Note: This chapter will focus from the part where Aleeza is currently having a hard time in the parking lot
also note: what's between the "..." is the dialogue
what's between the [...] is a character thought
-this is a bit longer chapter than usual
Enjoy....
... chapter begins....
"JUST GO TO HELL I WILL NEVER EVER SET FOOT INTO THAT HOUSE AGAIN AND YOU COULD ...YOU COULD TELL RAJ TO GO F**K HIMSELF I WILL NOT BE A MAN'S SLAVE FOR AS LONG AS I LIVE" Screaming on top of her lungs at the man speaking to her throughout the phone, Aleeza got into her car and started the engine,
She punched the wheel several time, before she caught her distorted reflection on mirror above her,
"Almaza help me I feel like a lost cause!"Aleeza was talking to herself again
"No remember Almaza isn't real she's imaginary remember your therapist said to try and make real friends! no talking to yourself anymore Aleeza...Almaza isn't real" as she continued rumbling to herself she remembered when she met Alec-Zander earlier in the dance studio
"When i saw Alec I thought I finally found a new perfect friend....but no he's gotta be all bestie with her...Alexis...." She broke down again hitting her head on the driving wheel
"I'm sorry I cut you off Alexis!! I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry!!... please forgive me Alex I want you back " mumbling to herself as she was all alone, she tried to reach for her medication in her bag when she realized she didn't start her car's engine
This knocked her back to her Senses hard as she tried and tried and tried but to no avail the car didn't want to start for some reason and unfortunately she's doesn't know what to do, now she's stuck in the parking lot of this Dancing studio,
"Golden Shape became golden cage now damn it I guess I'm going to call for services or something haha" joking to herself she calmed down a bit checking her phone so she can dial a number but oh my her phone's battery is dead " perfect BS " she punched the poor car again in anger, she didn't even get a charge with her
she wasn't willing to ask for help from ppl whom are still within the studio as she felt really awkward doing so, so she just sat down in her car waiting for absolute nothing
it was just another bad day
...
...time skip...few hours later....
Alec or Alec-Zander was in the back seat of Victor's car comfortably listening to some bollywood movies songs, he was enjoying himself when he noticed that he was missing his glasses case, he rarely looses any item he owns,
"Oh no" he partly shouted
"Oh no what Master?" Victor asked him with concern in his voice,
"first thing Dear Victor! I Know you're my butler but I'm only five years younger than you and you're like a brother to me ...it gives me a dose of anxiety whenever you call me Master! it ruins the mood for me to talk to you and you're one of the few ppl I can be myself with" Alec stated earning a sight from his butler
"old habits die hard Alec-Zander" said a tired looking Victor "again what's the problem?"he added
Alec ran his hand throughout his now untied hair to put it once again in a ponytail as he spoke "It's my glasses case Victor... the one you gifted me...I must have lost it in Dancing studio somewhere I think....after I wore my glasses for the paper work to register Aleeza Saha!!...
There's some late hour classes right now I'll be able to get in without the help of security or talking to ppl! *sheepishly smiling* well that if you'll consider taking me there"
Victor smiles back at him "Master I mean Alec-Zander...well it won't take a while to do that but are you sure you won't wait till later to retrieve it... just a case" Victor asked, Alec was determined to get the glasses case "still calling me Master? fine then!! then consider this a direct order it's no longer a request Victor, take me to the studio"
" Very well Master I'm glad to see you make up your mind" Victor replied secretly smiling, he enjoys getting ordered around by Alec-Zander for some reason.
...time skip..... minutes later...
