AN: Slightly unedited. Let me know if there are any mistakes. There are too many things going on in this chapter. All in all, it's a wholesome chapter.
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[Next Morning – Alex's Penthouse]
Alex stirred, his body heavy with exhaustion. His mind was already running through the day's demands — the paperwork, the trailer launch for Mr. & Mrs. Smith, interviews, and promotion schedules that would fill every spare hour. It was going to be another relentless month, and yet, he couldn't bring himself to move.
To his right, Evangelina slept soundly, her hair a silken mess against the pillow. On his left, Halle stirred slightly. He smiled, letting himself savor the rare stillness before the storm.
Halle was the first to open her eyes. She blinked, her soft smile greeting him before her voice did. "Good morning."
Alex turned toward her, his tone gentle. "Good morning," he murmured, leaning in for a slow kiss.
It was a soft, lingering exchange, the kind that spoke of comfort and trust rather than urgency. When their lips parted, she brushed a hand against his cheek. He simply looked at her beautiful face.
"What are you looking at?" She mumbled with a smile.
"Someone beautiful who's making my heart beat faster," He said before giving her a little peck on her lips.
Evangeline shifted under the sheets, a quiet yawn slipping from her lips as she stretched lazily. Her eyes fluttered open, catching the soft morning light that streamed through the curtains. She turned toward Alex.
"Morning, sleepyhead," he said softly, his voice warm with affection.
She smiled, her eyes still half closed. "Morning… How long have you been up?"
"Not long," he replied. "Didn't want to move. Didn't want to wake either of you."
Evangeline rolled onto her side, resting her head on his chest. "You should've stayed asleep then," she murmured, tracing small circles on his skin. "You barely rest as it is."
He wrapped an arm around her shoulders, his hand moving slowly up and down her back. "Hard to rest when I've got both of you beside me."
Halle laughed from his other side. "That's his excuse every time."
Evangeline lifted her head just enough to look at her. "You mean you actually believed he'd stay in bed longer than five minutes? He's addicted to work."
Alex smiled, pretending to be offended. "You make it sound like a crime."
Evangeline tilted her head, pretending to think. "Maybe it is. But we'll forgive you."
He raised an eyebrow. "On what terms?"
Halle leaned closer and said, "Payment first."
Alex laughed softly and reached for her hand, kissing her fingertips one by one before kissing her lips, followed by a little tongue play. Then he turned to Evangeline and pressed a tender kiss to her forehead. She smiled and cupped his face, guiding his lips to hers for a gentle kiss that lingered just a second longer than the first.
"Consider it paid," he whispered.
Evangeline chuckled softly. "For now."
Alex sat up and stretched his arms. Then he got down from the bed and took off his boxers before the girls, giving them a nice view. He even flexed his muscles a bit.
Evangeline whistled as she took the awesome view before her eyes. She just couldn't get enough of him, no matter how much time they spent together. 'Wo-la-la.'
"Care to turn around for a moment?" Halle said as she balanced her head on her right arm.
Alex turned around with a sly smirk. "Happy?"
Halle licked her lips, "Mhmm-hum~ You can go now." Her hand was already in her panties. She was going to rub one off.
Alex chuckled as he went to the bathroom.
Evangeline looked at Halle and shook her head. She said, "Really, now?"
"What? That man is too addictive. You know that. Can you blame me?"
"Haaa... Nope. I wanted to drag him to the bed and ride him. Yeah, you are right. He's something else," Evangeline agreed.
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[After Breakfast]
Halle and Scarlett were dressed casually but camera-ready.
"So, Titan x J.Lo, huh?" Scarlett said with a grin. "Still can't believe we're doing this."
Alex nodded with a faint smile. "It's going to be our first collab. So, I'm counting on you girls."
Halle leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. "Thanks for the opportunity."
"I promised, didn't I?" he said. "This is just the start. So, give it your all and make this shoot a success." He then looked at Scarlett. "You too, Scar."
"Don't worry," Scarlett said as she gave him a quick kiss. Then grabbed Halle's hand. "We are going to make this epic."
They waved goodbye and left for the shoot location.
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[Late Morning]
The penthouse had shifted into its usual weekend rhythm. Max was sprawled across the oversized beanbag, a headset on and eyes glued to the monitor. The sound of gunfire and shouts filled the room.
