"Most times, I wished I could marry you. But again, I remember you're my brother" I said to Diego
"Naughty you..." Diego said and he pulled me in for a hug. "....oh yeah! before I forget, Rodrigo and I would be going out early this afternoon. We need to run some quick errands. Is there anything you would want us to get you?"
"No thanks" I answered
"Alright, I'm in the living room if you need anything. And if you need some clothes to put on, ask Jana. She just finished your laundry, and she would bring some here." Diego said, before he took his leave.
"Thank you" I muttered
I returned back to Arthur's Instagram page, and I through some pictures and videos of him. After what felt like minutes, I glanced at the wall clock and realised I had just 30minutes to prepare. I had lost track of time, and I'd forgotten about launch plans with Arthur.
I jumped out of bed immediately and went straight to Jana, and I requested for some clothes. After about 20minutes or more, I was ready for my lunch with Arthur.
I heard a car park out side, and I suspected that Arthur had arrived. I rushed to the living room to welcome him, only to find my brothers staring at him intensively, like Arthur had killed someone they knew. Arthur on the other hand, wasn't moved by their gaze. He simply walked over to me and embraced me. He took my hand in his and he led me out of the house.
My brothers were awfully quiet and I knew I was in a lot of trouble as soon as I return.
Rodrigo had his hand on Diego's arm, like he was some sort of restraining him.
I wondered what he planned on doing.
I walked after Arthur and I followed him to his car, without saying a word to my brothers.
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"Has she lost her mind? And where on earth are they off to" Rosrigo burst out angrily.
"Asides that, I also want to know how he got your home address. I'm sure he doesn't live around this neighbor hood" Diego said trying to remain calm.
"That, maybe he got it from Elena. But what's annoying me is the insolent behaviour that Arthur of a guy just displayed. Just imagine the audacity! If we both intervained, it would seem as if we are over protective around her.
No....I'm not taking this, not in my own house." Rodrigo said still angry.
"Relax, I'll talk to her. I'm sure she has a reason for this." Diego said calmly.
"Diego, don't tell me you aren't annoyed or angry. Elena isn't a child anymore." Rodrigo said.
"Honestly I am angry, but you know how stubborn she is. I promise to talk to her later okay." Diego said
Just then, Jana walked into the living room. "Elena is out early. I thought she wasn't leaving until 7 tonight" she said.
"What did you say" Rodrigo said turning to his wife.
"Isn't she out with Lorenzo?" Jana asked
"What! No....Wait! Were you aware of her plans today?" Diego asked
"Not much, she just told me she had dinner plans with Lorenzo tonight." Jana answered
"I'm actually aware of her plans with Lorenzo, he already informed me. So she's meeting two different guys in one day. Her high school lover and her fiance" Rodrigo said and then he burst into laughter.
Diego stared at Rodrigo worriedly. Rodrigo's laughter sounded sinister.
"I promise to talk to her" Diego simply said
"Oh you better, because I would completely ignore her if she comes back crying because Arthur broke her heart...Twice." Rodrigo said.
"I don't think she remembers the first one" Jana added
"I don't care. Diego let's go, we have a lot to do today"
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Arthur took me to a fine restaurant inside of town. The food was quite inviting; in other words, catchy to the eye.
Arthur held my left hand and he brushed it slowly with his thumb. "Yoh look more beautiful than the last time I saw you" he leaned in to say.
"Thank you" I simply said
"So what suddenly brought me back to your memory? It's been years since I heard from you" Arthur said
"Arhtur, how old do you think I am" I asked
"How old do I think or how old you are? I know you're in your mid twenties, if I'm not mistaken. 25 or 26, right?" he answered
"You're right, I'm 26 actually....but I fell 18. It's just that I don't look or sound 18. I fell victim to a lightning strike recently..." I said before Arthur interrupted me, saying.
"Again!"
"Yes...again...I think. At least that's what I was told." I said
"Have you fully recovered?" he asked
"Well, um still recovering. I was discharged recently." I answered
"Oh okay"
"Arthur, what happened to us? Did we have a fight or some sort of big argument or something?" I asked
"No dear. No arguments at all, it was just distance that separated us. You didn't want a long distance relationship, and you still wanted to pursue your dream career. So we both decided to go separate ways." Arthur explained
"Really" I sounded surprised
"Yes" Arthur answered confidently
I spent the rest of the afternoon with Arthur. We both visited the park and he also showed me where he worked.
Turned out he had taken over his father's business, and he's into his now.
"Wow! Look at the time. I'm sorry for ruining our little reunion, but I need to be somewhere now." Arthur said, and within a blink of an eye, his lips were pressing against mine.
He wrapped his arm around my waist, while his other hand cupped my face.
I honestly enjoyed the kiss, but too bad it wasn't has long as I wanted it to be.
Arthur dropped me off at Rodrigo's place. I honestly didn't want to go inside, but I had no other choice. I lived there, right? r
I wished Kevin was around.
"Elena you're back" Jana called from the living room window. "Come in" she added
I slowly approached the front door. My heart began to beat. Rodrigo and Diego will surely pounce on me.
Jana got to the door before I did, "Your brothers aren't home, but they would return soon."
I placed my hand on my chest and I sighed a relief. "Thank you" I said
"Go freshen up, Lorenzo would be here soon." she said and she walked back inside.
I went straight to my room, and my eye caught a dazzling wine coloured dress, just lying on my bed. I walked over to my bed and noticed some accessories and a pair of heels next to it. The dress was extremely gorgeous, and I wondered if the dress belonged to Jana. The shoes weren't mine either, I bet it's Jana's as well.
I immediately crossed over to the bathroom to have my bath and get set for dinner with Lorenzo.
I couldn't stop thinking about the time I spent with Arthur that afternoon. I sat in front of my dressing mirror and couldn't stop smiling.
"What causes you to smile so?" a voice asked from behind and I immediately turned around.
"Don't scare me like that" I said annoyed
"Why? You're still young to have a heart attack, so relax" Kevin said.
"But I'm also old enough to..."
"...to what exactly?" Kevin asked interrupting me.
"I'm old enough to know I'm a grown woman and you aren't allowed to walk into my room without permission." I said
"Are you serious right now?" Kevin said in a sarcastic tone. "Don't blame this on me. I knocked against your door several times, after Jana assured me that you were in your room. I called your name, and when I didn't get any response, I walked in....only to find you smiling in front of your mirror. Which only meant you're super excited for diner, aren't you? Or can you explain what seemed to be the cause or source of your joy." Kevin added.
"No...I'm good with what you firstly said." I said
"And that is?" Kevin asked
"Yeah...I am excited for dinner" I answered
"Lorenzo is in the living room by the way." Kevin added