Chapter 30 Slap

Elsa and Brake stood there in front of Clara. She wanted to smash both of their heads. But right now, she needs to act smart. Till now both have made her school life and college life hell. But Brake always had a crush on Clara.

The sweet chicken starters hit their nostrils and that's when everyone turned their attention to the table from the trio. Clara wished she could have one friend by her side. Maybe Jason. Or even Jenny. The thought of Jenny shocked her. She didn't think that Jenny could be more than her employee. A small smile appeared on her lips realizing how foolish she was to understand this.

The laughter is too much to bear. She pressed her temples and looked around to see if she could ever fit in this circle or not.

"I guess you don't like gatherings?" Nathan started a conversation with Clara.

"Has never been there" She replied plainly. There is nothing wrong with saying the truth. It was surely a shocker to Nathan. She is the daughter of Ron Taylor and everyone knew how enthusiastic he would be and even they were all aware of Elsa's limitless parties. But Clara has always been a mystery.

"Hey sister" Elsa sat beside her as she served some dishes to her.

"I didn't know that you work under Layla. That's a shame." Elsa didn't regret her words.

"Dad would have built a company for you if you wanted to work. You don't have to be like this, you know?" Elsa added as all looked at Clara. It was a direct insult to Clara. But she is not someone to gulp the humiliation with a smile.

"I am not someone to hide behind a rich father. I can build my own empire. Don't worry" Her reply was a slap to Elsa's cheeks. Did she taunt her?

"You are still fire as fierce." Brake's words made her flinch visibly. His flirts and words always made Clara's skin crawl. She remembered the time he made her stand in the balcony full day as Elsa and he locked the door from outside. He even asked her to kiss him so that he would help her come out. Clara wanted to slap him that day itself but just ran away as she has no one to support her.

"How about a dance?" Brake didn't hesitate to ask for it when he eyed the DJ to switch on the favourite songs of all time. Everyone applauded to have a fun dance. Diya grabbed Nathan to dance while Layla was cornered by a few higher position employees.

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"Don't be a mood spoiler. Come on. Have a dance" Elsa is persistent now. She always loved to force Clara to do whatever she was against.

"Can you mind your own business?" Clara is more than pissed off now. She wanted to just walk away from this place but she doesn't want to be a scared rat.

"Hey, come on Clara. Join us" Everyone screamed in the union and Clara regretted even coming there.

Brake grabbed her before she could deny anyone. He screamed with the song lyrics as Clara closed her eyes and ears in reflex. He danced around her and grabbed her by her waist. Clara tried to get away from his clutch but Elsa blocked the other way as she came behind.

"I will make sure that Alex throws you away like a tissue paper and you will never even get a roof to stay on." Elsa whispered near her ears with a terror tone.

Before Clara could react to her threat, Brake touched her side shoulders and slid his hand till her fingers, making her shocked with the nerve of him. He had never come close to her till now. What gave him this courage?

Alex entered the place seeing the commotion there. He noticed Brake touching Clara. He walked fast to grab him.

Before he could do anything, she turned to Brake's side and slapped hard across his face as the music stopped with the commotion. Everyone was stunned with the scenery. Even Alex stood there shocked but with a smile. She doesn't need anyone to fight for her.

"What happened?" Everyone turned to the entrance as Alex stood there with a very dark demeanour. The air filled the room which made Brake sweat purposefully.

"I was about to fall down due to an imbalance, so I grabbed her for support. Guess she misunderstood" Brake stuttered, unable to form any words. He never expected Clara to react this way. She was like a very silent and easy-to-bully girl, back then in school.

"I was about to give a fun wave to your face but you misunderstood it to be a slap" Clara replied in the same tone as Brake and Alex laughed instantly at her words. She is one unique piece. Everyone looked at the entrance where Alex was standing with his hands in pocket.

"I was just about to scoff. But it seemed you guys misunderstood me laughing" Alex replied and now everyone looked at Brake as if he was caught with the lame excuse he just made up.

