Roswell Fanatics

Isabel

I finally felt a little more in control of my emotions and got up and decided to go back into the house,but I entered from the back not wanting to return to the party.

The kitchen was abuzz with activity,so no one really took any notice of me,I poured myself a glass of grape juice from the fridge and proceeded upstairs.Once in the privacy of my room I turned on the music,not wanting to think about anything else...I fell into the comfortable old sofa and closed my eyes leaning my head back on the head rest,taking small sips of the juice.

"How did things go so horribly wrong?" I asked myself out aloud




Kyle

I had been dancing with Tess when I had noticed the commotion,and once again Alex and Victor were part of it.I was tempted to run inteference but resisted,partly because I had Tess in my arms and partly because I was glad to see Alex standing up for what he wanted.

Isabel appeared visibly upset and Alex looked enraged.They disappeared shortly afterwards.I kept a look out for them and about an hour later I saw Alex enter the house minus Isabel,he looked heart-broken.

I think it's time I spoke to him..."Tess" I said looking down at her "as much as I hate leaving you I need to talk to Alex right now.Something has happened and I feel the need to go and talk to him.I'll come back as soon as I can." I assured her and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead

I took the stairs two at a time and knocked at his door...not bothering to wait for an answer I entered "Want to tell me what's going on?" I asked but it came out more like an order "and don't tell me nothing because your face gives everything away."

~~~~~ALEX~~~~~
Im packing everything when I here someone come up the stairs. I here her go into the other room and put on her music. I go and stand by the wall and touch it wishing I could go through the wall and tell her it will be alright.
Its then I here the second pair of footsteps. I swallow...this one sounds firmer...more annoyed. Suddenly theres a knock on my door and it instantly swings open.
"Want to tell me what's going on?"
I grimace and am about to say nothing.
"and don't tell me nothing because your face gives everything away."
Damn.
"Its complicated" I said quietly. "But basically....I can't be with Isabel, because my father has said I must marry someone else, and if I don't Ill be disinherited"

Kyle

"HE WHAT!" I shouted "has he lost his marbles?who does he think he is?" I added lowering my voice

"Alex surely you aren't going to go through wiht that?Are you?"

~~~~~ALEX~~~~~
"Kyle you know I would never do that! Come on! Havent you seen her? Gertrude? Shes loud, rude...and well......shes just ERGH! Shes teh one with that awful pink dress" I tell him.
"But know...Im not marrying her. Which is why I am leaving. Im going home..getting my stuff...and well...Im going...somewhere."

Kyle

Alex,I know Isabel and you haven't said anything to any of us about your relationship but it's pretty obvious to me that you guys are in love."

"I for one am not going to let you leave my sister in the lurch." I stated firmly

~~~~~ALEX~~~~~
Huh? What on Earth did he mean by that.
"Ok I can understand what you mean by the first bit....as yes I do......but huh? Leaving her in the lurch? What other option do I have Kyle! She at least can marry someone else! Even Viccy if needs be! But I can't....I can't."

Kyle

"Where is your brain Whitman?" I asked walking up to him and whacking him across his head

"Isabel isn't the type to worry about money when it comes to someone she cares about,yes she was brought up in luxury but she will not let that get in the way of love.Of that much I am sure." I paused before carrying on

"anyway it's not like you'll be a pauper if your old man does carry through with his threat.I'll help you get started,and don't say you can't accept my help 'coz if you say that I'll whip you... and Isabel...well she must be having a hefty inheritance of her own.She's got a great family,they'll help you once they know how much their baby girl loves you and not to mention the fact that your father is dis-inheriting you for a ridiculous reason.Stop being such an ASS Alex!it's not the end of the world.May be this is just what you need to get out from under the old man's thumb."

Then I realised he'd mentioned Victor "Victor...what the hell does he have to do with this? I asked surprised "why the hell would she want to marry him?"

~~~~~ALEX~~~~~
I wince. Oops. "Forget Victor. Look, I...I just can't do that. She's lose all credability. Her family wouldn't be happy., Aunt Amy wouldn't be happy. I wouldn't evenbe allowed to keep my surname Kyle. And my father would then no doubt make it his mission to ruin my life and hers. I don't..I don't want to hurt her. But she can find someone else...eventually. I can't. Not with my father doing this..."
I pick up my stuff and head towards the door.
"Goodbye Kyle. Thanks for having me."

Kyle

I knew I had to act and think fast "Boy!he sure has you where he wants doesn't he.Either way he ruins your life."

"One thing I never expected from you Alex in all the years I've known you was for you to roll over and give up.You're right,Isabel does deserve someone who will stand by her no matter what." I said harshly

"I'm glad you showed how you really would be in a time of crisis before you guys got hitched...that would have been the real shock to her."

I gave him a dirty look and walked over to Isabel's room and knocked on the door...no answer,music was blaring so obviously she hadn't heard so I let myself in.

She was sitting on the sofa eyes closed,looking so vulnerable,I felt myself cringe not used to seeing her look so lost "Hey you!how's the prettiest girl in the world doing?" I asked sitting down next to her



Isabel

I was surprised to see Kyle,but I felt like I needed someone to talk to and he was the one person besides Maria who I was close to,Liz was busy with Max...so that left Kyle,heck he was like one of my own brothers.

Sitting up I tried to put on a brave smile "Not so good" I responded at which he enveloped me in a big hug.At that I felt my resolve crumbling,and I let out a sob "It's not right Kyle...he's just walking away.I feel so damn helpless."

~~~~~ALEX~~~~~
Im just standing there where Kyle had barged past me. I feel so...
Words don't describe how I feel right now.
I sigh as I walk downstairs. I start to walk towards the door...
I start seeing Isabel everywhere I look. Her laugh, her smile...every memory of her...
I turn around. I cant control myself. I go straight back the way I had come, up the stairs. I get to my room, but don't go in. Instead I knock on the next room's door.
The doors open so I push it open a little.
"t's not right Kyle...he's just walking away.I feel so damn helpless."
I just stand there...not wanting to interrupt. All I want to do is to say "I want to stay" but I don't know how...how I could ever make it work. So I stand there in the door, watching.