If Love Is Cure

You will be mine!!

Peter and Ira were standing outside the cinema when Max suddenly appeared and ran towards Ira. Ira was shocked to see Max, and Peter couldn't help but feel a bit jealous. Even Max seemed to be jealous of Peter. The tension was palpable as they all stood there in silence, unsure of what to say next.

Max said, "Hey Ira, it's been a while since we last saw each other!"

Ira smiled awkwardly, "Uh, yeah, it has. What are you doing here?"

Max said, "I was just passing by and saw you guys standing here. I thought I'd come over and say hi."

Peter said, "Well, it's good to see you again, Max."

Max replied. "Yeah, you too, Peter."

The three of them stood there awkwardly for a moment, each of them trying to outdo the other with their body language. Finally, Maxwell spoke up.

"So, are you guys here to see a movie?"

Peter said, "Yeah, we are here for that."

Max: "Oh, Mind if I join you guys?"

Peter looked at Ira, who hesitated for a moment. She shrugged her shoulders. 'What are you up to Max now?' she thought. Finally she said,

"Sure, the more the merrier."

The three of them went into the cinema together, with Peter and Max both trying to impress Ira throughout the movie. They kept trying to one-up each other with their comments about the film, and Ira found herself growing increasingly annoyed with both of them.

By the end of the night, it was clear that there was still some tension between the three of them, but they all agreed to hang out again soon. As they were leaving the cinema, Max turned to Ira.

"Ira, well Xander along with a few of his friends and family had planned for a trip. He said to me to invite you so Don't forget to come. It's just a 3 day trip and there's still 6 days left in your engagement ...."

Peter glared at Max, but Ira didn't seem to notice.

Ira said, "yeah but…."

"You won't join?? Poor Xander, he will think you changed as you got someone now …" Max said, looking towards Peter.

"No, there's nothing like that. Okay I'll join, " Ira said.

Max: "Sounds great. See you then."

As Max walked away, Peter turned to Ira.

Peter said "Why did you agree to go out with him?"

Ira: "What do you mean? He's my best friend."

"Then who am I ??" Peter asked.

"You….ummm… you're my fiance.." Ira said nervously.

"Yeah so you ain't going alone I'll go with you …" Peter replied.

Ira just nodded.

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It was late at night when Max knocked on Xander's door. Xander opened the door and was surprised to see his brother standing outside.

Xander said, "Max, what's up?"

Max replied, "I need to talk to you about something important."

Xander said, "Sure, come on in." Giving him a way.

Max entered Xander's room and sat down on the couch.

Max said, "I'm in love with Ira, and I'm planning on telling her on the trip this weekend."

Xander already knew that but he was shocked that Max is admitting it. "That's great news, Max. I'm happy for you."

Max smiled, "Thanks, Xander. I told Ira that the trip was your idea, so she wouldn't suspect anything."

Xander laughed at his brother's cunning plan.

Xander said "You're such a sneaky guy, Max. I can't believe you did that." While laughing.

Max smiled, "I know, I know. But I just wanted to make sure she wouldn't suspect anything."

Xander said "Don't worry, Max. I won't tell her anything. Your secret is safe with me."

Max replied, "Thanks, Xander. You're the best."

Xander winked, "No problem, bro. Just make sure you're ready for the big moment."

Max saw Xander teasing him so he thought of something and said, "Well you too have to join us along with some of your friends. Don't forget Zoe too…"

Xander's face suddenly fell. Maxwell laughed seeing him.

Xander was shocked and asked, "Wait, what? How do you know about Zoe?"

Max replied, "What do you mean? I'm your elder brother." He said patting his shoulder.

Xander was shocked that Max had figured out his secret.

Xander said, "I had no idea you knew. I'm sorry, Max. I was planning to tell you and Mom Dad soon."

Max said, "It's okay, Xander. I'm happy for you. She's really a good girl. And I think it would be fun if we all went on the trip together."

Xander said, "Yeah, it would be. "

The two brothers talked for a while longer, discussing their plans for the trip and catching up on each other's lives. Max felt grateful to have a brother like Xander who always had his back, no matter what. After Max left, Xander called Zoe on the phone to tell her about the trip.

Zoe said, "Hey, Xander. What's up?"

Xander: "Hey, Zoe. I just talked to Max, and he invited us to go on a trip with him and Ira this weekend."

"That sounds like fun. Where are we going?" Zoe said excitedly.

Xander: "I'm not sure yet, but we're leaving tomorrow, so we need to get ready."

Zoe: "Tomorrow? That's so soon. I don't know if I can get everything ready in time."

Xander: "Don't worry, Zoe. We'll figure it out. I'll help you pack and get everything ready."

Zoe said sweetly, "Thanks, Xander."

Xander said, "Of course, Zoe. I'm looking forward to spending some sweet time with you again."

Zoe smiled, "Me too. It's going to be a great trip."

The two of them spent the rest of the night packing and getting ready for the trip. Xander was excited to spend some quality time with Zoe, and he couldn't wait to see what adventures the trip would bring.

Max was laying on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. He couldn't stop thinking about the upcoming trip with Ira, Xander, and Zoe. He knew this was his chance to finally make a move on Ira. He had been with her since childhood and he was determined to make her his. As he closed his eyes, he whispered to himself,

"Ira, you will be mine…only mine."

Meanwhile, Ira lay on her bed, staring at the wall. She couldn't help but wonder what Max is up to now. He always seemed to have something up his sleeve, and she couldn't shake the feeling that he was up to something. She sighed and closed her eyes, trying to push the thought from her mind. She knew that this trip is going to be an adventure, and she was excited to see what would happen.