Is this destiny?

Aiden's eyebrows shoot up when he realized from where Mila got her assumptions. He scolded himself internally, how can he be so careless? He was lost in Sarah's voice and totally neglected that there are other people in the room. He should have known better and pay more attention to his surroundings, but things are done, and he needs to focus on salvaging the situation.

Aiden wanted to deny Mila's accusations. How can Aiden be fond of Maksim, or the other way around, when the two of them hate each other's guts? Well, Maksim hates Aiden, and Aiden is only reciprocating in the same way.

But Mila seems confident that Aiden was talking to someone and she is not wrong, however... he can't admit to it because he would risk exposing that he spoke to Sarah and that will blow their whole cover. Aiden will never admit that Sarah is implicated in any way, he will never put her in danger, no matter the circumstances. But... What can he do? He can say that he was deep in thoughts and that he was talking to himself (in his mind), but no one would believe that. On the other hand, this seems to be super-upsetting for Maksim. Why would Aiden care what a bunch of nobodies think? 

"No comment.", Aiden said to Mila who was still expecting to hear Aiden's answer to her allegation that Aiden and Maksim are a couple.

Aiden ignored Mila's obvious displeasure and looked at Maksim. "The task was to retrieve contents of the safe. We did that, so we are done, right?"

Aiden took Maksim's lack of response as a 'yes'.

Aiden removed his earpiece and threw it at Maksim who didn't bother to catch it as it hit him in the chest and fell on the ground.

Maksim gritted his teeth and Aiden smirked before turning to walk away.

Mila dashed in front of Aiden and blocked his path. "Answer me!"

Aiden shook his head. "What for? It seems you have everything figured out and no matter what I say, it will not change your opinion."

He took a two-step detour to the left around Mila and continued his steady strides toward the area where the audience is.

Aiden's face lit up when he saw Sarah running his way and he jogged to meet with her.

Sarah watched them on the screen having a conversation, and even the sound was cut off, based on their expressions, Sarah realized that something is not right and she was concerned that things might escalate between Aiden and Maksim, so she rushed to their location. Maksim said that he will not harm Aiden in order for Sarah to join him for dinner, and Sarah honestly hoped that Maksim is not stupid enough to rub it in because Aiden will not let it go.

"Don't run, love… take it easy.", Aiden said softly when Sarah got within his touching distance.

She wrapped her arms around Aiden and took a deep breath in relief. Finally, they are together again.

"I can't take it easy when we are apart. Congratulations on the win, love. Your team finished first. Others are still struggling to find their target and many are injured. Let's go to our room…"

Aiden didn't care much about the win, but he loved that Sarah is in his embrace and that her loving gaze is directed at him and that they did this one together.

He pecked her lips and hummed in agreement. "Let's go, but no running..."

Aiden craved a shower because he sweated as the room in the basement was running out of oxygen and he struggled to stay conscious. After he freshens up, Aiden will give Sarah a massage which will be a nice relaxing time for both of them. And maybe their baby enjoys the rocking as well. His lips stretched into a smile at this last thought.

Sarah and Aiden held each other and walked away while Maksim, Kolya, Jasha, and Mila observed them in silence.

Maksim narrowed his eyes at the sight of Aiden holding onto Sarah. She didn't even look at him! Did she forget about their dinner deal?

Mila's snort got Maksim's attention and he saw her talking to Jasha and Kolya whose eyes were nervously darting from Mila to Maksim.

"Didn't I tell you? Maksim can't hide his displeasure that Alex is with Olga. I thought that it's mutual, but now it seems that only Maksim is the one interested, and Alex was using him to get ahead with the challenge."

Mila didn't bother to keep her voice low. She was not happy because (in her opinion) Maksim helped Aiden while she, Kolya, and Jasha were played for fools.

Maksim felt like beating Mila into a pulp. How did things turn this way? Maksim was boiling with anger and he needed a way to vent… and conveniently, Mila is right there, pushing his buttons.

Maksim grabbed from the ground the earpiece Aiden tossed, and Maksim extended his hand toward Jasha and Kolya. "Give me yours. You are free to go." He turned to Mila. "And you… come with me."

Jasha and Kolya exchanged glances, concerned about this turn of events that definitely points that Mila is in trouble. At the same time, Jasha and Kolya were pleased that Maksim is letting them go.

"Stop!", Maksim's voice made Jasha and Kolya freeze. They made only two steps away, did Maksim change his mind?

"If you talk to anyone about me and the pretty boy nonsense, I will cut off your tongues.", Maksim said icily.

Jasha and Kolya nodded in understanding and scurried away.

Maksim had a malicious smirk on his face when he turned to Mila and he tilted his head, indicating to her to follow him.

Mila swallowed hard and walked two steps behind Maksim obediently. She knows that she hit a nerve, but what can he do to her? She encouraged herself that everything will be fine because she is a precious asset to the Voronin family, and he will not dare do anything drastically. At most, he will yell at her. Or maybe give her a bad evaluation… however, everyone saw that Mila is the one who found that tile which turned off half of the lasers, so that must count for something.

A few minutes later, Maksim and Mila entered one gray building that had an industrial feel and went up the metallic stairs to the second floor.

Mila observed that they passed a few people who stiffened at the sight of Maksim and they all stepped on the side, making a way for them and lowering their heads in front of Maksim. She felt that something is off. How is it possible that everyone is so timid? Isn't he just a squad leader?

Maksim stopped in front of one door and glanced at the bulky man who was standing in front of it.

"No one enters.", Maksim said sternly, making it sound like an absolute order. The bulky man nodded in understanding before opening the door and stepping to the side to let them pass.

Maksim gestured to Mila to get in and she glanced inside a room to see a table and two chairs in the middle. She hesitated. Why does this look like an interrogation room?

Before she could ask anything, Maksim grabbed her by the neck and pushed her inside the room.

The heavy door closed behind them with a loud bang.

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