Episode 2
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♡︎ Alexander ♡︎
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"I really want to but.........Lexxy i want you to come along with me"
I furrowed my brows, slipping my hands out of hers
"Come along with you? but---"
"Don't you want to come with me?"
"Its just.......not right, the moment you step your foot into his house, you're already his wife, having a family member like me around will only make things uncomfortable for us all"
"But I'm asking this of you, I need you by my side, at least.....until he warms up to me" she said intwining her fingers looking downcast
"I think its high time you told me what happened? what the f**k did that bastard say to you that's got you so stirred up?"
"Its nothing......I'm fine, he didn't say anything wrong" she said trying to hold back her tears
"Are you dumb? I won't let anyone ever treat you inappropriately"
"And that's why I want you to come with me!"
"You know I love you and would do anything for you, but following you to your matrimonial home just doesn't seem right, you should take care of that yourself, I don't want to butt into your relationship"
"Its not butting in, I'll just feel better if you were there with me"
I placed a hand on her shoulder "I can't be by your side forever Ali, if this is too much for you, its not too late to back out"
She shrugged my hand off "I love him lexxy, it's just a matter of time, I'm sure he'll love me too soon enough"
"How sure are you? what if he never reciprocates your feelings? are you going to be a wreck forever and live unhappily?"
"That's not going to happen, why can't you just come with me? its not like you'll be staying long, just until things get a little better"
"Even if I wanted to go with you, didn't you say his house was about twenty miles south from here? I've got some important things doing here, I'm sorry but....I just can't leave"
She angrily got off the front pouch storming out of the living room, I quickly went after her grabbing hold of her arm, not letting go no matter how much she struggled to get it loose.
"Alison! what the hells your problem!"
"Important things doing? like what? your lover? is she that pretty? I knew a day like this would come when you'll choose her over me"
"What lov---"
"You seriously think I don't know, I'm not dumb it was pretty obvious, I don't even know how mum and dad still haven't found out"
I felt anger spark in me at this point, unknowingly tightening my grip around her arm.
"Arg!!! let go of me!"
"You listen carefully, I don't know what's made you lose your mind, but don't take your anger out on me, if I have a lover and I choose my lover this time, so what?"
She scoffed "You know we're not allowed to date anyone before marriage, If mom and dad find out you'll be toast"
"Is that a blackmail? Just so I can go with you? Did you seriously think I was going to follow you for the rest of your life?"
"Its not---'
"If you can't face this yourself then I think you're not fit to get married, all these because of a bastard who doesn't even give a f**k about you"
My words seemed to have shattered her heart which in turn broke mine but there was no going back, I had reached my limit as to what I could possibly take from her.
Walking past her who now had tears rolling down her cheeks, I went straight to my room slamming the door shut, throwing myself on my bed. I laid fighting the urge to go check up on her, restlessly turning to different sleeping positions on the bed. To ease my stress I decided to place a call over to Mark, who answered the phone immediately.
"Hey Mark"
"Lexxy what's up? you don't sound so good, still crying over those buns?" he said bursting into laughter
"Not the time mark, its about my sister, she.....seems heartbroken"
"Heartbroken? does that mean the family meeting today didn't go so well?"
"Obviously, judging from the way she's behaving, that bastard must be one heck of a toxic being, maybe I should go with her"
"What do you mean go with her? where are you guys going?"
"They want her to move in with her husband to be and---"
"What! did she ask you to go with her? I mean to live with her and her husband to be or whatever?"
"Well...kind of, but---"
"I've had it with this sister of yours! now she wants you to marry her husband for her? what's next sleep with him for her? or give birth for her?"
"Relax Mark! stop being so stubborn!"
"Stubborn? what a joke! I'm the one being stubborn?"
"Don't you feel sorry for her? she even went as far as blackmailing me with our relationship, its not like her to go this far, especially with me, that dude must have really crushed her"
"So you're going with her?"
"I'm sorry Mark but I don't think I have much of a choice, She needs me now, I won't let anyone toy with her heart, I'll have to go with her tomorrow"
"What about me? aren't you toying with my heart right now? I already mixed the dough preparing for your visit tomorrow and now this?"
"I'm sorry"
"Its fine, how long will you be gone?"
"I don't know for sure, I promise to be back in two weeks maximum, you know I never break my promises"
"Okay lexxy. Call me before you leave and when you get there, If anything comes up I'm here for you okay? just give me a call"
"Okay, thanks for understanding, let's talk again later"
"Sure lexxy"
I hung up, getting out of bed proceeding to my wardrobe where I took out a travelling bag, packing all the stuff I think I'll need into it. If this will make her happy then I'm all in, I'll make sure I'm always by her side.
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At almost midnight we were all seated at the dining table, my parents unable to hide their excitements blabbing about what they believe was a successful and happy family meeting with our soon to be in-laws, not realizing the hidden sadness behind Alison's smile. I kept occasionally glancing towards Alison who kept a straight face fixing her gaze on her plate of food. She hurriedly finished up, walking away, leaving us at the dining table.
"Hey Alex, is your sister okay?" my mum asked
"I'll go check up on her" I responded feigning a smile.
