"What just happened? He ... Did he just threatened me and tried to force me?" Aria thought out loud in shock.
She always thought Noah's behaviour is a little odd, since he is pursuing his bestfriends stepsister and Aiden's ex.
Aria and Aiden didn't have a regular relationship. They had a fling. They both were attracted to each other and decided to give in to it untill they could wipe each other off their systems.
Aiden seems like, he succeeded. And Aria is still stuck somewhere in their bitter sweet past.
The most shocking thing is Noah.
'Was he always like this? Does Aiden know about his best friend?' Aria thought.
But she couldn't help but shiver with fear, with the mere thought of Noah. She doesn't know he would become her worst nightmare one day.
'What should I do now? Should I go to the police? But I don't have anyone to stand beside me and prove my point. No one saw Noah entering my building. I don't have anything against him. He
"Noah, it's your friend Noah" she confessed.Aiden is shocked to hear that. These are the same words, her father Martin told him 2 years ago.He thought Martin was lying then. But when Alex came back with the same news after a few days, he couldn't help but believe them, when all the evidence is pointing at Noah.Aiden became angry and went to ask him why he did everything.To his shock, Noah laughed at his face.'Best Friend? You are my enemy. You have everything I always wanted. Good parents, their love, beautiful girls, everything. What do you think? I would sit and keep serving you everything I wanted into yours? No, I am done doing that. Now I decided to snatch everything back from you. Everything ' Noah laughed at his shocked face.Aiden was stunned to hear his confession. He understood Noah is doing everything out of jealousy.'I understood you are jealous of me. Then what did my father do? Why did you kill him?' Aiden questioned Noah
Aria's heartbeat slowed to a normal pace. It might be because the shock of what happened is wearing off or it might be Aiden's presence is making her relax a little.Aria is feeling marginally better than earlier.Aiden is pacing restlessly through the length of her small apartment. Her apartment is good enough for her to stay in it. But with Aiden pacing here and there, it's looking small.Aiden couldn't seem to keep his mind rest for a second. The fact that Noah threatened to force Aria is enough to bring him to the edge.'He threatened Aria''He threatened Aria' that's the only thing that kept repeating in his mind like a loop.If he was trying to talk to Aria for a year already, then he must have had his eyes on her from before. It cannot be all of a sudden.Aiden remembered the picture messages and video messages Alex received on his phone from an unknown number 2 years ago.That's what told him that Martin is the one
"You miss him?" Aria asked Aiden, regarding Noah.Aiden understood her question perfectly."Yes, we did everything together for as long as I could remember. But he was never the friend I thought he is. I was blind to not see through him right away" Aiden confessed.What he didn't tell her was, it's difficult to keep missing a person who killed your father. Yes, Aiden misses Noah sometimes. But as soon as he remembers what he did, anger and bitterness take control."Enough of this. You should go and pack your stuff" Aiden said firmly.Aria is reluctant to go with Aiden. But she doesn't have any other choice as well. She has no one to rely on and Noah is a criminal who would kill anyone if they anger him."Ok" Aria agreed finally and packed her clothes and whatever she needs for a few weeks.When she is done, Aiden helped her with her bag. He carried it for her and let it sit in the back seat of his car. He looked around discreetly and s
"What a pleasant surprise. What brings you to my humble abord?" Alex teased Aiden.In these past years, they became best friends.Aiden rolled his eyes at Alex's words."Since when did you become a drama queen?" Aiden sat in the chair opposite to Alex."Me? Drame queen, you are not at all fun" Alex said playfully.Aiden shook his head at Alex."You are changing" Aiden muttered.Alex laughed out loud at that comment."Ya, I guess I am" Alex admitted."So tell me, what brings you here?" Alex asked seroiusly, back to bussiness. All traces of humour gone from both of their faces."Noah" Aiden muttered his name as a curse.Alex is shocked by Aiden's declaration."What did he do this time? You met him or something?" Alex asked with concern.Aiden sighed heavily."I didn't meet him. He found Aria" Aiden revealed.Alex knows Aiden loves Aria and she is no where to be found. She dissapeared two years ag
"If you wanted to order from our chef, then you can do. You don't have to eat if you don't want to" Aria said hastily.She should have asked him before she decided to cook something. Aria is feeling Embarrassed after realizing that.Aiden shook his head."No no, I like eating home-cooked food. It looks delicious by the way" he complimented her so that she could feel better.Aria beamed at his compliment.They both finished their dinner in comfortable silence.Aiden understood something is bothering Aria. He doesn't want to force her. If she feels comfortable enough to share with him, then he would be glad to help her out, if she needs it.Aria didn't know if she should share everything with her friends or not. She is not sure how they will take it.Moreover, it's Aiden's home she is staying at and he might not prefer sharing about his personal life with anyone. It would be better if she takes his permission before sharing about h
But Aria will not do the same mistake twice. This time, she will keep her heart guarded."I didn't forget anything Adam. I remember every second of it. I will not repeat the same mistake twice" Aria tried to assure him.But Adam is her best friend and he wants her to be happy. He was the spectator of her misery for the past two years.She struggled with her memories and failed miserably to forget about him.So he is not liking the fact that she is staying with him again. He believes that Aiden will hurt her again."Aria, mistakes are called mistakes because they are not planned. They just happen. Even if you don't want to repeat anything, it might happen again. You cannot predict the future. I don't want you to stay with him Aria. I want you to call a cab and come straight to our house" Adam demanded that she comes back right away from Aiden.Aria is torn. She actually thought about that when Aiden offered to take her in. But like he p
Aria looked at Aiden with wide eyes. She was not expecting him to listen to everything. But it's her mistake that she was talking with her phone in speakers.She is embarrassed to face him. If he heard everything, then he must have heard what Adam thinks about him as well. It's not her intention to insult him like this."I am sorry" she whispered with embarrassment."No, I am sorry," Aiden said with guilt.He heard what Adam asked her.'Did you forget the last two years and the reason behind it?' Adam pointed out.Aiden can understand he hurt her too much with his words that she suffered badly. That is where Adam's anger is coming from.Adam looked at Aria in her best and the last two years must be her worst. So like a good friend that he is, he is trying to protect her from so much heartache once again.That is why he is hell-bent on separating Aria from him. Because he doesn't want to see her in pain again.Aiden is
The next morning, Aiden is already gone by the time Aria woke up. She bathed and got ready and hurried to work as well.Aiden is already working by the time Aria found him."Sir, do you need some coffee?" Aria asked politely."No, I already drank two cups since this morning. You go and check the details for today's event. Bob must have already started his work for the day" Aiden answered, not looking at her once.Aria's face fell."Ok sir" she whispered and left his office.Aiden lifted his eyes from the laptop screen and looked at the spot where she stood just now.'It was hell living without knowing where you were for the past 2 years, Sweetheart. But it's agony ignoring you when you are in front of me' he thought sadly.But she is better off without him in her life, he decided.On the other hand, Adam cooled down enough to think properly. He realized how wrong he has been and he even hurt Claire in the process.