Chapter 11

standing at the doorstep Riley watched as Aiden knock on the door calmly " why are we here " she had pure curiosity in her tone as she asked

" to see a friend" he replied

" a friend? " she repeated " what kind of...." the sound of the unlocking door interrupted her next question. the door opened. from Aiden's side, she saw an average-looking black guy with dark hair that was braided and brown eyes, he had a tattoo on the left side of his neck, but she couldn't see what it was. he looked serious at first but the moment he saw Aiden his face soften and a bright smile followed

" Aids " he called out loud with excitement in his tone. Aiden murmured something before being pulled in for a hug by the guy. from over Aiden's shoulder he spots Riley resulting in a confused look on his face.

" Hey Max " Aiden was glad to see his old after so long

" so men, how is life, " Max asked as she slowly broke the hug

" the usual " Aiden shrugged making Max give him the I don't believe you look " what?"

" you have a hot chick with you, it can't be the usual " Riley began to blush when she heard him call her a hot chick

" Will this hot chick happens to be Miss Riley Wilson" Aiden replied making Riley blush harder. the word coming from him created butterflies in her belly

" Noooo " Max was shocked. he had no idea Aiden was protecting such beauty " Aids men, why didn't you tell me you were watching a beauty like this " not taking his eyes off Riley " Hi I'm Max. Aiden's good friend. the only friend to be honest" Riley smiled not knowing how to reply

" Hi " she waved.

" Are you single, sorry to ask so sudden" Riley was in shock, she never expected such a question

" Max " Aiden had a serious tone. he stood in between blocking Max from looking at Riley " we didn't come for this " Max rolled his eyes at Aiden's words

" you always come for something, never to see me " grumbling

" will you let us in," Aiden asked with an eyebrow raised

The house was something Riley never expected. the interior decoration was splendid. no one will imagine that it was such a beautiful house on the inside. standing in the middle of the sitting room, lost in admiration " shocking right " she was pulled to reality by Aiden who she had no idea was behind her

" fuck you scared me " with her hand on her chest

" language" he corrected

" it's beautiful" she complimented

" Yeah. the house is a good example of don't judge a book by its cover" he said and Riley nodded in agreement

" can I check the place out "

" such " Riley smiled at his respond

" thanks " she began walking away

" be back in 15 minutes" she stopped at her track, then turn to face him with a frown

" Just because you are protecting me doesn't make you my daddy," she said

" I can be your Daddy if you want " he replied with a wink, shocking her. her eyes fell wide open. immediately she shakes her head, throwing away the dirty thought in her head. she began walking very quickly to get away from him.

Aiden stared at her as she walked away until she was out of sight. then he smiled " where did she go " He heard Max's voice from behind. Aiden slowly turn around to see Max holding a small bowl of fruit

" she went on a little adventure" he replied. Max placed the bowl on the table that was in the middle of the sitting room

" I would have prepared something if I knew you were coming," he said " so, why are you here " he sat down, looking up at Aiden

" We need an international passport," he said hitting the point

" you don't have one?"

" not for me. for her " Aiden said while sitting down. he reached for the already peeled orange in the bowl and pulled a slice

" where are you two going," Max asked watching Aiden chew

" London. I am taking her back "he replied while Max nodded

" oh. so will I ever see you again"

" possible" he shrugged

" I don't like that answer. " Max wasn't happy about his friend leaving. he barely sees Aiden and whenever he comes around it was only for help and it was upsetting but he can't say no. Aiden saved his life. he was his trusted friend

" you know I can't do anything that goes against the Organisation and you know why. " Aiden explained

" Yeah, yeah, whatever " Max rolled his eyes" so what's next after you take her back " there was curiosity in his tone

" nothing" he replied looking away. Aiden knew who Riley was and the source of her power and he also knew why she was given that power. why they were both given that power. He knew why he was sent to protect her and bring her when the time was right. and there is nothing he can do about it. nothing, no matter how much he wants to

" Nothing?" Max was confused " you say nothing. Aiden you know what she is and why they want her and you are just going to take her back and do nothing? " Aiden shrugged reluctantly

" It is none of my business" He replied still looking away

" you don't mean that, " Max said calmly " Aiden look at me " Aiden slowly turn to look at his friend " you don't mean it. I know you don't. and I know that you will do something" Max smiled" and Aiden frowned

" I can't. I can't run away with her because they will find us " he explained

" Then don't. don't run away " Max said

" then what should I do " Aiden looked sad, really sad

" you will figure something out. you always do " Max smiled brightly making Aiden smile as well " and also I know like her. and when you like something you always protect it " Max added.

they were both taken by a very long silence. Aiden was in very deep thought. when Riley walked in

" Hey, guys " breaking the silence. her eyes fell on both Max and Aiden who looked very serious and she stopped at her track " am I interrupting something" looking a bit worried. immediately Aiden's face soften

" not at all," he said with a smile " come " using his finger he gestured for her to come. Riley obeyed with confusion written all over her face. the moment she got close, he shocked her by taking her hand and pulling her toward him. with his arms around her waist she landed on the couch in between them

" shit " she cursed while her heart raced. not in fear but something else. I guess it raced to the feeling of being so close to him or the feeling of his warmth and scent, or his arm wrapped around her waist

" language" he corrected

" Wha...what are you doing" she managed to ask looking into his eyes

" do you like the place " his voice was calming

" Yeah. yeah the place is nice " still not taking away her gaze

" good. cause we are spending the night here " he said then smiled " you are cute when you blush " She was taken by surprise

" fuck " she whispered, embarrassed

" Language" he corrects making her frown

" I hate it when you say that "

" then watch your language," he said

what are you, my " she pauses making sure she doesn't say, daddy " my teacher " he shrugged. he slowly pulled away from her and she didn't like it. she wanted his warmth again

" you want some " reaching for the remaining Orange he left on the table earlier

" yes " he handed it over and she collected it

" So what's for dinner," Aiden asked Max who has been silently watching the show and Riley was shocked.

" what will the lady like, " Max said looking at Riley

" hmmm. " thinking " anything?" looking at Aiden

" anything Riley. you are sitting next to one of the best chefs I have ever known " he praised Max

" exactly" Max whispered

" I want meatloaf. it's something I have been wanting to eat for a while now " she said

" at your service, my lady " Max stood up and now before leaving