"Cover me! Cover me!" Max yelled into her mic, frantically pressing keys.
Evangeline sat beside her with a bowl of chips, laughing at her intensity. "You said that last round, and you still ran straight into the open."
"That was a tactical distraction!" Max shot back, snatching a chip from her hand.
Angelina groaned when the other team countered. "You need to stop using grenades on yourself, Lilly."
"Not my fault. The ping shot up," Evangeline replied as she took down two enemies before taking cover.
The trio erupted into laughter when Max accidentally threw a grenade in rage, killing five enemies and somehow winning the round. "Ha-Ha!" Max yelled, pretending to be a pro. "Who's the boss? I'm the boss. Suck on that, noobs."
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[Meanwhile – Alex's workplace]
Caroline stood beside the large desk, her brow slightly furrowed as she sorted through the mountain of documents spread out before her. It was her first time helping Alex with administrative work, but she was determined to do it right.
"These are the sponsorship contracts," she said, carefully stacking the papers together. "And these are project reports for next quarter."
Alex looked up from the file he was reading and gave her an approving nod. "You're picking this up faster than I imagined."
Caroline smiled, a hint of pride in her expression. "I watched you work enough times to figure out how you like things organized."
"Color-coded tabs?" he asked, noticing the small stickers on the folders.
She nodded. "Blue for completed, yellow for pending signatures, red for urgent."
Alex chuckled softly. "You're officially overqualified for this job."
Caroline grinned. "Or maybe I just want you to finish your paperwork so we can spend some quality time together. I miss your foot massages." She said the last part softly.
"That can be arranged. Tonight?" Alex said.
"Great. I can't wait," She blushed a little as she remembered how his foot massages give her orgasms.
The quiet rhythm of pages turning and pens gliding filled the office. Caroline moved with growing confidence, and Alex couldn't help but notice how naturally she had adapted. For a first attempt, she was doing more than just a good job—she was keeping Titan's most important paperwork from turning into chaos.
A few hours later...
When she finally looked up, a satisfied smile crossed her face. "All done."
Alex nodded. "You just saved me half a day of work. Not bad for your first run."
Caroline brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "Guess that means I get to help again?"
"Definitely," he said with a smile. "I'll call you when I need help."
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[Noon]
Max, Caroline, Evangeline, and Angelina sat together with Alex in the living room. The large TV displayed his laptop screen, connected to Titan Studio's official YouTube channel. The thumbnail for Mr. & Mrs. Smith gleamed at the top of the page, ready to go live.
Alex looked at Angelina with a small smile. "You ready to make it official?"
She nodded, a spark of excitement in her eyes. "Let's do it."
Alex leaned back slightly. "Alright, Angie. The honor's all yours."
Angelina clicked the "Publish" button. The trailer was live.
They watched in silence for a few moments as the view counter began to tick upward—hundreds, then thousands. Max leaned forward, eyes wide. "Whoa… it's climbing fast."
Caroline refreshed the page every few seconds. "We just hit twenty thousand views."
Evangeline said, sipping her coffee. "Guess people can't wait to see his debut and the hot girl with guns."
Alex chuckled.
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[Four Hours Later – Titan HQ Conference Room]
The team had regrouped at Titan HQ after a quick lunch.
Max nearly fell off her chair when she read the numbers aloud. "Views: 992,441, Likes: 824,017, and Comments: 70,318."
Caroline covered her mouth in surprise. "That's… insane. It's only been four hours."
Evangeline was impressed by the stats. "That's more than Alien 2006 pulled on trailer launch day."
Alex folded his arms, his eyes scanning the graph that displayed a near-vertical spike in engagement. "That's a new record."
Angelina scrolled through the comments, laughing softly. "You should see this. Half of Reddit is simping for you, Alex."
Max snorted. "Half? More like everyone." She read a review. "HornyMilf: 'Put a baby in me, Alex.' Oops. Wrong thread."
She then laughed a bit.
"My bad."
Caroline leaned closer to the screen. "Listen to this one: 'Alex Wilson just redefined the word dangerous charm.'"
Evangeline read another. "'The chemistry between Alex and Angelina is unreal. Someone check on my heart.'"
Angelina smirked. "You've officially broken too many hearts, Alex."
Alex shook his head with a small smile. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. It's only the trailer."
