Enchanted Love

Alex looked at the dishes that is been served to him. His hunger died right at the moment and he doesn’t want to play any game. Playing with food? Can he believe that his Clara would do this ever? He is hungry for real.

“It’s especially for you.” Clara’s sweet voice was layered with so much danger but no one dared to show that as Charlotte was in awe of the couple.

“She told me that you love to eat her handmade food only. So she got up early and prepared it for you” Charlotte replied with a constant smile on her lips.

“Yeah, he won’t eat till she serves her handmade food” Edward added to add more misery to Alex who was glaring at his friend with fire eyes.

“I guess she would have prepared it for Edward also as he will always snatch my food when it comes to her handmade food.” That was unexpected from Alex. Alex served the not-so-pleasant food to Edward also and he served himself with a smile.

“I better not make any sound or else these guys will involve me also” Jason mumbled as he started eating the bread fastly without their noticing.

Alex took a morsel and filled them with the gravy and forwards it to Clara with a smirk.

“Don’t mind us, aunty. It’s his routine” Edward needs to team up with his friend before everything goes out of their hand.

“To my beautiful wife,” Alex vocalised and was feeding Clara. She looked at Charlotte who was waiting to see them. Clara with difficulty opened her mouth and took the morsel with the most annoying face ever.

“Now it’s my turn” Edward opened his mouth and closed his eyes.

“Shut up” Alex snapped as everyone laughed at their conversation. Both the guys with so much fear, take the food to their mouths.

“Omg, tasty” Edward exclaimed as he thought that she would have prepared the worst food to tease Alex. But instead, Clara made the tastiest food.

Alex didn’t even comment as he slowly chews the paneer. It’s his favourite when she adds some sauce to it. He looked at her while she didn’t give any expression.

“Didn’t you mess it up?” Alina whispered and asked Clara.

“I wanted to. But I couldn’t” Clara replied plainly and resumed eating. Why did she pity? Her heart is not in the right place now.

The thought that she has still the same soft quality inside, made him a little happy.

“Alina, just be here and take care of them. I have to plan for the evening function.” Charlotte excused herself humbly.

“My son and daughter would present something exciting at the function. If you don’t mind” that was sudden from Frank whose presence was not visible till now. Clara amd Alex widened their eyes.

“Payback” Frank mumbled and winked at them. Did they except this?

“Of course, I would love it.” Charlotte squealed happily.

“Maybe they will dance about how they met and everything.” This old man is planning something else. Frank could see the same love between them and he wants them to reconsider their decision.

“I don’t think anyone here would appreciate that. But they can’t say anything to our guests. So I am sure there won’t be any problem.” Charlotte is a little scared still she wanted to let them do it. Clara always loved Caroline like her sister. If she wants to do anything during her engagement, she won’t stop her.

*****

“Please” Alina mumbled again not able to voice anything else.

“Don’t ask, please. I will do it for Caroline. But what’s the plan?” Clara asked.

“You guys just meet the groom and their family,” Caroline spoke with so much tension in her voice.

“He is not the right guy. I wish I could say that to my dad directly” Caroline teared up automatically.

“Relax. First, let’s end this engagement drama. We will decide later on what should be done.” Alina hugged her sister who is on the verge of breaking down.

Alex and Clara we’re left alone for the practice. He looked at her not knowing what dance they should do. There was one time when they don’t need practice and they can dance for hours just diving into the music. But now, it became an awkward situation.

Alex played the song which they danced to for the first time when they met in GOA.

“If you are not comfortable, we can find out anything else” Alex spoke realising her stiff position.

“Mr Smith, if it means anything, it would be comfortable or uncomfortable. I guess I don’t feel a bit of it. So let’s just end this” once again, Clara’s words made him so sad that he turned away not to show his vulnerable state.

“And I guess we can just dance as it is. Why waste time in practice?” Clara asked as she started getting ready for the function.

******

Caroline looked at her green embellished pearl set which was absolutely pretty to match her Peacock gown. It must be a dream for every girl to have such a wedding. Her mom and dad would burn the world alive to just bring a smile to her lips but they can’t just bear the pain if she goes against their wish. How ironic?

“Should I help?” Alina asked when she came to her room. Caroline looked at her with little tears.

“Omg, my beautiful wife” Edward exclaimed as he lifted Alina in one go without realising the situation there.

“I love you” he mumbled as he kissed her temples. Caroline smiled at their cuteness.

“We have an audience here” Alina glared at her husband.

“And that too who is very much despised of your romantic life,” Caroline added with a chuckle.

“Alina, They have a wonderful menu for the party” Jason came there with his charming smile.

“And here I thought you guys will help me break this engagement,” Caroline commented as both Edward and Jason lowered their heads with shame.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“We have to anyway stop this. Did you see your dad’s servants? We have to eat a lot to compete with them” Jason replied with a pout. Caroline couldn’t help but laugh out loudly.

“Who are you all?” A male dominating voice alerted the room as the people went silent all of a sudden. Caroline stood up immediately startling everyone

*******

“I will bath first” Alex closed the washroom door when Clara opened it.

“You can bath after me. I won’t take time. But you won’t come till the water tank goes empty.” Clara snapped at him as she opened the door again.

“Do you want to save water?” He asked, smirking at her as she looked at him puzzled.

“Why should we waste time and water? Should we bath together?” He asked as she widened her eyes at his comment.

“You wanted to play sweet wife and sweet husband game right? Why don’t we play that correctly?” He asked showing that he will make her regret to even staying back here.

“Will you leave my way or should I scream?” Clara asked gritting her teeth

“You can scream. But do think before what you would tell them if they ask about the reason?” He said with a huge smirk. She gets too annoyed to even reply to him.

“Too bad, Mr Smith. If you think that I will be scared or annoyed with your behaviour, you should try harder.” She snapped at him and left the place to let him bathe first.

“By the way, your surprise is coming soon.” She added with the same smirk as he turned away instantly not wanting to waste time with her nonsense talks.

Alex took his shower leisurely as he wanted to piss her off by making her wait. To his credit, she started kicking the door continuously. It’s too late. She wanted to get ready too.

“I have just started bathing. Why are behaving like a kid?” He shouted with a huge smirk?

“Mr Smith, I will count to ten. If you don’t open it, I will break the door and come.” She shouted as she started counting.

“I have not used lock. So you can come now also” he replied back all set to annoy her even more.

“If you want to bath with me, why show this angry side. Be honest and I won’t judge you” he added as she stomped her foot and turned away to wait for him more. At last, he came out with his favourite yellow towel on his waist.

“Is it enough or should I try harder even now?” He asked crossing his arms.

“The more you irritate me, just keep it in mind that the more you will suffer on this trip. I will make your stay here as hell” she replied and pushed him instantly to get inside the washroom.

After having a short bath, she changed her wet dress to a bathrobe. She sighed tiredly when she realised that she didn’t carry her dress inside. It’s almost half an hour since he finished bathing. He would have left the room. Isn’t it?

She peeped out from the washroom to check the room and got out once she is sure that he is not there.

Shit shit shit. She muttered under her breath as she stood before him in just a bathrobe. His eyes turned a dark shade as he scanned her in that outfit.