Tangled Bliss (ON HOLD)

Chapter 3

Author's Note : Hey guys, sorry for not updating so long. As I mentioned earlier, this book will have slow updates till december {yesss,dec is my hols} . I hope you guys will understand. 

Now, Please proceed to read this chapter !

CHAPTER 3

After that almost friendly incident at the pantry. I and Braden did "meet"around the house here and there. Oh yes, we did sleep in the same room but I hardly got to see him because he came after I have slept and left before Im awake. Im so used to seeing an empty house with Poppy coming and going. It was depressing.

Life was never like that at my house. I used to be surrounded by people. My siblings, my relatives and my puppy, Googly. There was no time to be alone. I still remember times when I used to have pillow fights with my brothers, the time I mixed peanut butter into my elder brother, Jerome's,coffee . I and Alex had a terrible time thinking of what excuse to give my mum on why Jerome was throwing up profusely. Gone were those days...Now, Im stuck with the guy I hate with all my life.

Its a good thing, he is almost non existent in the house. I can at least live in peace.

But not today, it seems there is a family gathering at the Swayers. I was wearing my favourite  lime green sheath dress with a light makeup. One should praise me for putting the effort for getting myself out of the bed to get ready even after I knew Braden will be picking me up.

 Hi, I will be not able to pick you tonight. Held up at work. See you at the party.

My phone vibrated upon  receiving a message from Braden.

I did a little dance of joy. Finally the Gods had heard my  prayers. I dont have to endure the torture of sitting next to Braden for 20 minutes or so.

I booked a cab and happily swatched my lipstick before running off the house.

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That was a great ride . The cab driver happened to have the same music taste as me so it was a mini singing session as I was arriving to the Swayers.

I counted to 10 to calm myself before I entered the Swayers' house.

It was a huge cottage kind of house. It didnt have 3 levels like Braden's and my house but it was definitely as huge.

Mrs Swayer was ecstatic when she saw me , she ran up to me and hugged me tight like she used to do always. Without me realising,tears gushed out my eyes. I had missed her and all the times I used to spend with them. The memories of my family and the Swayers having dinners together flashed in my mind. We were one huge family. I used to see them everyday and be a part of their lives. But now being married off, felt like the bond between them and me has been lost.

"Alicia dear, you were missed, my girl! Its a joy to see you again." Mr Swayer gave me a pat on my back as Mrs Swayer released me from her embrace.

"Even if she has been married off to our son, it seems like she has gone soo far away from us." Mrs Swayer wiped her tears.

"I dont know if I miss my brother, but I miss you,Ally!" Desmond gave me a bro handshake.

My parents too came and gave me hug.My mum seemed quite emotional as she saw me after 2 months. But all the emotional feelings were gone once Alex asked why Braden wasnt here yet. I rolled my eyes and left Braden's brothers handle my brother.

My most favourite part of Swayers' house was their backyard. It was quiet and the tealights made it the most cosy place on Earth. Majority of the crowd was at the living room so this place was a quiet heaven.I sipped the fruit punch I managed to grab from the counter. The house was filled with people, I recognised a few but didnt know most of them. I guess the Swayers really invited their extended family to this gathering. I decided that it was a good idea to stay here till the crowd left. After that, I and the Swayers ( excluding Braden) could play monopoly as we always did.

"Hey" I heard a voice call me from the back.

"Erm you are..." I tried to recall this guy here but I seriously couldnt remember who he was.

"Someone not important to you,as of now"he gave me a sly smirk.

Hellooo whats up with his skeptical replies?!

"Oh I see." I resumed drinking my drink.

A cold hand slithered on my right shoulder.

That guy was harassing me.

I pushed his hand off me giving him a hard stare.

Who does he think he is?

But he didnt get the message. Because he did not stop touching me. He continued to slide his hands behind my waist.

"I AM TELLING YOU TO LEAVE ME ALONE. I SWEAR I WILL SCREAM IF YOU DONT TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF NOW!!"  I shout-whispered to him, not wanting to gain attention from the guests.

But he didnt seem to understand.

He held me  more tightly.

I was all set to shout HELP but someone spoke before I could shout.

"Leave her!" I saw Braden standing there looking totally dapper.

"How I can? Isnt she the reason why Rachel and you arent married? I should kill her now right?" that guy said laughing creepily.

What is even happening here?

All I could think was if this guy was really armed with a weapon to kill me.

Braden seemed to not have the same question because he quickly moved towards me and pulled me away from that guy. Braden's pull was so strong that I was released from that guy's grip.

Braden protectively stood infront of me,blocking my view of that guy.

"I have told you, she has nothing to do with this. If try to cause any trouble to her, I will make sure you will face your death. Now, leave." Braden ordered.

Surprisingly, that guy obliged and left the place immediately.

Braden turned to face me.He studied me for awhile and left the backyard into the house.

Wow, did he just leave without any explanation?

I followed him back into the house.

"Braden." I called to him. He stopped in his tracks and turned to look at me.

"Who was-" I started,only to be cut off by him."Look, I dont owe you an explanation. I made sure he didnt harm you and thats it." Braden started striding to where his relatives were seated at.

I huffed and returned to the backyard feeling defeated. Dont I even deserve an explanation? Who on earth is Rachel?...So many questions yet no answers.

I looked at my unfinished fruit punch and felt that it was no more as appetising as it seemed to be. Thanks to Braden and that creepy guy, I dont feel right. All I want to do is to go back to my house and play with Googly.

I was seriously contemplating if I should run to my house and see Googly. Im sure he would have missed me soo much.

Then, Braden entered the backyard as he kept his phone back into his pant pocket.

" Why are you back here? I dont want to be worrying about which ruffian is harassing you."He gave a pseudo grim face. I could feel his concerned tone. 

I smiled inwardly as I followed behind him to the house.

Well,he does care about me,doesnt he?

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