4. Unknown attraction

"We are glad to finally be a part of your family" Ron spoke with so much happiness. Of course, to have a family relationship with Fernandez is a blessing. They are wonderful people in addition to being number one in business.

"Don't feel burdened as I am helping you in your new branch restaurant. It's purely business that I plan to invest in there. Don't ever think that we are proposing this marriage for business" Frank wanted to be clear on this. They liked Ron's family a lot. Being at the top, they managed to raise beautiful children. Frank loved Clara Alina and Elsa.

So when Grace was sad that Clara denied the proposal, she became happy when Ron proposes it to Elsa and snd Alex.

"This is our family tradition." Grace Fernandez, mother of Frank eyed Alex to make the bride wear the pearl set. Alex took the pearl necklace and that's when he raised his eyes to look at his bride.

He walked to them and knew that Alina is not the girl they are proposing to him. But not sure of his bride. Shouldn't he pay attention to them when they talked about his marriage? He felt so stupid to even not to identify his to-be wife when they are about to engage the next day.

He looked at Elsa. She is an absolute beauty. There is no way, anyone would not fall for her. Her smile and twinkling eyes are attracting almost everyone in the hall. Her smooth skin radiates her glow.

He turned to Clara and she was already staring at him. He has never seen such a girl in his life. She looked like an angel with no wings for sure. Alex never admired any girl after his poor breakup. Clara's dominance was clear in her mannerisms. Her don't care look attracted him the most. There is no word to explain her beautiful skin which had no makeup at all. They both had a long eye lock as the hall fell into silence.

Alex though could calculate that Elsa must be his bride, because of her cheerful mood and because of Clara's uninterested look, his legs took him to Clara's side involuntarily. Clara widened her eyes and he could hear gasps around him and that's when he came back to reality as he stopped there. Damn, should he be so obvious? And wait a minute, is she the one who rejected him? Alex felt furious with her for rejecting him.

"Can you help me in making your sister wear this?" Alex always manages to shine in everything. But Clara is one smart lady.

Clara gently lifted Elsa's hair as Alex made her wear but both were looking at each other whereas Elsa was just happy with the pearl necklace alone.

"Why did I feel that he is putting that necklace in your neck?" Alina whispered with a giggle as Clara too felt the same way. Elsa silently left for her room to cherish the moment.

"Let's have the engagement tomorrow. And we can have a marriage in a week. We don't want to delay them." Grace requested them as Ron is too happy for a reason. He already wanted to propose this.

"it would be our pleasure," Ron replied and everyone left the place.

****

"Are you not attending the function?" Jason asked keeping the milkshake on the table.

"No one would even notice my absence" Clara replied with a blank expression.

"That's why I am telling you. Just run away with me. We shall have a beautiful life." Jason winked at her as she let a chuckle. His flirts are the only thing that makes her alive in this busy life. She sipped the cold milkshake and it soothes her burned tongue. Damn that old woman. She worked hard to hurt her this time.

"Let's open a club and make an announcement that whoever makes your grandma cry, they will get a free entry pass" Jason got serious all of a sudden.

"Is it hurting?" he asked cupping her cheeks suddenly as she got alarmed.

"What? Why?" she asked trying to sound confident. But Jason can see through her easily.

"She must have added something to your food again" Jason stated with a sad tone. He didn't like why the hell she had to live with them even after she is 20. She has an independent job and is even capable of doing more. But she is so adamant about not leaving the home.

"Omg. Your dad messaged me" Jason spoke as Clara's eyes twinkled with hope. Even though she hates her dad like hell, she gets a little emotional if he notices her absence. After all, she is a normal human being with a soft heart full of yearning for love.

"He asked me to get you to the church," Jason spoke and Clara stood up to leave.

"Are you going? I don't think he is asking for you out of love. It must be to show his guests. He can't say that his daughter is not there at his other daughter's wedding." Jason stated the obvious. But Clara didn't want to argue. She won't like to insult her dad in front of people. Whatever may be, she will be like her mom. Dignified and well-mannered.

Clara and Jason entered the church and no wonder that it is flashed on every news channel. It is not like the church in any way. It looked like a paradise glittering everywhere.

"It must be your wedding only if you didn't deny them" Jason felt sad for his friend. But Clara smiled at him.

"Marriage is nothing but betrayal. I won't fall for this trap ever in my life." She replied as she walked towards the left side room

"If you ever want to marry anyone, remember me. I will be there" Jason winked at her as she laughed softly. This guy always helps her to lighten her mood. He is a full package.

*****

"We didn't force you, right?" Rose asked feeling guilty all of a sudden.

"Just remember your promise. Better be ready to marry someone I choose" Alex replied with a warning. He is doing this just for Rose and wanted her to have a blessed life.

The arrangement did make him suffocate. Why does this have to be the same as last time? His hand started trembling slightly. The great Alexandar Fernandez is scared for some reason and no one could see his fear.

"Boss, Sana is not here." Mac's voice was so real and Alex turned to see the same audience from that day. Their slight laughter filled his ears as his eyes shifted to his dad who was on the verge of breaking down. He could see Rose on the floor as she was crying closing her face. What the hell happened all of a sudden?

Slowly everything disappeared as Alex found himself standing there waiting for his bride, Elsa. Past is always painful and it can never be forgotten easily. Now everything is fine and nothing will be like before. That's what Alex was chanting to himself.

He saw Clara entering the room. Unknown irritation was filled for this girl. How can she reject marrying him? Whatever, he will make sure she regrets her decision.

"Boss, Madame Elsa is not there" Alex turned to his secretary, Mac who has just delivered the message. That can't be happening for the second time.

Before he could get the news to his mind, his eyes widened in shock at seeing a person in the front row.

"Sandy Williams is here?" someone screamed as they all circled Sandy to take pictures and have a talk with him.

Sandy was glaring at Alex. Alex turned to Mac and decided one thing. That today he won't leave the church without marrying.