Between Brothers: Two Hearts One Destiny
Chapter 1:The Invitation
Alex's phone buzzed instantly on the coffee table, pulling him from a deep, post work stupor.
He groaned, fumbling for it, and squinted at the screen. ' Noah '. His younger brother by two years, the eternal optimist to his cynical realist.
Noah
Alex I've gat news. Big news
Noah's excitement was palpable even through the the phone
Noah
I'm getting promoted any time soon, being a detective is not easy you know
Alex
That awesome little bro, congrats
Noah
Apart from that, I'm coming with my wife to be
Alex sat up so fast he nearly spilled his lukewarm coffee.
Alex
Your wife to be? Who could that be?
Alex
No way little bro, you've only started dating Clara for six months!
Noah
When you know, you know
Noah
And you're going to be my best man
Alex sighed, running a hand through his disheveled hair.
Alex
Noah I'm happy for you, but you know I'm not exactly the wedding planning type.
Noah
which is why you need this! It'll be fun. Plus, Clara is my type
Noah
Just meet her, Alex. For me?
against his better judgement, Alex agreed. Little did he know that, yes would unravel the carefully constructed monotony of his life
Chapter 2: The Arrival
Alex stepped off the plane, jet lagged but exhilarated. Madrid to New York was no small journey, he'd do anything Noah his little brother.
The airport buzzed with energy, a stark contrast to the quiet streets of his hometown.
He spotted Noah waving frantically near baggage claim, Clara standing beside him with a stylish look.
Noah enveloped him in a hug
Alex
wouldn't miss it for the world little bro
Alex replied, his accent soft but distinct.
Noah
see! I told she's my type
Alex raised an eyebrow, really?
Alex
you're basically perfect for each other
Clara
Ah, so I'm the charity case?
Noah
more like the upgrade
Clara shook her heard, amused, she heard stories about Alex, the brooding, work obsessed business man who sworn off love
Clara
This should be interesting
Clara
please Alex you're welcome
Noah
Alright you two, lets get going
Chapter 3: The first meeting
Alex arrived at Noah's apartment precisely at seven as requested. He dressed casually, dark jeans, a simple button down hoping to appear approachable yet detached.
Noah
He's here! And actually combed his hair
He stepped inside and froze. There laughing with Clara in the kitchen, it was Eva
she had warm blue eyes, curly hair tied loosely in bun and a smile that could melt glaciers
For a moment, Alex forgot to breathe
Noah
Told you she was gorgeous
Eva turned, catching Alex's stare
Eva
you must be Alex, I've heard so much about you
Alex
All lies, I assure you
They shook hands and a joint of electricity passed between them
Alex pulled away first unnerved
Alex
This is trouble. Beautiful Spanish trouble
Alex said recovering his composure, knowing she's from Spain
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