*Destined Partnership Chapter 18*
*Previously on Destined Partnership Chapter 17*
"Because he broke his crush's heart," Jason said teasingly.
"Stop it, Jason," Alex said.
"Oh, that was why Tiffany's eyes were swollen," I said.
"What?" Jason and Alex chorused together.
"Yeah, and I think she's pretending to be okay," I said.
CONTINUATION
Caroline's POV
"How is she pretending to be okay?" Jason asked.
"Because when I left the house, I texted Nora. I told her to give me details on what happened in school today. So, she told me that she saw Alex and Tiffany discussing; immediately Alex left, Tiffany began to cry and ran out of the library," I said.
"Then..." Alex said.
"When I came back home with Marie, we saw Tiffany cooking with a smiling face. A few minutes ago, she was moody, but all of a sudden, she's now happy," I said.
"Alex, what did you tell Tiffany that made her cry?" Jason asked.
"Exactly, almighty Tiffany!" I said.
"I told her that she didn't hear from the other side of the story, that she concluded with what she heard from Damon. And I told her that she's not the Tiffany I knew. I also told her that I don't know why she's ghosting me; it's not like she loves me, and I would stop pestering her life and let her live the life she truly wants to live," Alex said, leaving me speechless.
"Alex, how could you have told her all those things? Don't you know she loves you?" I said, and I saw the shocked expression on Alex's and Jason's faces.
"Oops, did I just say that? It was a slip of the tongue," I muttered, loud enough for them to hear.
"What did you just say? You mean Tiffany loves me?" Alex asked.
"Yeah, she loves you, ever since we were in East Manchester Academy (high school)," I said.
"Woah, it's been long," Alex and Jason chorused together.
"Yeah, it's been long. She hasn't even crushed on anyone, not even when Tyler was courting her," I said.
"Tyler?" They chorused again.
"Can you guys stop that?" I said.
"Wait, do you mean Tyler, our brother?" Alex asked.
"Yes, but forget it. I don't think he has feelings for her again, and I think he has a crush on someone... but whatever," I said.
"Better," Alex said.
"So, why are we here?" I said.
"Umm... it's about Damon. We've got some evidence," Alex said and began playing the video on his phone. I saw Damon with two other guys.
"I don't think she still trusts me," Damon said from the phone.
"Yeah, that girl is something else," another guy said.
"I don't know what to do, Eric," Damon said, referring to the guy who just spoke.
"Do you have any other ideas, Simon?" Damon asked further.
"Umm... I think we should just kidnap her so you can get your revenge on Alexander Mickelson," Simon said.
"That's going to be hard," Eric said.
"Yeah, but when we get her alone, we take her, and I'm going to watch how Alex struggles to get her back," Damon said.
"How sure are you that they love each other?" Simon asked.
"I'm hundred percent sure. I know when Alex is in love," Damon said.
"Okay, so it's planned. We get the girl when she's alone," Eric said.
"I don't know why Tiffany is so brainless; she just believed me in no time," Damon said.
"And it's our gain," Eric concluded, and that was the end of the video. I was speechless; I didn't know what to do.
"We should warn Tiffany before it's too late," Jason said.
"I'm going to head home right now; it's getting late. Jason, we'll discuss everything on the phone when I get home," I said as I waved them goodbye.
*The Apartment - Marie's POV*
I was about to turn off the TV when I heard sounds coming from the door. I turned to find out that it was Caroline, and she came in looking lost in thought.
"Caroline, is anything the matter?" I said, sounding worried.
"Nah, what about Tiffany?" Caro asked.
"She's doing the dishes in the kitchen," I replied.
"Why didn't you assist her?" Caro asked.
"She insisted she does it by herself," I said.
"Oh, okay," Caro said.
"Umm... earlier today, I met with Angela and Theressa, and they asked if they could come over," I said.
"Yeah, yeah, so they could come over tomorrow," I said.
"Yeah," Caro said, walking towards her room.
THE NEXT DAY
Caroline's POV
I was cleaning the living room when I heard a knock on the door.
"Marie! Tiffany! Are you expecting someone?" I yelled.
"No!" Tiffany said.
"Yeah, I thought I told you guys about it," Marie said.
"Told us what?" Tiffany and I said uniformly.
"About Angela and Theressa," Marie said, and we heard another knock on the door.
"Coming here!" Tiffany yelled.
"Yeah, they are coming, and I told Caroline about it," Marie said, shocking me.
"You didn't tell me anything," I said.
"Yes, I did; maybe you forgot," Marie said.
"Can you guys stop the argument and get the door?" Tiffany yelled.
"I think Marie should get the door since she is the one who invited them," I said.
"Fine, it's not a big deal," Marie said, opening the door.