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Chapter 4 – An unexpected visit

It was five days away from the wedding, and Loki and I had been spending every day together. We had also been helping Thor and Jane prepare for their big day, and it was a lot of work.

"God, I hope I don't ever get married, this seems like too much of a pain," I muttered as I decorated the dining room.

"You say that now," Jane said as she helped me put up some twinkling lights.

"Who knows," I replied.

"So, Julie. You seem a lot happier these days. Does it have anything to do with Loki, perhaps?"
Jane asked me with curiosity. I blushed and shook my head.

"No, of course not! What are you talking about? That's ridiculous," I said.

"Oh really? Because I heard Loki and Thor talking about you," Jane replied, "and it sounds like the two of you have been getting pretty romantic these days."

"He was talking to THOR?" I exclaimed. I couldn't fucking believe it.

"Yeah. Apparently he's head over heels for you, Juls," Jane said.

I was so mad. Loki had promised he wouldn't tell anyone until I was ready!

"Excuse me, Jane, but I have to go find someone," I snapped.

"Hey, wait! We haven't even finished hanging up these lights yet!" Jane called after me as I stalked off.

Jane watched her sister go, leaving in a fury. "That was weird," she muttered to herself, then shrugged and continued doing her job.

I stormed off to Loki's training area, but stopped before I could even go closer to him. There was a beautiful woman around my age talking to him. I tried to get a closer glimpse, but I didn't want to be seen.

Loki's p.o.v

Loki was busy practicing his sword fighting skills when he heard someone walking behind him. He turned around hoping it was his girlfriend, but stared when he saw an old friend of his, Alexandra.

Alexandra wasn't exactly an old friend, but he hadn't spoken to her in two years. He didn't tell Julie about her because he wanted to forget what had happened between him and Alexandra.

Loki was going to ask her to be his girlfriend, but she decided to ditch him when she met Thor.
Thor and Alexandra dated for several months, and Loki had never told his brother what had happened, either. Alexandra was the daughter of his mother's best friend. Loki couldn't believe that she was here. This was bad.

"Hello, Loki," Alexandra said. Loki couldn't help but notice how beautiful she had become, but he still never forgave her for the way she treated him.

"Alexandra, what are you doing here?" Loki spat.

"Thanks for the nice greeting," Alexandra said sarcastically, "I came here because I heard from my mother that Thor and Jane are getting married. Your mother invited my family to the wedding, actually. Didn't you know?"

Loki listened in disbelief. She was going to the wedding. Shit. What was he going to tell Julie?

"I...I had no idea," Loki replied.

"My, you've sure grown up," Alexandra said, as she checked him out. Loki had to find a way to get rid of her. She had no right to be talking to him!

"You're not staying here until the wedding, are you?" He asked. Please say no...

"I wish I could, but I won't be here until Saturday morning," she answered with a smile.

"Why are you talking to me? I thought we were on bad terms," Loki said.

Alexandra played with her long blonde hair.

"What makes you think that? I haven't even spoken to you since I broke up with Thor."

"Exactly," Loki snapped. "Don't you think I might have actually moved on with my life?"

"What do you mean, Loki? I always thought you weren't the relationship type," Alexandra said, "which is why I thought we could have a little fun together..." she stepped closer to him as she said it, and put a hand on his chest. Loki pushed her hand away.

"Unfortunately for you, I already met someone," he spat. "And I don't think she would appreciate you flirting with me like this."

"Don't you appreciate it, handsome?" She asked.

"Absolutely not! Now, if you DON'T mind, I would like you to leave!" He said sternly.

"You're missing out," Alexandra replied, and walked away from him. I'll get him later, she told herself, smiling.

Julie's p.o.v

I couldn't believe what I had just witnessed. The pretty blonde girl put her hand on Loki's chest, and that's when I ran away. I couldn't watch anymore. Why did I have to be the girlfriend of a prince? Of COURSE other girls would be after him. How could I have been so foolish?

"That's the last time I'm falling for someone ever again," I muttered furiously to myself.

I went to the balcony to cool off. What did Loki think he was doing? First he told Thor about our relationship, and then he was talking to some blonde bitch! I was so upset.

"Julie, have you seen my brother around?" A deep voice asked me. I turned around to see Thor coming out to the balcony. Shit, he caught me crying. Thor's eyes widened with concern as he saw the state I was in.

"What happened?" He asked, putting his hands on my shoulders. "Did you and Jane have a fight?"

"Yes, I saw your brother around! With some other girl!" I snapped. "I can't believe he told you about us!"

Thor gave me a long hug. "Julie, Loki cares more about you than anyone. He wouldn't go and cheat on you so early into your relationship. What did this girl look like?"

"Just some blonde bitch," I muttered.

Thor sighed. "My ex girlfriend," he said. "What is she doing here?"

"Ask Loki, he'll know," I replied sadly. Thor gave me another hug.

"Something's not right about this. I am sure Loki is NOT cheating on you. Trust me, Julie, I know him even more than Jane knows you."

"I hope he's not."

