Author's Note: I'm really glad that so many of you like me story! I'm also really glad that some people nicely criticized it which gave me few new ideas! So... enjoy this chapter of Wedding Bells Won't Ring.
Heather:
After Heather was done talking to Esmerelda, all she wanted to do was run straight out the door and leave. Heck, the second she saw him she wanted to run out the door but her body had betrayed her and tensed up. Making it hard for her to try and even move much.
When Esmerelda and Heather finished talking, Esmerelda got up and said "Well you don't have to leave so soon!-" Oh I think I really should leave.. Heather thought, "I have some lemonade, ...would you like a cup?" "What? Oh um sure, yeah some lemonade would be great" Heather said lying right through her teeth.
As soon as she calls up a taxi, Heather was going straight to her hotel room and falling asleep. There is a frickin 6 hour difference from here to Quebec City and a nap sounded really good right now.
While she waited Heather noticed that Alejandro had been staring at her. This made her blush slightly. Even though she liked the attention she was fairly creeped out. Hoping to make it stop, Heather said as normally as possible "So you're getting married?" smirking to try and lighten the mood.
Alejandro suddenly snapped back into reality and noticed that he had been staring... and that Heather had noticed as well. He starting blushing quickly while trying to say "Yes, I am", but all that came out was "Oh um.. uh..". He couldn't even speak correctly which made his cheeks burn.
Esmerelda suddenly came back with the lemonade. Smiling she said "Here you go Heather!" as she tried to hand Heather the lemonade. But Heather couldn't stand one more minute of this. This was way too much to handle in one day. First of all, she moves all the way to Spain just to find out Alejandro was getting married?!
So Heather said as politely as possible "I'm really sorry Esmerelda but I have to go back to my hotel room.. you know just uh, get more comfortable here.." Disappointed that Heather couldn't stay any longer, Esmerelda went "Oh.. okay then.. it's been great meeting up with you Heather.."
Nodding Heather rushed out the door as fast as she could without Esmerelda noticing. When she did get out of the house Heather started running down the pebble road as fast as she could. Not looking as to where she was going, she slammed herself into the gardener. "Oof!" they both yelled as they rolled down the hill.
As Heather was rolling down the hill, everything was spinning. When she finally stopped moving, Heather's head was very dizzy, everything was so disoriented and fuzzy and she felt like she was going to barf. A gloved hand extended itself towards Heather.
Heather gratefully took the hand. When she was on her own two feet again she looked up and saw a young man. Probably only 17 or 18 years old. "Next time maybe you should watch where you're going" the gardener muttered slightly annoyed. Frowning Heather said "Sorry about that" through her teeth.
As the gardener was wiping the dirt off his shirt, Heather got a good look at him. He was about '5"7, his hair was jet black and his eyes were a brilliant yellow. He was also tan, just like everyone else here.
Out of nowhere Heather went and said "Hi, I'm Heather" extending her hand. Slightly startled, the gardener said "Hello, I'm Ricardo" taking her hand and shaking it. Heather continued by saying "Look I am really sorry, I just wasn't looking where I was going and-" "It's alright" Ricardo reassured, "Sorry I should have seen you running down the hill too and.. wait, why were you running down so quickly?" Ricardo questioned raising his eyebrow.
'Well um it's just something I saw that's all.." Heather quickly answered. "Ah" Ricardo said "You must mean Esmerelda and Alejandro kissing.. again." he said chuckling. "Man those two are just crazy about each other, you know what I mean? I have never-" "Alright alright I get it!" Heather exclaimed not wanting to hear any of it.
Surprised, Ricardo dropped the subject. "Anyway I should be going, I'll see you soon" Heather said as she started walking down the hill.
Ugh do people actually think that Alejandro would ever like that prissy little rich girl? Not that I care or anything... Heather thought feeling annoyed.
When Heather got to her hotel room, she threw herself on her bed and started to think. She kept thinking.. at about what just happened with her and Alejandro. When she saw him sitting there on that couch she wanted to run but since her body wouldn't let her do that, she was forced to stay and listen.
After that, a million emotions had entered her mind. She felt happy, shocked, and upset all at the same time, a horrible combination of emotions.
Her mind went blank as Esmerelda talked. All she could think about while looking at Alejandro was just how amazing he looked. His body had completely healed from the lava. His hair had all grown back and his emerald eyes were as beautiful as ever.
As much as Heather hated to admit it.. he just looked so perfect.. God was it even possible that he looked even better than before?