Max grinned. "Yeah, but if this is the reaction for the trailer, imagine what happens on release day."
Evangeline looked up from her phone. "Reddit's trending '#MrAndMrsSmithTitan', '#AlexWilsonsupremacy.' '#AlexXAngeXPowerCouple.' and yep! Positive reaction."
Max stretched and leaned back on the couch. "So I'm guessing you two will be busy again?"
Alex closed his laptop. "Yep! We ride the momentum. Press interviews, featurettes, and maybe a behind-the-scenes drop. But not to worry, I'll always make time for you all."
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[A few days later...] [NOTE: I'll drop a Caroline chapter later.]
[Evening] [Chloe's Apartment]
The warm glow of the living room lamps gave the small apartment a cozy charm. Outside, it was raining.
Alex sat cross-legged on the floor beside a coffee table cluttered with colorful cards and tiny figurines. Chloe sat opposite him in her comfy pajamas, her hair in a loose bun, while Trixie knelt between them, her eyes wide with excitement.
"Okay," Trixie announced, holding up the dice like a judge preparing a verdict. "If I roll a six, I get the treasure chest. If not, I lose a turn."
Alex leaned forward with mock seriousness. "The fate of the entire kingdom rests on this roll, young adventurer. No pressure."
Chloe giggled. "You're making her nervous, Alex."
"I'm helping her focus," he said with a grin. "Champions need pressure."
Trixie puffed out her cheeks, then blew on the dice dramatically before rolling them across the board. They clattered, bounced off a card, and landed on a perfect six.
Her eyes lit up. "Yes! I did it!"
Chloe cheered, clapping her hands. "Nice roll, Monkey."
Trixie beamed, collecting her tiny golden chest. "That means I get two gems and the magic key. Now I can unlock the dragon cave!"
Alex feigned defeat, placing a hand over his heart. "Outplayed by the youngest player again. My reputation is ruined."
Chloe smiled, teasing, "You mean your ego is bruised."
"Both," Alex admitted with a laugh. "But it's worth it to see that smile." He looked at Trixie, who was now arranging her little figurines in a victorious pose.
They played for another half hour, the room filled with laughter and lighthearted banter. Every time Trixie rolled the dice, she had a running commentary about her "strategy," which mostly involved a lot of imagination and a little chaos.
Eventually, the game came to an end with Trixie winning by a landslide. She jumped up, arms raised high. "I'm the queen of dragons!"
Alex clapped politely. "Long live the queen. Shall we celebrate with popcorn and cartoons?"
"Yes!" Trixie shouted, already sprinting toward the couch.
Chloe laughed as she gathered the cards and dice. "You've created a monster."
"Correction," Alex said, helping her tidy up. "A very happy monster."
A few minutes later, the three of them were settled on the couch. Trixie sat snugly between them with a blanket over her lap and a bowl of popcorn in hand. The TV glowed softly, showing an animated movie full of talking animals and adventure.
Halfway through, Trixie leaned against Alex's shoulder, her small hand resting on his arm. He glanced down and saw her eyelids drooping.
Chloe whispered, "She's out."
He smiled, lowering the volume. "Guess saving dragon kingdoms is tiring work."
Chloe gently brushed a strand of hair from Trixie's face. "She really likes you, you know."
Alex looked at the sleeping girl, then at Chloe. "I like her too. She reminds me that not everything has to be complicated."
Chloe nodded softly. "She has that effect on people."
For a moment, they sat in comfortable silence. The movie played quietly in the background as Trixie's breathing steadied into soft, even breaths.
Chloe spoke again, her voice barely above a whisper. "You're good with her. Not many people are."
Alex shrugged gently. "I just treat her like she matters. Because she does."
Chloe looked at him, her eyes warm. "That's why she trusts you."
He smiled, glancing at the screen again. "Guess I'll have to keep earning it."
Chloe rested her head on his shoulder. "You're doing just fine."
A few minutes later, Alex carried Trixie to her room and carefully put her down on the bed before pulling up the blanket. He kissed her forehead, "Happy dreams, President of Mars."
Chloe smiled as she watched them.
Then, she dimmed the room light and both of them walked out of the room.
Chloe wrapped her arms around his neck. "Do you have to go?" She asked.
"Just ask me to stay," Alex replied as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Stay," She whispered.
"Okay."
"Okay?"
He nodded, "Okay."
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