Chapter 8

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May was pacing back and forth, waiting for Brendan to pick up the call. Her fingers were crossed and she was smiling nervously.

"Stupid Brendan pick it up," she muttered impatiently. Drew was returning to his room, but stopped as soon as he heard May speaking about Brendan. I might not want to hear or like what they say, but I definitely know what they talk about.

" Hey May," Drew heard someone say. His instincts told him it eas Brendan.

"Where were you Brendan?" He heard May almost yell.

"Sorry May, was kind of busy."

He sawMay making a face at the phone. Though it was irritating him that she was talking to Brendan, he missed her facial expression. Whenever she was around him, she either argued and stayed angry or stayed too sad and silent.

"And what is the reason may I ask Brendan? Did you succeed?" She almost laughed. Her face was still beaming with enthusiasm.

"She said yes!" Drew heard Brendan tell excitedly. Yes? He thought to himself.

"Finally! You should have called me first Mr! I thought you call me your soul sister!" She giggled.

"I was too happy! And moreover, I am taking her to a date today so was busy picking out the suit."

Drew was taken aback,'Brenden going on a date?' For a moment he decided that his ears were betraying him. He pinched himself and when the pain shot up in his arms, he believed it was no dream. He had unconsciously made up stories involving May and Brendan. He put his hand on his forehead, feeling bad for every thing he had said to her.

"My goodness! And you were the one who told me dressing up is a girl's thing." They both laughed. He smiled too. He had to sort out things before his relationship with May got more uglier or damanged.

Drew cleared his throat and knocked on the door, shocking May. May, on seeing Drew, tensed up and quickly cut the phone, whispering,'Later.' She looked away, biting her lip and cursing herself. "May?" Drew called out for her.

She slowly turned around, preparing for the worst. They never talked normally, it was always yelling, swearing and cursing. She feared today will be the same. She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didn't feel Drew drawing closer. "Sorry," he guiltily said.

For a second she thought her ears had messed up his words. "Wait, what?" She asked confused and a little shocked.

"Sorry," he said again, his head bowed in shame and guilt.

"For what?" She asked, more curious but happy at the same time. She was sure he had overhead the whole conversation.

"Being such a pain," he apologized, holding her hand and pulling her close. She instinctively laid her head on his shoulder, understanding he understood she was telling the truth from the very first day. "It's ok Drew."

Drew smiled and kissed her temple. He hugged her tighter, saying,"Let's start from the scratch."

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Ash lay in his bed, still shocked about Serena's offer. He clutched his head in despair and muttering how he landed in this mess.

"Man, I don't know what to do!" He pulled his hairs again to the point his scalp started to pain. "Stupid," he hissed.

He got up and went to the bathroom. Washing his face, he noticed his eyes a little puffy and reddish. "I sweared I will not cry again thinking about her." As soon as he said that, new tears formed in his face. He quickly brushed them away.

She never told me about Lucas, why? He came out of the bathroom and sat at the edge of the bed.

I never asked whether she was engaged or not, it is my fault. He laid down on his back and brushed away his hair from his forehead.

But I can't marry Serena, I never loved her. He got up again and went to the window overlooking their garden. I wonder what they say about the wishing lake is true?

He heard someone enter the room and turned around. He saw his Mom entering the room along with Samantha and Troy.

"Good evening Mom, same goes for you uncle Troy and Aunt Samantha."

"Stop being so informal Kid," Troy said patting his back. Samantha came closer, followed by Delia. She pulled his ears and in a fake, angry voice said,"I told you don't call ne Aunty, it makes me feel old." Delia and Troy barely suppressed a laugh, causing Samantha to glare at them.

Ash sheepishly said,"Sorry Mani."

Samantha and Delia sat near him, with him in the middle. He, for a moment gulped, believing he was going to be lectured. Though he was 26, long lectures and the talk with grown up at home still used to send chills down his spine.

Breaking the silence he said,"My instincts is telling me you all need something." Troy and Samantha just smiled where as Delia had a big grin on her face.

"I guess it is time for you to get married," Troy bluntly stated. Ash stayed quiet for a while. He believed coming home would provide him with peace, guess he was wrong. He didn't want to discuss the topic of love and marriage with anyone.

"I don't want to," he briefly said.

"But son, you know Gary. He is so impatient. We can't get him married before you're married. There are some norms we must follow." Troy agreed with Samantha.

Ash sighed again. Being older than Gary was fun in most cases, but here, it was more like pain. "That doesn't matter Mom and Mani, I don't think opinion of society is the matter we should worry about."

Delia got up and put her hands on her hips. Glaring at Ash, she said,"Ash Ketchum, either you find a girl or we have to find one for you."

"There is a girl.." He whispered to himself but Delia heard him.

"I knew it!" She cheered and gave Samantha a victory sign," I just knew it."

"Know what my dear ever Young Delia aunty?" Gary asked, entering the room and pulling up a chair and placing it next to his Dad. He sat down.

"That there is a girl, whom Ash likes!"

Ash stayed silent. How was he going to tell them that the girl he loved was getting married to another boy?

Gary smirked and added,"That girl from the mountains huh?" Ash blushed a little but it soon changed into a look of horror when Gary spoke,"That's why she visited that day!"

Dawn never came here, nor did Gary see her in real person. It was, no I am sure they are talking about Serena! A look if pure horror was pasted on his face. Things were going to get uglier.

Before he could interject, Delia smiled and said,"I wish she, sorry, I mean Serena becomes your life partner. She is such a cute and lively girl, she cares about you too. I can't dream of a girl more suitable for you son."

He was in deep trouble. He quickly said,"Mom!"

Delia thinking he was just embarrassed, went on, "Promise me, you will marry her if her family agrees?"

He wanted to scream out NO! But the blissful and happy expression on his mother's face was paining him. How would he tel her the truth? He thought for a while, Dawn is going to get married soon. There is no point in confessing my love for her, it would only makes things awkward. Serena loves me, she even proposed me for marriage! my Mom loves her and wants me to marry her. If I have to get married, then why to break my mom's wish ? I guess it is better to live a life with someone whose presence will make atleast my Mom happy.

"Ok," he quietly said.

Delia and Samantha frantically hugged each other where as Gary and Troy patted his back. Only if they knew what his heart wanted.

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And done! Woof, finally. May and Drew finally got together! Yippppppie!

I feel like punching Ash, but since he is so so so cute, I can't. :p

This is from where the powers and myths of the Wishing lake will be tested! I am so psyched! Can't wait to update :D