"Huh" as Victor was busy slowly parking the car, Alec has noticed something weird, or rather a strange scene,
He saw a shadowy wobbling figure coming out of a familiar car just across from them, "is that?" he tried to make out who it is as he was Coming out of the car, Alec-Zander noticed this time that the figure was heading towards them specifically, the lights flickering in the parking lot made it look like a horror character slowly approaching them type of scene,
" Oh my goodness it seems we met again Alec!!" As the figure came closer it turned out it was Aleeza approaching him and Victor,
"Lord have Mercy on my soul!! Aleeza darling what happened to you you're shaking up" Alec grabbed her hand patting it gently,
Aleeza cracked a distressed laugh "oh wow you kinda talk like a worried religious grandma Alec-Zander... it's nothing simply just my car decided to break down on me and I'm out of battery for my phone to call for help and I've been stuck here ever since I tried to leave....I avoided the bus stop since I don't know the routes since I'm new here...I don't know anything well I rely on my car and phone and now I'm without both of them to help me... I didn't know anyone here I could ask for help"
"Wait you've been here since 6pm??? Are you out of your mind? You should have waited inside?! My Lord Aleeza even with my social anxiety I wouldn't wait here for over four hours especially in an empty parking lot no matter how peaceful and tempting that sounds.. basically this is a life deserted area aside from this dance studio being the only form of life in this forest like setting...and it's almost pitch black if it wasn't for these flickering street lights Aleeza !! people disappear this way... I know you know nobody here but why didn't you ask for at least a charger or something? Like everyone here is pretty friendly...there's still ppl inside like right now!" Alec stopped scolding her when he heard a weird noise,
realizing that Aleeza is crying, Alec panicked a little "Are you crying?! Omg I'm sorry I shouldn't be harsh on you!"
"It's not you Alec it's just some stuff happened" Aleeza explained while trying to stop the stream of tears that was coming out of her eyes " it's got nothing to do with you *sniffles* and I just didn't want anyone to see me this way" said Aleeza while trying to wipe away her streaming down tears,
Alec then turned to Victor who was just watching the interaction happen close to them, Alec gently smiled at Victor ordering him "Victor would you please find the glasses case for me meanwhile I'll remain here with Aleeza...oh and Victor on your way to do my request... call someone to take care of her car she's coming with us... we can give her a ride back home" Alec said which victor immediately nodded to and headed inside the studio to Carry on Alec-Zander's wishes,
"I guess I can understand your frustration... it's okay let it all out on me Miss Aleeza" as he said that, Alec leaned to Aleeza's level and wrapped her in a hug,
And as soon as he hugged her, Aleeza bursted out crying in his arms,
her face buried in his embrace.
.....time skip ....
" This is my place thank you for the ride gentlemen" Said Aleeza now smiling bright as they stopped at an old apartment complex,
After crying her eyes out outside the dancing studio, Alec offered her a ride home to which she was grateful for,
"Thank you again for today I wish we had a better first encounter then this" she apologize feeling embarrassed about the events earlier,
Alec shook his head in disagreement speaking " no no it's fine I hope you won't give up on dancing and not show up to class because of what happened"
his words made her smile with her eyes closed "the mean girls back in highschool telling me I'm too big to be dancing didn't stop me...so This won't" she replied to him
Alec-Zander rolled his eyes "Ugh body shaming I hate it" Alec said grunting "when will ppl stop judging ppl based on appearances?!" he shouted in a funny way
Aleeza nodded with her head speaking" I know right?! It's crazy I've been bullied because of my weight to a breaking point"
"i was bullied heavy as well for my long hair, my eye and my skinny body" he replied as well sharing his experience,
" Your Eye? You mean your eye-sight? I started wearing glasses in highschool so I get it" She said while they both got out of the car, Alec-Zander shook his head slightly again with a No "Not just that... let's leave the depressing talk to some time late.... umm anyways Aleeza!! since victor has your address now... he'll deliver you the car once it's been checked...you don't have to pay anything consider it a friend helping another!" Alec said walking Aleeza to her apartment,
She stopped dead in her tracks " wait what...FOR REAL?? Omg you're an Angel" she screamed and jumped on him hugging the crap out of his torso "Ugh...Al...Leeza I ..Can't..breath!! " she quickly realized she was hugging him too tight "Oh I'm an idiot sorry Alec" she backed away giggling
"you got strong arms Aleeza ever considered a wrestling career?" he said making them both explode laughing,
.....Time skip....few minutes later...
