Arrange Marriage: Destined?

14: Why Not?

A/N: For enjoyment only. If this story happens to resemble anybody's life story, I apologize. This are just made up story and that is why it's called fiction. It's not base on anybody's life not even my own. This story is just fun and entertainment. Please bear with me. Please do not copy any parts of this story and if you do, just ask me. I'm nice. Don't worry, i don't bite.... much. :)

Have fun. Stay good vibes.

(Alden)

"Yes? Can I help you?" A man answered the door wearing a robe. I don't know what to say. I feel like my tongue got stuck or something.

"I'm looking for Maine?" I said, trying to be calm and collected. Something inside me just wanted to burst out but I don't know what. Who is he?

"She's not here at the moment. Is there anything I can help you with?" The man asked. He was looking at me head to toe. I feel like he's sizing me up. Well, he is.

"It's okay. Never mind. I'll just call her later." I excused myself from him and turned to my door.

"Oh, you guys are neighbors? Is that why you know her?" He asked. I turned to him and simply nodded. I turned back to my door to key in my code.

"Hi, I'm Nikko." He held his hand out. I am a little irritated now. Why does he want talk to me? If he's Maine's boyfriend... What was I thinking? The dude just wanted to be friendly. Don't be a douche Alden.

"I'm Alden." I finally said trying to eradicate the thoughts that I have.

"Maine's big brother." He said what? I didn't get that. Did he say brother? I felt my heart took a leap.

"I'm her neighbor." Oh, Alden you are stupid. He knows that you're her neighbor, Mr. Obvious. I just wanted to slap my face right there and then, only if I am not going to make myself look like a fool.

I nodded and cub scout saluted him. Slipped myself in my unit and slam myself on the couch. Can I bury myself now? I feel dumber than a mindless fool. Did I just panicked? Wow. I was flabbergasted. Shock beyond shock. I calmed myself down, disgusted by my actions went to the kitchen and got me a glass of water. I reminded myself that I am no longer a high school kid, that I am now a twenty-four year old professional who's soon to hold the most important position in my dad's company.

I stood up, unbuttoned my shirt. I stopped what I'm doing... I furrowed my brows. Where is she? It's almost midnight. Why is she not home? Why is she out and about? Why are you asking yourself, Alden? Why don't you go out there across the hall and ask her brother? Why am I talking to myself? What is wrong with me?

I buttoned my shirt up again. Got out of my unit and went to hers. I knocked on the door again. I heard rustling sound on the other side of the door, it opened.

"Hey, bro. What's up?" He ask.

"Uhm, w-why is M-maine still o-out?" I nervously ask him and hoping he won't get cocky with me or give me 20-question drill.

"That's what I'm wondering about, too and she's not answering her phone." He said curiously. I looked at him, analyzing his reaction. He looked at me with the face of holy-crap-my-sister-still-out-there-and-it's-late.

We both looked at each other, wide-eyed, like a lightbulb just lit up and you can tell that we are both panicking right now. He went inside and I followed him. He took his phone to maybe call Maine. I looked over to see the number he's calling and memorized it.

"Dang it! She's not answering." I can see worry and fear written all over his face. Well, she's not my sister and I am worry about her.

"Where do you think she would be? What about her friends?" I curiously ask.