The Traps of Black Swan

Aarvi saw disappointment rather than anger on Jordan's face. She could easily guess he was dissatisfied with how Aaron handled the matter.

Jordan wasn't angry with her but upset about how Aaron brought a girl to meet him without informing him. He never entertains anybody who forces themselves on him excluding his family. A part of him said she might have forced Aaron to take her but it was quickly replaced by glancing at her expressionless face.

He realized she wasn't a lady to act weak for attention to get his approval or fake her emotions and cry to show as hurt. A slight furrow flew on his face without understanding how Naomi's description of the girl and the one standing opposite him differ so much.

Naomi Fisher understands Jordan to a good extent. Talking negatively behind somebody's back won't be tolerated by him hence she always said good things in an exaggerated way that could make Jordan misunderstand Aarvi.

Naomi had said Aarvi is too weak hence Aaron has no option but to be around her to take care of her ignoring all his important work. She has OCD hence she avoids the touch of everyone but surprisingly she is fine with Aaron holding her hence she has to stick up to him everywhere she goes, it's just a pity that Aaron has to work hard and tend to her.

Naomi hadn't stopped just there, she had sweetly added with a smile, 'Thankfully Ms. Evans is a woman with principles, what if she was like a woman who fakes everything to gain the favor of man to be daughter in law of the Rivas family. Just a thought about it gives me goosebumps.'

Of course, she didn't stop at it, she played a reverse card really well putting on a sweet obedient girl facade over a pretty good time to create a negative image of Aarvi. Despite realizing Aarvi wasn't what he thought of, he wasn't ready to meet her before talking with his grandson personally.

According to what he saw in the office, he was certain about Aaron's feelings towards the girl but as far as the information he gathered about Aarvi, she was nowhere suitable for Aaron and he couldn't understand why Aaron liked her in the first place.

Jordan is aware that winning over Aaron with beauty is impossible so 'did the girl fool him?' He was kind of sure Aaron can't fall in love with somebody who uses such tricks to get attention. He believes in Aaron's personality yet he didn't want that girl to be in Aaron's life whose life is nothing in the current situation or over-complicated because he had seen her in a very brutal state.

As much as Aaron respected his grandfather, he loves Aarvi wholeheartedly which couldn't be measured. He doesn't want to hurt her nor cross his grandfather's words and insult him.

Aarvi took a step back feeling glad that Elder Rivas didn't order to throw her out or forced her out like her father who had grabbed her hair and shoved her out of the gates. Probably that's the difference between the world where she grew up and where Aaron lived.

Aaron's hand which was on her back stiffened without letting her take another step, "Aarvi..."

She cut in as her hand pulled his hand from her back holding his arm. Jordan wasn't only disappointed there, Aaron was too but he didn't show it on his face. She didn't know nor she could control what Jordan was going to think but she didn't want to be the throne between them.

Aarvi faintly smiled at him out of what Aaron even could think. He might hate himself for bringing that situation if she was hiding her sadness behind that smile but he had the feeling she wasn't faking it. It was like she expected that circumstance and might be prepared for it too.

Aarvi's mellow voice was low toned, "Spend time with your family. I will be at home."

Aaron desperately wanted to say, 'You are one to me.' She wasn't an outsider for him but one among his family or might be closer. Nonetheless, he knew what she was trying to say.

Aarvi didn't wait for his response or reaction, she gave a very modest bow of her head to Jordan and walked back a step before walking towards the main door.

Jordan was spellbound because that was nowhere near what he had in his mind. He expected to see her making a huge scene or Aaron arguing with him or coaxing her. He felt like a storm was never at his door but he was prepared for it.

Aaron too wanted to leave with her but was stuck between two stubborn human beings. She would send him back inside if he leaves and his grandfather wanted the same. He turned to his grandfather watching him put on indifference as though he wasn't the reason behind it and he didn't witness what just happened.

