Is this destiny?

Later that afternoon…

Sarah and Aiden are playing dodge ball. Opposing teams are boys vs girls.

Sarah and Aiden are captains of their respective teams, playing against each other. They don't like to play against each other because both are extremely competitive and end up bickering, but this is an exception. The kids asked them to play and if Sarah and Aiden are on the same team, the winner would be known before the match started.

The girls' team has Sarah, Masika, Hande, and Zula.

The boys' team has Aiden, Ade, Julius, Tejan, and Nico.

They started with ten team members each, but others are out because they hot hit by a water-filled balloon which they are using instead of the ball.

The rules state that it's a valid move for a person to catch the balloon (without breaking it) and hurl it toward the opposing team. If it breaks, then another water-filled balloon is used. If the balloon breaks against the player, that player is out.

Julius threw the ball toward Zula, and Sarah caught it and swiftly returned it to the other side of the field.

'SPLASH!'

The balloon burst against Tejan's chest and he is out!

Tejan was soaked and his t-shirt stuck to his body, showing off his defined muscles which got attention from a few girls who watched from the side.

The girls on Sarah's team cheered and high-fived each other when Tejan left the playing field. One less boy, and now the numbers are even.

The butler came to the training ground. "Master there is…"

"Bring him here!", Aiden told the butler without a care who was being announced. He assumed that it might be a neighbor again, probably someone from the Payne family. And it is highly likely that it's Darlene's father.

Aiden's eyes didn't leave Sarah who is picking the next water-filled balloon. He knows that she wants to take him out. After all, he wants to take her out as well, but she is fast.

Instead of throwing the water-filled balloon at the opponents on the other side of the playing field, Sarah passed the balloon to Masika, who threw it and missed Nico by an inch.

'SPLAT!'

The balloon burst when it hit the ground.

Masika balled her hands into fists in frustration. If Nico was a fraction slower, she would get him!

"It's OK. Don't lose focus…", Sarah reminded Masika. That was also for Hande and Zula. They need to watch out because Aiden is picking a balloon and his throws are not to be underestimated.

Aiden picked the balloon and gave it to Ade who hurled it toward Zula without a delay. On a reflex, Hande caught it and grinned.

Sarah stifled a laugh. She can see that Hande is excited that she caught the balloon, but she needs to act fast if she wants to catch guys by surprise… and now the surprise is gone.

Hande passed the balloon to Sarah. She is not confident to throw it.

"Mr. White…", a deep man's voice came from the side.

Aiden looked toward the voice and saw two police officers standing on the terrace and glancing toward the group which is engaged in a match.

'SPLASH!'

A balloon burst when it smacked Aiden in the head.

Aiden grimaced and threw an angry glare at Sarah who bobbed her head excitedly.

"You didn't call a time out!", Sarah said in her defense.

Aiden ran his hand through his hair, in an attempt to fix it and shook his head in disapproval.

"You don't think that this is important?", he gestured toward the terrace.

Sarah shrugged and called: "Time out!"

She walked toward Aiden. "Let's see what is this about…"

Aiden smiled smugly. He didn't miss the way Sarah is looking at him. And he is aware that his wet hair is making him extra-seductive, and to add to that: his t-shirt is sticking to his body.

The two of them went to the terrace and greeted the two police officers. One is a bulky man and the other one is a lean female, both in their mid-thirties.

"Mr. White?", the policeman asked and then glanced at Sarah.

Aiden confirmed. "I am Aiden White, and this is my wife, Sarah. How can I help you?"

The policewoman exhaled and spoke while avoiding Sarah's and Aiden's gaze. "There is a noise complaint."

Sarah blinked. "A noise complaint? Can anyone complain about the noise? This is our property, it's daytime, and how much noise are we making while playing games in our backyard?"

The policeman and the policewoman exchanged glances. They know that this is private property, and it's a large one. From the road, they didn't hear any noise, and the music was heard only when they were deep into the driveway. But even if it's a small property in a congested neighborhood, it's middle of the day, so neighbors should not complain about the noise. And they can see that it's a bunch of youngsters enjoying the hot September day and they are not harming anyone.

On top of all that, this young couple in front of them is with a surname White. Would they dare to offend someone from the White family? Well, just the fact that they own this property in the White Rock Lake neighborhood means that they are not to be trifled with, and the White last name is additional weight to the already tricky situation.

The policewoman smiled meekly while explaining: "When someone calls us for noise, it's our duty to investigate."

Sarah and Aiden were unsure of what to do. They never had anyone call police on them. Well, there is a first time for everything.

"Do you want to drink something?", Sarah offered. "We have iced tea, fresh orange juice, and sodas."

The two police officers were surprised by the hospitality. They are patrolling this neighborhood for several years, and all the people living here are full of airs, and looking at them with contempt.

"Water?", the policeman asked when he recuperated from the shock.

Sarah gestured toward the big bucket with ice where water bottles are arranged. "There is food on the table as well. Help yourself."

The policeman went to get water and the policewoman looked at Sarah and Aiden. "You are not going to ask who filed the complaint?"

Aiden smiled. "No. We have only one neighbor, and this morning we rejected to entertain them when they came unannounced."

The policewoman nodded in understanding and went to help herself with water. She took a sandwich and a handful of grapes as well.

The two police officers stayed for a few minutes, advised Sarah and Aiden not to make noise late in the evening and then left.

"Darlene Payne?", Sarah asked Aiden for confirmation that they are suspecting the same neighbor.

Aiden nodded. "She could not help herself."

"Do you have a plan?"

Aiden smiled maliciously. "Everything is ready. Let's finish dodgeball and then I will show you…"

Dodgeball ended with a win from girls. Without Aiden playing (he got splashed in the face and didn't call for a time out), Sarah cleaned up Ade, Julius, and Nico without much trouble.

Sarah was eager to see what Aiden has in store for the Payne family, and she knew that she will not be disappointed because Aiden always delivers. Her husband is awesome like that.

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