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Magnus met Catarina the next morning at her house for coffee and to rant about Jace and the Bachelors party he hoped to impressed Alec with. After they got their coffee and got Madzie settled with her toys on the floor they start to talk and Magnus fills Catarina in on the whole entertainment fiasco and the conversation that followed with Alec.
“Whoa, Jace’s is pretty good.” Catarina said chuckling.
“Look, the whole goal here was to convince Alec, that I’d grown up, and that he doesn’t really know anything about Andrew. That I’m the right man for him. That did not happen.” Magnus said in a defeated tone to Catarina. Clearly she does not understand how serious this is for Magnus, he is losing Alec, he came here for comfort and in hopes of help.
“Oh, Madzie, no baby don’t eat buttons, okay?” Catarina said to her daughter Madzie playing on the floor then she turn back to Magnus.
“Yeah, but you’re still the best man, right? Magnus?” Catarina asked, she can’t help the smile on her face, she knows Jace is mad that Magnus is Best Man but to trick Magnus into hiring a adult toy seller as entertainment, that was genius.
Magnus sighs deeply, “I think he might have fired me.” He knew Jace hate him, but he also know that Jace loves his brother so to use his brother to get back at him, is a low blow, even for Jace.
Smiling at Magnus, Catarina said, “Get out of here, this is Alec we are talking about. By the way, how does someone get fired from being Best Man? That must be a first.” She feels sorry for Magnus and know that Magnus and Alec are perfect for each other but Magnus took his time and now he can seriously lose Alec and her heart breaks for them both, because she knows that Alec love Magnus even if Alec does not want to admit it to himself.
Exasperated Magnus said, “Tell me about it!”
Catarina taking pity on her friend, “You know what? I got a brilliant idea!”
A little hesitant Magnus said, “Okay.”
“To proof to Alec you’re the only man for him, we have to make you the best, Best Man ever.” Catarina said to Magnus.
“Right, that is easier said than done.” Magnus said to Catarina.
“Time to call reinforcements….yes, we will need the whole book club’s help with this, don’t you think?” Catarina asked to Magnus.
“Yeah, maybe.” Magnus said, not really in the mood for Raphael and Ragnor’s criticism but with Tessa and Catarina there they will keep it to a minimum, plus Simon can maybe be of help with how to impress Alec.
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Later that day the whole book club comes together at Magnus loft to help him with a plan to win Alec back.
Raphael looked at Magnus saying , “I’m at a loss, completely stunned.”
“Great.” Magnus said irritated.
“My guy, who by the way it the best in the business, couldn’t find any dirt on Andrew. This has never happen before.” Raphael said in amazement. He can’t believe that this Andrew is so nice.
“Really?” Ragnor said clearly impressed to Magnus annoyances, he clearly don’t need a reminder how wonderful Andrew is.
“This guy is squeaky clean.” Raphael said like he never met a person without dirt on them. Magnus is fairly sure his guy will not find anything on Alec as well but he will keep that comment to himself.
“Well, I’m glad it happen to me.” Magnus said sarcastically, why does he have to compete with the squeaky clean guy with no dirt, Alec was his first.
“You know he’s got three Guinness World records?” Raphael said still amazed by Andrew.
“I don’t want to know that.” Magnus said now clearly annoyed.
“Cool, for what?” Ragnor said and Magnus just look at him like ‘really?’
Raphael looked at Ragnor saying, “He’s actually got a Medal of Honor.”
“Oh, for what?” Tessa asked.
“Hey, let’s stay focused here.” Magnus said to his friends, he really don’t need a reminder how wonderful Alec’s fiancé is, they are here to break them up, not plan his best man speech.
“Look, the point is we’re not going to get Alec off this guy.” Raphael said in his, that is just the way it is, voice.
“Yeah, so we need to not make this about Andrew.” Catarina said seriously to them all.
“Yes, we need to make it about you.” Ragnor said pointing at Magnus.
“Good.” Magnus said, not really sure where his friends is going with this but as long as it gets him Alec he will be happy.
“Yes, Magnus, “ Tessa said, “ you are going to show Alec that you’re growing up, that you’re changing, that you are serious about him.”
“I am. I am changing. I am growing up. And I am very serious about Alec.” Magnus said affirmatively.
“Good. Then this should be easy for you.” Tessa said with her sweet smile. Magnus smile but is still not sure how is this supposed to be easy.
“Okay, Great.” Catarina said looking to Simon with a expected look.
Simon sighs and took a file out of his back pack, “Here is a list of duties and responsibilities that Clary borrowed from Jace with out him knowing,for you Magnus, so keep it quiet.” Simon said, meaning that if Jace or Isabelle finds out about his and Clary’s involvement it would not be good.
Magnus took the file from Simon and open it, “Wow, Jace is organised,” Magnus was impressed with Jace’s file even if he wish he was not, “he has all Alec’s likes and dislikes in here. Love this file, hate that he has it.” There is a few interesting things in here that he did not know about Alec, interesting.
“Right, Jace is his brother and always assumed he will be Alec’s Best Man one day.” Simon said by way of explaining it.
“Adoptive brother.” Magnus said almost automatically and couldn’t help rolling his eyes.
3 HOURS LATER.
“Duties of the Best Man?” Tessa asked.
“See that the rings are there, keep him calm, go cake tasting, help with flowers and whatever else Alec may needs.” Magnus said chuffed with himself.
“Best Man’s speech.” Catarina asked.
“Best Man’s speech? If there’s a best man’s speech that means I’ve failed, because Alec’s married.” Magnus said with a bitter taste in his mouth.
“Right. It was a trick question.” Catarina said snickering.
“Your duties as Best Man?” Raphael asked.
“Show Alec that I’ve matured, that I can take care of my responsibilities, fully.” Magnus said.
“And your responsibilities are?” Ragnor asked.
“That I need to destroy the wedding from within.” Magnus said with a little devious smile.
“What happens if you fail at that task?” Raphael asked.
“Andrew gets Alec.” Magnus said emotionless.
“What are we gonna do?” Simon asked.
“Steal the groom.” Magnus said.
“What are we gonna do?” Simon asked again.
“Steal to groom!” Everyone shouts.