CHAPTER 14 - THE FRIEND'S OBSERVATION

Diana was very pleased that Charissa is his brother’s mate and she knew Minerva will feel the same way because they all get along well. If there is one thing she is worried about that is the protectiveness and by the looks of it, Marcel will double it considering the circumstances.

"Will you two keep this PG while we are in front of the pack?" Diana breaks them up.

"Sorry sis couldn't help it." Marcel's eyes are still glued on Charissa.

"Why didn't you tell me anything earlier?" Diana focused the attention to her best friend.

"I wasn't sure because reality speaking we can smell everyone so after my wolf confirmed it you were already in the bathroom. I only realized it was your brother when I approached him." Charissa bit the bottom lip.

"Relax Cha! Now we're really going to be sister for real!! I'm so happy for you guys!! Weeee!" Diana squealed.

"Thanks bestie I thought you we're really mad, I told Marcel to tell you but he wants to surprise you and---" Charissa keeps rambling.

"You seriously think I will be mad when all I do is squeal with excitement? Now that Marcel has his mate I'm finally getting out of his wrath every day and that's a new breathing air for me." Diana giggled.

"Just because I found my mate doesn't mean I will move out of our room." Marcel butted in.

"But the room---" Diana’s happiness went down the drain.

“What's with guys cutting me off?! Argghhhh!!” Diana stomp her feet like a little child.

"No buts young lady, Charissa knew about your nightmares and she's fine with it. Besides it's not like we are going to get married or mate instantly." Her brother made Cha blushed.

"Damn I thought I'll finally be free." Diana muttered.

"You are my sister and I have to be there to protect and watch over you whether you like it or not." His brother has a very demanding tone.

"Anyway, you better take care of my best friend bro or I will personally give you a kick in the ass." Diana playfully threatened him.

"I'll give him that too, if he stopped us from going out alone.” Charissa made sure to emphasize the last word.

“I can’t and won’t allow you both to go out without me.” Marcel disapproved.

“If you’re not going to let us go alone then I might as well not see you.” Charissa knew she got him there.

“Fine, you can go out but promise to mind link me.” Marcel doesn’t have any option to say no this time.

“You heard that bestie, you’re the witness.” Charissa winked at her best friend.

“Yup! Loud and clear bestie.” Diana supported her.

Diana was mentally grinning from ear to ear because finally someone already has an upper hand to his brother. His brother can’t even argue about it eventhough because he will lose the chance to see his mate in day.

“So are we still going to Minerva?" Diana changed the topic.

"She's probably exhausted by now from playing, it's getting late we might as well check on her." Marcel checked his watch.

"Its okay babe we got her, you still have few people to talk to and we need some girly time you know." Cha flirted openly with her brother.

"Okay just mind link me if you need me." Marcel pecked her lips.

"Can I have my best friend now bro?" Diana saw their entwined hands.

"Be safe both of you." He let go Charissa's hand.

On their way to the stairs, Diana saw Tyrone by the door but her mate didn’t recognize her because see made sure to mask her scent from him. From now on, Diana will try to get over him and she knew it will take time but Diana won't push herself to someone who doesn't want her.

"You okay?" Charissa poked her friend.

"Yeah... uhmm... just... let's go." Diana grabbed her hand.

Diana knew her best friend was getting suspicious but she'd rather not tell her until they are alone. They reached the entertainment room and saw Minerva watching a documentary movie.

"Mini (Minerva), time for bed, you have school tomorrow remember?" Diana went to her side.

"Okay Dee (Diana)." She is almost falling asleep on the couch.

Charissa help her up and transferred her to their room. Diana prepared the bed while Charissa changed her to sleeping wear. Diana and Marcel still treat she’s a baby – well, she is technically and legally their baby sister. Diana read her bed time stories and in a matter of minute Minverva was out.

"Care to tell me what's bothering you?" Charissa wrapped Minerva with quilt.

"What do you mean?" Diana put my poker face.

"There's something you're not telling me. First, you went to the bathroom for Moon Goddess knows how long that you don't normally do. Second, you stopped walking and went idle when you saw the new Alpha." She is damn well observant.

"I... uhmm..." Diana knew she can't lie.

"Well... I'm waiting." Cha folded her arms.

"Promise me you won't tell Marcel? Please promise me bestie." Diana pleaded on her.

"Okay pinkie swear, now spill." She demanded.

"I... I found my mate." Diana spoke in rush.

"Wait... what?! Can you slow down?" She signaled her hands to stop for a while.

"I found my mate." Diana repeated clearly.

"Oh my Moon Goddess!! Who is he?” Charissa went crazy.

"Will you lower your voice and let me finish?." Diana covered her mouth.

"Oops, so who is he?!" Her face lights up.

"Everything was so fat, at first we were talking and then we were kissing ---" Diana started to explain.

"Oh Moon Goddess! You make out with the Alpha! Oh my God! My best friend finally got her first kissed!" She shrieks.

