeezed my arm and went to the kitchen to make a drink. I sat on the floor with the twins listening to their excited chatter about their day with Maria.

After a short catch up with Maria, she helped me to get the children safely in the car. I thanked her again and gave her a hug. "Enjoy your evening and we will see you in the morning."

"Goodnight Cat, see you tomorrow twins." Maria waved us off.

Finally, we were home and once I had gotten the twins out and, in the door, I closed and locked it.

After we settled in, I couldn't help but think about Alex and the way he made me feel. I wondered if he felt the same way or if it was all just in my head. The thought of seeing him again made my heart race, and I knew that I had to call him. However, I was scared because I had only just met him. Would he be frightened off that I had twins? Perhaps someone like him already had a family of his own. The niggling feeling in my head kept saying to contact him but each time I would chicken out of doing so.

Days turned into weeks, and I found myself thinking about Alex more and more. I wondered if he felt the same way or if it was all just in my head. The thought of seeing him again made my heart race, and I knew that I had to call him.

A whole month had passed since first setting eyes on Alex, and I decided to go for it. So finally, I mustered up the courage to dial his number. The phone rang a few times before he picked up, his voice smooth and calm.

"Hello?" he said, and I felt my heart pounding in my chest.

"This is Cat. I hope you don't mind me calling but I wanted to talk about getting my car sorted. You suggested you friend." I mumbled and could have kicked myself for sounding so silly.

"Of course. I was hoping you would call me." his voice all huskies.

We talked for another two hours, getting to know each other and sharing our hopes and dreams.

It was like we had known each other forever, and I knew that this was the beginning of something special.

As he spoke, I felt tears welling up in my eyes. I had never felt so loved and cherished before. I reached out to take his hand, squeezing it tightly.

"I know it's still early for us, but I can't deny my feelings for you are already so strong." he said.

"I love you too, Alex," I said, my voice trembling with emotion. "I can't wait to see what the future holds for us. You make me feel so happy and it a long while since I felt this good." I explained.

We sat there for a few moments, lost in our own thoughts and feelings. I knew that this was just the beginning of something beautiful, and I felt grateful to have Alex by my side.

But there was something niggling in the back of my mind, and I could not place my finger on it.

"That’s not all." He smiled.

"What is it?" I questioned seeing the glint of excitement in his eyes.

"I have to go back to Colorado, and I want you and the twins to come with me."

His words rang in my mind.

Colorado.

No.

This could not be happening.

Of all places, it had to be there.