You think you are special?

Kan sat beside Ariel in the car, desperately trying to keep his emotions in check. 

He knew she planned to hurt Ophelia in all ways imaginable.

She wanted to hurt Blaine too. So why then would she say what she did? 

His logical mind told him she had been simply trying to upset Ophelia, but his heart twisted as her words from earlier replayed again and again in his head.

~Keep calling me a homewrecker and I just might take Blaine for real~

“Do you know if he got to see Oliver at all?” Ariel took his hand, and turned her beautiful eyes to him.

He blinked as his brain short-circuited.

How long could he resist the attraction he felt for this woman?

“No.” he said finally. “Eleanor barred the way.”

“Oh.” She said, relief in her eyes. “Ms Santos is such a good friend.”

Kan smiled tightly and looked away as their car drew up outside the hospital. He got out quickly and helped Ariel out of the car.

She was looking at everywhere warily since it was broad daylight, unlike last night when they came here under the cover of darkness.

He placed his hand on the curve of her back. “Let’s take the staff elevator, honey.”

Ariel nodded. 

He glanced at his assistant in front, and the man bowed and ran ahead to empty the elevator for them as the guards cleared the way.

“Are you OK?” Kan pulled Ariel close when he noticed she kept her head bent.

“Mhmm hmm.” She smiled at him and his heart melted. “Thank you.”

He nodded as they walked into the elevator, and his assistant pushed the button for the top floor. 

Maybe he was just being too sensitive. Maybe what she had told Ophelia was truly all just talk.

He looked at her, but she had eyes pinned on the silver door, deep in thoughts. 

He wondered what was going through her mind. Could she be thinking about Blaine even now?

“I don’t feel comfortable with Oliver here,” She turned worried eyes to him. “I feel exposed. He is fine enough to go back home and continue treatment.”

Kan cleared his throat and sunk his hands in his pockets.

“I have been thinking about that too, but I was not sure how to bring it up to you.” He let his sentence stop there, knowing she would get his meaning. That he did not want the mama bear she became yesterday to charge at him.

She nodded, not biting his bait. Her mind seemed preoccupied as her eyes were once again pinned on the door as it slid open.

“Let’s do that.” She said as he guided her out. “We should ask the doctor to move back in.”

“OK honey.” He kissed her forehead and opened the door to the ward. 

Their son was up, being fed gently by his nanny.

“Ma, ma.” He said, one of the only few words he knew how to say. 

“My baby.” Ariel choked out as she ran to him. 

She sat on the bed and hugged him close, pulling him to her lap. Kan could not help smiling, before he finally looked away, and tilted his head backward.

His assistant hurried up behind him. 

“Where is Tucker?”

“He left the building to go get his wife.” 

Kan nodded. Now would be the best time to leave without any ugly confrontations. 

“Honey, it’s time.” He said softly, walking towards her and picking Oliver up. 

The child giggled at the sight of him and Kan smiled and kissed his cheeks.

Ariel nodded, and stood up.

“Bring the discharge papers, and doctor home.” He said over his shoulder to his assistant, as he took Ariel’s hand in his. 

They hurried towards the elevator, ignoring the nurse who tried to ask questions.

He noticed the wind was picking up as they walked out of the building.

As they drew closer to their cars, the wind got even stronger, picking up dirt and tossing lightweight objects against the surrounding walls.

Oliver shrieked delightedly in his arms and giggled. 

Kan quickened his steps as his guard hurried in front and opened the car door. 

Kan leaned into the car, and settled their son into the carseat, making sure all the straps were done right.

He straightened up when he saw Ariel running off.

“Honey,” he called.

“His cap.” She responded even as he noticed that Oliver’s cap had somehow flown off his head in the wind. 

She was hurrying back to him with a smile when a car suddenly cut her off, stopping between him and her, tires screeching loudly. 

“Ariel.” He heard the voice as Blain jumped out from the back of the car. “Where is my son?”

“Go, now.” Kan said quickly to the chauffeur and shut the door. 

Blaine heard the sound and turned back even as the car sped off with Oliver safely in the back.

Kan hurried around the car towards where Ariel stood watching Blaine in defiance. 

Blaine turned furious eyes back to her, closed the gap between them, and stopped before her, his face way too close to hers.

“Do you take me for a fool? How long will you keep this bloody game on for?” He yelled at her. 

Just then, Kan finally got to him, clutched his shoulder from behind and turned him around.

“You’ll control your primitive tendencies around my wife.” Kan ground out in a low voice.

“Get back, this does not concern you.” Blaine tried to turn back to Ariel, but Kan got in front of him and pushed Ariel protectively behind him.

“Look around you. Do you want to make a scene? The stocks will plummet.”

“Who cares about the bloody stocks when you are hiding my son from me?”

Kan laughed. “Who cares about the stocks? No wonder you were never fit to be chairman.”

“And you were?” Blaine said angrily, making great efforts to keep his voice down as it was obvious they were beginning to draw everyone’s attention. “You conniving sly fox.”

Kan felt Ariel wrap her hand around his waist from behind, “Go away, Blaine. Stop reminding me of my past hurt. Your son is dead.” She said.

“Liar.” Blaine said, almost screaming. “What are you doing at a children’s hospital, and is that not a child’s hat you are trying to hide in your fist?” he made an attempt to grab her hand when Kan pushed him off.

“Back off man.” He said through his teeth. “Know when to stop. If you continue, I would not mind joining in your mud dance.”

Blaine looked at him and for the first time he laughed, 

“You think you are special? Uh, Sullivan?” He shook his head in mock pity. “You are only one more rung in this gold digger’s ladder to the top.” He said, tapping his chest.

Kan was already balling his fist to punch him, but Ariel gripped his hand in a plea. 

“He is not worth it. He is not.” She said urgently, even as he felt the eyes watching them all around multiply.

Kan gave Blaine a long look. 

“Don’t approach my wife again, or I will be forced to sink to your level.” He moved close to Blaine and stood at eye level with him.