07 | Ryan is Boss's Son!

I tread the path back to Aaron's house, rubbing my arms. The wind is ice-cold, piercing deeper into my skin with each blow.

The moonlight falls on the neighborhood, making my vision restricted to black and white with a touch of gold. Sometimes the peace these bland taste brings, can't be achieved by the colorful world.

I don't know how I'll face Aaron after my sudden hormonal outburst. He too must be wondering what a crazy pervert girl I am!

Oh, God!

I cover my face with my hand out of embarrassment before knocking at the door. As always the door is unlocked. I close the door behind me and walk on my tiptoes to get my phone.

"Rose!"

Hah... I'm busted!

Aaron is standing in his bare chest glory, holding something in his hand. I mean when you have such a great vision lying ahead of you, it's obvious that you will overlook the other details. I need to avoid him or else I will fall prey to this womanizer. I look in his eyes, overcoming my admiration for his toned muscular body.

His sight is soft yet fearful. I look deeper and longer, wishing him to break the ice and let me know what's making him afraid! Maybe I should make a move.

"Aaron, I know over years a lot of things have changed. I didn't expect you to put your life on hold for me but I don't know why I am behaving so weird lately. I know this is pissing you off..."

"No. It's.."

"It's okay Aaron. People change, so do the emotions." He flinches at these words as if I am peeling his skin off. But still, I continue because I can't comfort him or myself with mere lies. He's not the same anymore and as much as it hurts to think about this, I can't deny the truth anymore.

"Let's make a pact. From tomorrow onwards I am not going to be around much because...."

The cell phone in Aaron's hand rings and I realize it's mine.

"Jason has been bombarding your phone with messages and calls lately."

I walk up to him, immediately grabbing my phone and answer it.

"Thank God!" Just the voice of Ryan brings a smile to my face, "I thought I missed out on a pretty girl."

I am all red and pink by now. My cheeks are hot and I giggle to myself. He thinks I am pretty!

"I am so sorry, Rose. I didn't mean to drop out on you like that. I know you are really mad." At least he cares enough to apologize.

"Yeah. I am a little mad at you." I guess I am liking this play already.

"Then, let me make up to you." He pleads in a deep tone.

"Ummm... Since you offered me the ride today. I'll pass this. You have your chance."

"See you tomorrow then. A surprise awaits you. Bye Rose."

"Bye."

I hang up the call and look at my screen smiling. Maybe he had a genuine reason. Not every guy is a dick like Aaron Abner.

Oh! I almost forget his presence.

Aaron is looking keenly with his eyebrows raised at me.

"Oops... I forgot to mention I got a part-time job today."

"Part-time job?" I thought Aaron will be happiest as he can continue his kinky game without interruption. But if I am good at reading him, he looks concerned and irritated.

What does this guy really want from me?

"Yes. I am going to be a barista at the Dream Bean Coffee Shop."

"The one run by Maria Jason?"

"Yes! Do you know her ?"

"It must have been easy to get that job." His tone drips with disgust and sarcasm. He clenches his hands into fists dropping them on his sides and turns around to walk away.

"What do you mean ?" I stand in front of him, blocking him away. "You aren't going anywhere without explaining to me!"

"Jason already got it covered for you." He mentions this as a matter of fact and gives me a bitter laugh, making my chest constrict as it reverberates in my bones.

"Be straightforward, Aaron..." I ask with tightened jaws.

"Maria is Jason's mom. Didn't know you would turn into this kind of person."

Tears prick at the back of my eyes.

"I guess neither of us expected what we would turn into." I snarl at him before stomping into my room.

Tears are running down my cheeks and I feel sick to the core. This is what Aaron thinks of me?

***

I wake up in my bed, tucked into the blanket. I don't remember the last night apart from the fact that I was crying on the floor and letting go of each and every memory of my childhood.

I look at the clock and realize there are two hours left for school to start. To avoid confrontation with Aaron, I decide to walk out of the house early before he wakes up.

If he has such an "honorable" opinion for the kind of girl I am, then fuck his opinion and fuck him. From now onwards, we will be two strangers living under the same roof.

I tame my frizzy hair and let it down. My head and eyes still hurt, whereas my throat is sore. I walk around the house silently and do my daily chores.

I pull out my cellphone to drop a message to let Mom know that I am doing okay.

Hi Mom. I am fine. School is great, fill you with the other details soon. Love you.

The instant I hit the send icon, simultaneously I receive a message.

Need a chauffeur? ;) -Ryan

I ignore the message. I feel deceived by him for not telling me the truth in the first place.

I put my headphones on while walking to the door. As soon as I open it, I see Aaron standing with a bag that smells of bacon. The dark circles under his eyes are evidence that he didn't sleep well. I wonder what kept him awake - his kinky fuckery or the guilt of blowing up at me?

His words from last night play in my mind and I pull my guards up. Without wasting a second longer, I walk past him.

"Rose.." He calls from behind in a trembling soft voice.

"Rose.." and again he goes.

I lose myself a bit and keep walking ahead without faltering at any step.

His words can't reach me now... I squinch my eyes close.