Love Isn't The Way.

Chapter 23

As much as I tried to give myself some confidence, I couldn't shake the anxiety. I am so nervous with what Alec said this morning. When he said that I thought it was his prejudice or maybe jealousy talking, knowing his over territorial possessiveness over me but now that I think about it I am getting worried. Not only because of what he said but because our deal was supposed to be signed off two hours ago and Jared still hasn't showed up. What if he backs off ? What if................. 

All the kind of if's and but's rang in my mind, I couldn't be at ease. I wanted to call Alec and tell him but I didn't want him to be all superior I told you kind of person. So, I called Joy. She said she'd be here any minute. Finally the door opened and came in Joy with two coffees as I had asked her. 

'ohh, what's got your panties in a twist or should I ask who?' she smirked and made herself comfortable on the couch. I as usual ignored her useless comments. I took my coffee from her and sat down from across her on the accent chairs.

'You do know that we had a signing two hours ago with Jared Holster and he still hasn't showed up, how could you be so relaxed, I am going crazy, what if he backs off and cancels the deal or something' I asked frantically. 

'Relax, you will explode if you worry like that, I am sure he got stuck in some business or something and anyway he won't dump this deal because we all know that he would suffer a great loss if he did' . 

'Yeah I know, but I can't help feeling like this, it's  a big step for us too that's why' 

'Don't worry and by the way what's going on between you and Alec?' 

'What do you mean?' Shit, I just hope she doesn't ask any stumbling questions or did she notice some tension between us. God, why is my life like this. I mentally prepare myself for whatever she's about to ask. 

' Well, you never have mentioned a boyfriend or anything before or even showed any interest in your dating life before and I know you're not the kind of person to fall in love at first sight so what's going on with you and Alec?' I took a sigh of relief. This I could answer.

' Well, I thought that too, that love is stupid but seeing Alec changed me' I thought I would lie to her but here goes nothing' he ignites things in me I didn't even know were there, being with him feels so ...... so amazing like everything is on fire. The moment he enters the room I feel enchanted as though he did a spell on me and now I am just.......just. He got under my skin Joy, I've kept so many assholes at bay but Alec is that one asshole whom I couldn't resist.' 

I didn't even notice but I think I have never seen Joy so shocked. She is never shocked. Her jaw literally hung open. Was the truth that bad?

'What?'

'You've gone crazy after him haven't you' she said with a smirk and I couldn't help the blush that crept up my face. 

'I guess so' 

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You know how I said that nothing good stays forever in my life. That whenever my life is finally on track, something or the other happens and my life turns upside down. I am sitting at my desk with a box in front of me completely wrapped up in silver wrapping paper. It's from Jared. He didn't come to the signing like he was supposed to instead came this box. It came 30 Minutes ago. I have no idea why I still haven't opened up. Alec warnings start ringing in my head. I don't want to open the box. 

What I want to do is take this box, take it to jared and tell him to shove it up his ass. That asshole. We've been trying to call him but its not reachable. I want to punch him so bad. But, not more than I want to punch myself. 

I was so angry and ruffed up in rage that I didn't even notice Joy had already stepped in and was sitting in the chair in front of me. I ask her the same question again. ' Any updates on Asshat?' 

'Yeah, actually, he picked up his phone' That got my undivided attention. 

'What are you waiting for, tell me?' I am so infuriated right now. 

'Well, he is at the hospital and before you ask why, this morning his grandfather passed away and that is why he couldn't  come for the signing and he will call you as soon as he can' 

'That's it? He could've informed us earlier.'  Before she told me this there was a weight on chest which just got replaced with something else.

'What about this silver box then?' I suddenly remember. 

'Well, that's the thing he said he didn't send any box or anything' she says worriedly. 

'What? Then who sent it?' The weight in my chest just got heavier. 

' Don't get so worked up, maybe it's from your beloved Alec' she winks and gets up to leave. Even though I know that if Alec would want to send me something, it wouldn't be like this. Alec doesn't do anything small. Any gift from him has a ulterior motive behind. Still I just nod at her. 

'And I have rescheduled the signing thing because I know that you'd rather the signing be in front of you rather than he signing it some place else and sending the papers to you' she smiles proudly and I give a tight smile in return. 

As soon as she leaves I call Alec and just like I predicted he picked up on the second ring.  

'Zenda' he breathes. 

'Alec, meet me at the apartment as soon as you can I am leaving right now' 

'Why, what happened ?' 

'I can't explain like this, just meet me as soon as you can' 

'Okay' 

One of things I like about our relationship, we don't become all like those mushy mushy couples who on every call and text say 'I love you and I miss you babe'. 

I could've fantasised about our future or something if it hadn't been for the fact that I am in some deep shit. I should've been relieved that there was a rational explanation for Jared not coming for the signing because of his grandfather but how could I when his grandfather had died even before he was born. He was lying. 

The alarms that were ringing in my head before were nothing compared to the misery in my heart right now. I pick up the silver box and head out.