5. Status

"You're telling me to stay with you and Aria? Are you crazy, Jayden!" Elena screamed then snorted in annoyance. He never expected that his lover would ask him to do something he couldn't do.

Elena already hated Aria to death, then today Jayden suddenly came and said she had to stay with Aria. Seriously. It would be better to die than stay with the woman who took Jayden from her.

"Crazy? This is actually the best for us, darling. Don't you want to always be with me?" Jayden said, convincing Elena that his decision was right.

"Yes, that's true but I can't stay with Aria," said Elena looking away not wanting to look at Jayden again. Instead, she went to the window and looked out as if the view of the dark night was more beautiful than the handsome man who was now sitting on the sofa looking at her so intensely.

The silk pajama dress looked so perfect on Elena's body that Jayden couldn't look away. Elena looks very beautiful and seductive. He then drew closer to Elena. Hugging the woman from behind. Jayden didn't forget to also inhale greedily the intoxicating scent of Elena's body.

"Don't you want to be Jayden Mattew's mistress?" Jayden asked, pushing aside Elena's long, curly hair and giving her slender neck a seductive kiss.

"I should be the one who has that status, Jay," said Elena, her jaw tightening as she felt her hatred increasing.

At that time, Elena and Jayden had prepared everything for the proposal and wedding but everything was ruined because of Aria's presence. making Elena's dreams and love have to wait for a year.

"That's why you have to stay with me and Aria," Jayden said again.

"But I really hate Aria. How could I possibly live with her under the same roof?" Elena asked still in an annoyed tone.

Jayden turned the woman's body to face him. The 160 cm tall woman looked at Jayden demanding an explanation.

"Don't we intend to take revenge on her?

Elena frowned in confusion but three seconds later she smiled. So this is what Jayden means. He wanted to torture Aria by inviting Elena to live with him.

"So you're saying I'm staying there to help you get revenge?"

"Of course, darling," Jayden answered. "Not only you, I also really hate Aria. She would definitely be very hurt if she saw us always together in front of her," said Jayden, sounding so evil.

Elena chuckled. Just imagining it was very fun, especially if Elena could see Aria's expression directly, it would definitely be even more fun.

"I think she deserved that," Elena said. "Okay, darling. I'll stay with you," she added. the woman put her arms around Jayden's neck with a smile on her face. But that only lasted a few moments. Elena's face frowned again.

"But, Jay, wouldn't it be easier if you just divorced Aria?" Elena asked.

"I can't divorce her, honey," Jayden answered quickly.

"Why? You have feelings for her because she has given you a son?" Elena guessed annoyed.

Jayden chuckled softly. Elena who is jealous is really adorable in Jayden's eyes.

"That's not possible. I can't possibly have feelings for her even though she has given me a son. I don't care. I still hate her," Jayden's alibi.

"Then why don't you divorce her. wouldn't that be easier. We can be together as soon as possible." Elene still wanted a more specific answer so she could be sure. One year with Aria, it wasn't impossible for Jayden to feel something else about the woman.

"Apart from because I want to take revenge on her, another reason I keep her is because I have to use her while she is still my wife. And if she is no longer needed I will throw her awaythen live happily with you," said Jayden, smiling, satisfied with the plan he had prepared long ago.

"You are very evil, Jayden," said Elena, smiling.

Jayden smiled crookedly. He tightened his embrace on Elena and then whispered softly, "This world taught me. If we want to get something then we have to sacrifice something too."

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Aria exhaled slowly before continuing her steps towards the dining table. where Elena is enjoying her breakfast. Jayden just left a few minutes ago. Aria deliberately left the room late so she wouldn't see Jayden or Elena.

But it turns out he still has to meet Elena. The maids greeted Aria who only responded with a faint smile.

"Good morning, Aria!" And Elena also greeted the woman.

Aria didn't answer, just stared at Elena for a moment then continued her steps to get a bottle of milk for Juan. Meanwhile, Elena smiled with satisfaction seeing Aria's sullen face. That's according to the plan, isn't it?

"Even if you hate me, at least answer me if I ask you to talk," Elena said again, making Aria roll her eyes lazily. The woman deliberately provoked Aria's anger.

"I think there's something we should talk about." Finally, Aria spoke, even though she was still facing away from Elena. she was busy preparing the child's milk bottle.

"What's that?" Elena said as if she was really curious about what Aria would say.

Aria soaked Juan's bottle of milk then left him to approach Elena. She sat in front of the woman without any meaningful expression. Without having to be told, the maids understood that the two women needed privacy, so they left there.

"You have to stop doing what you're doing, Elena," Aria said once the room was just the two of them.

"You mean?"

"Leave Jayden."

"What? I heard that right? You told me to leave Jayden?" Elena burst into laughter after she said that. "It turns out you can joke too, Aria," said Elena between laughs.

"I'm not joking, Elena," said Aria, making Elena's laughter gradually subside. Elena took a sip of the water in front of her then looked at Aria intensely.

"And you think I'm also playing around with Jayden and mine's relationship? You should be the one leaving, not me!" Elena said slightly raising her voice.

"I say this as a fellow woman and also as a mother. Jayden already has a wife and children. You can take Jayden from me but not from my son. So before you regret this relationship, it's better for you to stop and hand Jayden over to his family," said Aria without the slightest fear. To be precise, she held back because Aria didn't want to appear weak. She had to be strong.

Brak!

Elena hit the dining table hard as an expression of her frustration.

"It turns out you're more annoying than I thought, Aria," Elena sarcastically glared at the woman.

Aria also stood up while maintaining her calm expression. "So you still believe in staying?"

"Of course. Because from the start, Jayden and this house belonged to me. In fact, I should have been the one to give birth to Jayden's child, not you!" Elena shouted loudly, reminding Aria of the position that Elena should be holding, not Aria.

Aria took a quick breath. "Yes. I know, Elena. But that won't change anything. It's me who has legal status as Jayden's wife, not you," replied Aria then smiled faintly as a sign that she was superior to Elena.

"Watch your words, Aria! Or I'll tear you apart right now!" Elena became increasingly emotional.

Aria took a deep breath again, went to get the bottle of milk that she had finished soaking and then returned to Elena.

Aria knew that if she hadn't been blocked by the dining table, Elena would probably have slapped her several times. But Aria wouldn't let that happen. She wouldn't let Elena touch her even for an inch. That woman has no rights at all.

"It's up to you," said Aria standing right next to Elena. They stared at each other there. "Because here it's not about who Jayden loves but about who gets status in this relationship," he continued.

Aria smiled faintly again, bringing her face slightly closer to Elena. "Remember, Elena. Whether you get what you want or not now, you will still have the status of a woman who steals someone's husband until you die."

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