One Roof With Five Hot Jerks

Alyn's Point of View [Two Years Ago]

Today is Sunday, Sid left the mansion. I don't know where he was going but I knew who he was going to, so I followed him. I don't want to spy on him but I really want to know where Maxine is hiding. I feel like I won't see the sunlight again tomorrow if I still don't know where Maxine is.

Sid's car stopped in front of a big gate. Even though I haven't seen its interior yet, I'm sure that inside that big gate is bigger than our Mansion.

The gate opened and Sid's car entered. I waited there for three hours and finally Sid's car came out again.

So, this is where Maxine is hiding, huh? She seems to have gone to a rich family. Could that be the reason why she chose to leave me?

I shook my head. What am I thinking? Maxine is not that kind of person. She can't do that to me. Maybe I really hurt her so she had no choice but to leave me and choose her real family.

It's okay. It's okay for now. I'll get her back soon. But for now, I'll work hard to change everything that she hates about me, especially my temper. I need a lot of patience if I'm going to pursue and seduce her in the future. I know that girl's attitude, she won't fold suddenly. It may take a long time before I can soften her heart again. But no matter how hard I try, I will persevere until she comes back to me.

When I got home I was as energetic as ever. The faces of my cousins and GH showed the shock of seeing that I was eating energetically again. But instead of paying attention to them, I just ignored them. I'm still not okay talking to them knowing that they are on Maxine's side in keeping the secret of her whereabouts. Although I know where she is now, I still can't forgive my cousins even though I know their motives well. I'm just hurt, that's all.

After that day, I went to where Maxine lived almost every day. Every time I don't have school, I go to them in the morning, and every time there is school, I go every night. Even if I can't see her, at least I know where she is. I'm satisfied with it for now.

One time, I went to their mansion. I was very surprised to see Maxine come out of the gate. My heart almost came out of my chest because of the strength of its beating. I was about to open the door of my car to run to her and hug her, when suddenly a little man hugged her. That must be her younger brother or cousin.

When I saw her smile, my lips automatically curved into a smile, too. Damn. I fucking missed her. I want to touch her, kiss her and marry her. Oh, marry?

That's it! I will talk to her parents and get their approval. I will marry Maxine.

[1 year later]

"What brought you here, Mr. Crawford?" Thomas asked, the father of the woman I love.

"We didn't see you the day we went to your mansion to pick up Maxine," said Maxine's mother while smiling. "Do you need something? Do you want to talk to Max?"

"If that's your only reason, you don't need to talk to us anymore," Thomas said. "You can talk to Maxine right away. We can have the maid call her and tell her that she has a visitor."

"No," I answered. "I'm not here to talk to her, but I'm here to talk about her."

Their expressions changed. Thomas sipped on his tea while his eyes remained staring at me.

Tori cleared her throat, "Eherm~ so, what do you mean, young man?"

"I'll get straight to the point," I took a deep breath. I stood up from sitting, after a few seconds, I knelt down and bowed my head, "Please, lend me your daughter's hand. I... I love her and I know she loves me, too. I waited for this day to talk to you and ask for her hand. I prepare everything we will need once we become husband and wife: the church for the wedding, a house, a car, everything! I also readied myself to become a proper husband and a father of our child. I can promise you that I can take care of her. I will treat her how women should be treated. I know this is too sudden. I know you're still shocked by what I am saying but... It's okay, I'm not rushing things. I won't get your answer now, I'll come back here after 3 months to get your answer. However, there's one thing I could say, whether you let her be mine or not, I will marry her and make her mine. I will love her, take good care of her, and will treat her like a queen. I'm asking for her hand. I will never let you down. I will make her happy. Please, consider it."

I stood up straight after the long speech. They were stunned. I'm not sure if they're still breathing.

Damn, that's nerve wracking. But it's worth the courage. I'm so happy I finally asked them. I hope Maxine still loves me. I made her wait for too long.

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"E-Eherm~" Thomas cleared her throat and sipped on his tea. He put down the cup of tea then looked at me straight in the eyes, "That's... That's cool." And that's... A surprising reaction.

"Right?!" Tori turned to Thomas and clung to his arm, "Oh, my gosh. What should I do, honey? I think I already want him for our daughter."

"We still have to think about it, Tori." Thomas said with authority, "The future of our daughter lies in our decision, as well."

Tori nodded, "Yeah, I know. Well, good luck, young man."

I bowed, "Thank you, ma'am."

Tori giggled, "Oh, come on~ you should also start practicing calling us mom and dad~"

After three months, I went back to them to get their answer. Luckily, they approved. I felt like I was going to pass out that day because of happiness.

Everything was not easy. During those three months, I courted both of them to get their approval. Every time I have a vacant day, I go to their mansion, but Maxine doesn't know that. She didn't even know that I knew the school she attended because one day I followed the car that was taking her to school.

Every time I go to them, I always bring flowers and expensive jewelry for Tori and expensive teas and wines for Thomas. I also play golf or chess with him when I have free time.

[Present]

All my sufferings. All the pain I suffered and the feelings I felt before, I can say it was worth it. Because I now have the woman I love the most in front of me, and the one I prayed to be with in the hardships and comforts of life. I am with her now in front of the altar.

Damn. I don't want her to see my tears, or see me cry, but what can I do? I'm in tears because I can't believe that the girl I always teased before, the girl I worked so hard to get is now here, standing with me in front of the altar. Damn, I will never forget all the hardships I experienced getting to this situation because all of it was so fucking worth it! "You may now kiss the bride," said the Father.

I stepped closer to her. I caressed her cheek and smiled, she smiled, too, the sweet one. I leaned my face closer to her until our lips touched.

"I love you," I muttered as I ended the kiss.

"I love you, more," she muttered back.

I smiled and we both turned to our guests. We heard the loud noises of their cheers and clapping.

There is nothing that would make me happier now, because the woman I was hoping to get then is now officially my wife. From today onwards, I promise that she will never cry again.

I will shower her with love all day, until she won't think of leaving me... Again.

This woman I love, the woman I cherish the most, the woman beside me, Maxine Wertheimer, is now officially my wife. We're now officially husband and wife. And we will... going to build a strong family together that is full of love.

I know we will still go through many trials and problems but I can only promise one thing, no matter how hard the trials and problems we go through, I will never leave the only woman who taught me how to love and the family we built. This is Alyn Crawford, now living under ONE ROOF WITH MAXINE WERTHEIMER.

-The End-