SCARS AND BRUISES II fate : winx saga

competitors

"Beings competitors makes this whole story a lot more interesting."

Alexander's POV:

"How was your evening, prince Alexander?", Ronan asks me in the morning as he is fixing his tie. "We've had a good time", I nod probably smiling more widely than I've intended to. "So we're coming closer to the day when we'll announce the engagement officially?" "Yes, we do. But we're still going to take some time, get to know each other, you know." 

"I know that you're trying to make this as romantic as possible but please be aware of our timetable. Excuse my doubts but fitting romance into a prince's timetable has never worked out in your family." "I know, I know", I sigh frustratedly holding my forehead with my hand. He's talking about my brother, father, grandfather and so on. 

I grew up watching my parents smile in front of the country and fight behind closed doors. I used to believe that they would kill each other if they could. I wanted to change this vicious cycle. I want an easier life for me and for the woman by my side. I want Scar to have an easier life. I knew before that she's got some wounds, let alone the scar on her temple. Her dad just died in a battle and she's still so strong. 

"Do you think I can make it?", I ask Ronan seriously. I don't want to have high hopes when I know what it is like. "I'm sure that you're going to have a fulfilled life, Alex, and I can imagine you having this with the princess", he admits to me honestly which I appreciate. He wouldn't talk to me like this around my family. My mother would freak out if she heard that I was called Alex by him. 

I'm also pretty sure she'd be shocked to meet Scar if Scar behaves her natural self. I'm fascinated by it but my mother.. let's say Samara is the wife she wanted for my brother and Samara and Scar are completely the opposite of one another. Thank god. 

"I'll go to the city to buy some flowers for her", I inform Ronan and take the keys from the counter. Ronan sighs knowing that I like to drive myself instead of asking for a driver. He'd love to tell me not to cause any issues but I've tought him to stay quiet.

"Going out?", I hear Stephen behind me when I open the door of my car. Maybe we could solve our issues now. "I'll buy flowers in the city", I nod politely. If he doesn't greet me like a friend, I won't either. Apart from that, he was the one who macked on my girlfriend not the other way around. "You're really serious, huh?", he chuckles arrogantly, "Trying to make her fall for you.. You know that she's just doing this for her family, right? It's not about you." 

"It's not about you either, Stephen", I reply calmly holding my hands in the air peacefully. "We both know what this is about so tell her the real reason why you're here and then I'm fine. But what I absolutely dislike is when my loved ones are being hurt." "I won't hurt her, Stephen. I'm here for an actual marriage. If you'd remember some good times you'd know that." 

"Just tell her the truth, alright? She deserves to know why you're after her", Stephen threatens me as builds himself up in front of me. I know that he's smaller than me but size doesn't mean anything at all. The Silva brothers are the best soldiers of this century just like Andreas. I always looked up to him when hearing about the stories of him as a child. I'd rather be with Scar for her dad than to take revenge on Stephen. 

"How would I even know that you're into her?", I laugh lightly, "We've never talked about your love life until Becca jumped to you and then we didn't talk at all." I kind of knew that he likes her. It was pretty obvious. He used to call Scar a few times and even when I didn't hear a name, I could tell that he's not supposed to see her. But I didn't know that he's still into her. I could get back to him years later probably but I don't see a good reason for it. Hurt people willingly without making a use of it? Not my style. 

"Come on, Alex, don't play the innocent guy. Just tell Scar the truth or I'll do it. If you've got good intentions, you don't have anything to hide, right?" "I don't want her to worry about anything, alright?", I hiss annoyedly, "I want this to work out in a romantic way and I understand that you're jealous but I'm not here to get back at you. If anything, I'd change the situation and choose a princess that you don't like because that's me being a good friends after all this time." 

Stephen glares at me and I can tell that he hates himself more for what he did than he hates me for being with Scar. He's just afraid. I know what it feels like. I've hated myself for a few mistakes which I thought made Becca leave but after all, everything happens for a reason. It's not like Stephen wanted her. She wanted him and he made use of it. It's not a kind behavior but it's still different. 

"Listen, I don't care if you're here for revenge or not but Scar deserves to know the truth. If you told her our story, she'd think exactly the same. I'm just trying to look out for her and maybe I exaggerate here and there but she's-", Stephen interrupts himself, "She's just.. it's her, you know?" 

I nod understandingly surprised by his sudden emotions. It's her.. He doesn't tell me it's her that I've been sneaking out to. He's saying that it's her that he can't let go of which says a lot for someone who's never been into dating. I tried to persuade him to mack on some friends of Becca once and he left without even flirting with them for once. 

I nod once more rubbing my temples. Do I choose a girl over a friend? "I'm honest about wanting to be with her for who she is and I know that my title gives me some advantages. I also know that Saul is working on an amendment before the coronation. I won't back off because I really enjoy being around her but if an amendment happens at an early stage, Scar is going to decide who she wants to be with." 

"Fine", Stephen sighs and gives me his hand, "But be aware of Riven. He's a good competitor as well. Her first boyfriend and best friend, you know. Plus, I'll still tell her the truth if you don't." "Fine. I didn't expect you to stop being a pain in the ass, Silva." "You're still the same stuck up ass as well", Stephen mumbles but smiles at me lightly, "At least you're not like your brother."