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Chapter 11 - 11

Carl

I woke up on a soft bed and moaned in my sleep. This was the bed I would never want to wake up from ever.

"You have to get up soon honey or your sister will be worried."

Dan rubbed my back soothingly and I relaxed into his touch.

"Five more minutes please"

"I'm not Dan Carl. He already left for work."

"Oh...its you Eve. I thought it was..."

"Your boyfriend? What did you do last night hmmm?"

"Um...nothing."

I got up from the bed quickly and avoided her eyes. I was heating up so fast I thought I would explode.

"What happened last night Carl?"

"Erm....I was upset so I called Dan and he brought me here."

"Oh. What were you upset about? Is it your new book? Dan did something? Did Alex do anything to you?"

"Alex and I got into a fight."

"What!?"

"Yeah and I think its my fault."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because she broke up with Brittany yesterday and it was ugly."

"How can their break up be your fault? Its not like you said anything....."

"Brittany overheard our conversation yesterday."

"She was there?"

"Yes and she blames Alex for this and Alex also found out she's been cheating and I feel so bad."

"Hey Carl. Its not your fault that they broke up. Everything happens for a reason. So don't get so worked up okay."

"But Alex hates me. She doesn't want to see me."

"Really? She called me this morning asking for you."

"She did?"

"Yeah. She sounded really worried. I have to take you back so get dressed and we'll leave. Also I didn't tell her you're at Dan's place."

She smiled and left the room. I got ready and packed my things ready to leave not before I wrote a note for Dan. I still didn't know what he does for a living but I'll ask him when I get the time. I closed the door and left his house with Eve. Seeing the exterior of the house I knew he was so loaded. The house was so beautiful and classy.

"Erm...Eve?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you think Alex will forgive me for what happened?"

"Carl listen she wouldn't have called me if she hasn't. So don't worry."

"Okay"

We drove and I asked Eve to tell me the tines she spent with Brittany and Alex. She told me every single detail from the most embarrassing situations to the most funniest. I laughed my head off at them. Before long we arrived at my place and I didn't want to get out.

"Carl its okay. I'm with you"

I nodded and got out of the car with Eve beside me. I rung the doorbell and the door flew open and I saw Joy standing there.

"Hi Joy."

"Carl you're okay. Thank God."

She pulled me into a hug and I hugged her back. I started crying when she led me inside.

"Joy. I'm so sorry I didn't mean anything bad to happen. I just..."

"Its okay Carl. You did nothing wrong. She was just angry. She missed you so bad"

"Carl?"

I turned and saw my big sister standing at the staircase. She looked miserable and I felt bad for running away. She run to me and hugged me so tight I thought I would die.

"I've missed you so much. I'm sorry I got angry at you. It wasn't your fault. It was mine. I won't get angry at you again. Please don't leave me alone like that again. Please Carl"

I hugged her back too cause I missed her much even if its a night apart.

"I won't Alex. Eve helped me though. I'm sorry for putting my nose into your business."

"Hey its not your fault. We weren't even working out don't worry."

We broke our hug and smiled at each other. She ruffled my hair and I pouted.

"Thank you for taking care of him Eve. I don't know how I can repay you"

"It was nothing. I'm glad I helped."

"Thanks a lot. Carl you must be hungry. Let me get you some food. I cooked your favorite."

"For breakfast?"

"Erm yeah. Take it as something special."

"Okay. Eve can you join us for breakfast?"

"Oh I have to go to work. Maybe another time Carl."

"Okay then I'll see you later."

"Yeah. So I'll let Dan take care of everything okay"

"Take care of what?"

I stared at Eve in disbelief and she just shrugged her shoulders at me and I panicked. If they find out that Dan and I are dating they might prevent him from seeing him and vice versa.

"Oh its just I told Dan about Carl's new book and I wanted it to be a movie. He said he'll talk to his friend about it. I've wanted to tell you earlier but you called me to pick you up."

"Really?!"

"Yeah"

"Carl this is good news. This way you can get enough money to look after mum and dad."

"Yeah. Its true. Thanks Eve."

"Anytime. Don't forget to call me Carl. See you guys later."

We watched her leave the house and I turned to see Alex still staring at the door. I rolled my eyes and tapped her shoulder to bring her back to reality.

"What is it Carl?"

"My breakfast I'm starving."

"Okay. Let's go"

"Alex wait."

"What?"

"You like her don't you?"

"Carl! I understand you but.....I just broke up with Brittany. I don't want to look desperate."

"Look Alex. You're my sister..."

"And also my best friend  I've known you for a long time to know you aren't a quitter."

"Alex. You can go after her. Brittany would understand. Its not your fault okay."

"Okay. I will."

"That's my best friend."

We laughed when we heard Joy's stomach growling and moved to the dinning hall. I ate and laughed with my sister and Joy. My phone vibrated in my pocket and I picked it out and saw a message from Dan.

Dan

Hey cutie. I'm glad you're okay. Eve told me. Do you want to hang out again?

Carl

Yes.

I quickly replied and my smile stayed in tact.