The Traps of Black Swan

Maisie had never thought Ava Kelly could be alive. She had strongly convinced herself and everyone around her as Ava Kelly is dead. Hence she never expected to be addressed as 'mom' by the woman named Aarvi Evans.

So the thoughts of Aarvi Evans being Ava Kelly started to appear in her mind. In the past, Ava Kelly had nothing and she was too young. Now, Aarvi Evans has everything and she is much more powerful than them.

She didn't want to see Ava more powerful than her. She wasn't ready to accept that, "No… No, you are not that Jinx." She still didn't utter 'Ava' name.

Aarvi was glad Maisie didn't give her name. Else her name would have been 'Jinx' instead of a curse.

Slowly it clicked in Maisie's mind why Dax was going roundabout pressing them as friend and friend. He was from Skylar and Aarvi is the president of it. All the while they were busy thinking about how to swindle money from Hayden, they didn't even think of different possibilities.

"You bought my house, you bloody witch." She pointed her finger at Aarvi in fury.

Alex had thought the woman was going to beg and cry. He was taken aback when she turned into a shrew.

Aarvi had a satisfied smile when she straightened her back. Maisie feared the power, at the same time, her disgust for her own daughter was more than it. Maisie proved it to her again. Instead of being sad about it, Aarvi was happy. Because what was the fun of playing unconscious or timid people?

"How could a mother don't recognize her daughter?" She gleefully said. As she turned to Alex, "If you don't mind, could you get me a tub of water... Thank you, Alex."

"Sure, Young Madam." Alex extended his hand to give her umbrella back to her, "You don't have to strain your hands, Young madam." He wanted her to beat Maisie with the umbrella instead of aching her hands.

Aarvi took the umbrella and pressed the end of the tip on the floor and looked at Maisie. The latter's eyes were wide thinking Aarvi was going to beat her. Aarvi rolled her eyes, "Come on Mom, you might be the worst mother on the earth. I wouldn't be a daughter who beats you."

Maisie's eyes glinted darkly. As soon as Aarvi turned around she lunged at her. Aarvi smoothly shifted her position.

'Thump.'

Maisie tripped when she caught nothing and fell on her face. She rolled on the floor, groaning in pain.

To the world and everyone, Maisie was a socialite. Elegant, classy, gentle, and whatnot. But for Ava Kelly aka Aarvi Evans, Maisie was none of it. She was worse than a shrew. She looked at Aarvi like an archenemy.

So why will Aarvi expect Maisie to behave like a woman around her?

"Oops, mom I forgot to tell you that I am no more a dumb daughter of yours." She snickered.

How could Maisie accept she was crying on the floor and his daughter was laughing at her?

Ignoring the pain, she snarled at Aarvi, "I don't have a daughter. You are the jinx. A jinx I am cursed with."

Aaron stepped inside the villa right at the time to hear it. His face turned dark and colder. He clenched his teeth and curled his fingers into tight fists.

Some people don't learn, whatsoever. Maisie belonged to the same category as Leon.

The sounds of the strong steps resounded in the villa. Aarvi peeked and saw Aaron was in all black, matching her outfit. She ignored her mother and reached him. Her hands reached his shoulders carefully holding the umbrella away. "You are so quick. Did you complete work?" She doubted. She was sure he got ready and followed her.

Aaron watched her carefully. A small part of her might be stinging inside her but she was fine. He cupped her head and planted his lips on her forehead trying to soothe the any sprouting pain. His heart eased seeing her flash him a tender smile.

Anyhow, his expression changed to grumpy, "How could you leave me and come here to meet your parents alone? Did you forget they are my in-laws?" In the end, he stressed in-laws.

'In-laws.' Maisie felt cold run down her spine. That didn't sound intimate at all. It sounded more like a dangerous threat.

Aarvi instantly appeared like a timid wife of a rich dominating husband, "Ah… I-I thought you will be busy, Aaron. How could I disturb your work? Don't be angry."

Back of her mind, 'He doesn't seem to be angry. He is pissed off.' Aaron's acting was more pathetic than Shawn and Dax's. Jordan acts far better than Aaron.

Aaron: "..."

He saw Maisie's eyes sparkle looking at them. He was sure she was cooking something in mind to rile him up against Aarvi.

Aarvi tugged at him with a sweet smile, "Come, let me introduce them to you." She then paused looking at Shane.

"Aaron, do you know? My parents taught me a lot of things. Do you want to see how my Dad taught me to wake up a fainted person?"

Maisie was alarmed. She and Aaron knew Aarvi was up to something. Aaron responded, "Sure, why not!!"

"Alex…" She turned around and was shocked. He was getting her such a big tub that she couldn't carry it.

Whereas Aaron was satisfied by Alex. If the tub was small, Aarvi would have taken it to her hands. Now Alex will handle it.

"Young Madam, I think I am aware of how to wake up a fainted man. How about I give it a try?" There was no strain in my voice despite carrying such a big tub.

Aarvi nodded and Aaron scooped her to his arms. "We have a date tonight. Let's keep us unwet." Said Aaron as he went away.

Maisie was so shocked that she just stared at Alex. The latter splashed all the water from the tub to Shane.

Maisie gasped, Shane coughed his lungs out drenched completely. Alex was wet till ankles and Maisie's was wet till knees.

Aarvi clapped for Alex when she settled her emotions. "Well done Alex. You are exceptional like my father. I will give you a bonus this month."

Alex: "..."

Then she pointed at Shane for Aaron, "See, that's how my father had woken me up when I had fainted after running from a bunch of wolves all night."

Aaron clenched his teeth despite her voice sounded lively. It was her vivid past.

Maisie and Shane were frozen hearing Aarvi.

Aarvi got off Aaron's arms and tugged Aaron closer to the couple, "Mom, Dad, meet my dear husband. Aaron Rivas. He is a cardiologist and he is also working as President of Rivas Industries." Then she turned to Maisie, "Mom, you were always envious and aimed to sell me off to a wealthy family for your benefits, remember? The Rivas stands on top of all other families. Are you happy, Mom? I fulfilled your wish."

Aarvi continued despite seeing the couple pale, "Ronron, she is my mother, Maisie Burnette. She wanted to kill me right after she got to know she was pregnant from her one-night stand. She is the best mother ever."

Then she pointed to Shane Kelly who was on the floor, "And he is my father, Shane Kelly. He pretends to have a brain but has nothing in his head. I lost count of how many times he kicked me." She appeared to be disappointed with herself.

'What an introduction!' Alex snickered in his mind.

Maisie and Shane were trembling. They didn't dare to look at Aaron. She still could feel all the pain when Jordan and Megan dropped by and beat them to death. She would die if Aaron did the same.

"Hahaha… My daughter is cracking jokes." Shane awkwardly smiled without looking Aaron in the eyes.

Maisie had ugly frowns hearing Shane say 'My daughter.' Her husband was also a sucker of power and money. He would crawl where there is more money.

Shane flashed his creepy smile at Aarvi, "My dear, if we make these puns, my son-in-law will misunderstand us."

Everyone: "..."