Chapter,29

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'Holy Crap!' I sweared as realisation hit me hard.

'Elsa you're alright?' He asked me. Concern warmed his gentle and worried tone. His vocals were clear. It seemed like he hadn't been sleeping.

'Yes I'm fine. Sorry about what I just did , I was sleeping so it scared me...' I tried to explain awkwardly and heard Leo's laugh from the end.

'Oh I'm sorry for that.' He stated. His tone lightened and I didn't even realise how badly I wanted to hear this.

'We should stop apologising and get  to the point.' I reminded myself more than to him. I glimpsed at the screen before putting it on my ear. 'Why did you call me at 4 in the morning?'

'Oh that. I just wanted to apologise.' He replied and I fell back to the pillow considering that everything is fine.

'For what?' I asked him as I slipped the covers over my body and snuggled into the comfortable position I just created.

'You know that I was rude to you. I didn't mean to. I swear I didn't it's just that...' he trailed off and I bit my bottom lip as I perceived the truth that he saw my hurt. 'You were doing great and I didn't want to stop you but ...' he trailed off again but I remained patient. I knew he was being awkward. My touch had tensed his body and to be honest, I enjoyed it.

'Awkward.' I finished off.

'Yes. Awkward.' He finally said. 'Look I'm sorry alright? He apologised and now I felt bad for his excessive apologies for just a small action.

'Hey com'n. You don't have to apologise. It's fine.' I convinced.

'No. I should. I was just being an idiot and I shouldn't've let you go like that.' He said and I imagined him running his hand through his hair.

I nibbled on my bottom lip. 'Did you not sleep just because you felt bad?' I queried half expecting to get the desired answer.

'Yeah. I didn't.' He replied and butterflies fluttered in my stomach. I smiled ,unaware of the fact that he can't see me but I felt really happy. I chewed the inside of my cheek to prevent myself from grinning.

He care.

'I really can't sleep Els. It's hard you know. First cause you're not here. I don't know why but it bothers me that you're not around here and second that I  acted like shit. I really can't get you outta my mind you know.'

Blush crept up to my cheeks. I shoved my face into the pillow to prevent myself from grinning like an idiot. My stomach kept on doing somersaults and twisting into knots. My breath caught up and I just can't believe he said these words so easily and it just affected so deeply.

I opened my mouth to say something but no words came out. I gulped down and cleared my throat. 'I-I think you should s-sleep.' I mentally face-placed for the stutter.

'Ok. You sure you're alright? ' he asked and I just can't help feeling for this guy.

'Yes.' Was my only reply.

' Ok then , He said ' 'night Jewel.' He hung up.

'Goodnight Black.' I whispered and threw my phone, pulled the covers up to my head, twisted myself into a ball and smiled like an idiot. My bygone sleep force due to anew out little conversation.

The next day , I stood up from bed. I didn't need alarm cause I didn't sleep whole night. I stretched as my face hurt due to constant grin whole night. I pulled off the covers and considered to shower.

A cold one.

I stepped out of the bathroom , stilled wrapped in my towel , I sat on my bed and called the Kindred hospital  where Lauren was admitted. My call was soon picked up-

'Hello Kindred  hospital. How can I help you?' A deep voice sounded form the other end of the call.

'Hi. I'm Elsa stone from S.A.A.Can I come to know when will The Giovanni sisters  be discharge?

'Ok.' The receptionist said.

'So the Lauren Giovanni will be discharged at noon however Stella Giovanni will be discharged not until tomorrow morning.' He informed.

'Ok thank you.' I thanked him.

'A boy came too asking about ms. Lauren.' He informed.

'Who?'

'I don't know he didn't tell me his name. He left her an envelope.'

'What is in envelope?'

'I am not permit to open it.' He told me.

'Is there anything on the envelope like some address or something else?' I asked. I knew he's holding back something.

'No nothing.' He said.

'Check it carefully. Is there something?' I asked him. He didn't reply for a while so I pushed the question again. 'Tell me if there is anything.'

'No. No-no nothing.' He said. 'There is another call. I think you had enough information. Good day Ms.Stone.'

I cringed but thought maybe there was nothing. I'm sure Lauren being the ribs nest daughter would've had enough gifts and envelopes so there would be no big deal.

I changed into my t-shirt and sweat pants and checked the time once again. It was only 7:00 am and the breakfast won't be served until 8:00 so I grabbed my phone, wore my converse , my hoodie and today, I let my hair down.

