Reconcile (A Nian's Fanfiction)

45: 'I'm Willing to Wait'

It's the truth. I think I was never really mad at Nikki. Annoyed maybe, at times but I was never mad. Alex looked surprised.

"So you blame yourself." He said and it's not even a question.

"Pretty much" I mumbled. He looked at me as if he's reading my mind.

"Can I ask you something?" I told Alex after a long silence. His expression got confused for a second but then he managed to nod.

"Sure" He responded. My heart is racing right now. I don't know if I should ask him this but I need to know.

"So you don't like me for Nina, is it because of my messy past with Nikki or is there another reason?" I asked him. I really feel like there's another reason why he doesn't like me. I just can't quite put it together. He chuckled.

"You know that time you and Nina broke up?" He asked me. Oh boy, looks like I already know what the other reason is. I nodded.

"I was actually watching your every move." He said. My whole body froze and I can't even think of what to say.

"Every interview" He said with a disgust voice.

"I don't like how you talked about my sister everytime they ask you about her." He said sharply. Bingo, I was right. It felt like I was stabbed in the heart. I know what I did back then was wrong. I know I should've just accepted Nina's decision in not marrying me instead of acting like an actual dick.

"I know and I've regretted what I've done back then." I said, ashamed of myself. I just looked down. What confuses me is that why Nina haven't told me about it? I just think that I deserve to know that her brother despises me.

"I've already apologized to Nina and I want to apologize to you too and to your whole family." I said in a mumble. I think I've already lost my appetite.

"So, I am deeply sorry." I said apologetically. Alex didn't respond, He just held my gaze for a few seconds then went back to eating his salad. At least now I know his reasons why he hates me.

He met my gaze again. He's chewing his food in his mouth. He finishes what's in his mouth before speaking.

"Just don't hurt my sister." He said in a serious voice and with dead eyes.

"Again" He added in a stern voice. I nodded.

"I would never" I said in a soft voice. He just nodded. Then I noticed Nina was already making her way towards us.

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Nina's POV

I fixed my makeup and got out of the girls bathroom. I immediately made my way to go back to our table. I figured I have been gone too long. My brother and Ian can't be left alone for too long. Who knows what might happen.

As I am making my way to our table I saw Ian and Alex talking. Are they really speaking to each other now or my eyes are just playing tricks on me? I walked faster towards them. Ian saw me then he immediately flashed a smile.

"So, I see the two of you are talking now?" I said while sitting on my chair.

'What are you guys talking about?" I asked them with a smile as soon as I am perfectly seated on my chair. To be honest, I'm a little nervous about what my brother might have told him while I was gone.

"Nothing, boys talk" Alex said jokingly. I looked at him befuddled. Then I felt Ian grabbed my hand and he squeezed it. I met his gaze.

"It's nothing" He assured me while smiling. Well I guess they're finally friendly with each other now.