Royal Wedding

Mysterious Girl

Alex asked the driver to stop as they reached Clara's place. Alex was watching her intently. Clara didn't give even a single expression. She was very silent and steady.

She walked to the entrance. Alex couldn't stop glaring at her. He thought that she would create a ruckus or at least cry. But nothing. She was so silent that it started scaring the great Alexandar itself.

"Welcome," Bella greeted everyone. Alex, Clara, and Rose entered the house.

"You told me we would enjoy it as Elsa would be out". The loud voice startled everyone as Alex saw a little boy who might be around ten years old.

But wait a second.

What did he tell you just now?

Alex looked at Clara, who shrugged off her shoulders. What was wrong with that? If he married Elsa, she would be damn happy without her.

"Paxton," Clara ran to hug her brother, but he turned his face, showing that he was not in the mood for any hugs. She stood and left her room. She knew Paxton was one tough nut to c***k when he became grumpy.

"Pass me the remote". Alex turned back to see whom Paxton was asking and found none.

"Mr Six Feet. Can you pass me the remote?" the nerve of the little boy. Alex gaped at his words. He could see Clara's aura in that little boy. But he had never seen Elsa like this. She was a sweet girl.

Alex picked up the remote and gave it to him, ignoring his thoughts.

"Thanks. Will you take care of my sister?" he asked, changing the cartoon channels. Alex looked at the little boy with an annoyed expression.

"She is what? A five-year-old kid?" Alex asked back, sitting beside him with a frown. This little guy is acting like a father to his new wife. Is it? Even Ron didn't ask these questions.

"Ten more years. Then I will get my sister back with me no matter what?" Paxton replied with a big frown, showing that he was not satisfied with Alex at all,

Alex couldn't help, but chuckle with the confidence of Paxton.

Bella served him soft snacks and drinks. Alex was waiting patiently. But there was no trace of his wife.

"Clara is packing her pieces of stuff. You can wait inside the room till she is done with her work," Bella politely directed him to the room. Alex entered the room.

The cheesy arrangements of the room made him stop his track. The romantic set-up and the flower arrangements on the bed made him cringe visibly. It must be Elsa's room. Did they arrange all these things? Thank God he didn't marry Elsa.

"Hi," Alex turned to see Alina. She was smiling broadly at him in a bright mood.

"You are so lucky," Alina whispered as she looked around to see if anyone was looking at them. Alex bends to her height.

"For?" Alex asked, unable to understand the meaning.

"You escaped from Elsa," Alina smiled sheepishly. That was mean. Alex chuckled at her expression.

"But your other sister is giving some other vibe," Alex pouted. Alex had talked with Alina from the first day as his sister. She is the perfect little sister. Whenever the marriage talks were going on, Alina was sure to keep Alex updated about everything happening in the family. Elsa and Clara and Alex had no interest in them. Elsa loves Alex and would do everything to marry him. And about Clara, he had no clue as he never talked. She neither acknowledged him.

"She is cold as ice only if you come into her bad book. So be sure to be in her good book," Alina laughed at Alex's expressions. Of course, he is the title of her bad book now. Alex could feel the vibe already.

"Are you going to spend the day here?" Clara's words made them turn, and who was ready with her small bag? Is it all she has to carry? But wait a second, did she snap at him?

Alex is now mad. She had been insulting him. That was not right.

"Sister, can you be a little romantic now as you have married?" Alina jumped to her side with a frown as Clara rolled her eyes at her.

"Take care of Paxton." Clara recited the same again and again since she married. Alex got curious all of a sudden. Why does she sound like she is the only person to care for Paxton here?

Alex was now intrigued by her behavior.

"I knew that you wouldn't take anything from here. So I packed your kinds of stuff here." Alina gave me a big suitcase with a wink.

"About Paxton. He is my brother too. And why should you only mention him? Who will take care of me?" Now Alina is a little emotional as she pouts. Clara smiled at Alina as she pulled her cheeks.

