The Traps of Black Swan

Since Aaron always took shower after returning from outside, Aarvi thought he might need to get fresh. But seeing him walking out of the room, Aarvi continued after she got his attention, "Bathroom is right there, why are you running out?"

Since he was adamant about turning all the other bedrooms into different purpose rooms to stay with her in a single room, she took the charge of teasing more.

Aaron narrowed his eyes at her, seeing her move her finger to call him near as she stood on the bed, "Are you afraid I will peek in?"

He won't be surprised if she really takes a peek at him by considering her bold and mischief personality. He wasn't afraid but he needed a cold shower in peace.

To be precise, he knew she would be the one to be afraid to see a man naked. Anyway, he didn't bring up her uncomfortableness.

Unbuttoning his shirt, he proactively responded, "My bad, I have a girlfriend living with me right now."

Aarvi: "..."

She wanted to let him know the need of having the door for the bathroom after teasing him but felt her cheeks burn looking at him unbuttoning his shirt walking up to her.

She wasn't embarrassed but she wasn't sure if she was ready for it. Behaving like a good but lazy girl, she went to the other side of the bed saying, "I am too lazy to bath now." Then she bit her tongue, she should have said something different and better.

She started to think about what to respond to if he says he will help her bathe, Meanwhile Aaron had gone around the bed to reach her. She had just sat down when he hovered over her with his tempting masculine chest behind the unbuttoned shirt.

'Do you have to seduce me right now?' She thought by forcing her eyes to stay on his... serious face!?

He whispered next to her ear when she had held her breath unthinkingly, "Think before being naughty next time." His voice held the depth with an unknown emotion that made her blush more.

Without troubling her, he rubbed her head and left so that she wouldn't suffocate herself more.

Anyway, she threatened right after she composed when he had just stepped out of the bedroom, "How dare you threaten me? Do you want to share a bed with Laze?" She meant she would throw him out of the bedroom.

Threaten? He actually doubted if he could control himself next time.

....

Aarvi was working on her laptop when Aaron climbed on the bed in leisurewear and slid his head on her lap. Aarvi was quick to hold the laptop to make space for him as she chuckled looking at him being all spoiled.

Keeping the laptop away, her left hand naturally went to his soft hair and her right hand brushed his cheek, "Tell me." She knew he wanted to speak about Hayden from yesterday but she wasn't ready in the night, she had left early in the morning and they got the time now.

Comfortably laying on the bed with his new soft pillow under his head, her fingers caressing his face and hair, he craved to sleep. It was really relaxing.

He didn't speak about Hayden straight. He wanted to know what was in her mind. He had expected her to be very angry but her behavior was like nothing happened. 

So what is she thinking? Is she feigning ignorance? Or avoiding events to focus on her revenge?

Holding her hand, he planted a soft kiss on her knuckles gathering his thoughts, "I am sorry, I had no intention to spoil the dinner date or let you see President Kelly." He sincerely apologized first. 

Aarvi's brows quivered a little before faintly smiling at him. She wasn't expecting an apology and she knew he had other things to speak about. "Your apology is accepted." She made it sound formal.

Aaron shook his head on her lap, he didn't want her to forgive him, "I am aware you were affected but…"

Aarvi cut in, seeing him concerned thinking she might be hurting herself by hiding her pain.

She was indeed distressed but never got the thought of being angry at him. She only wanted to be alone for some time but after waking from a nightmare, she still wanted him beside her. 

Instead, she was afraid of having any expectations. She had really thought she might need a longer time to be normal with Aaron until she saw him in the engagement hall.

She had the choice of ignoring him but craved for his warm embrace that wouldn't only calm her but give her a secure feeling. What she didn't like was the guiltiness he hid from her.

She completed his words, "After the night, I am totally normal which looks abnormal."

Aaron paused his words hearing her and nodded in acknowledgment. He had thought he would have to coax her, apologize to her for days but she was all fine without it. 

Aarvi faintly sighed before speaking what went in her mind and how she was ready to forgive him before knowing how he had brought Hayden to the Avron mansion.

"Aaron, we aren't against each other." She said each word clearly, "It's you and me against the problem." 

The faint lines that were on his forehead slowly disappeared and his lips slightly curled up. His Cupcake is always way too sensible that she should be, maybe as his little Cupcake, or now. She always knew to find the silver line of goodness in unjust actions.

If Aaron was really the problem, probably he never would have got to see her. She was glad she could weigh down things and avoid making things complicated between them. 

"You and I aren't the problems. When I know the problem is the third person, why should I let that person affect us?"

Naomi or Hayden or Jordan, she won't let anybody bring distance between them. With respect to Hayden, as much as Aaron was responsible for ruining their dinner date night, she is accountable too.

Aaron who never let his own grandfather mistreat her, would he have brought her grandfather if he knew why she was avoiding him? Upon that she knows how her grandfather speaks. He talks about rats like its lions, measly work as a sacred duty.

Her finger played with his hair as she continued, "Nothing always comes easy but I got you with ease. So I know we have to overcome hurdles, face challenges, fight to be together, holding on to each other by never letting go."

Even fairy tales have villains and they have to face a lot of trouble to be happy. How could she expect there will only be smoothness in her life?

They weren't perfect, love couldn't always be perfect. They have to live an imperfect life fulfilling their every little wish.

Aaron was aware everything couldn't be lived in smoothness. There will always be one or the other thing to solve and mold to their requirement.

He just wanted to reduce the possible problems that could stand between them and be her home while facing any obstacles.

Considering Aarvi's judgment, farsightedness, and level-headedness, even if one of them goes wrong at any moment, she could speak and resolve it soon. 

All he will do is take care of her and love her more, 'Good that I got you.' Softly pinching her cheeks, "I love you." He professed.