"See you next class" waving her a goodbye, Alec finally got back to the car after making sure that Aleeza made it to her apartment, now he was sitting in the back of the car as usual,
"She's a very special girl isn't that right master?" Victor stated which earned him a nod from the Boy in the back,
" Hard to believe she's on bad terms with Alex... Alexis did mention that Aleeza out of no where has cut her off without an explanation... Aleeza seems to have a hard time trusting others to help her out too" said Alec
Victor smiled at the boy's explanation
" Master you seem to like reading people's behavior a lot is this why you want to become a psychologist? you're getting good at it" Victor said in an encouraging manner,
it was Alec's goal to become a psychologist ever since he met his " Mainly because I want help treat and guide other people throughout their traumatic life event since I have to get over mine too...I want to do something life changing for others and myself... reading others is just a habit I developed after being on the sidelines for ages...I want to be free from my shackles, especially that python wrapped around my neck" said Alec
Victor heavily sighted while speaking, he has to bring Alec some new "I see Master...*sight*... Well That python I mean your father said..."
Quickly cutting victor off, Alec almost shouted
"what does Rodrigo want now? That man is no father of mine"
"Master Rodrigo wanted to inform you that he wishes if you were to attend the ceremony he is holding with lady Sabrina tomorrow" Victor explained
Taking off his glasses Alec started searching for his case to put the glasses inside, he spoke softly and in a calm tone this time " lady Sabrina it's been a while since I've seen her...is she better now? What business she would have with That Man? I hope she's not marrying him or something?"Alec-Zander asked
Victor narrowed his eyes slightly hesitant to reply "....well I wish I could fill your curiosity Master but Sabrina and I cut ties long time ago... I do not favor that woman in any way"
" I swear Rodrigo, he's definitely Hitting on MY SISTER'S best friend ... Rodrigo you are truly incredible and shameless!!" Alec-Zander was grunting under his breaths, Victor decided to ask him " Alec? You suspect your Father and Sabrina are dating?"
"It's just a feeling for now but it's a Strong feeling..... and for the love of God Victor don't call him my father feel free to insult him even!"
.....Time skip ....next day morning
" Good morning Master" Videl the young Orange-peel hair colored maid placed a cup of tea in front of Alec who was still in his nightgown listening to a podcast episode,
" Morning Videl" while sipping his tea the podcast episode came to an ending when his phone started ringing all of the sudden:
( phone conversation)
Alec: Mam Leah?
Leah : Good morning Alejandro
Alec: Ale-What??
Leah : just kidding good day Alec-Zander
Alec : is something wrong Mam? your voice is obviously stressed?
Leah : oh my I just wanted to check up On my favorite not blood related son
Alec : * giggling* Are Adopting me now I don't mind if you do Ma'am Leah!
Leah: *laughing* oh well let's get to the point *clears throat* my dear Alec since I know you hate phone calls I'll be short .... about yesterday I still feel guilty about how we treated you last night I mean when I called you in the airport and screamed at you through the phone..... and I would very much like it if you would give me a chance to redeem myself to you today? are you free for us to meet?
Alec: I have already forgiven you Ma'am I understand you were going through something...no worries besides I hate to be rude but I have a pretty busy day ahead of me today so I believe it would be quite impossible for us to meet... it's a Sunday... I should be heading to church in a few and afterwards I have somewhere to be
Leah: oh I see... I completely forgotten, we'll leave it at another time then... sorry for taking your precious time have a great day child!