"Let me go talk to him. Everything will be fine," he said.

"I hope so," I replied.

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Later that evening, I had to go have dinner with Loki, Thor and Jane.

"Hello, Julie," Loki said as he saw me. He seemed happy to see me, but I just gave him a small smile as I sat next to Jane.

Loki looked at Thor as if he was thinking what's with her? Thor didn't seem to notice Loki glancing at him, however.

"So, how was everybody's day?" Jane asked as we all sat down to eat with Frigga and Odin.

"I had a good day," Thor answered. "Looks like the wedding's going to be wonderful, my love!"

"That's good to hear, sweetheart," Jane replied. "Loki, how was your day?"

"It was alright," he said. "Nothing too interesting."

I couldn't believe he had just said that. I tried to ignore the hurt and stress I felt, but I found it hard.

"Julie, you look stressed out. Is everything okay?" Jane asked me.

"Everything's great," I lied, and shoveled food into my mouth so she wouldn't ask me anything else. Loki and Thor watched as I ate like a pig, with confused looks on their faces.

"Anyway," Frigga said, "the wedding preparations are almost complete. Have you chosen the bridesmaid and maid of honor dresses, Jane?"

"Yes. The maid of honor will be wearing a light mint green and the bridesmaids will be wearing pale blue," Jane replied, "I wanted a pastel colour theme for the gowns."

"It sounds lovely," Frigga said, and looked over at me. "What do you think, my dear?"

I swallowed my food and nodded. "Sure," I replied. I wasn't exactly in the talkative mood at the moment, considering I was upset at Loki.

"I'm sure Julie will look marvelous in her mint green dress," he said, smiling at me.

I gave him a look. I'm sure you'd think that blonde girl looks marvelous in her dress, too, I wanted to say. Loki gave me a confused look as he noticed that I was not looking so friendly.

"Yes," I replied, and went back to eating my food quickly. I just wanted to get out of there.

"Is something the matter?" Jane asked me, "you're not being yourself."

"I'm just really hungry," I answered, and finished the rest of my dinner along with my drink.

"Whatever," Jane replied with a shrug. She didn't believe me.

"Thank you for dinner, it was delicious," I said as I stood up to leave.

"You are welcome, dear," Frigga replied with a smile.

I smiled back and left the dining room, eager to not have to face my boyfriend.

I sat in my guest bedroom on the bed, not knowing what to do about this situation. How could I have fallen for a royal? Of COURSE there would be complications. I sighed, letting tears fall down my cheeks. Suddenly the door opened. I turned around to see Jane. She came over and sat down beside me, and gave me a hug.

"Juls, what happened to you today? You were acting so odd at dinnertime," she said.

"I can't talk about it," I replied with a sniff, and wiped my tears away.

"I'm here for you, okay? I won't tell anyone," she said. I sighed. I was going to have to tell her sometime, anyway.

"I'm mad at Loki because I saw him talking to this blonde girl, and she was coming on to him. I left because I couldn't watch any more of it. I just can't believe that I let myself fall for someone like him, when I'm just an ordinary girl," I sobbed as I let my head rest on Jane's shoulder. She put an arm around me in comfort.

"You are NOT ordinary, Julie," she said. "You're a wonderful girl and any guy would be lucky to have you as his girlfriend. Maybe what you saw wasn't what it looked like."

"How am I supposed to know?" I asked, "I just can't talk to him about it. It hurts too much."

"Well, how are you going to know the truth? Loki really cares about you. I can see it in his eyes," Jane answered. "He thinks you're absolutely perfect and he wouldn't want any other woman except you."

I looked up at her, surprised. "How do you know? Did you talk to him about it?"

Jane laughed. "Of course not," she said, and before I knew it, Loki was in her place. "I had to talk to you as your sister because I knew that you wouldn't listen to me in person at the moment."

"So...all those things you just told me about me being perfect and that you care for me are true?"

I asked him. Loki looked into my eyes, and took my hands, putting them on his lap.

"Yes," he said sincerely. All I could do was stare at him in amazement.

"But..why?" I asked. Loki chuckled, and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

"Because I love you," Loki murmured softly, and brushed his lips against mine. I kissed him back gently, but stopped after a few seconds.

"I love you too, but I just need to know who that girl is," I said. Loki smiled happily at me and gently squeezed my hands.

"She's Thor's ex-girlfriend, Alexandra. She wanted me first, but then she met Thor and changed her mind. After she ditched me, she never spoke to me again, and I was always ignored by her. I

hated her after that, and I still do," he explained. I felt a wave of relief and guilt at the same time.
"I feel so bad now," I said. "I thought you were going to cheat on me with her. I feel so stupid."

"Don't feel that way. You did not know, it was not your fault. I did not even know she was coming to visit, either. So, it was unexpected," Loki replied.

"Okay," I said. "I forgive you. I don't want to be upset with you anymore."

Loki hugged me tightly and we kissed. He smiled sweetly at me and kissed my forehead.

"Shall we go to my room, love?" He asked me.

"That sounds like a good idea."

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