3rd Person's POV
Alexander and Serena's eyes met, and there was a strange palpitation in both hearts.
Maya sensed the growing change in the atmosphere, so she said. "I think Mama calls for me. She must be in the kitchen, right? I'll join her."
Without waiting for Serena's reply, she dashed out, leaving behind Serena and Alexander who still maintained eye contact.
For a moment, no one spoke. They only stared into each other's eyes as though no one else mattered.
It was Serena who broke the eye contact as she cleared her throat awkwardly.
"Mr. Blackwood," she proceeded to rise to her feet, but Alexander shook his head.
"You are still recovering. You shouldn't stress yourself." He stopped her, and strode towards the sofa, and took a seat. "Besides, I have told you several times to stop addressing me as Mr. Blackwood. Call me by name."
"I find it unprofessional." Serena replied while fiddling with the helm of her dress.