I stood to my feet, running up the staircase to her room. Standing in front of her room I hesitated for a while, placing soft knocks on the door.
"Ali open up, its me"
I heard some ruffling sounds, then the door opened to her standing there, sadness evident on her beautiful face.
"What do you want?"
"Don't sulk on me, I just want to let you know I'll be coming with you tomorrow"
Her face brightened up immediately, like the light bulb in her got turned on.
"Really?"
"Well after blackmailing me and carrying that face, Its not like I've got much of a choice"
She jumped into my arms screaming happily "Thank you oppa!"
"Don't worry, I'll be there to protect you if that loser dares speak out of tongue"
She giggled "Don't call my husband a loser but on the other hand thank you for always being there for me"
"You're highly welcome sweetie, now go have a good night sleep, we have a long journey ahead of us"
She broke away from me "Okay, good night oppa"
She went into her room beaming in happiness, waving at me before closing the door. My heart felt content just by seeing how happy she was, I walked into my room lying on my bed, hugging tightly to my pillow drifting into sleep.
*****
My alarm woke up at exactly 6:00.a.m, I got out of bed, taking a towel which I tied around my waist before entering into the bathroom where I brushed my teeth's and took a warm bath. I strolled out, dressing up in a plain white tea shirt and a black fitted jean, heading downstairs with my bag. I met my sister clearly waiting for me at our door step with five extra large luggage's close to her.
"Are you seriously taking all of them?" I asked glancing back and forth between her and the luggage's
"Oh! lexxy, you're here, actually this isn't all of them the rest are already in the trunk, let's go, the driver is waiting for us. mom and dad already left a while ago so don't bother waiting for them"
"Driver? when did we get a driver?"
"Of course we don't have silly, Brain sent him to get me" she said blushing shyly
"This Brian guy doesn't know I'm coming along, are you sure this is a good idea?"
"Of course, what could possibly go wrong? let's go" she said taking hold of my hand dragging me along with her.
The driver quickly arranged our belongings in the trunk, while I opened the door for Alison who got in with me following right after, the driver hurried into the drivers seat immediately driving off. Hours later we were still on the road, i was already car sick texting Mark to kill boredom with the heavy weight of Alison on my shoulder, who was sleeping soundly on me.
After what seemed like eternity, the driver stopped the car, I looked ahead but there was no house in sight.
"What's going on? weren't you supposed to take us directly to the house?"
"Sorry sir, but cars are not allowed into the compound, you're gonna have to walk to the rest on foot"
"What!"
"I'm sorry for the inconveniences, I'm not allowed to cross this point, so you guys also have to carry your belongings yourselves"
I sneered in disbelief about to explode when Alison placed a hand on mine instantly cooling me down.
"Oppa let's not make things difficult for him"
I glared at him "Whatever"
In anger i came down carrying both my sisters countless luggage's and my bag, not allowing her to carry even a spoon. we walked ahead for about five minutes until we came across an unbelievably large house, it had wealth spelt all over it, emitting an alluring aura.
"Beautiful right?"
I looked to my side to see my sister also staring at the house smiling happily.
"Yea I can't deny that but the jerk who lives here is the problem, I still wonder what you see in him, I'm not discouraging you or anything but are you sure this is what you want? You know I want the best for you"
"I've never been more confident, be rest assured, this is what I want"
"Then what are we waiting for, let's go in"
We walked side by side towards the house, the gates were immediately opened for us, workers bowing down at the sight of Alison, who looked very pleased by it. I guess I might have overreacted, she looked extremely happy being here, happier than I ever expected.
A maid rushed to us bowing her head slightly "Master Brian is at the main house, I'll be your escort"
We followed her from behind as she led us to the largest house of them all, on getting in we stood waiting in the living room while she went further into the house. I could tell Alison was getting more and more nervous every second that went by, sweating profusely, biting on her nail and holding onto her luggage for support.
"Ali aren't you tired? sit down"
"No, i'm fine" she said dryly
I sighed standing beside her, holding her hand reassuringly. About an hour later the maid returned, bowing again.
"I'm sorry, please do exercise patience, the master is a bit busy now, he'll attend to you guys soon"
I smiled wryly twisting my face in disgust, the anger in me finally let itself out.
"Who is the bastard that has the guts to keep my sister waiting! Alison let's go! When your so called master is done wiping his ass and has our time, he is free to let us know"
I grabbed hold of Alison's hand storming towards the door.
"Sir!" tha maid called after me
"Lexxy calm down!" my sister said holding me back
"Are you stupid! are you going to take this from that sick jerk!"
"I'm okay, let's just wait please"
"But....but this is just not right for you"
"Master!" I heard the maid yell, her gaze fixated behind me.
Turning around my breath ceased at the sight of the bike rider who almost ran me over the previous day, standing at the top of the staircase with folded hands, shirtless wearing nothing but baggy sweatpants, exposing his attractive body, with irresistible abs that left me drooling. He had on a pair of simple round-lensed, reading glasses which made him look even more stunning.
"When I heard my bride was coming today, I expected just that lady" he pointed to my sister "But what I wasn't expecting was another nagging mother in-law"
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