The Traps of Black Swan

Ava Kelly was lucky to get away from death and live with a completely new identity but that doesn't mean another one can be alive.

President Hays felt that he should have expected it from her and regretted blindly accepting the second option.

"I didn't know President Hays is obsessed with dramas and movies that he follows them blindly." Shawn mocked and the door of the office flung open after hurried knocks.

Aarvi turned to the door and saw three rushing to enter inside. The mother and father of Vance froze looking at Shawn and doubted if Ms. Evans is Ava Kelly.

Vance's eyes glued on the lady. Her hair was blowed dried to slightly wavy, Other than the nude pink shade of her lips, he couldn't make out any makeup on her flawless skin.

The gentle faint smile on her face radiated her petite face while the pear drop long thin chain earrings danced below her ear lobes. She was wearing a black bodycon dress layered with a trendy blazer. The blazer had golden cufflinks at the sleeves and a wide strap was wrapped around her slim waist locking in the round golden ring. 

He had seen her in a biker outfit at Mocon hills, workout clothes at the gym, casual in the hospital, and now the business suit. Vance couldn't rate which looked better on her but she aced each one.

Thus, it reminded him of Ava Kelly, she always tried to make things interesting between them but he always sweetly taunted her until she accepted her fate and started to nod at his every suggestion when shopping.

He definitely took her silence and self-effacing for granted and didn't cherish her. He sighed recalling those moments before his eyes landed on Shawn Rivas and stiffened.

'Damn.' He cursed and looked at his grandfather who had paled and his parents bewildered. He still believed Ava Kelly is dead and Ms. Evans is a different lady.

He quickly spoke to handle the situation, "Ms. Evans, you are earlier than the specified time." He forced a smile at her and cued his parents to relax down before he walked towards his grandfather trying his best to ignore the gaze filled with immense hatred.

Yes, Shawn, he knows he shouldn't have an urge to kill someone but he just couldn't stand this man. Aarvi who noticed him clenching his fist forcing him to sit calmly felt bad for never letting him vent his frustration. 

Thinking of finding a way for it later, Aarvi walked next to him ignoring the greet Vance. 

President Hays's eyes widened in shock hearing she was the Evans that his family was speaking about. He urged to slap them across the face for even thinking of making her daughter-in-law.

'Wait, does that mean she isn't Ava Kelly but a look-alike? Then how does she know so clearly about Ava Kelly and the things that happened at the wedding?' His old brain was definitely being stressed beyond the limit.

Aarvi stood next to Shawn and briefly introduced to stop the mellow drama of Master and Madam Hays, "He is my friend and brother-in-law, Shawn Rivas. Shawn, they are from the Hays family."

'Brother-in-law?' President Hays shot on his feet and the other two elders froze in disbelief discerning she is President Rivas aka Aaron Rivas's wife.

Shawn was satisfied with the introduction and even had an urge to call her sister-in-law. 'Why should I waste my emotions on a filthy man? My brother has his Cupcake and I got my friend back, the stronger and better.' 

Aarvi continued in an innocent tone, "I don't know why but my brother-in-law insisted to come for my safety hearing your names."

The Hays family members were yet to realize they were trembling just by the name of her man while Vance was completely astounded looking at his parents and grandfather.

Aarvi and Shawn glanced at each other without understanding why they were overreacting. Aaron Rivas is a doctor turned businessman, he wasn't a mafia or underworld boss to react in that way.

The three were about to ask their over-exaggerated reaction but first to fall on his knees was Master Hays while President Hays slumped back on the door cursing his own fate and for feeding a monster. 

Shawn instinctively pulled Aarvi behind him thinking Master Hays was up to something. Aarvi didn't protest because she is aware Master Hays is just bark, he won't bite.

Aarvi peeked at Master Hays due to Shawn's hand strongly holding her behind sensing the threat. Then she, Shawn, and flabbergasted Vance waited for him to speak but he just folded his hands like he was going to beg but no words came out.

Mother Hays deep bowed to… Aarvi and apologized, "Mrs. Rivas, I am sorry for my rude behavior at the hospital. Please forgive me."

Aarvi, Shawn, and Vance: "..."

Aarvi and Shawn didn't expect Aaron's name to have so much impact on the three and both realized Vance hadn't told about her relationship with Rivas family, especially Aaron.

Both of their gazes went to Vance who was also clueless just like them and he repeatedly tried to pull his father and mother up to stand feeling embarrassed in front of Aarvi but they shrugged him off.

Shouldn't there be arguments, fear, helplessness? This wasn't what Aarvi expected. 

'What is this mystery with Aaron and Hays family? Shouldn't I have mentioned Shawn as my brother-in-law?' Aarvi thought about trying to connect some dots.

When Shawn was with her, they weren't afraid of him being Rivas but as soon as Aaron's name appeared, there was a whole new level of tension as though he was a grim reaper ready to detach their soul and body.

Other than coming to the conclusion that Aaron is holding the Hays family reins with Vance being aware, Aarvi couldn't come to any conclusion.

Aarvi was pulling Shawn's hand down, she felt her smartwatch and Shawn's mobile beeped in his pocket.

[A camera drone is shot. Time to wrap.] Aarvi deciphered the meaning of 'Time to Wrap'.

It is simple, Leon Harmon and his men are on their way to trap her due to the suspicious behavior of the Hays family and the destroyed drone

Shawn patted her arm and nonchalantly moved towards the desk. He lazily started to play with the blinds of the glass wall to look more natural before he dropped the blinds at the glass wall that was next to the desk. 

Aarvi need to complete her mission and asked in seriousness but held a calm tone, "What's going on?"

The three held their heads low without daring to look at her or speak. 

Aarvi felt like she was in some kind of historical drama where she is an empress and they were waiting for her to punish instead of revealing their master.

Aarvi hated the silence and ordered, "Stand and speak."

Vance's body stiffened by her voice before he helped his father to stand, mother Hays stood straight but didn't speak while President Hays sighed.

Aarvi understood they weren't going to speak a word about their behavior and she could feel their fear of Aaron is far too deep. 

But according to her reports on Hays, there is no name of Rivas included anywhere so she couldn't understand why they feared Aaron so much. 

Aarvi's eyes darkened, she always knew he wasn't a simple businessman but... 'Aaron, who are you? How did you succeed so easily?'