Chapter 106 Get a room

She felt trapped in that room with Alex having that damn file in her hand. Clara silently tried to open her bag to hide it but his voice made her paralyzed for a moment.

"If you want my help in anything, you could have just asked me. I can help you with anything. You know, right?" His words confused her more. Did he want to help her in stealing this file? That can't be happening?

Or maybe just testing her.

"I was just" Clara stuttered searching for words to give explanations.

"Sh," He whispered near her ears as he gently pulled her waist to his side from her back when she tried to hide the file in her bag.

"I thought that you are brave and courageous and you don't need help for anything. But this is something which you can't do alone, right?" Alex whispered again and Clara was not sure what he was talking about. She turned to his side to see if he was serious or not.

He looped her arms around her waist without giving her any chance to question his actions. He gently raised the zip of her dress and that's when she realized how she was showing her bare back to him till now. Her face flushed red and she was in total shock to react for some time.

"Black suits you more than any other colour" His words sent shivers to her bones and he tucked her hair behind her ears like a pro and Clara totally forgot what she was doing there.

He didn't stop there as he bends to her face. Clara couldn't control her racing heart. She grabbed her collar absentmindedly.

It would be officially their first kiss as both of them know what they are doing. Clara forgot everything that was bothering her as she decided to enjoy her little moment with Alex.

"Did we open any kissing booths?" Sandy's mocking words made them stand straight and Clara widened her eyes realizing what she was having in her hand.

"Just get a room and leave my room," Sandy said, gritting his teeth. This is his office room and no one is allowed here except for his secretary and here these guys are having their romantic moment here.

"One should never forget the past" Alex mocked Sandy with a teasing smile while he rolled his eyes at him.

Back then it would always be Alex's room for Rose and Sandy when they were secretly dating without Frank's permission. Sandy didn't want to even recall those moments which involves Alex from any angle.

"Get out" Sandy snapped at him again.

"Relax buddy. I just entered your life again. I have no intention to leave you. So, take it easy." Alex's words had new determination and Sandy knew it better that he won't step down now without making Sandy like before.

"I know that sorry can't make things right again. But I will try to gain your trust again and show you that we both belong together." Alex's dominating voice made Sandy a little back. One thing is sure that Alex would never step down till he gets Sandy back in his life.

As both of them are busy in their world, Clara walked fast out of the room. She heaved a sigh when she escaped these demons without getting caught. But is she ready to leak this file?

"Do you think I am following you alone?" She read another message as sweat beads formed on her forehead. This guy is getting on her nerves now and she is not sure what he is up to.

She enlarged her eyes when she saw a picture of Paxton playing in his school. Her eyes lined up automatically. Why does it always have to be her to fear others? Why did he choose her? Clara thought that she was too brave for anything but now, she knew that she is the easiest person to bully.

She wiped down her tears and walked to the cafe shop which the person mentioned. She kept the file there and didn't even think once to turn away from the place.

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The dark room didn't do any justice to the storm in her life. Elena had never felt so humiliated even when she was dancing in the bar. The tears of humiliation were too much to bear. Her old friends recognized her and even contacted her to show her past. This is not any coincidence but someone did this purposefully.

"I will destroy whoever did this to me" Elena spoke as she wiped her tears. She worked damn hard to build such a nice reputation but a single stroke shook her completely.

"Is Bella even your husband's daughter?" She could hear the voices behind still now. Everyone was judging her character and it's not at all done.

"Mam, we are tracing the source but we are on a dead end again. The person is very clever and didn't leave a trace behind" Elena heard her henchmen's words and fisted her hand.

"Contact Andrew and ask if anyone searches for my background or not" Elena is one smart lady when it comes to connecting dots. She asked her henchmen to contact the club manager, Andrew, where she was working years ago. Someone must have collected information on her from that manager or someone from her past. Except for Andrew, no one is alive to tell her past. So, it's high chance to reach that person through Andrews.

"Why do I feel that it's something connected to that little snake?" Elena asked in her low voice and was not sure if Clara is behind this or not. But if she is, she will teach her a good lesson for sure.

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Clara entered the home again where everyone was laughing and playing around and even drinking. She realized one thing that the happily ever after is not for her. If Alex comes to know about her work, he wouldn't be so proud. She even doubts if he will try to understand her or not.

Clara sat beside them as she gently focused back on their truth or dare game. "Truth" Frank exclaimed when the bottle stopped at him.

"Would you propose to Naila if I didn't marry her?" John asked instantly.

"Maybe yes," Frank confessed, recalling how madly in love he was at Naila. She was beautiful for a fact. But more than that, she was too naive to attract all males out there.

"That was not fair" Alex grunted as if seeking justice for his dead mom. Frank threw his hands up in surrender.

The bottle spins again and stops at Sandy when he was walking down, having Rose at his side.

"Truth. Truth is I can't tolerate his presence even for one second more." Sandy replied and Frank and John sighed tiredly. Sandy's love is something that could make the person go crazy. At the same time, if he ever gets angry, it's the end of the world. They felt pity for Alex.

"Oh yeah, you can enjoy this by the way" Sandy showed some articles to Alex with a smiling face. Layla gave an interview to the media about how she was dumped by Sandy. The fake story looked so real with her teary face.

"Come on man. Show your magic and make this least bothered news as front-page gossip." Sandy said with a sarcastic smile.

"Relax, Sunny. Please" Rose pressed his hand but he shoved them away with so much hatred in his eyes for Alex.

"I guess the party's over and the door is there." Sandy is back to his mode. Clara took Alex's hands to show him some support. Alex took a deep breath and raised his head again at Sandy.

"But I plan to stay here with my wife" Alex winked at Sandy back. The playfulness in his voice made them see how determined he is now. Also to show how much he is getting influenced by Clara.

"Dad, have some shame. The door is there" Alex added as he gaped at Frank and Grace, making it look like Sandy asked them to get out.

"Guess that was only left" Frank and Grace walked out of the home.

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Alex didn't feel like asking for help. He finds it more se*y that he himself sets everything up. He arranged a simple dinner on the balcony with candles and everything which he knew would woo Clara. Nothing fancy but honesty would impress

her.

He wanted to propose to her uniquely but couldn't get the proper words to express them. So, he just lets them aside and decides to say everything he has in his heart.

Clara tried to contact Jason but he was not reachable. She is super cautious that she shouldn't talk in detail and her code language was only understood by Jason. But damn he is not even near her.

With thousands of worries, she entered the balcony and her heart skipped multiple beats seeing the most beautiful arrangement made by Alex.

He stood there like a king in this modern era. His aura was not a joke and Clara gulped visibly. How could she not see his handsome face till now? He is a whole package of perfection.

But wait, is he ready to propose to her?

If that's the case, what should she do now?

Alex walked like a dominant king as he reached her in no seconds and Clara was breathing heavily to calm down her nerves.

"Just a small arrangement for you" The moment Alex said those, she felt the world to end then and there. Is she really a Cinderella in the modern era? Is this really happening in her miserable life?

Just the mere mention of Cinderella, her eyes fell on her screen and she knew that the first half story of Cinderella will never end in her life.

'Check your handbag, there are divorce papers. Give him that' She reads the message

and she finally gives up to even smiling on small occasions.

She looked at Alex and then at the papers.

She knew that there was no way back until she found out about this person. But will

she ever be able to find him and get Alex back in her life?