I seized my key and shut the door behind. I decided to roam the lobby or the streets. Probably I didn't want to disturb anyone and by anyone I mean:Leo. I couldn't face him. Not now.

I couldn't sleep whole night. His words embedded themselves in my brain and whole night, they were on replay mode.

I didn't want to go even near to Leo cause I'd rather stay away than blushing like tomato and making fun of myself.

Just as the elevator door opened, I walked toward the exit door until a familiar pair of blue eyes greeted me.

Jake's presence shocked me as I didn't expect to see him until I get back to Los Angeles but he surprised me. His lips tucked up into a cute smile and I walked towards him, a little too fast with a little too much eagerness.

I wrapped my hands around his neck and he wrapped his around my waist. I chuckled so did he. When we broke I commented, 'I didn't knew you know how to give surprises.'

He chuckled and ran his hand through the hair. 'I know princess but I just missed you. Thought should check up on you.' He said and I arched my eyebrow. This was not the only truth. He first gave me a What-believe-me-it's-truth look but when I have him my don't-you dare-lie- look, he sighed and said, 'Alright twins invited us. For casino and bars you know.' He said awkwardly and rubbed the back of his neck.

'Yeah right. I expected them to do this.' I said. 'Hang on, what do you mean by we? Someone else's here too?' I asked him suspiciously.

'Yes. Um...' he trailed off but his awkwardness spoke it's reason when my eyes landed onto the pair that just entered .I clenched my jaw as my eyes met with Chloe.

Her face was caked with makeup as usual. Her red hair colour had transformed into blue. Her champagne curls cascaded on her shoulders as they bounced when she walked on a 4ft. heigh heel. Her toned figure had shown more than needed in the clothes she wore. A yellow tank top and black jeans. A denim jacket off her one shoulder.

And then my eyes lingered to the one whose face felt like a stab on my heart.

Dave.

He looked much better than those little flashes of his sunken face after our fight. His short hair had grown and were styled back. He looked much happy.

He didn't look at me but I kept on burning holes on his face. I gritted my teeth and balled my hand into a fist. Why are they here? I had enough. I thought and silently prayed them to vanish.

I endeavoured to take over my anger by taking a long breath. They walked up and stood in front of. 'Hi Els. How're you?' Chloe greeted me with words with a little dip in poison. 'Where's Leo?' She asked as she stroke  her head over my shoulder to find him.

I took another breath. 'I'm fine. Leo's sleeping.' I replied dryly. Jake draped his arm around my shoulder in an attempt to calm down. Then Leo's words came into my mind.

Everything will be Ok. Just control your nerves.

'Hi Dave.' I forced a smile on my face. Control your nerves. I told myself again.

Dave looked up. He didn't look at me but everywhere. 'Hey.' He breathed. He leaned in and whispered something to Chloe. She nodded at once and held Jake's hand dragging him into the other end of the lobby.

Now it was just me and Dave. I felt extremely uncomfortable with him standing. We didn't talk after the incident and it's true that I wanted to talk to him. I had always. He was one of the agent who helped me during the initial days in the agency.

Even when he was transferred to Paris , he was my like my personal diary with whom I'd share each and every single thing and he never minded that.

I remember when I was totally broken cause Mum refused to tell me truth and treated me like others, he was there. He would talk each and every night with me ,telling me funny things to cheer me up.

I remember when I completed my first mission , he flew from Paris to congratulate me. He was the only one whom I shared my secret of having a huge crush on Leo and he advised me to let things go as they're going. One day he'll fall in love with me.

He was like an older brother I always wished for. He called me his lil' sis.

He was always there.

And there's no doubt I love him more than anything.

But what just happened at that day completely broke me. I never expected him to shout at me like that because Chloe said so. I knew he loved Chloe but that didn't mean he'll become blind .

Since then we never talked. He made an empty effort of talking to me and that were the last words I heard him since today.

And today , I won't stand another insult.

I crossed my arms over my chest as I waited for him to say something. He finally looked up and into my eyes. He forced a smile but I didn't return it. He scratched his wrist; his act whenever he's nervous.

'How're you?' He asked awkwardly. I never saw him losing his confidence and somehow it hurt me but I remained steady. His eyes lingered across the lobby before landing on mine.

'Just like I was when you shouted at me.' I told him bitterly.

'Right...' he trailed off. 'Means you're not well.'