Alec: may we all have
*Hangs up*
(phone conversation ends)
" You lied .... that's unusual Master"
Victor and Videl both spoke up at the same time " you don't have anything besides church and your visit to the cemetery today you have the afternoon open?" they added
"I didn't lie I am busy" Alec said getting up from his seat
" with what??" They both asked again
"I have made up my mind" he replied
"About what?!" they asked in anticipation, " I'm attending that stupid Rich people ceremony my dear beloved sad excuse of a father is holding Tonight" Alec replied answering their question
"WHAT?!" Both Victor and Videl simultaneously yelled in disbelief, Alec smirked a bit walking away, He then turned back to face his butler and Maid "oh and Victor pick up Miss Aleeza after you bring her back her car, tell her she's invited to the party as my plus one and once She's here.. I want you Videl to give her a total makeover and a fitting outfit... something that will capture everyone's attention " he ordered them both
With that being said Alec-Zander walked out of the room leaving the two servants in total shock of his sudden burst of confidence,
[this is not going to end well] they both thought,
"Who's Aleeza and what the hell is happening?? Who's that Alien that's not master Alec That is A DAmn Alien in disguise or something I swear on the tiramisu I ate this morning" Videl was blabbering to herself, she never saw Alec excited to go to one of his father's pretentious parties he avoided every single one of them since 10 years ago,
While victor who finally got out of his shocked stated simply smiled as he replied to the panicking maid besides him " I suggest we do as told we're supposed to be excited for his new change in attitude rather then panicking Videl"
She sighted out loud and dusted her apron that she finds too much to wear "fine fine I'll go call the twins to help out as well you go get this girl or whatever" she said
As Videl went to find the other servants, the lavender hair colored twins Vivek and Vishal,
Victor decided to head out himself to check out if Aleeza's car has been finally taken care of
... slight time skip.....
It took some time for him as he parked the half pink and half yellow car that belonged to Aleeza, Victor got out of the vehicle and headed to her apartment inside the small complex and when he made it to the door he gently knocked three times as he noticed there was no bell installation, the apartment itself looked cheap and simple something that was normal for a college student like Aleeza
"Yes who is it?!" her voice came through the door
"Miss Aleeza! Good morning it's me Victor Alec's Butler" he replied
After Hearing multiple locks being unlocked from the inside, the door finally swung open, standing there was Aleeza in a sleeveless shirt and yoga pant that were ironically half pink half yellow, it made Victor unable to hold back his smirk
"You have so many locks on your door is the security really bad in this place" Victor's voice sounded genuinely worried as he asked
" Welcome to my daily life as Aleeza especially my daily life as a girl.... Sorry bad subject to joke about but are you here about the car I'm really thankful for everything that you guys did for me yesterday" she replied smiling with her eyes closed,
Victor chuckled a bit as he leaned his body on the door frame " well Miss Aleeza no need to thank me as master's friend I am with an obligation to take care of you as well and also I have to admit your car is really flashy... I had fun getting stared at by ppl watching me drive a half pink half yellow car *chuckling* do you really love the combination of pink and yellow that much... just standing from here I can see you have a lot of items with the same combination of colors kinda which reminds me of my Master's obsession with green and black and miss Alex's with blue and purple *chuckling* you guys can make a special friend group together" Victor said,
The mentioning of Alex has struck her with a little bit of nervousness " Oh That's funny...*under her breaths* she still loves purple and blue like she always did" she replied avoiding now any eye contact with the tall man,
Victor clearing his throat started speaking again more formally this time " Ahem well it's not only the car why I'm here, the real reason is....well I am well aware this is a strange request but tonight there is a ceremony held by my Master's father and a friend of his lady Sabrina....and at the beginning well ahem I'm only explaining in hopes that you will say yes because my master didn't want to attend yesterday but this morning he changed his mind surprisingly and his condition was to bring you along I believe as his plus one to this ceremony" Victor explained
Aleeza was looking at him like he grew another head "wait you're saying Alec Alec-Zander the Angel is inviting me to a ceremony?Rich people ceremony?" she asked
Victor was surprised by her reaction " Angel? Rich people ceremony? well I mean yes he is? he is inviting you? do you wish to attend Miss or should I inform him otherwise" Victor said
Aleeza took a deep breath and her eyes quickly lit up " this sounds like a tv drama Of course I need to get myself ready first...I wonder if I have anything to wear? " she said rushing back in but before she can do so victor stopped her in her tracks " Worry not will handle the outfits, since you approved please come with me Miss Aleeza"
She immediately agreed, grabbing her necessary items and locking the door behind she started following Victor to a car that has just parked outdoor next to her car, a long black limo
"A F**king Limo" she shouted in disbelief
"Miss please Manners " Victor giggled guiding her into the car "careful now miss"
.....end of chapter...
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