"Did you call me for this?" Brake blamed Elsa who is now the centre of attention. "Clara always misunderstands guys. She has a very negative opinion about them. So, she easily misunderstands them." Elsa tried to blame her as Clara chuckled at her.

"He is a gay, Clara. Not everyone would be like Noah" Clara paled with the sudden mention of someone. Alex stood there studying her expressions. Gay? Whom is she kidding?

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"Gay, guy, or girl. If my wife is not comfortable, I would appreciate them leaving at that instant" Alex diverted everyone to his side so that Clara doesn't get exploded in front of all. He won't like it if everyone makes a distance from her.

Brake grits his teeth as he glares at Clara and leaves the place. Alex came inside and sat beside Clara.

"You should have messaged me a little earlier" He whispered as she widened her eyes. She did think of giving a message to Jason or Jenny or even Alex. She checked her mobile as she saw that she gave a blank message to his number with just a dot. Did he come there with this message?

"Don't bother my presence. Be comfortable and have fun. I am just here to give a company" Alex spoke to all but no one opened their mouth to even make sound. They ate the dinner in silence.

"Guess the party is over. Then we shall take our leave" Alex grabbed Clara's hand and walked out. Everyone let out a huge sigh. They have been holding their breath for so long.

"I will be joining you, "Elsa came running.

"I came here with Brake. So, I don't have a car." Elsa replied to the cold stare of Alex.

For some strange reason, he didn't like Elsa at all.

Clara sat in the centre as Alex and Elsa sat on her either side.

"Thanks for coming" Clara mumbled in a low voice audible to only Alex.

"Do you want to meet Jason? He was worried for you" Elsa broke their moment. Alex just wanted to cut the car into two and let the other half run away without a driver. "His residence is on the way," Elsa added. Clara can guess her motive already. "Unless your husband thinks otherwise" Elsa's words started irritating Alex now. "Why do I feel sandwiched between these sister's war?" Alex asked, all amused.

"By the way, Miss. Taylor, my wife doesn't need any assistant to convey her message. She can ask me whatever it is" Alex's words were shocking to both Elsa and Clara. Did the little fight between them make Alex softer than expected?

"Jason is the same guy who was angry with our marriage, right?" Alex asked with a chuckle. Clara felt overwhelmed with his soft nature towards her. She never expected him to be like this. Is it really her fairy tale? But she doesn't need any fairy tale but a normal life, doesn't she?

"Yes. He always cares for Clara. I even thought that they would marry one day" Elsa is so desperate to convey this and she lacks the maturity of Elena to play them with caution.

"If that's the case, I should not allow them to meet, right?" Alex asked playfully with a wink. Clara totally can get his little teasing. She liked how easily he gets inside her comfort wall.

"I don't think I should get your permission to meet anyone" Clara replied and her tone

of sassiness is back again. But Elsa felt happy to have at least initiated a little fight between them.

"Relax Clara. Why are you snapping at him?" Elsa started her drama.

"Would you mind not interfering in my matters?" Clara asked in a low tone, sending a warning to Elsa.

"Your grandma is not here to protect you. So just go and hide behind your grandma as always" Clara replied with a glare as Elsa gritted her teeth. Alex, though couldn't hear their conversation, could tell that they were having a fight.

"I was just concerned," Elsa screamed audibly to Alex.

"He is a nice guy and I was already having such a hard time that I had to disappear right at the wedding time." Elsa's sad tone was full of deep emotions.

"I would appreciate it if you could at least treat him with respect" Elsa added to imply the only concern that Clara has been not so respectful to anyone around her. Alex looked at them and couldn't comprehend who is right here or who is wrong. But he is not a saint to support the right person. He stands on that side where he finds little spark and its Clara's side for sure.

"Out" Alex's words snapped them from the word war.

Both the sisters looked at Alex and didn't see eye to eye. Is it for Elsa or Clara? Clara could see the confusion in his eyes when Elsa spoke about her.