SHOPPING

Clae: He tried to force himself on me and that's why I want to leave this place.

(her stammering words confused Lisa because the Clae she used to know was naive at the same time she is more enough to defend herself at any situation but the struggling Clae was odd for her also she felt so infuriated at Alex by making her bestie in worst condition. Now she want to boost her friend, by cupping her face she glared into her eyes)

Lisa: MY CLAE WAS ALWAYS STRONG AND VERY DEFENSIVE WHEN ITS COMING TO HER SAFETY AND DIGNITY BUT TODAY I FELL SOMETHING ODD IN YOU, ARE YOU FEELING WEAK INFRONT OF HIM, DISSY?

(she pressured each and every words, want to change her way of thought and attitude towards him in a different posture and her words brought a good collision in her which is beamed up on Clae's eyes so she continued)

Lisa: Listen Dissy I can get your emotions sudden of your dad, company and your life had put you into a turmoil but as a brave girl I want you to overcome this, by that you can show him how valiant my Dissy is, huh?

(she could sense her change in her eyes so she awaited for her response)

Clae: Sure Liss, I will and everyone gonna see me, a new me.

(her words came with such a assertive tone by that Lisa smiled cheerfully and wiped Clae's tears)

Lisa: That's my girl.

Clae: Liss leave me alone for sometime I need to use washroom and we are going out.

(she know to take up this all of sudden Clae need some time by that she come out with new rage hence she left the room with beamed joy bu knowing about the shopping)

Lisa: Sure Dissy take your time and I'll be waiting for you, okay?

Clae: Okay.

(once she left the room Clae locked from inside and headed straight away towards the washroom with a pair of dress. Once she entered she saw herself in the mirror with mixed emotions and Lisa's words had a great impact on her, so she wiped her tears and took a vow to herself)

' never ever trust HIM'

'never ever fall for HIM'

'need to get my company back'

'need to talk with ERIC'

(she almost felt relieved by Lisa's words and for that she need to talk to Eric and make up herself. With her chain of thoughts she had a long shower and changed into a comfortable denim jean and black shirt then put some usual make up to make herself pleasant able. It took an hour for clae to reach the living area where Alex, Xander and Lisa gathered. Once she was on Alex's sight he felt breathtaking first time after their marriage of about an month he is seeing her with good vibes and the way she showed her up was really making him forget to breath and he stood rooted there.)

Lisa: Here she is, Xander.

Xander: Hey Dissy shall we?

Clae: Ofcourse.

(while everyone started to walk towards the exit Clae turned to see Alex where giving her a passionate and loving glare which is really odd for Clae, then she stepped towards him and spoke in a melting tone which almost skipped Alex's heart beat)

Clae: Honeyy, I'm going for a shopping and will return as soon as possible, huh?

(he forget to give her a response and was flying in sky by her melodious tone and the word 'honey' and came back to senses by her melodious tone)

Clae: Honey, I'll get going take care.

(once she completes she spuned on her heals and left the mansion with Xander and Lisa. In the whole ride Clae haven't said anything but Lisa know very well she is fighting with herself to think about what's next so she let to in flow also signaled Xander to be quiet and he obliged. They shopped more accessories, clothes, footwear for Clae, even though she stopped Lisa after few sets she didn't even stopped so she let it be. Once they are done with their shopping Xander suggested to have a snack in nearby restaurant, even Clae need to freshen up little to the upcoming things. They have seated at the corner table and waited for their orders)

Xander: So Dissy, how is it going?

Clae: About what Xander?

Xander: I'm asking about your health and your relationship between Alex and you?

Clae: Huh stop Xander, everything is fine and you can see me, right?

(he chuckled awkwardly and glared at her with meaningful look, to ease the situation Lisa broke the silence)

Lisa: Guys lets end up the serious convo and begin with our chat, shall we?

(by her serious words both of them started to laugh hardly and in next few minutes waiter placed their order and retired back)

Xander: Lets dig in.

(they ate in silence and no one want to broke their good mood and after having their snack Xander took them back to mansion and bide a goodbye after dropping them. Lisa glared Clae's thoughtful face and sighed off)

Lisa: Dissy is anything bothering you?

Clae: No... not at all.

Lisa: Then why you are looking so lost?

Clae: No Liss, I'm not lost, I'm just thinking about my next move by that I can make a better step.

Lisa: That sounds great and remember don't quit.

Clae: Certainly not.

(both girls entered the mansion by giggling and not even realizing a presence on the living area they started to climb stairs but a staid voice made them halt on their tracks)

Alex: Did you miss me, honey?

Clae: Huh, n...not much but a...little.

(her words made him grin ear to ear which made Lisa to chuckle inwardly. Alex was waiting in the mansion for Clae's return ever since she left him stumbled and he wanted to take the advantage by her change of attitude and to win her heart by hook or crack. so stayed on the mansion for her return once his sight caught his baby girl and her smile almost made his breath skip for a moment and not even a glance from her made him a bit upset but he suppressed it to held the conversation so he called her from behind which made them halt. Then he stood from his place by taking a steady strides towards Clae and something in his black orbs made her fell odd which she haven't felt)

Alex: I want to talk with, honey, shall we?

(by helding her hands he asked and she nodded her head to Lisa before leaving with him to their room. Alex locked the room once they stepped in and made her sit on the sofa who also sat next to her by leaving a perfect distance)

Alex: So, how was your shopping?

(she felt nervous a but at the same time she suppressed it like a pro and give him a assuring nod then he took her hands into his and glared her affectionately)

Alex: Huh..... hmmm I just want to ask you about the collaboration.

(by his words she chuckled inwardly about his smart move but she is smarted than him)