"Who would save me from Elsa?" Alina's eyes brimmed with tears.

Clara didn't reply, as she hugged Alina with a small smile.

"Have this juice, at least," Bella gave the glass. Clara nodded no and moved away politely. Bella is so hurt to use her because of Elsa. But it's all done now.

Alex started his car as he waited for Clara to sit beside him.

"Just accept people who are caring towards you," Alina spoke as she broke the hug. Clara bids bye to Alina, Paxton, and everyone. She has no sentiment to leave her home. She is a little relieved to get out of hell.

A little part of her felt happy that she would wake up and finally wouldn't have to see this old lady and Elsa anymore. If she has to marry for that, so be it.

Alex drove the car in silence. He noticed her inch by inch. She never interacted with her mother. She didn't even cry when leaving her home. What a girl she is. A total mystery. Alex even noticed how she didn't drink the coffee served by Elena.

"You must be upset that I have proposed this." Alex wanted to at least know about her state of mind. This girl is driving him crazy. She is very calm and handles things as if she were a machine.

"Why would I be upset?" She asked, and finally, she turned to look at her husband. Of course, for some time, she was drawn to his handsome charm. But she is Clara, not a typical girl to ogle a guy.

"Just in a second, my life went upside down. Why would I be upset?" She asked, battling her eyes.

"I have married the guy whom I didn't want to marry. Why would I be upset?" She added as she crossed her arms angrily.

"I was forced and threatened by you. Why would I be upset?" Clara asked, and Alex didn't even blink his eyes. Has he ever seen a girl like this?

"Why the hell would I be upset? That my life decision was made by everyone except me." Now her tone was raised a little bit as her eyes glared at him with fire.

"Upset," is the short word you are describing. Don't even start." Clara is pissed off completely, as how can Alex, is she upset? Her life went upside down in a day, and he asked her if she was upset.

"You chose the wrong girl. I will make you regret your decision to think about marrying me," Clara wanted to tell those loudly. But she must admit that the person beside her is not a simple guy to mess with. Clara doesn't want to challenge him or anything. For a fact, she will be living with him.

Alex didn't want to talk anything further as he stopped the car in front of his home.

Clara is fascinated by the entrance alone. She knew that he was damn rich compared to whatever her father had. Ron Taylor comes in the top twenty business people list in the city. But Alex would be at the top of the list. His home itself gave a vibe of paradise on earth. Did her life take a drastic turn all of a sudden?

Clara entered the house and was welcomed by Roselyn.

"Whatever happens is destined to happen. You should accept it and always be happy. I am there if anything bothers you" Frank kept his hand over her head, and Clara felt at home with his words alone. Everything about Frank is very admirable. She hates the single fact that her father never gave her this vibe. Everyone in the family gave her a warm welcome, and she felt lucky to have come there.

She chanted to herself not to get drawn by any of these. She knew that everything would be temporary, and she would be all alone again.

"No." Rose screamed as Clara walked inside.

"It's our tradition that the bride will not walk." Rose added as she looked at her brother who, already was glaring at her to stop her nonsense. He is not in the mood for any more drama.

"Lift your bride." Grace too joined with Rose and asked Alex to lift Clara. Clara is really annoyed by the sudden twist. But before she could say anything, Alex lifted her as if she was a bag of cotton. She is too light for him to lift in one go.

The way he walked made her jaw drop to the ground. He is showing purposefully that she is too light to carry like this.

"You have to ask my permission for a courtesy before lifting me." Clara said, showing her displeasure.

Alex didn't reply to her, gesturing as if he would drop her, making her scared. She looped her arms around his neck with fear as his lips curved up to a smirk. Damn him.

*******

After the complete drama, Alex locked himself in his study room.

Frank asked everyone not to disturb him, as he knew his son must be sad about everything that had happened.

"Postpone the reception party. I have something important to take care of," Alex ordered Mac as he started packing stuff. Mac somehow realizes that everything that happened was related to Sandy's arrival.