Mated To My Best Friend's Lycan Alpha Brothers-Chapter 105: Battle Of Nerves

(Author’s POV)

Greg and Bella’s playful banter was interrupted by a light tap on the table. The person who came to their table, asked in a tone which was filled with surprise, "Ras, is it you?"

The group stopped talking at once and turned their heads towards the source of the voice.

Sara was thrilled to see the person whereas her sister, Bella wrinkled her nose in disgust, "What the f~ hell." She mumbled a curse.

Noah and Greg were confused about this new comer’s identity. They looked at the girls who were giving contrasting reactions. The elder one was happy to see the person, but her younger sister was not. That got them curious.

Sara stood up from her place and exclaimed in delight, "What a coincidence, Cai? What are you doing here?" She hugged Caiten in her usual friendly manner. But it made Noah purse his lips and tightened his grip on the glass of water. Arth, his wolf, was gnawing inside him, cursing, ’Who is this guy getting cozy with our Sara? I wish to rip those hands off of him.’

Caiten embraced her back tightly, maybe a bit too much, as he replied, "A coincidence indeed, I had an urgent meeting with one of the business partners but he suddenly ditched me in the middle. Now, as you can see, I am on my own."

Bella narrowed her eyes at him and then raised them, as she taunted him in a rather peculiar tone, "Yeah right, Cai~cai. Your ’supposed business’ set up an urgent meeting and it happens to be in this very restaurant, where we are dining. And now, ’that business partner’ has all of a sudden, left you stranded. What a rude business partner you have there, with such ’incredible work ethics’." She clapped hard stating this.

Caiten suppressed his frown and feigned a smile instead, agreeing to Bella’s words, "Yup, that’s what happened, Bell. You got it in one go. You are so intelligent."

Bella was baffled by his reaction, she wanted to provoke him but now she looked like a bad guy in front of everyone.

Sara looked at both of them with a helpless expression. One was her best friend and the other was her dear little sister. She knew both of them didn’t like each other. She then turned the topic to the boys and said, "Ohh right, it’s good that you are here, Cai. Let me introduce you all. This is Caiten Snow, my childhood best friend. And Cai, these are the new junior friends I was talking about earlier."

She then gestured with her hand, "This here is Noah Everests and this is Greg Andrew. They both are from the medical department and in Bella’s year." She beamed radiantly as she introduced the boys to Caiten.

Caiten didn’t like the words, ’childhood friend’ but he didn’t say anything. He then extended his hand towards Greg, who shook it and withdrew.

He then forwarded his hand for a hand shake to Noah, who wasn’t interested but for the sake of keeping up appearances, he had to acknowledge him. His hand gripped Caiten’s, a bit too forcefully. Caiten too, held his hand like a vice as they locked their eyes in a silent battle.

Noah smiled at Caiten, "It’s nice to meet Sar~a’s childhood friend." He emphasized on the word friend.

Caiten Snow raised his right eyebrow, as if challenging Noah, "It is nice to meet you too, junior." ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

After a few seconds have passed, Greg mind linked Noah, "Dude, stop it. He is trying to rouse you. Don’t forget, the girls are here, watching."

Noah loosened the grip and withdrew his hand first. Caiten smirked, thinking he has won the battle of nerves.

The waiter arrived and asked, "Have you decided on your order, ma’am, sir?"

Caiten exclaimed loudly, "Ohhh my gosh, I am so sorry to interrupt you guys. Don’t mind me; I will be taking my leave. You guys enjoy. I will see you tomorrow in college, bye Sara." He then turned and started walking towards the exit, but his steps were slow and calculated.

Sara looked at his slumped figure and asked the group, "Do you guys mind, if one more person can join us?" She looked at the other three with expectant eyes.

None of them wanted to agree but they couldn’t be straight up vocal about their displeasure and sour Sara’s mood. Bella, however, tried to say, "Sis, the reservation is for four of us. It would be rude to include more people."

Sara nodded but her mood down casted a bit. Noah gritted his teeth and pressed his lips tightly.

Releasing a heavy sight, he said, "It won’t do any harm to add one more chair."

Greg looked at his friend in understanding and blinked at Bella. She reluctantly agreed, "Okay, whatever."

Sara’s mood lightened instantly. She, at once called out to Caiten, "Cai~"

Caiten smirked and spun around, his lips now lacing an innocent smile, "Yes, Ras, do you need something?"

Sara gestured with her hand, "Come join and have dinner with us."

Caiten seemed hesitant and but he did come back to the table, feigning regret, "Ras, no need for that. I can eat at home. You guys are already here; I don’t want to spoil your fun."

Before Sara could reply, Greg chimed in, "You are think too much, senior Caiten. It is fine. The four of us can go on another meal together without interruption, some other day." He showed a toothy smile.

Bella snickered at his statement but held it in, just in time. She then winked at Greg, mumbling, "Good one."

Caiten ignored his provocation and uttered, "Then I won’t stand on ceremony."

The waiter knew who Caiten was and of course the Allen sisters. So, without any objection he brought one more chair and an extra set of cutlery.

Caiten and Sara settled down in their respective seats. Now, Caiten was sitting beside Sara.

The waiter asked again, "Are you good to order now?" he gave a professional smile.

Caiten uttered with an authoritative tone, "Ummm, we will have Saffron Risotto with Forest Mushrooms, Coq au Vin and Foie grass. Sara all of them are your favorite." He then tilted his head subtly, looking at Noah with a smug smile.

Noah eyes flickered as he clenched his hands beneath the table. He then commented, "Add mixed vegetable soup to that. Sara, didn’t you say you stomach was acting up. It will be good for your gut."

Sara looked at Noah and smiled in acknowledgement, her cheeks were tinted red. Now, it was Caiten’s turn to grip his hands in a tight fist.

Bella and Greg were amused by the scene. Ella, mumbled inside Bella, ’Bell, finally that jerk has a worthy opponent. It will be fun to watch his ego get crushed and tattered.’ She then ordered the other dishes and asked the boys, "Do you guys want to add something to it?"

Greg added few of his and then the waiter walked away after taking the order.

The table went silent for a few seconds. Caiten asked, his words full of curiosity, "No~No, Noah, right? So how did you guys meet?"

Noah politely replied, "We met at the college, no fancy story." He didn’t elaborate any further.

Bella chimed in, "Why are you being so modest and humble? Cai~ cai should know you guys saved my life. Let me tell you from the start. I was working in the experiment room and a heavy equipment fell on me and my leg started bleeding instant. There was a pool of blood but my saviors, Greg and Noah, came in a flash to rescue me. Greg held the machine and Noah pressed onto my injury. Then they both took me to college infirmary, in time. Ohh my goshh, these guys are like knights in shining armor."

Sara didn’t know the details of that day, so when she heard the full story, she was impressed by the boys.

Noah didn’t say anything in return, but Greg’s ears had turned red from all that praise and appreciation. Greg didn’t think that his act was that special, but the way Bella worded the incident, he was proud of himself and his chest puffed up.

Bella then continued, "Sara was so out of it at that time that she cried like a baby, clinging to Noah for a whole afternoon."

Caiten heard her words and his eyes widened. His wolf, Tensen, was furious as well. But he kept his composure and replied with a smile, "Noah and Greg, thank you so much for helping Ras and Bell in my stead. I owe you guys a favor." He was imposing his claim on Allen sisters.

Noah and Greg didn’t like the implication. Greg commented, "No need for any favor, Caiten. Can I call you by your name?"

"Sure, you may."

"Caiten, we didn’t help Bella and Sara for any kind of favors. We are all friends now, no need for such talk." Greg said with a wide smile.

To Be Continued . . . . . . .