That indifference slowly changed to a scowl looking towards him, Aaron was about to check behind him, he felt a gentle tug of his shirt from behind. He turned to see Aarvi fidgety.

Jordan scoffed in his mind thinking she will now put on a drama however Aaron thought it was because of the car and she was embarrassed to ask him.

Aarvi was too uneasy to ask nevertheless she didn't want to be restless later without clarifying it. "Will you leave me?" 'due to your grandfather.' She didn't complete the last part purposefully if Jordan was overhearing them.

Aarvi wanted to be assured that he wouldn't change his decision if Jordan pressures him. She was ready to fight for him if he is certain about her and she didn't want to fight for someone who might change due to other factors.

Aaron understood her ambiguous question accurately. He asked back facing her straight, he wanted to know if she was aware of his feelings or doubting him, "What do you think?"

Aarvi noticed Jordan's undivided attention to them trying to catch each word. Her clutch on his shirt tightened, pulling him closer, "I want to hear you say it..."

Her low tone was very soft on his ears looking at her hopeful gaze. He responded without toning down his voice. He could understand she was whispering so that he doesn't offend Jordan but he wanted her to know he was resolute, "Then listen to me, I can only be yours and none's judgment will affect us."

Jordan: "..."

Aarvi nodded and turned to leave but Aaron tugged her hand, "Take the car."

Aarvi shook her head, "I want to stroll... I asked to get my car."

Jordan: "..."

'Stroll?! Why am I feeling like I am sending her to take fresh air?' It was his estate hence he knew how relaxing to walk around and could enjoy the fresh air and greenery as in a picnic.

Aaron nodded as he had seen her admiring the driveway. "Be careful..."

Aarvi walked out of the mansion when Megan, the butler, and maids brought many refreshments and snacks to see grandfather and grandson glaring at each other.

"What's wrong? Where is Gigglemug?" Megan cued the maids to keep trays on the coffee table as she stood watching both men.

Jordan was the first to break the eye and asked in confusion, "Gigglemug?"

Megan responded as she held Aaron's hand taking him to the couch, "Aarvi is Gigglemug, Dad you should meet her, she is a sweet child. By the way, where did she go?"

Jordan scoffed having no idea Megan knows Aarvi for six years while Aaron responded with a hint of grim, "Grandfather sent her out."

Megan looked at the duo in confusion without understanding what will Aarvi do outside alone then slapped Aaron's arm, "How could you let her check alone? If you don't want to show her around, shouldn't you call me?"

Aaron's gaze didn't change from Jordan while saying, "Aunty Megan, Cupcake is Aarvi."

"What!" Megan was stunned. Every Rivas family member knows Aaron's first love is Cupcake.

"What!?!" Jordan was shocked hearing it. How could he forget Aaron's Cupcake? Aaron hadn't spoken to him for three years because of her.

Megan was the first to come out of the daze and started throwing questions at him forgetting Aaron had stopped everyone talking about her past. "Why didn't you tell us before? Didn't you know she was studying with Shawn? She was right beside you all these years." Her heart ached thinking both were so close yet they were apart all these years.

Jordan didn't know any of that and didn't like that fact his investigation came out as nothing when there is so much.

Megan's beautiful face tensed, "Aaron, did she forget you too?"

Excluding Shawn and Aaron, other Rivas family members have no idea Aarvi remembers everything but not Aaron. To them, she doesn't remember anything so Aaron had to nod seeing her expectant gaze.

Megan's eyes filled up feeling really sad for Aaron who fought with his family for Cupcake and waited nine months for her to wake up. "Aaron do you still love Gigglemug? And what about her?" She remembered to ask because she always heard Aarvi formally addressing Aaron as a doctor and fought with him to stay alone.

Jordan stood up in a jerk and proclaimed, "She is not right for you. Forget about that girl."

Aaron uttered the word, "Why?"

Guilty overcame, Jordan avoided Aaron's eyes.. The latter didn't know but Jordan clearly knows the reason behind why Aaron doesn't exist in Aarvi's memory.