The sound of something being torn could be heard in the silent living room.
Ariel smile was full of relief as she looked at the torn cloth in her hand. Yes, she tore away that annoying piece of clothe that was constantly dragging on the ground and even made her fall down almost.
Not almost actually.
Ariel looked at the soft smooth tiles of Miller Mansion on which she had fallen down. Her butt actually hurt but she ignored the pain. If her old lady was here, she would have surely cried out aloud for her to comfort her but not here.
Ariel sighed and then her gaze suddenly paused on the pair of shoes. As she raised her head slowly, her eyes narrowed slightly seeing a handsome boy with an unfamiliar face.
"Who are you?"
"So it's you!"
Both the voice sounded simultaneously.
First one was a question that was asked by Ariel and another was an affirmative sentences spoken by the boy.
"You know me?"
Ariel frowned and asked the boy again. The boy however looked at her with an indifferent smile and said
"Who would not know you after yesterday's press conference?"
"Ohhh..."
Ariel whispered to herself. Was she that popular now? Her eyes however flickered suddenly and her body stilled. There was a television in old lady's hospital room also. It's not possible that she would see her there, right?
Although the chances were low, Ariel still couldn't help but worry.
But she soon came out of her trance when she heard the sound of footsteps. Was it Mia who came here looking for her?
Her eyes widened instantly and she got up from the floor and then looked towards the exit gates. As soon as she had taken a step, she remembered the piece of cloth she had torn. No! She must not leave any evidence.
Ariel tsked and picked up that cloth. Her eyes then again went to the same boy. She hardened her face a little and then said to him coldly
"Don't tell anyone anything."
The boy was taken aback by the sudden change in her. He blinked and then his jaw clenched. No one has ever dared to threaten him...ofcourse except two women in his life! One was his mother and other...
The boy sighed. A forlorn look passed through his eyes and came out of his trance only to see Ariel running towards the exit gates.
A confused look flashed across his eyes but a moment later, he rolled his eyes as if telling himself he didn't care.
His face then went hard all of a sudden.
There were many more other things he cared about right now.
Thinking this to himself, he made his way towards the stairs.
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Ariel strolled across the grasses while exploring the beautiful gardens of Miller Mansion. She had removed those sandals which Riza had made her wear. As she sensed the grass across her skin, a sigh escaped her lips.
It's been too long since she had relaxed like this. It feels as if it has been years. Her mind couldn't help but think about her life, her grandmother and so many things.
Ariel took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
It will be fine. She just wanted to have a little control on her life. The unpredictable way it was going on scared her sometimes too. Her grandmother's disease was one of such things.
"Miss Ariel!"
And the relaxation was interrupted by Mia's voice.
Ariel sighed yet again. Just how long has it been! Half an hour perhaps?
"Miss Ariel, I was looking for you everywhere. Are you alright?"
Ariel suddenly felt a little guilty when she saw Mia's sweating face. Mia didn't deserve this. The girl had been nothing but nice to her since the first day.
Mia however gasped when she saw the torn dress.
"Miss Ariel, how did this happen? Are you alright?"
And Ariel could no longer meet Mia's eyes also.
What could she say?
She tore the dress. Somehow she didn't want Mia to see her true personality. The poor girl might get scared of her after that and not behave so sweetly anymore.
"I am alright."
Ariel assured Mia.
Mia didn't mind Ariel's lack of answers, she was just relieved to see that Ariel was alright. Vista had given her the responsibility of Ariel and she knew very well that if she couldn't do her job properly, then consequences won't be good for her.
With Mia, Ariel was walking back to the mansion when she suddenly remembered that boy again.
"Mia, who is that boy?"
But Mia only frowned in response and asked in return
"Which boy, Miss Ariel?"
"When I was coming out, I collided into a guy."
Mia blinked and then suddenly her eyes widened.
"Is it Mr. Adrian? Is he back?"
"Adrian? Who is this?"
But Mia looked too anxious to say anything. She twisted her fingers and then said to Ariel hurriedly
"Miss Ariel, please go back to the mansion and find Miss Riza. She has been looking for you. I need to call Ms Miller right now. "
Ariel didn't like the fact that she needed to go back but she looked at Mia who was so tensed all of a sudden. She didn't wish to add on her worries so she decided to listen this time.
However, as she walked towards the mansion, she frowned to herself.
Who is this Adrian now?
Adele didn't tell anything about him being in Miller family.