Enchanted Love

“Damn, he is cheating on our Alina.” Jason gasped loudly.

“Excuse me?” Clara seemed to be offended. Jason shouldn’t have commented about Edward.

“It’s not our Alina. It’s my Alina” okay she is not angry at the comment for Edward but Alina alone. Such a possessive friend. Jason smiled at her. This girl amazes him with everything. Her rudeness and arrogance show her one side whereas her little things show her childish side which looked too cute to ignore.

“So, Edward is cheating. Are you okay with this?” Jason asked, shrugging his thoughts.

“No. I mean. We can’t just decide on this simple thing. You have never watched them. Edward can never do this” Clara knew that her words were not strong enough. Because she herself is not sure what she should believe now. Jason smiled at her confused face.

“I will drop you home now. Don’t think too much.” Jason suggested as he took his bike again to let her sit behind him.

*****

“I don’t want to create problems in your life.” The girl cried as Edward pulled her into his arms again.

“Don’t think too much. I am here with you and nothing will happen. Let’s first sort everything.” Edward replied and arranged for her stay. He paid for the room and settled her bags inside. That’s when he checked the time and widened his eyes. He forgot about the date he planned for Alina. Will she be still waiting for him in the restaurant? He took his mobile and saw her 25 missed calls. Okay, that’s bad. He needs to get a helmet before meeting his fierce wife. Maybe a helmet won’t be helpful at this time.

Alina tried to not be angry but it’s damn five hours since she is waiting in the restaurant and he is not even picking up his calls. At last, she received his call.

“Are you fine?” She was worried for him. But yeah, if he is fine, no one can save him from Alina.

“Baby, the thing is” Edward tried to reason something logical. But he is lost with his words.

“If you are fine, I don’t know what I will do to you?” She replied taking her bag to leave the restaurant already.

“I just met with an accident.” He voiced out immediately but Alina stoned in her position. She didn’t mean those for sure. But if it’s the case, she wants to see him immediately.

“Edward. Please don’t joke around. I won’t be angry. But please don’t say these things.” She panicked and started walking fast towards the entrance.

“It’s not a big one. A lady came running and I hit her. She is a little hurt. But trust me. It’s her fault. She even apologized to me. So I just went to drop her at her home” Edward closed his eyes as if praying to God to make Alina trust his words.

“Are you sure that you are not hurt?” She asked almost on the verge of crying.

“Relax. I am fine” Edward assured her and asked her to come home quickly.

*****

“Are you sure?” Clara asked, shocked by the news she just got. Did Edward drop the girl in a lodge?

“Yeah, I saw him coming out alone now. Maybe he is going to his home” Jason informed everything for which he is assigned recently.

“Thank you, Jason. I think I should talk to Alina first before coming to any conclusions.” Clara hung up the call as she dialled Alina hastily.

“….” Clara checked the phone again to see whether Alina was on the line or not. That’s when she realized that she was angry and not talking to her.

“Doll, I am sorry.” Clara never apologized to anyone even if it was her fault. But today, Alina’s life is at stake. She can’t compromise on it.

“Are you alright?” Alina asked, bewildered with her apology.

“I was just overreacting. Let’s just forget that. Happy birthday. Sorry for not coming in person. My new idiot boss didn’t grant me even half an hour’s permission” Clara pouted as Alina widened her eyes and ran to turn off the speaker but the damage was done already.

“He even asked me to do overtime to take revenge, do you know?” Clara was rambling in the mood to demean Alex by all means.

“You won’t believe me, Alina. He is such an annoying grandma.” Clara rolled her eyes as she prayed hard that Alina trusts everything and forgives her.

“I just want any invisible technique so that I can beat him black and blue and he would never come to know that it’s me” Clara giggled at her plan as Alina closed her eyes

“Idiot? Annoying grandma? Want to beat me?” Alex asked as Clara widened her eyes. Why is he there?

“And by the way, I didn’t remember you asking for any permission. About revenge, I have many other ways for that.” He informed Alina as his smirk grew wider. Clara closed her eyes in frustration.

