Is this destiny?

Sarah was not comfortable with the idea of going to a separate table with Nick.

She saw right away how Nick is treating Aiden, and it is clear that Nick still didn't get over what happened two months ago. That means he is not willing to negotiate, and he came with a purpose to give them a hard time. Nick has something that Sarah wants, and he plans to take advantage of that.

Aiden told Sarah that it's not a problem and encouraged her to talk to the boy. Since they are all already here, it would be a waste to only go back.

Nick thought about jumping over the table and strangling Aiden when he heard that Aiden addressed him as 'the boy'. And what he saw in next second made his blood boil.

Aiden ran his fingers through Sarah's hair while advising her in a soft voice: "Talk with him and see what he wants. Don't feel that you must make the deal. We have other options."

This small gesture of Aiden touching Sarah's hair and the way they look at each other was a clear signal to Nick that he is aiming for something that is unreachable for him. And the way Aiden shoot him a side smirk when Sarah stood up made Nick explode on the inside.

Dragan didn't miss Nick's strange behavior, and his only conclusion is that Sarah is that girl his son mentions occasionally. Dragan took a mental note to look into this girl.

Aiden was left with Dragan at the table. Two of them didn't even attempt to talk. Dragan was busy with his phone, and Aiden's attention was on Sarah.

"Is there a need for this separation?", Sarah asked Nick after she took her seat.

"We can talk freely when it's just the two of us.", Nick responded.

Sarah was not in a mood for an idle chat. "I want to know what your conditions are to sell me that piece of land."

"It's good that you know there are conditions." Nick smirked.

Sarah almost rolled her eyes. "Are you going to tell me what they are?"

"What's the rush?"

"I'm not in a rush. But I don't like to waste my time." Sarah was sad to see that it came to this between her and Nick. He had a special space in her heart, and now she feels like he is a rebelling teenager who does not know how to get what he wants and is about to do something inappropriate. Sarah is aware that if she shows any softness toward Nick, he will just twist it to a scenario where she is interested in him romantically and she does not want to go there.

Nick raised his chin slightly and looked Sarah in the eyes. "I remember that you used to spend hours with me and didn't consider it a waste of time."

"People change, just like their motivation."

"My motivation never changed. I always had my eyes on you." Nick bluntly said.

Sarah thought how there is no point talking with Nick. "Can we go back on talking about the land? What are your conditions?"

"Go on a date with me."

"What?" Sarah thought she heard him wrong.

"A date." Nick repeated.

"What are you thinking?"

"Dinner, movie… I will take you dancing… a date." He smiled at the thought that she wants to know the details of the date. That means she is interested, right?

"No… When I asked you 'what are you thinking?', I meant how can you ask something like that when you know that I'm with Aiden."

Nick shrugged. "It's a dinner and a movie. I'm not asking you to leave him. Or are you afraid that I'm better than him, and you will end up leaving him?"

"We are done talking." Sarah stood up.

"Wait! Wait!" Nick grabbed her hand. "Sit, please..."

Sarah glanced at his hands holding her and he pulled them back as if he burnt himself.

She glared at Nick. "You have ten seconds to tell me your conditions. If I don't hear them, I'm leaving. If I hear another crap like that date thing, I'm leaving."

"Sarah, why don't you give me a chance?"

"Seven seconds."

"Is he really that good? Tell me, what do I need to do for you to take me seriously?"

No matter how angry she was, Sarah reminded herself that Nick is still a child. "Nick, some things are just not meant to be. I'm sorry… One day you will find your perfect match and you will know that being with that person is just right. But that is not me."

Nick looked at her for few seconds before sighing. "Why do you want to buy land with our lair?"

Sarah thought that his question is reasonable, and she sat back in her seat while providing an explanation. "I need a base in this area. This one is already setup. My goal is to expand it and make it work for my purpose."

"What is your purpose?"

"War is coming." Sarah didn't want to reveal too much. Nick does not need to know.

"That does not sound good. Leave your Sigma alias behind and start anew." There was concern in Nick's voice. He assumed that trouble she mentioned is related to her hacking.

Sarah thought how finally she sees glimpses of the old Nick that she knows. It seems that his façade is crumbling. "War is not related to that. It is something that I can't avoid no matter what name I use."

"Are you saying that someone is after you?" Nick is smart. He deducted that quickly. "Stay with me. I can protect you."

Sarah was almost touched by his words. "You can't protect me. No one can."

"Not even almighty Omega?" Nick's voice became hostile.

Sarah was taken aback by another change in Nick's attitude. It seems that no matter how good his intentions are, he can't get over the fact that Sarah is with Aiden. In that case, they are done talking. Aiden is not someone she is willing to compromise on.

"He can't protect me, but he will fight by my side." Sarah stood up.

She can tell that Nick has no intention of selling that land, and he used this as an opportunity to talk to her. Any further discussion is a waste of time. Maybe it's for the best. Since Nick has no intention to be part of 'Sigma army', it's better if he does not know where they gather.

With this shifty attitude of a teenager guided by his raging hormones, the more Nick knows, the bigger liability he is. Sarah regretted the fact that Nick knows she is Sigma and Aiden is Omega, and she hopes that he will not misuse that knowledge.

Sarah glanced at Aiden and in few steps, he was next to her, ready to leave. She smiled at the thought that two of them are in perfect sync. Just one glance, and he understood her intention. He was always very good in reading her.

Nick looked at Sarah and Aiden as two of them exited the restaurant.

He was hurt that Sarah didn't say goodbye. She just left without a word.

At first, Nick was happy that Sarah contacted his father and hoped to get a chance to show her how he grew. But seeing that she came with Aiden made him forget himself in jealousy. And he can't help himself. He loves Sarah and wants to do anything for her, but when he sees her next to Aiden, rage boils inside him.

"Son, how did it go?", Dragan approached Nick.

Nick didn't respond. He frowned while his eyes followed two retreating figures further down the street.

"Did you order food?", Dragan asked.

Nick shook his head. "I lost my appetite. I'm going back to the villa."

Nick walked out of the restaurant, leaving his father behind.