Chapter 48 I Like You

Emily's eyes were staring at him, their bodies were quite close, Aiden stiffened, trying to look serious.

"What are you doing here?" What do you want? Emily murmured, looking at him suspiciously in the dim darkness.

"What?" What are you talking about? Aiden took a step back, trying to walk away, even though space limited him.

- Don't do it, surely you have something planned. First, tell me, what are you doing here? Emily whispered, crossing her arms, and approaching instinctively.

"I'm here for dinner..." I don't have anything planned, in fact, I would like to make amends. Aiden raised both hands in surrender and goodwill, looking at her seriously.

“The peace? I don't believe you. Do you think I haven't noticed? You've been ignoring me all night... Surely you are planning something. Emily was visibly upset.

"I'm just trying to avoid bothering you... Or do you not like that?" Did it bother you that he ignored you? Aiden raised an eyebrow, looking for an explanation.

"What?" I... Of course, not... I mean, of course I do..." Emily looked away, confused.

She tried to maintain a calm and strong attitude, but he disconcerted her.

Obviously, if it bothered her that he ignored her, no one had ever done it before, and besides, she expected his attention, but evidently, she wouldn't tell him that.

Aiden watched the confusion in Emily's expression and as she turned red, a faint smile formed her lips.

He had promised himself to leave the capricious girl alone, but he had attended the dinner anyway, because deep down, he was dying to see her.

He liked her, Emily had always attracted him physically, but now he realized that that attraction was beginning to turn into something more.

Emily was a beautiful woman with a strong temper, who just needed a good lesson in humility.

The princess just needed some character in her life, something he could have given her, however, Aiden concentrated on staying strong, he had to remind himself that he could no longer approach Princess Collins, he had ordered him to do so.

"Whatever..." I'm not here to fight, little princess..." Aiden showed a solemn expression and tried to move towards the door, avoiding touching Emily. "If you don't believe me, it's not my problem..." He turned his back and tried to turn the doorknob to get out when Emily took him by the arm to make him turn towards her.

Facing each other, they stared at each other for a moment.

And if he didn't approach her for a ridiculous revenge, would it be okay to approach her to see what was happening, Aiden weighed, dying to kiss her.

She was very close to him, she looked beautiful and perfect as always, with a delicious fruity aroma that attracted him.

Emily detailed it with that expression full of annoyance, showing a small pout of rudeness, Aiden could only imagine giving her a couple of spanks, of course, in a seductive way.

He looked up trying to contain himself while sighing in frustration, he had to keep his mind blank and be strong, he kept insisting on his thoughts.

"Hey... Don't keep ignoring me. She pulled him by the tie, annoyed to see how, again, Aiden dodged her face, in one more attempt to dismiss her. - Stop ignoring me and tell me the truth.

"Do you want the truth?" Aiden's face dropped at Emily's pull, and they were both inches away from each other. Aiden's expression would be, masculine and strong, made her hold her breath. "I like you."

A moment later, they kissed and this time, Emily didn't push or push Aiden away, but seemed eager to receive that passionate kiss.

The breaths of both of them mixed, the desire was evident, in that small and dark room, hidden, adrenaline was felt in the rapid beating of their hearts.

In a few minutes, the hands of both of them ran over their bodies, an intense burning grew inside both of them, their lips were released only to lead them to be traveled by the neck, the warm breaths filled the small and dark room with heat.

Many footsteps could be heard outside and in an instant, they both parted in a hurry.

Aiden adjusted his clothes that were somewhat pulled, Emily stretched her tousled hair a little, her cheeks felt warm, she didn't even dare to turn to look at him, I mean, what had she said, what did she like?

Emily's heart jumped excitedly.

The sound of footsteps began to recede and just for an instant, they looked at each other, a second later, Emily hurried out of the closet.

Aiden stayed there for a moment longer, he needed to calm down much more than his tempers after what happened.

Yes, he used to have a good time with many women and as poisonous as he knew Emily was, after everything he did or said to Isabela, he still didn't fully understand why he liked her so much more than others he had been with.

But there he was, his heart racing and much more than that beating, it was as if his body reacted automatically to his touch.

Then he thought, "What if she's not as malicious as she seems?" and smiled at the thought as he hurried out of that small room.

*

Maximilian had made the announcement that dinner was already served, everyone entered the dining room and Maximilian noticed with surprise, that everything was arranged with excessive elegance.

The table was covered with the finest silverware and cutlery, huge arrangements, and very expensive tablecloths, however, he said nothing about it.

How could he say anything without missing his guests and the celebrants? Especially when the purpose of that dinner was to show what a good host he was and the generous family that the Collins could be, to his daughter-in-law, Isabella.

The table was headed by Maximiliano, at his sides, his children, Máximo, and Emily, sat down.

Next to Maximo, Isabella, his spouse, took his place. Together with Emily, coincidentally, they gave the position to Aiden, because as the only Sinclair present, he had to be close to Isabella, so he was in front of her.

The rest of the guests settled down along the table.

Again, Isabella noticed the absence of Marian, Maximo's mother, whom she expected to see at some point to greet her.

"Max?" Isabella called her spouse, as he settled into his seat.

"Yes?"

"Where is your mother?" Is she sick? She asked, still looking for Marian with her eyes, around.

"My mother doesn't live here," Maximo said seriously, pursing his lips in a straight line.

Saying that to Isabella, while remembering her father's proposal, caused her a slight prick of guilt.

"What do you mean you don't live here?" The... I'm sorry, she divorced your father," Isabella assumed, whispering sadly. Aiden, who was listening with interest, leaned forward.

“No, they haven't divorced. The truth is that she left... “Máximo was going to explain when his father interrupted him.

"Max, son... How do you say that to your spouse?" You're going to make me think badly of me..." Maximilian turned to Isabella. "My dear, it's true that Marian doesn't live here, but it's only because she prefers country life.

"What?"

"We have innumerable mansions, and the truth is that my dear spouse felt burdened with life in the city, even in the suburbs... That's why he decided to lead a quiet life in the countryside, of course, with all the comforts he would have in this mansion.

“Do you live alone? Isabella asked, perplexed, and worried.

“No, of course not. My Marian has the necessary staff to attend to all her needs," Maximiliano explained proudly.

"Yes, but..." without his family," Isabella muttered, sadly.

- My girl, we have planes, helicopters, and all kinds of cars. Whenever we can, we visit her or she comes to see us, as she did for her marriage," Maximilian concluded with a broad smile.

- I see... Sure, I understand," Isabella frowned, thoughtful.

Maximo was attentive to his spouse's expression and couldn't help but feel bad. A tightness began to fill his chest, the feeling of guilt was getting stronger and stronger.

It was obvious from Isabella's expression that she did not agree with her mother's way of life, that she did not seem to live alone and secluded in a field.

A quick thought crossed Maximo's mind, what would happen if Isabella found out that her father had suggested she do the same with her?

Or worse, what did he intend to do?