Enchanted Love

His grip over her waist deepened as his words hit her mind, soul and everything. Her eyes turned cold with his care for Mira.

“You don’t have the right to dictate my desires. If your friend whines about anything, go and console her. Don’t come to me.” Clara pushed him, throwing the dress to his side.

“Relax. I am not angry.” Alex commented on picking up the yellow shirt and green pants. Kudos to her choice of dress.

“Mira, I am sorry. I thought I could join you to see Aunty. But I have some work to take care of. So if you don’t mind, shall we go after a few days?” Alex asked, eyeing Clara who is very pissed off to even hear them conversing.

“I am aware that you were busy all night and that’s why the person who wakes up at 6 every day, now he doesn’t even know when the time hits 10” Alex heard her sniffles. Maybe she is very mad at him for staying back with Clara. Or did she believe Clara’s words for real?

“Busy?” Alex asked as he saw Clara again to show his intense gaze.

“Clara picked up your call and she told me everything,” Mira replied hoping that all those were lies and she could again prove to Alex how immature Clara is to pull such a nonsense prank

“I was busy helping uncle and aunty and that’s why I had to stay back here,” Alex replies curtly. His words were sharp and it shows that his anger level is increasing not with Clara but with Mira. He didn’t expect her to be this stupid? And he doesn’t like to be controlled by anyone. No one has the liberty to tell him what to do and what not.

“If you want to believe anything, I won’t come and explain to you. It’s your call to believe. Moreover, I don’t believe that I should be doing everything as per your wish. I didn’t expect this from you at least” Alex stressed every word and hung up the call and Mira widened her eyes as her plan backfired. He got angry at her instead of Clara. Alex thought that Mira is way more mature and she is a perfect friend anyone can have. But lately, her behaviour and her clinginess bring him discomfort and he needs to make her aware of those.

“Here is the belt. You might need this.” Clara gave him a belt to hold the extra size jeans. Alex glared at her

“I can sense that you are getting too much interest in my life to mess with. Why don’t you just stop everything now and stay away?.” Alex asked her softly. He can guess already that his little teasing of him made her do this. Clara was shocked to see him soft towards her. She expected him to get angry.

He slowly came near her and once again her heart betrayed her as it started beating crazily.

“I knew that you might have fantasies about something and you told Mira as if it all happened. You better meet any doctor before your condition worsens” Alex whispered in her ear and slowly got the dress from her hand.

“If you want to watch me change?” He asked when Clara didn’t even budge from her place. She couldn’t react when Alex behaved out of the line.

As for Alex, he decided on one thing. To react the opposite of what she is expecting. That’s what she has been doing since they met after their breakup. So it will be interesting to see how she will handle this?

******

Bella gasped when Alex came down in that costume. She glared at Clara as if she knew that it must be her work.

“Can’t you give him at least a decent dress?” Bella asked her daughter.

“I too had this thought and that’s why I chose my blue salwar suit then I realise that it’s my favourite one so I don’t want to give it to him” Clara replied keeping an innocent face, making Ron laugh at his daughter.

“But it’s better than what you wore yesterday,” Bella giggled as Clara gaped at her.,

“Leave it, let’s have breakfast” Bella grabbed Alex with so much love as Clara gaped at the scene. Moreover she is teasing her own daughter.

“Mom, why does he have to eat here?” Now it’s getting overboard. Bella is preparing lots of things for breakfast and everything is just for Alex. Now Alex even changed into another dress which was his dress only. Bella might have saved his dress for such an event.

“Clara, didn’t you leave?” Bella asked, gasping loudly. It’s been so many days since she saw Clara this time. She always makes sure to leave the home by 7 or 8 maximum.

“And by the way, don’t tell me that you will have breakfast. I haven’t prepared anything for you” Bella’s words made Clara frown. What the hell?

“Why?” Alex asked surprisingly. As far as he knew, this family is very particular about quality time. They will always have food together even though they have very tight schedules.

“She always eats with her friends. That’s what I believe at least.” Bella expressed her displeasure towards her attitude lately. That was news to Alex.