'You think I'll be?' I asked him. My voice came out loud than I expected. 'You think I'll be ok with what you said? You think I can be well after that?' I said dryly.

'Look I can explain.' He threw his hands in surrender. 'If you just give me a chance.'

'Dave who had a whole shitty month.' I chided. 'But you were a feeling wimp who rather stayed away than explaining himself. Do you even know how much it hurt me? You said you'll always have my back but you lied!' I yelled at him.

'I didn't lie Els. I'll always have your back.' He expostulated.

'Then where were you when i needed you the most.' I asked him. 'You know I had recovered from a devastating attack, you knew how miserable it was for me to stay in the hospital thinking each and every one day when I'll be out of that hell.

'You knew how much I was tired I was of being called weak. You knew I just fought a battle between life and death but you still yelled at me! You called me your boss. You said I had always been  ordering you! I never knew Dave you think about me like that!' I panted. My eyes  crystallised but I pushed my tears back and sniffed.

Hurt washed over Dave's  face. His face sunk just like it was a month ago. All the colour and glow drowned and only a blanched face appeared before me. Sadness clouded his features and it hurt me to make him feel like that but at that moment I  wanted to give him a tight hug just like he used to whenever I was hurt. 'No?' He asked awkwardly.

'No? Just NO? All that I said and you have no? Jeez Dave , you can't even explain yourself. Get your fucking ass outta here!' I exclaimed and began to walk towards the exit but he blocked my path and flattened his palms in the air to stop me.

'Ok ok I got it. Just-just listen to me Ok?' He said and I realised that a crowd had gathered around us. He sighed. 'I know Els. You had the most miserable month of your life and I was part of  making it for you. Yes ,I saw you suffer. Yes,I knew how bad it was for you to stay in the hospital. And yes, You fought the hardest fight but believe me Elsa I had never thought of like I said.'

'I'm sorry Els. I didn't mean any of that. I never thought like that. You are my lil' sister and had always been and will always be. I'm sorry Els. I know I hurt you so badly and that's why I - I couldn't bring up the courage to talk to you.'he gulped down but continued anyway.

'I'm really sorry. You're right. I had been a freaking wimp. I- I just was afraid that maybe you won't forgive me. That maybe you'll began hating me and that's why I kept myself away from you.' He apologised and my heart skipped a beat when his voice squeaked in the end.

'You really thought that?' I queried. 'You really thought I'd hate you?' I walked towards him so that my face would be inches away and he'll finally look me in the eyes but he didn't rather he stared on the floor. 'Tell me! Did you actually think that?!'

He ultimately looked in my eyes. He studied my eyes as if not sure what would I say. 'Forgive me. I swear I'll never do that to you. Never. I promise Els that was the last time ever. Please...' he pleaded and I just couldn't help my self to hug him.

I punched him lightly on his arm and chuckled . 'You're really an idiot Dave. A true fucking shitty idiot for ever thinking that.'

'Alright well now you're insulting me.' Dave said his brows snapped together as I'd confuse what I just meant.

'Am I? I thought you already knew this.' I smiled. 'I can never ever ever ever hate you. It's too strong word.'

His lips twitched up into a wide grin. 'It means you forgave me. Oh my God finally!' I nodded and his face glowed in the fierce sunlight. I smiled back. 'Thanks Elsa.' He said. ' I swear I'll always be there for you.'

I narrowed my eyes. 'You should be or I'll kick your ass.'

He chuckled and folded his pinky finger around mine. 'Ok honey I'll permit you.'I smiled as merriness warmed my body.

A loud applause brought me back to my senses and I examined the crowd to be clapping . They all looked happy as if I had patched up with my ex. I rolled my eyes. 'He's my brother idiots!' I shouted.

Some of their smiles faded but they continued to clap anyway. ' I wish we'd had wands.' I said.

'Why?' Dave asked.

'You know so that we could make unbreakable vow.' I mimicked Snape.

'Really? Unbreakable vow?'

'Yeah so if you'll ever break the promise you'll die.' I said while chuckling.

'Don't worry kid. I'd rather die than breaking it.'

'Don't call me kid. I'm eighteen.' I twisted my face.

He laughed. 'Not now. You've still got three days. I'm sure Leo's planning something.' He said and elbowed me.  I punched him and winked. 'Ouch man! I was just sayin'. God you don't have to hit so hard.'

'Since last month, I desperately wanted to do this.'

Everything will be ok. Just control your nerves.

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