20. I won't leave this hand

Clara's eyes showed how much she is scared of her future. Alex cupped her cheeks gently.

"I know that there won't be any relationship without any fights. We will fight for sure. It might hurt you even. But I can promise you one thing" Alex paused and made her look at his eyes to let her see the honesty in his words.

"I can promise you that I will be the first person to console you, to convince you and" he paused again as he reduced the gap between them and placed a gentle kiss over her forehead.

"And to kiss you" he completed his sentence. Clara felt content with his words. She doesn't know if it will happen or not. But his words and the honesty in his gesture made her feel elated.

"Even though it's my fault?" Clara asked, blinking like an innocent kid. Alex pulled her closer for a little hug without answering her question. Clara could see the positive reply from his gesture.

Both straightened themselves when they heard Elena calling for them.

"Hi, grandma. I mean. I was." Clara stut