“Shut up. It’s between me and Alina. You better stay out of my matters” Clara snapped at him.

“Don’t tell me that you forgot your friend’s birthday and are now putting the blame on me?” Alex gasped dramatically, making Clara roll her eyes at his attempt.

“Alina, can you switch off the speaker and talk with me? I am already fed up with this guy since morning and I can’t tolerate him at night either!” Clara snapped all annoyed.

“Yeah, she can’t tolerate me but only kisses me” Alex replied and his smirk is visible in his voice too, making Clara all frustrated.

Alina took the phone once she was done with her hair.

“Relax, doll” Alina made her calm down in seconds.

“Between, did you enjoy your day? I am sure Edward must have planned something big” Clara asked directly to know what the hell is happening there.

“Yeah, I have many things to share with you. But yeah, he didn’t make it for the lunch date. That’s also a long story” Alina replied in one line.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

“So, that guy is invited for dinner but I am not,” Clara asked again with a big frown on her face. That is not right.

“I thought you won’t enjoy it here. He is not alone.” Alina wanted to invite her too but it might be a bad idea.

“Actually, I don’t need an invitation. I am coming there already” Clara took her purse without even minding anything. She even didn’t hear her last sentence about not being alone there. Will it be a good idea to go there for dinner?

*****

Clara came out from the rickshaw and zoomed to the apartment. On the way, she saw Alex talking to someone.

“Such a bad long day” she muttered to herself.

“Same for me too” Alex replied once he too joined her for the lift.

Both entered the lift with the same expressions. The silence was like killing them alive but thanks to the universe when they reach the fifth floor easily.

Alina opened the door and was shocked to see Clara with Alex.

“Doll, you here?” Alina asked not so sure if she would want to let her come in or not. If she knew Mira is also here, Clara might be hurt.

“I came here to just wish you,” she said as she hugged Alina.

“Yeah, look, she didn’t even care about anything. She came here in her night suit which is not even matching with each other” Alex sarcastically added with a small chuckle. Clara widened her eyes as she checked her purple satin shirt paired up with a green cotton nightdress. Can this day be worse? She closed her eyes and wanted to hide behind anything possible. Why the hell didn’t she check herself? Damn, should she be this clumsy, especially in front of this man?

“That’s the new fashion,” Clara replied and cursed her mouth to even answer him. She is very bad at answering back to bullies.

“Yeah, a flop one” he commented, controlling hard not to laugh. But loud laughter echoed all around as Clara peeped inside to see Mira. She was laughing, pointing her finger at Clara as if she had seen the most funniest thing in the world.

“If you want, you can change to some of my dresses,” Alina suggested.

“As if I am scared of these jokers,” Clara replied and entered the home sassily. She already guessed that Mira would have come with Alex and they are Edward’s guests. She shouldn’t have a problem with any.

“Darling, omg. I can’t even be mad at her now.” Mira exclaimed as she continued laughing at Clara. Clara stoned in her place hearing darling from her mouth. Can anyone call him that? Then what was the need for her to keep that nickname for him? She looked at Alex with little hurt visible in her eyes but soon she masked it with a glare.

“Omg, did she buy this combination or else mismatched her attire?” Mira was continuously laughing.

“Yeah, I have matched this. Do you have any problems with that? If yes, the door is that way” Clara is all annoyed but her words were not that rude as Mira didn’t feel offended while busy laughing at her.

“Guys guys, dinner is ready. I have prepared all their favorite dishes for Alina for her birthday” Edward’s voice broke their little mockery conversation as they all headed to the dining table.

Everyone is seated around the dining area while Clara just notices Edward’s actions. Alina was continuously blushing with every dish presented there. He prepared everything just for her. How closely has he been watching her? She has no idea of it.

“Hey, why don’t you serve that to your friend too?” Clara asked when Edward served cauliflower to everyone except for Alex as he knew he hates that. To be precise, he has allergies too.

“He loves cauliflower” Clara added with a smirk to pay back for his mock a few seconds ago. Will he eat now to prove her again? Because she knew that he can’t manage it back to back. It will worsen his health for a longer time.