The Arrangement Factor (ARRANGEMENT SERIES #1)

Chapter 26

Sarah's POV

I reached college by 8.30 and rushed to the library so that nobody sees me coming to college like this.

I was feeling dizzy from all the running but I quickly showered which helped me feel a little better and changed into a dress. I went towards my class.

"Finally I got to see you. I missed you so much. Are you okay? Did he say or do something to you? I swear if he hurt you again I will kill him, or better torture him in some warehouse. You know you can come and live with me anytime. I was so worried about you Sarah I was this close to coming to his house."

I laughed and breaking the hug and getting a long breath I said "Relax Mia I am ok. And no Alex did not do or say anything to me, actually he was very sweet these past days, all of the Reynolds were. He even apologised for it and took me to dinner." I said blushing as the dinner was nice and it was my first date.

"That's a relief to hear, tell me everything about the past 3 days. But first GET A FUCKING PHONE!!" she startled me with her sudden change in tone and voice.

"I will tell you everything after the classes at the cafe. And no I am not getting a phone because I don't need one."

"Yes you do and you are getting one or I will be getting one for you. Your choice."

"Mia, I am not wasting Alex's money on me, he is already doing so much."

"But you need one, how am I supposed to know if you are okay or not and talk to you when I want to?"

"You can call me on his phone" I suggested

"Haa! as if, I am not calling him or talking to him after what he did to you."

"Mia, please let it go, it was not his fault and even then he apologised for it. Come let's go to the class we are getting late."

The classes went well and I met Mia and told her everything about the dinner and the days I spent with Alex.

"Wow, he really likes you." was all Mia said when I finished telling her everything and I blushed.

It's not like Alex likes me, he's just a good person and he doesn't want to make me feel bad, as he said.

"No he doesn't" I countered Mia

"Who likes who?" someone from behind me said and I stilled

I knew when I saw him hurt at the wedding that he would no longer like me or want to be my friend. But I needed to apologise to him for what I did to his sister.

I turned back and it was Noah with Ethan, Olivia, Benjamin and Sophia.

"Her husband" Mia said like she was angry with Noah. But why was she angry with Noah? Did I miss something??

"Husband?? No!! Sarah you got married? and what about me?" Benjamin said jokingly acting like he was hurt.

Noah's face dropped and he said nothing after he saw me. All the while he was just standing there ignoring me while talking to everyone else. I really hurt him and his sister. I need to apologise to him.

"It is true Sarah? show me your ring?" Olivia said and she and Sophia took my left hand to examine my wedding and engagement ring.

"It's so lovely" Olivia said

"Isn't it a little old fashioned? I am sure your husband is someone from your business circle and afford a new ring. If not you could have asked your dad to get you one." Sophia said

If she had said anything about me I would have said nothing but I felt hurt as if she was insulting Alex and I had to defend him.

"It's not old fashioned, it's antique and very valuable as it's his family heirloom. And it means a lot to me for him trusting me with it." I said in a little angry tone which I have never used before. It was the first time I had been angry at someone or raised my voice even by the slightest pitch.