“Will you join us today?” Ron asked with the hope to eat with his daughter.

“No. I have to go.” Clara took her purse glaring at Alex as if he was the one to snatch everything away from her.

“I guess you are going to my home. So we can go together after breakfast.” Alex spoke and both the elder people had a small expectation from Clara to join them.

“But my mom didn’t cook for me” Clara’s words made Bella widen her eyes.

“Dear, I have prepared stuffed chapathi for you. I thought you might join us as Alex is here.” Bella replied instantly.

“I am joining you for your stuffed chapathi, not for any clown people” Alex gaped at her words.

“Okay let’s have it together” Ron grabbed Alex and Clara to the dining table.

Everything was served and Bella was very happy to see her daughter again smiling like a normal person. Whatever may happen, she wants Clara to have at least a normal life. Bella and Ron knew that they both are not wrong in their story, even though they don’t know what exactly happened. But it would be a miracle if they talk and sort it out like a mature person and maybe it would be even more awesome if they give another chance to their relationship.

*****

“Caroline is coming with Alina and family” Charlotte spoke in her trembling voice as the man turned to her side with his angry face.

“She comes with a better explanation.” Nathan went away with the same expressions. Charlotte heaved a sigh. Why does her daughter run away in the first place? She felt terrible to imagine her husband’s outburst when she returned. A lone tear escaped her eyes fearing for the worst fight which can happen in just a few hours.

“Please bring Edward. Your uncle’s anger can melt into pieces only if he comes along” Charlotte begged Alina in the call.

“Don’t worry aunty. He is also coming with us. Even Clara is also coming” Alina informed but soon received a gasping sound.

“Clara. Why?” Charlotte asked unpleasantly but Alina couldn’t hear her properly.

“Please don’t bring her” Charlotte screamed but the call was hung up till then. Now it’s time for Charlotte to pray to her God to make everything right.

“She is happy that everyone is coming” Alina beamed happily but was confused as her aunt screamed at the end. The network was poor and she had to cut the call. But she knew that her aunt and uncle loved Clara like her own daughter. They would listen to her if Clara tries to make them realise that Anu is not ready for the marriage.

“I am sorry” Edward suddenly spoke when everyone reached the home with their bags already. Frank was seated in his wheelchair but not in the mood to even greet anyone. He feels suffocated when meeting people in his chair. But he promised Clara and Alex that he would come and enjoy it. Maybe this trip can bring something colourful to their lives.

“No Edward. Don’t tell me anything stupid that I had to yell at you or even throw things at you” Alina spoke stressing every word and keeping her luggage there.

“I am sorry” Edward gulped visibly as he lowered his eyes.

“Edward, tell me what you are sorry for?” Alina glared at her husband.

“Our tickets were wrongly booked and I think we can’t book tickets now. So how about we go tomorrow?” Edward asked as Alina fisted her hand and adjusted her bangle as if getting ready to punch him anytime.

“Actually when I booked the ticket, it was already midnight. So I didn’t check properly and booked tickets for the next day.” Edward felt so stupid himself.

“Edward, tomorrow is her engagement. We have to be there. Or else I don’t know what they will do?” Alina panicked.

“Shall I give a suggestion?” Jason asked as everyone turned to his side.

“I guess nowadays, doctors have more free time” Alex snapped looking at Jason. Why does he come?

“I just came to see if you all want any help or not.” Jason reasoned with a cute pout.

“Okay, leave that. Now you don’t have tickets to go to Caro’s place right?” Jason asked, coming to the point.

“No” Edward came in front.

“Caroline Not Caro” Edward corrected him as if warning him to stay away from Alina and also Caroline. Alex too joined the force as if saving all girls from this guy who seemed to attract every girl with his one look.

“Whatever. Let’s all go in my car” Jason suggested as he waved his key. For some reason, he took his car today as he doesn’t feel like driving his bike.

“We too have our car” Alex replied feeling offended.

“It’s not a car, it will suit for a long drive and you all can have fun too” Jason grabbed Clara to show them his vehicle.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.