The Traps of Black Swan

"Cupcake!!!"

Aarvi's thoughts jerked to the present, she stared at Aaron. Relief washed over her realizing Aaron was safe and sound and she didn't kill him.

She was quick to recall she had forgotten him, Shawn didn't know her, Aaron still stayed by her side. Now she felt her whole memories complete and intact but she didn't know why she pushed him.

Tears again started rolling out her eyes as she confessed because he didn't know, "Ronron, I-I pushed you to the lake, I tried to kill you with my…"

Aaron quickly cupped her tear-stained face, his thumbs gently grazed over her cheeks to wipe her tears, "Shhh…" Aaron shushed her to stop her from saying it repeatedly and thinking she was killing him or killed him.

"Cupcake, you saved me and I knew how to swim." His words sounded clear and firm to make her understand he wasn't lying.

Aarvi was confused before recalling the attack on Aaron. "That bullet?"

All breathed a sigh of relief realizing her memories aren't only recovered, the rest of the memories are also safe.

Aaron nodded, "Do you remember the cookie jar that was in your bag?"

Aarvi nodded, she had gone to the mall alone to get the new cookie jar and wristwatch for him. She had picked those personally for him.

Aaron was about to continue, the Neurologist interjected, "Doctor Rivas, I think you should take it slowly. How about a scan and testing?"

Aaron glanced at Doctor Wells, he knew it was a sensitive period as Aarvi just woke up. "I will bring her." He responded as he looked at Aarvi who was frowning.

"What's wrong?" Aaron asked, thinking she might have a headache.

Aarvi clutched his shirt as she requested, "I want to go home." She disliked hospitals, especially after recovering her memories.

Aaron stayed calm and coaxed her gently, ignoring everyone who was around them, "We will leave after the scanning. It will be quick."

However, Aarvi shook her head looking at him. A tear rolled out when she revealed, "I- I forgot you in a hospital." As far as she could recall, She was in two different hospitals. Once she had escaped from the hospital to the lake, she had shouted, screamed on top of her lungs before trying to jump into the water to look for Aaron.

Connor had taken her away to a different hospital and there were many guarding her. She demanded to leave from there to see Aaron, then she had again tried to leave but didn't know what happened next, she forgot everything related to Aaron. After it, her life was pathetic, she had lived for a year more like a dead person without knowing what was going on in her life.

Hence, she hates the hospital which took her memories away.

All breathed a sigh and Aaron embraced her, sensing her fear of forgetting him again. "I will stay with you during the scan. Alright?"

Aarvi still wanted to shake her head, but looking at the Rivas family worried sick about her, she nodded with her eyes staying on Connor.

He had given her a telephone to speak with Aaron, but somebody had said Aaron was no more, he drowned in water. Since she knew it was Jordan who had taken Aaron to the country S, her eyes shifted to Jordan who was anxious and apologetic. He didn't have the same dignified, notable, dominating air. He looked weak and haggard. There was also fear that he was hiding well.

Aarvi forced a smile at Megan and Shawn, who were worried if she might forget them and everything, excluding Aaron. Shawn finally breathed before going over to her and hugged her.

"Little Heart, you scared us." He mumbled, rubbing her head. Aarvi didn't say anything else other than smiling again. This time, it was natural, silently saying she was fine.

Aaron carried her to the scanning room as she was barefooted. Wrapping her arms around his neck, She whispered, "Ronron…"

Aaron glanced at her. His mind was still stressed thinking about the possible complication but his heart was already leaping in joy hearing her. He hummed in response as he steadily walked.

"Hmmm, what?" Aarvi pursed her lips.

"Yes, Cupcake." He corrected himself.

Wrapping her arms tighter, she asked with a hint of hesitation, "Didn't you hate me for forgetting you?"

He disliked her question, that thought never crossed his mind. So he asked back, "Do you hate me for leaving you alone?" He entered the scanning room.

Aarvi shook her head, "I love you, Ronron." She confessed, in whispers.

Aaron left her on the stretcher and planted a kiss on her forehead. He hated himself, why did he have to stay away for many years? He could have just returned without listening to his grandfather.

He couldn't change the past, the future wasn't in his hands. He was sure of one thing, "I love you too Cupcake." He saw her eyes lighten and her lips arc in bliss.

He was about to lay her down, Aarvi's finger grazed on his cheek, "Will you marry me?" Her mellow voice was low and heart-touching.

An enticing smile slowly crawled up to his face. They were all worried about her health complications and she just cared about being with him. How could he not love her?

He was about to agree and respond to her as 'Yes, Cupcake. I will marry you.' but he didn't get a chance. Aarvi shook her head and covered his lips placing her slender fingers. "No reverse harem, I will only marry you." She flashed a cheeky smile looking at him wonderstruck and laid down on the stretcher.

Aaron: "..."

The nurses, lab technician, and Shea giggled hearing all their words. Shea knew Aaron would be the opposite of his indifference, but she didn't expect him to be so sweet. She felt him like a whole new person with Aarvi. Doctor Wells envied their relationship which was getting stronger and stronger over the years.

Aarvi clutched Aaron's forefinger during her scanning, She didn't leave his hand throughout the testing process. Then she stubbornly stayed to know the test results.

Doctor Wells had a smile when she sat down in front of them. "Ms. Evans is weak, other than that, she is all fine. She needs to avoid being stressed. No loud music, don't neglect even the smallest headache in the coming days for a few months."

Aarvi thought about Leon, she didn't have any plan for him till next week. And her maximum stress level was usually high compared to others so she was sure she could handle it.

"Flight travel must be avoided for a few days. If you have to travel by road, take frequent breaks. I suggest Ms. Evans be under observation for a few hours." She was still under sensitive period.

Aarvi wanted to retort, anyway controlled. She knew the little brain is too complex than her thoughts, and plans.

The duo was still waiting for the doctor to speak but she chuckled, "Don't forget to invite me to the wedding." Her health was stabilized over three years, so the doctor was sure Aarvi would be fine without any issues. Since her heart could handle the forgotten memories, her body was adapted to it and could live like any other person with little precautions.

Aaron's shoulder finally relaxed and turned to Aarvi who nodded at the doctor and stood up. She tried to pull him and take him out as she announced, "Let's get married first."

Shea and Doctor Wells, chuckled while Aaron pulled Aarvi back into his arms, "My love, it's three in the midnight. Shall we break into the marriage bureau?"

Aarvi had felt it a long long dream, hence she had thought it might have been a day at minimum. "Oh…" She could only give up for now.

Aaron thanked the doctor and again carried Aarvi in his arms. Instead of an ICU, he took her to a VIP private ward, administered IV, added clips to her fingers, and noted the temperature, blood pressure, etc while she muttered, "Ronron, I am hungry." To vouch for it, her stomach rumbled.

Just in time, Shawn entered the ward with a big bowl of soup in a tray. Followed by him, everyone entered. Megan started feeding her, Aarvi asked the most important part she wasn't clear about.

She looked at Connor, "Dad, what exactly happened after I lost consciousness? And how did I forget Aaron?"

Her main worry was Jordan. She hoped he hadn't taken any drastic steps to wipe off her memory and Aaron would never forgive him.. She didn't want the loving and caring Rivas family to change due to the past.