Chapter 15 I am not your manager

"Now tell me, my beloved brother." Rose neared Alex with a smirk.

"Will you feed her and end this game? Or you will want super entertainment for this night?" Rose asked with a giggle and Alex knew better what would be beneficial.

Alex took a morsel and dipped them in the gravy much to Rose's delight. He came near Clara who was not at all pleased to get this scene unfolding.

"Do you really think I will eat?" Clara asked more like a mock as she couldn't find any reason to accept this food from this person who added more miseries to her already misery-filled life. Just because of him, she will face more humiliation. She is damn sure of that. Elena and Elsa would never sit back till they eliminate Clara from Alex's life.

"Do you really think I care?" Alex asked as he didn't wait for a second more to toss them inside her mouth.

"Don't use this tone for me again" Alex warned her as a final warning. He is really pissed off with her changing attitude. She was soft back then and went to square one in just a moment. What a type of girl she is!

"Did we miss the entertainment?" Frank asked gaping at them as he entered the room with a popcorn bucket. Alex sighed tiredly.

"Feed her once more" Grace demanded like a little kid as she sat on the couch to watch such a cliche scene.

Clara blinked to see them all and she looked back at Alex who was not pleased to have them there.

"Feed her once more" Grace demanded again with a huge pout. Alex took another morsel and turned to Clara not wanting to drag the drama more.

"I am fine. Please excuse me" Clara stood up abruptly and left for the washroom as Alex stood there with the morsel in his hand. She is really something. How can she deny Alex?

Clara came outside after changing into a knee-length red satin comfortable gown. "That is really pathetic. To get rejected back-to-back. If I were in your place, I would have attempted suicide" Frank gaped at his son followed by a burst of laughter. "First, you got rejected by her for marriage. And now she even rejected to get food from you." Frank added as he laughed more, making Alex roll his eyes. His night will be long for sure. Clara stood there witnessing everything. She could see the beautiful bond they shared. She felt jealous all of a sudden.

"How can you be my son?" Frank asked as Grace gulped her milkshake as if she was enjoying any theatre film.

"Dad, I guess, she might have thought that brother would be at least ten percent of your personality," Rose added with a serious expression. Frank agreed to it instantly.

"If

you are done, you can leave my room. I have many more things to do rather than hearing your nonsense" Alex snapped at them as he turned to take his night dress from the closet.

"I thought you were forced to marry. How come you have things to do at night?" Rose asked whispering to Alex which was audible to Clara for sure.

"I don't think I should tell you in detail," Alex replied as he pushed Rose out of the room. She pouted with a long face. Frank and Grace stood up to leave as if they were done watching the drama.

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Alex's room Clara sat at her side and contemplated for half an hour to find words to tell him. She wanted to deny him to go fay walk restaurant. She can't deny that she fears that old woman and can never go against her words even though she would love to do that.

"I don't think I can come to the restaurant." Clara cleared the air as she spoke in hesitancy.

"Listen. I don't really understand your mood swings and I don't want to be harsh with you. You can do anything you wish for. Don't expect me to bind by them" Alex snapped at her angrily as he switched off the lights. Her change of attitude towards him made him madder and he didn't know how to react to her.

She lay down with a sad face. How did she wish to break everything?

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Clara chose a red gown as she let her makeup minimal with free hair which was curled up in the bottom.

'She can't do anything. You are in Fernandez's home. Don't let her rule you now' Jason's words rang her ears and she wanted to try them for once to see if she could live her life or not.

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If she gets the courage to stand in front of Elena, nothing will stop her from flying high. Clara wanted to try them.

'Nothing can break me' Clara recited them again and again and Alex entered the room. He was shocked to see her ready. Is she getting ready to go somewhere?

"We shall go for fay walk" Clara felt so stupid to tell them again to Alex.

"I am not your manager to listen to whatever you are ordering." Alex snapped and he switched on his Bluetooth to start his conference call with his clients.

She stood there feeling humiliated by him. Of course, who would like her change of attitude? She would hate herself if given an option. She is neither coward nor brave.

"You can come if you want to. I am going." Clara grabbed the gift pass given by Sandy. She doesn't want to show her weak side to Alex anytime. He should know whom he had married.

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In hall "Aren't you ordering me a lot, lately?" Alex asked when Rose was adamant about sending Alex with Clara.

"What is this? You have married her and not even want to accompany her to that hotel? Is it even fair?" Rose asked with a pout as Alex rolled his eyes. He wanted to scream that it was Clara who was unfair here. He was trying his best at least to be nice to her. But she is an ignorant brat.

"I am asking you for the last time. Are you going or not?" Rose asked as Clara stood there as a silent spectator. She had finally gathered the courage to go against Elena for the first time. She doesn't want to back off.

"I have lots of work to do rather than babysit you" Alex snapped at Rose as she widened her eyes at him. Clara knew that she couldn't go there alone. And by talking about Alex, she can realize how much he is irritated with her behaviour.

"Fine. Clara, we shall go there" Rose grabbed Clara to go there. Alex knew for a fact that Sandy might have pulled something there to frustrate him. He can hell never let Rose go there.

"Fine" Alex threw his hands up in frustration. Clara felt so happy that she got to do what she had planned for. It is indeed a brave step for her.

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Alex opened the car door for her. He wore a casual jacket with jeans. He looked too handsome even in simple attire. Clara sat inside.

"Have you changed your decision or firm with it now?" Alex taunted and Clara remained silent.

"I would request you to have this silence throughout this trip. There might be paparazzi, expecting gossip. So don't feed them" Alex snapped at her as he started his car swiftly. Clara's heart was thumping against her throat and she wanted to see what Elena do if Clara went against her. Would she lock her in a dark room again? That can't be possible. Would she burn her hands? Fernandez's home looked too safe for her to get those punishments. She can't do anything.

"Welcome ma'am, welcome sir" The manager gave them flowers as both entered the entrance.

Clara is fascinated by the view. It's just like the ballroom party place on the Cinderella tale. She wanted to enjoy this forgetting that threat. Whatever may happen, she would at least live today.

Alex smiled at her curious eyes. She barely gives any expressions and it must be a lie if he says he doesn't care about her. He started liking the idea that she was his wife, not Elsa. Though her attitude pisses off him, he could see that innocence deep inside her. He is surely fascinated by her.

"We shall have dinner first" Alex spoke and both walked to the lounge. The candles in the area made the view so filmy. Their table was decorated with red petals and Clara would have been so happy if she married someone she loved or liked.

Clara ate her dinner in silence.

"Do you like it?" Alex asked as he finished his dinner. Her silence is not at all pleasant. He felt as if he had been harsh towards her.

"Yeah, it's beautiful. Thanks" Clara mumbled with a smile. Her smile was glowing like a star in that beautiful moonlight.

"Sir, we heard that your wife loves Mac and cheese Pasta" The server served the hot pasta, and Clara didn't notice Alex whose expression turned grave.

The white sauce topping looked damn delicious and Clara felt so special to even sit there. But wait a second, how can anyone know that she loves this pasta?

Clara looked at the waiter and back to Alex with questioning glares.