But all of these happy lovey thoughts were suddenly replaced with when Heather suddenly realized he. was. getting. married. He was marrying that little prissy "way too nice" girl who probably didn't know a thing about Alejandro like Heather did!
If Heather didn't know better.. she would say that she was actually a little jealous.. But that is so stupid! How could Esmerelda possibly compare to herself?
Grunting Heather lay her head on the pillow, closed her eyes and fell asleep. When she fluttered her eyelids open again, it was already 6pm but Heather was way too awake to try and fall sleep again.
What the hell do I do now? I don't have any friends who live here.. I barely know anyone and there is no way I'm going back to the mansion.. Heather thought.
Heather's thoughts were soon interrupted by her cell phone ringing. Picking it up, Heather said feeling annoyed "Hello?". "Hi Heather!" Esmerelda answered. Oh no..
"What's the matter Esmerelda?" Heather asked hoping this conversation wouldn't last too long. "Well it's just that me and my hubby-" I really hope she doesn't call Alejandro that often.. "were talking and thought it would be fun if you moved into our house!" Wait what? No no no no no no NO! Heather thought in a panic. Move in? That cannot happen!
Quickly Heather went "Are you sure about that Esmerelda?" Heather asked panicking. "Oh yes! Alejandro really would like to talk with you more about the wedding planning and some other things too" Esmerelda went on.
Alejandro wants to talk? I don't want to talk to him! He's probably planning some kind of revenge on me... oh no... Heather thought groaning.
What on Earth could he possibly want to talk to Heather about? Hearing that he wants her to stay at his house didn't help her think straight either...
Esmerelda finally said "Well just bring your stuff over by 8pm okay? Can't wait to see you at our house again!" "Wait Esmereld-" Too late. Esmerelda had hung up the phone.
Heather just sat there with her cellphone in her hand and thought What I am going to do ?
After some time trying to stall, Heather sighed and dragged her suitcase out the entrance of the hotel. It was fun while it lasted I guess..
As she made her way to the gate she saw Ricardo bent over watering the roses. "Hey Ricardo!" Heather yelled to get his attention. It worked and caused Ricardo to spin around spraying water everywhere. "Wha-? Oh Heather it's just you! Hey what are you doing here so late..?" Ricardo asked noticing the suitcase.
"Yeah well Alejandro and Esmerelda have "invited" me to live with them" Heather said showing the annoyance in her voice.
"Well I'll let you in through the employee entrance-" Ricardo said. "Whoa there gardener, I do not come in through employee entrances!" Heather protested crossing her arms and stamping her foot.
"Well you are working for them aren't you? Come on it's not that bad" Ricardo said playfully and rolling his eyes.
"Fine fine but lets make this quick got it?" "Whatever you say "ice queen" Ricardo said snickering. "Hey! I am no ice queen!" Heather went. "Oh I wouldn't be so sure.." Ricardo said chuckling.
This isn't as bad as I thought I guess... I just maybe made a friend here ? Heather questioned as she followed Ricardo towards the door.
Alejandro:
It has been done. Smirking Alejandro checked for the time, 7:45pm. Heather will have to show up soon at 8pm or Esmerelda will just keep begging her to until she gives in.
Esmerelda has done this method of getting what she wants to Alejandro a multiple of times. Who knew that annoying skill could come in handy?
Laying back on the couch Alejandro closed his eyes and remembered earlier in that day how he just stared at Heather as Esmerelda was getting lemonade. He couldn't believe he was stupid enough to let Heather catching him staring at her like that!
Talking didn't help either for as he tried to talk, nothing but inhuman noises exited his mouth making him look like a buffoon. I hope that Heather and I will have a chance to.. "talk" he thought.
As he was thinking he heard a knock at the door. Ah that must be her right now.. As Alejandro got up to grab the door knob, he heard Heather laughing. Heather laughing? Was that even possible? Unsure as what happening he looked through the peep hole.
What he saw made him start seeing red. It was the gardener Ricardo joking around with Heather.. his Heather.. and he was actually making her.. laugh? And look so lovely and happy?! Grinding his teeth he quickly swung the door open startling Heather and Ricardo.
"Hola Heather so glad you could make it" Alejandro said with a hint of annoyance. Heather walked in and Alejandro continued with "Thank you Ricardo for escorting Heather here" and before Ricardo could get a word in, Alejandro swung the door in his face.
