Sunday, In Dain's palace.
Nada woke up early, freshened herself up and went downstairs.
"Good Morning everyone," she greeted all of them.
"Mama I'm going to pick her up from the airport," she said while grabbing a piece of bread from the dining table.
"Ok, be safe," said Eleonora.
"Where is she going?" asked Orhan.
"Hubby our daughter has got a best friend," replied Eleonora excitedly.
"What? She has a best friend?" asked Luis and Noah.
"Yes, She has," said Aleesa annoyed by their reaction.
"Am I not her best friend?" said Luis dejectedly.
Aleesa shook her head helplessly at her husband's childish attitude.
"Oh, Grandpa she also needs a friend who is not old like you," said Owen.
"You shut up, Brat," scolded Luis.
Noah laughed at his friend.
"Why are you laughing old man?" shouted Luis.
"You are childish," said Noah.
"Humph." posted Luis.
Everyone laughed at the stubborn man. No one would believe he was the cold king of Country A.
In the airport,
"Honey, I'm standing in front of the gate 5. Where are you?" said Nada on the phone.
"Comin'," said the person on the other side.
Nada never liked such crowded places. She was getting annoyed by every passing minute.
"Where are you?" Nada said gritting her teeth.
"Coming na," said her friend.
"If you are not coming in five minutes I'll be going back."
Nada was fuming by now when she felt someone approaching her from the back. She became alert.
She almost punched the person when she felt a hand on her shoulder but stopped midway when she saw who it was.
"You," Nada's eyes sparkled.
The other person nodded and hugged Nada tightly.
"I missed you so much," said Nada's best friend.
"Isla, I missed you too," Nada said returning Isla's hug.
"Let's get out of this place or you'll die from anger," joked Isla.
"Hmm," Nada nodded her head.
They both exited the airport and entered Nada's car.
Nada drove straight towards the mansion.
"So how was school?" asked Nada.
Isla who was sitting in the co-pilot seat turned towards Nada and smiled. She said,
"The school was good. And you know I also met an adorable girl."
"You and your admiration for cute girls," said Nada shaking her head.
"Well, Tell me more," said Nada.
"Hmm, As you know I'm studying multi-courses. I have completed three of them and two are still going. Also, I am planning to finish them by next month so that I can come back and live here," Isla said.
"Very Good, Baby," said Nada.
"Hey, Don't call me baby if your loverboy hears, I'm pretty sure he'll be showering with vinegar," said Isla.
Nada laughed at her joke and said,
"Well, I am proud of you," said Nada.
"Don't talk like a mama. And for what are you proud of me?" Isla asked.
"Hey, I am two years elder than you and you know why I am proud of you clearly," Nada replied.
"Oh, is it what I'm thinking?" asked Isla scratching her head.
Nada gave her a side glance and said,
"Yes."
"Well, You know?" Isla asked.
"Yes," replied Nada.
"How? I clearly told Mavy to remove all the information," Isla thought.
Nada looked at her best friend and said,
"You clearly know that you can't hide anything from me."
Isla looked at Nada with a dumbfounded expression and said,
"Yeah, I can't."
"Good girl. Now tell me is it the only reason for your return?"
Isla looked down and pouted.
"No," she shook her head.
"What is the other reason?" asked Nada.
"That, can I tell you some other time. And why are you talking about me when we have a lot to talk about you and my bro-in-law," said Isla.
Nada knew that her friend was diverting the topic and she let her do so.
"What do you wanna know?"
Nada unconsciously smiled.
"Oh, my eyes," said Isla clutching at her chest dramatically.
"Isla," Nada warned her.
"Ok, ok, so tell me how did you meet?" asked Isla.
"Like you don't know," said Nada.
*cough I know," replied Isla.
"Ok so have you kissed?" asked Isla with shining eyes.
"Are you a pervert or what?" said Nada.
"I just asked about kiss," defended Isla.
"You are still seventeen," said Nada.
"Hey, I'm eighteen," said Isla.
"No, you will be eighteen next week," said Nada teasing her.
Isla pointed her finger at Nada.
"You, humph I am not talking to you."
Nada laughed heartily at her childish tactics.
"Here, we are little tigress," said Nada pinching her nose as she parked the car in front of the Dain's palace gate.
"I'm not little," said Isla puffing her cheeks.
She alighted from the car and went straight inside ignoring Nada.
The guards looked at Nada and saw her nodding so they let Isla enter without stopping her.
Nada followed behind. Isla suddenly stopped. Nada frowned and asked,
"What happened?"
"It's your house, not mine, so walk with me," said Isla turning back to face Nada.
Nada shook her head helplessly and held her hand. Both walked together hand-in-hand and entered the palace.
Seeing Isla was still huffing and puffing Nada sighed and said,
"We'll go to have fun tonight. Just you and me."
Hearing this Isla's face brimmed with happiness.
She smiled and entered with Nada.
All of the family members were present. Apart from Dain and Ayers, the Gaumonds were also there.
Theo was also there and his reaction was worth seeing.
Where the other family members were happy seeing Nada this happy with a beautiful girl beside her, Theo glared at the girl.
Isla noticed his glare and provoked him more by hugging Nada's arm.
And Theo's last sanity branch broke. He stood up and pulled Nada away from Isla.
"Theo," Nada was displeased with his act.
While Isla was smiling mischievously.
"Bro-in-law, I know you're possessive but I never knew you were this much possessive," said Isla.
Hearing the word bro-in-law Theo calmed down and greeted Isla happily.
"Good day, miss.." Theo trailed.
"Isla, Isla Ece," said Isla.
"Miss Isla," said Theo nodding his head.
"No formalities, just call me Lele just as she does," Isla said pointing at Nada.
"Ok, Lele," said Theo.
Isla smiled at him.
"Ok come I'll introduce you to others," said Nada.
"Ok," Isla nodded and happily followed her.
Theo also followed them. As she was following Nada. Isla stopped near Theo and said in a low voice that only two of them can hear.
"Don't be jealous of me. I can't do the things you can do to her or with her. And don't ever hurt her."
She said the last part glaring at Theo.
And the hell Theo felt cold shivers run down his spine. He looked at Isla's back and thought about something.
He shrugged and said,
'She is her best friend.'