The Traps of Black Swan

Zain collected his thoughts as Aarvi won't accept a word or two stating the decoration is amazing, [I am glad you are my Little Pumpkin, else I would be jealous of Aaron… Wait, as a man, I am jealous. You are the one to be blamed for it.]

Aarvi giggled entering the mansion glancing at the car that halted in front of the entrance of the mansion. 

Aaron alighted the car looking at the mansion thinking what Aarvi was up to by turning off all the lights. 

Aarvi noticed his eyes glued on the darkness inside the mansion with only faint candle lights from his position.

Forgetting the call, Aarvi quickly yet careful about her dress, rushed to the main door to welcome Aaron.

Aaron saw a silhouette skipping towards the main door as he went ahead without hearing a voice calling behind him 'President Rivas.' His eyes followed the silhouette that was twinkling like stars in the dark sky by reflecting the faint light falling on it.

He was just a few steps away when an exquisite ethereal beauty appeared. His speed naturally slowed down stunned by the angelic charmer unable to take away his gaze or move.

She was like a moon conquering the darkness with her smile that could capture any heart.

Aarvi was pleased seeing Aaron dazed. She clicked on the button to turn on all the fairy and teeny-weeny lights arranged in and around the mansion.

Their modern glass villa turned to a surreal world as her ecstatic eyes brushed around before settling on Aaron eager to know his reaction.

He couldn't take his eyes off her whatsoever. Every single thought of his pushed behind his mind, failing to stop his heart from swooning on his enchantress. 

The arrangements might be breathtaking but nobody and nothing could take his breath away excluding her. He found every word falling short to describe her beauty or his overwhelming feelings.

He wanted to touch her just to confirm it wasn't an illusion after a long tiring day. He wanted to confirm she won't disappear to thin air but she was his to adore without any reins.

Her long mocha brown hair was in delicate curls softly settling a few hair locks on her shoulder and the rest on her back. The trendy long earring sparkled between her brown hair locks trying to compete with her shimmering black orbs that could enchant one to leave a strong mark in their heart.

Her light makeup softened and defined her petite face enhancing her natural glow. Her pink lips were curled up holding her endless delight and pleased evidently. 

What was more surprising was her white dress. She wasn't wearing any lavish, high-end designer dress, it was simple but looked posh hugging her slender curves as if that's where they belong.

She was in an ivory white, round neck showing off her slender neck without a piece of jewelry. Her flawless hands looked delicate, A-line hem reached down gracefully till it was grazing the floor underneath.

The corset of the dress had intricate work of glitters that glimmered in the faint lights. An inch wide belt was hugging her small waist giving a touch of elegance.

His Cupcake was a goddess who could easily knock the world down with her lovely looks.

Aaron remembered the trip they made for the wedding where Aarvi wore a wedding gown to avoid a black dress.

...

[If you dare to wear a wedding gown again, Aarvi Evans, I will have you change your name.] He had told her when they had danced to no music in the resort room.

[So you gave me permission to marry you?] He had asked her when she had accepted the name change.

[Only if I dare to wear a wedding gown again.] That was her response to him with a captivating smile

…

He wasn't sure if she was implying it wearing the white gown but he was definitely sure he was craving to hold her, kiss her, and much more.

His ceased feet moved but felt something amiss when her gaze moved next to him.

He froze again. 

Seeing Aaron's tender gaze  nowhere but glued on her, she moved her eyes away to avoid blushing like a little girl. Her eyes caught sight of another person, she felt like the beautiful world she tried to create turned around in a flicker and left her back in the darkness.

Getting lost in the world of her own fantasy with Aaron, she had forgotten her world wasn't dreamlike but a nightmare with pitch darkness.

Her breath stuck in her throat, her eyes stung involuntarily.

'Crash.' Her mobile slipped her hand and broke on the floor.

Aaron ignored the person behind him and took long strides towards her, "Aarvi…" He had just called her name, her hand raised to stop him before reaching her.

Aarvi stepped back, determined not to shed a single tear. She had definitely lost, flying in her own world after realization of she loves Aaron, more than anything and anyone.

Thinking back to the day, she felt like a fool who let her emotions play her. She was making Tia laugh, wasn't she just polite with her? When did she start to be outgoing with a girl who is just her acquaintance?

The sales girls of the shops while shopping always feared to say extra words to her due to her invisible boundary and unapproachable air. She didn't even realize they were excessively complimenting her, talked, and smiled more.

Aarvi tried to grasp air as her eyes traced around the living hall and dining hall with a glimpse around the pool and the backyard due to glass walls.

The air was filled with rose fragrance with a hint of spiciness of dishes that were ready to be savored. There were white roses in different size bouquets adorning many vases of different sizes. Some were on the floor beautifully highlighting it and some on the tables and counters.

The mild scented white candles were artistically arranged in different kinds of holders with rose petals spread on the floor and the tables. The fairy lights were in jars and hanging by the bay window completing the dreamy look for the romantic dinner date.

As if it wasn't enough, the lights were tastefully arranged near the pool, lounge, waterfalls, and backyard without leaving it lifeless.

However everything dimmed in her eyes, she felt herself foreign standing over there with complex feelings that she didn't want to bring out but bury inside her afraid of getting hurt.

Aaron cast a stern glance at the person behind him and took steps closer. "Aarvi, hear me…"

As soon as his hands touched her arm, Aarvi shrugged it off in a jerk and said through her clenched teeth moving away from him, "Don't touch me."

She tried her best to keep herself composed from losing control. She didn't want her emotions to control her and make her the weak one who she didn't want to be.

The higher she had flown with his thoughts in her mind, she fell awfully reminding her who she was and who she is.

"Thank you for your surprise, Aaron Rivas. This is truly an eye-opener for me." Her words filled with mockery didn't only hurt herself but twisted his heart painfully.