"Shhh! Minerva is already sleeping and yet you're trying to wake her up.” Diana reminded her.

“Continue." Cha mumbled.

“As I was saying, I found my mate but… but he rejected me." Diana finally let it out.

"He what?! How?! When?!" Charissa screamed.

“I swear I’m going to plaster your mouth if you scream again.” Diana playfully threatened her.

“How will I stay calm after hearing that your – freaking mate rejected you?” Charissa was to cautious with her words this tie.

“I bet you won’t like the next thing I will say.” Diana sat comfortably.

“I’m listening and don’t leave anything behind.” Her friend is ready to hear the whole story.

Diana opened up everything from the confrontations, the make out, the accusations and his rejection. By the end of the story she was already sobbing and tears are continuously flowing.

"That jerk! How dare him!" She gets up from the bed.

"Shhh! Stop screaming like a mad man." Diana stopped her friend form moving more.

"Don't shhh me that asshole needs to be taught a lesson! Alpha or not I will kick his ass!" She stands up.

"Where do you think you're going?" Diana grabbed her hand.

"To tell your brother." She stopped her tracks.

"Charissa! You promised not to tell Marcel.” Diana blocked her from the door.

“I can’t just sit down and let that shit talk bad about you.” Charissa is all riled up.

“If you’re acting this way what do you think Marcel can do more? He will probably beat him if he finds out." Diana reasoned out.

"Are you kidding me right now? He accused you but here you are getting on to his side?" Her eyes are throwing daggers at Diana.

"I am not defending him but are you forgetting he is the Alpha now and he can banish us anytime he wants? Where do you think we will go if that happens? This is the only place I know we are safe and it was our parents will for us to be here; I can't defy their last words Cha." Diana justified her side.

"You have your point but you have Luna Axelia and Alpha Marco, I'm sure they won't let that happen." Charissa is now calm.

"I know, but he is still their son and my guilt will eat me up if I will be the reason they will drift apart." Diana plopped down on the bed.

"No, it will be Tyrone's fault not yours." She debates with Diana.

"Hypothetically speaking yes, but I am his mate or should it be ex-mate and he specifically told me not to let anyone know about us but I did because I trust you and I need your advice Cha." Diana sighed in defeat.

"I wonder if that dimwit knows the effect of rejection to a wolf most specially for you." Charissa aired her concerned.

"Are there any effects?" Diana shoot back puzzled.

"Did you accept his rejection?" She raised another question.

"He already did it what's the difference?" Diana became nonchalant about it.

"Then there's still a chance you won't feel the effects but once you did it will take place." She vaguely replied.

"Like what exactly?" Diana started to feel tense.

"You will be dizzy, experience vomiting, and severe headache those are some of the symptoms that I know of." Charissa enumerates.

"Is there any way I can avoid it to happen?" Diana inhaled sharply.

"I don't know but I'll address the issue to Mom about it she's a pack Doctor and surely knows more I won't tell her about the rejection though." She gave Diana a breather.

"Thanks bestie I felt better knowing you knew what I'm going through." Diana hugged her friend.

"I'll be here for you always. Now I need to go my Mom just mind linked me. See you tomorrow." She marched towards the door.

"Okay take care." Diana waved her hands.

Soon as Charissa was gone, Diana changed to pajama and lay down on the bed thinking about the effects. If Charissa is right then her brother will of course know it the symptoms since she doesn’t hide any secret with him. Diana doesn't know how long she stayed awake until her brother came in.

"Hey sis! We have school tomorrow so why are you still up?" Marcel takes his shirt off.

"I can't sleep yet." Diana absentmindedly touched her necklace.

The necklace always gives her comfort it's like her mother’s presence is in it. It is a white gold necklace with a bow and arrow as a pendant.

"What's got you thinking so deep?" Marcel went to her bed.

"Just the event today, anyway how does it feel having a mate?" Diana diverted the conversation so her brother will think about her friend.

"It's awesome and I can't wait to claim her." He grinned.

"Why haven't you marked her yet?" Diana saw him yawning.

"I just thought it's too soon to claim her and I want her to tell her Mom first about me, from there we will decide." Marcel explained.

"I'm glad to hear you finally met her bro and its Charissa.” Diana is really happy for him.

“I just hope her mom will be happy with that news and accept me as her daughter’s mate.” Her brother seems to be nervous and worried at the same time.

“Don’t worry Elizabeth, her mom will definitely like you for her, trust me.” Diana comforted him.

“Thanks sis, it means a lot to me.” Marcel embraced her.

“No worries bro, what are siblings are for.” Diana hugs him back.

“Come on, let's sleep we have a long day tomorrow." His brother closed the bedside lamp.

"Night bro, love you." Diana yawned too.

“Love you too sis.” Marcel kissed her forehead.

"Love you back." Diana finally welcomed the darkness since her brother is half way to dreamland.