As Alejandro turned around he saw Heather eyeing him, raising her eyebrow at him and placing her hands on her hips. "What?" Alejandro asked annoyed and fearing she knew what just happened. "You don't have to slam a door in someone's face okay? Ricardo is a nice person, so don't treat him like dirt." Heather retorted back.
Shocked Alejandro's jaw dropped wide open. Heather actually cares for the gardener?! As he just stood there jaw open, Heather turned around dragging her suitcase.
"Well?" Heather asked annoyed. "W-well what?" Alejandro tried to say without sounding shocked at what Heather had just advised to him. "Are you or are you not going to show me to my room?" Heather said growing bored and showing plenty of attitude.
"Of course, follow me" Alejandro said as he gestured his hand towards the stairs. Grunting Heather slowly made her way up the stairs with her suitcase in both hands.
"It would be lovely if you helped me a little!" Heather snapped at Alejandro as he just stood at the top of the stairs smirking while Heather was only halfway there.
"Ehh I'd rather not, it is fun to watch you struggle at something.." Alejandro went on, smirking looking so full of himself. "You are a grade A jerk, you know that?" Heather growled lugging the suitcase.
"Psh jerk maybe but at least I am "Grade A" as you said, only the best of the best" Alejandro said raising his eyebrows. Heather merely rolled her eyes annoyed as she finally made her way up the final step.
"Let's just get this over with!" Heather wheezed as she tried to catch her breath. "It will be my pleasure" Alejandro said lightly walking towards the west wing, arms behind his back.
He had to admit, making fun of Heather has never been so satisfying. He could hear her trying to catch up dragging the suitcase along. As much as he loved every second of this, he did feel slightly bad for making her carry her own luggage.
So as a gentleman, he turned around and grabbed her suitcase handle, aggressively raising it up just to make it appear as though he was annoyed with all the noise and was only trying to make it stop. Oh the things he did just so she didn't know he still loved her.. what a beautiful temptress she was and always will be.
Startled Heather stood back as Alejandro looking annoyed started walking to the end of the hall, her suitcase in hand, to a two door entrance. He turned the knob of one of the doors and looking at Heather, gestured with his free hand for Heather to step inside.
When Heather walked in her first reaction was to gasp. The room was far more beautiful than the hotel room by a long shot. As she looked around, Alejandro said "I hope everything is to your liking?" Heather turned to him and went "Yeah.. this is really nice.. thank you.." smiling a little. Alejandro's heart fluttered as he just merely nodded and tried not to meet her eyes.
When he had walked a far enough distance in the hallway, he let a breath of relief escape his body. Alright Alejandro, she likes the room and doesn't appear to hate you.. What Heather didn't know was that Alejandro had spent a good 3 hours putting in the finest furniture, sheets and colors that he could buy in such a short amount of time to satisfy her.
It also didn't hurt that Alejandro was just two doors away from her room. Smiling Alejandro whistled walking down the stairs into the kitchen.
He just kept wondering to himself.. will 4 months of living with Heather pay off and she'll be his again? He really hopes so.
As he continued to think he also thought of Ricardo.. there is no possible way Heather harbored any kind of romantic feelings for him.. could she? With Heather he was never too sure, but then again no women had ever made him feel like this as Heather did.. so unsure of himself and wanting more and more.
He sighed grabbing a bowl and the cereal box. But if Heather did have some kind of feelings for Ricardo.. oh... Ricardo would be in for a world of pain.
Heather:
Heather just stood there looking all over the bedroom. Everything just looked so beautiful. And Heather couldn't believe this entire room was all for herself. It was huge first of all. Three times the size of her entire apartment.
It was also completely furnished. But it didn't stop there, as Heather walked around she discovered a door leading to a huge bathroom. And another one leading into a walk-in-closet.
Smiling liking a idiot, Heather couldn't believe Alejandro let her have this room. She was just an employee after all, just working for him and his fiance Esmerelda.
Heather suddenly snapped back into reality, realizing that Alejandro and Esmerelda were getting married. Of course Alejandro doesn't love her! He's just being nice!
All of this was to be polite and probably so that Heather would feel grateful and make a amazing wedding. She felt like an idiot for almost falling for his act.
Get it toGETher Heather.. remember.. he's getting married.. and you're helping to make it happen.. Heather thought trying to remind herself why she was here in the first place.
Still.. she couldn't help feeling that deep down.. Alejandro still cares for her.. and that she still cares for him..
Author's Note: Woo hoo DRRRAAMMMAAA! So I've added Ricardo the gardener :D Hmmmm I wonder what will happen next time?! Please enjoy my story :3 It's a blast making this!
