Hellish Obsession

"Babe, why are you talking? It's tiring, isn't it? Let me talk." Peter imitated Sam as he took the handkerchief from the table and passed it to Ave, looking so concerned.

Sam slapped on Peter's arm hard that made him rub the pain away. "Come on, dude, I am not corny." He squinted at him, pouting his lips.

They will be leaving soon for the bachelor and bachelorette trip. Ethy was still inside the Wyatts Mansion, talking with her in-laws. In the meantime, Sam, their friends and cousins were all sitting in the garden of his Mansion, playing the truth & dare game. Imitating Sam was Peter's dare given by Noah.

"Right, not just corny. You are super cheesy. And..." Peter paused to wink as he glimpsed at Ave with a frown. "Babe, let me wipe your sweats. You shouldn't overwork yourself." Finishing off, he yanked the handkerchief and started wiping her face although there was no trace of sweat on her skin, demonstrating the couple.

Ave could hardly stop herself from bursting out laughing. "That's so like him."

Sam's glare now halted at her. "Your turn, Ave." She nodded and he spun the bottle that was on the ground. It pointed at Ave and at the rear end was Harriet.

Ave sighed noticing the smirk on Harriet's face. If she chose truth, it was so sensible that she will ask one of the toughest questions. And if she chose dare, it will be too dangerous for her.

"Truth or dare?" She queried.

"Among these five guys choose one who can be your ideal husband for a day." Harriet said after thinking for a while. Those five guys were Xavier, Sam, Peter, Noah and Dylan.

Ave pursed her lips and bounced her head while thinking out loud. "Only Prince Charming can be my ideal husband..." She said, rolling her gaze at them carefully but stopped and her brows bumped together when she earned a chuckle from Xavier who was beside Sam, reading a science fiction book.

"As if she is Cinderella." He mumbled to himself but his voice was loud enough to make Ave scoff in disbelief. He kept pondering the book, didn't bother anyone until Ave's gaze overhauled at him and he felt she was smiling for a long time. His face swung blank as he looked up and witnessed the authenticity of his impression.

She was really smiling. That meant she was scheming some silly plans in her little head. "So here my Prince Charming is..."

"Dead. I killed him." He cut her off as he flipped the book close and took the water bottle from Sam's hand. The tension almost dried his throat up. He was very sure that the Prince Charming she was going to choose just now was him.

The atmosphere suddenly became so intense. But his sarcasm didn't dim the long-lasting smile on her face. "Then you can be his replacement." She asserted cutely.

Sam and Peter widened their eyes whilst Xavier almost choked on the water that he was drinking. He started coughing, trying to get back his voice.

"You will be my husband." Ave clasped her lips, stopping herself from laughing out loud.

His face was almost red in embarrassment now. "In your dreams." He cleared his throat and averted his gaze at the book. Opening it, he again got himself invaded. The best way to ignore the silly game.

Everyone was quiet, afraid that the Princess will sue him badly. On the contrary, Ave let out a soft giggle as if it was a joke to her. Peter parted his lips but before he could say a word, Ethy's voice was heard. "Hey, guys. I am done. Let's go."

"Finally, mission Terra will begin. I am so excited." Harriet spat out with a big smile. Promptly, Sam got himself up and fled to his girl. "Babe, are you all right? You look pale." He asked worriedly, cupping her face.

"Awww!" Peter and Ave clamoured, teasing the couple. Xavier peeked up at Ave before sliding the book on a chair and standing up. She was grinning, looking at Ethy. "Someone said he is not corny."

"You guys didn't tease my boyfriend, did you?" Ethy glared at them. Of course, she knew how dangerous her friends were.

Peter cleared his throat as he shifted his gaze at the gate. "I need to get my car out of the garage." He walked away fast, was missing from the spot in a flash.

"I need to call my brother." Harriet left behind him as well, aware of Ethy's next targets.

Only Ave was caught in the spot. She bit her lower lip and rubbed her neck, ignoring her best friend's glare.

Sam laughed and looked at Noah and Dylan. "You guys will miss it. Think again."

Noah sighed. "The castle needs us." The words came out of his mouth like melted butter.

"Castle?" Both Ave and Ethy puzzled.

"He meant the Castle Construction Company. Our family business." Dylan who was standing beside Noah rectified him.

Noah nodded as he laughed awkwardly. "Yeah. I thought you will understand. My bad! By the way, we need to go there right now. Have a safe journey. Call us when you arrive there, okay?"

Sam smiled. "I will."

Heaving a deep sigh, Xavier glanced down at Ave. She was still sitting there. He couldn't even say a thing first because of the damn deal.

Perceiving his fixed gaze, Ave clenched her jaw, tilting to his side. "What, Mr Gay?"

Mr Gay! Xavier decided to retain the forbearance. "Are you waiting for your Prince Charming to come and carry you outside?"

"Since you killed him. I won't mind if you bear the consequences." She said whilst she spanned her hands against the ground and leaned backwards, plopping the bodyweight on her hands. Her long hair touched the dirt of the surface and the soft wintry wind made them ragged, yet she looked so good.

With his hardened face, he poked his hands inside the pockets. "Never mind." He said before he turned his back against her and strolled onward.

Ave stared at him until he lost in the sight. "Something is weird. Very weird."