Is this destiny?

~ Los Angeles, Mediterranean villa ~

Saturday

10:35 AM

Sarah and Aiden are having a brunch with Jeff and JoAnna.

They chatted casually about their current affairs, and the topic inevitably moved onto the upcoming event at the White Mansion where Jeff and JoAnna will officially become the Master and Madam of the White family.

"The event is set for March 14, two weeks from now.", Jeff summarized. "Mom is taking care of invitations and preparations."

"Will Uncle Marcus be there?", Aiden asked.

Jeff confirmed. "Everyone will be there, and we hope that you can come as well. We can't trust many people, so having you present will be… important."

Sarah nudged Aiden because she saw that he has his stern face on, just to tease his brother.

Aiden's expression cracked and he smiled while confirming. "Of course, we will be there."

Jeff shook his head in disapproval. He does not like that Aiden is playing tricks on him, but he is happy to see his brother in good spirits.

"How are you feeling?", Jeff asked Aiden and when he saw that Aiden does not understand the question, he clarified: "It's a month how you woke up. Is your body OK?"

"Yes. All parts are working, and my strength and stamina are better than ever. Sarah can confirm."

Sarah looked at Aiden, unable to hide her panic. What does he mean that all parts are working, and she can confirm? Does he not have any shame? How cheeky is her man? Since he woke up, he is much less concerned about being… polite.

Aiden chuckled when he saw Sarah's expression and he kissed her on the cheek.

Jeff was relieved to see his brother being playful. It means that he is doing great. Jeff ignored Aiden's flirting. "Good. Even though not many people know that you were in a coma for three months, did you guys decide when to stop hiding your current condition?"

Sarah and Aiden exchanged glances.

"Nothing specific, but we are thinking soon.", Sarah responded vaguely.

"OK." Jeff acknowledged and looked at Aiden. "There is one more thing I wanted to talk to you about. Few more actually, but one at a time… There is an event I'm invited to. It's scheduled for the next weekend and I was hoping that you will join me. It's for men only."

Sarah's internal danger sensors were screaming. She glanced at Aiden before turning to Jeff. "Men only? What does that mean?"

Jeff shrugged indicating that he does not know. "Marcus and Lukas are listed as hosts. It's next Saturday in Dallas."

Sarah narrowed her eyes at Jeff and spoke without hiding her displeasure. "It's hosted by your Uncle who wants you to disappear and his lecherous son… and you want to go?"

"If he does not go, it will appear that he is afraid.", JoAnna responded instead of Jeff.

Sarah could not believe her ears. "You are supporting this?"

Aiden placed his hand over Sarah's. "Calm down. Let's hear the details. If it's men only and Jeff needs to go, I should go as well and support him. We can take Jesse, Haru, Ron, Ade and Jamari with us and…"

"Limit is one bodyguard.", JoAnna interrupted Aiden.  

Sarah's eyes moved from JoAnna to Jeff. "You know that this is a trap, right? And you are just walking into it? Men only? What kind of a party is that? …"

JoAnna lifted her hand to get Sarah to stop talking and her expression told Sarah that she has a plan. "The invitation says that the event is for men only with a limit of one bodyguard per guest. But there is no specification on the gender of the bodyguard."

JoAnna gave Sarah a meaningful look.

Sarah paused for a second and then nodded when she realized…"I can go as the bodyguard."

JoAnna was happy that Sarah understood. She hugged Jeff's arm. "Me too. There is no way I'm letting my husband go without me to the party to be surrounded by hyenas and their schemes."

Aiden saw that Sarah is pacified and he confirmed to Jeff: "You can count on us."

JoAnna gave a thumbs up. "Great! The two of you are going, and Sarah and I will be your bodyguards."

Sarah approved and told JoAnna: "I will take care of our disguises."

Jeff exhaled in relief. Now onto the next topic…

"There is one thing I'm holding onto for some time and I want to give it to you." Jeff placed a safe deposit key on the table and pushed it to Aiden. "There are two of these. Dad told me that I should give one to someone I trust, and I can't think of anyone I trust more than you."

Aiden was touched. He knows that Jeff trusts him and relies on him, but it's rare to hear such words come out of his brother.

Aiden took the key and observed it for few seconds before asking: "Did you find out what they are for?"

Jeff confirmed that he knows. "They unlock a door in the White Mansion. I don't know what is in there, but it sounded important. It seems that it's related to the power that White family holds over others. Until recently, one key was with James Hill, and the other one was with dad. I was waiting for you to wake up so that we can go and open that door together."

Aiden didn't respond. Based on Jeff's answer, they will find out what is the mystery of two keys when they go to the White Mansion… probably in two weeks when they all go to the Jeff's and JoAnna's inauguration as the Master and Madam. Aiden was thinking where to keep the key. It should be somewhere safe, but still accessible to him, maybe… he kept it in his back pocket for now.

Jeff's eyes shifted few times before he continued reluctantly: "One more thing… I'm not sure if Sarah told you what happened with Shawn, but since she sorted him out, we are lacking a person who can be in charge of our people. I was hoping that you will consider that position."

Aiden looked at Sarah, silently asking for her input. Sarah told him earlier about this as a possibility, but they never discussed if he should accept or not. Also, they mentioned more than once how they should reveal to their siblings about their involvement with Chaos organization, and this seems like a good time.

Sarah understood Aiden's non-verbal communication.

She turned to Jeff and JoAnna and said: "Before we give you an answer, we will tell you something… when we move to the living room..."

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