The Traps of Black Swan

Aaron truly wanted to learn her dream which was the real incidents of what she had been through but he had no way read them. "Aarvi..." His voice carried a hint of pain looking at her struggle.

Aarvi jerked her eyes open, straightening her back trying to catch the breath as though somebody didn't let her breath. Her unfocused gaze landed on Aaron who had many questions but wasn't at the state to ask.

She slowly calmed her frenzied heartbeats and emotions staring at his concerned gaze which turned affectionate after looking at her gaze. She had an urge to tell him but she needed to fight her own battle and the thought of being judged by him didn't let her speak off.

She will tell him but only when they have a strong emotional bond that could sail any hardship in the ocean of the difficulties.

Aarvi whined as she stood on the couch, told him about the dream, and why her hand reached at him when he touched her, "I was about to smash Leon Harmon's head."

Before he could react to her words or movements, she wrapped her arms around his neck and mumbled, "I was waiting for you."

Stepping closer he coiled his arms around her pulling her down from the couch. Just a few days back, she was running away from the touch, now she hugs him whenever she feels like, hence his anxiety relieved to a certain extent perceiving she will sooner or later tell him everything.

His eyes fell on a bouquet which was on the armchair, a pleased smile naturally appeared looking at the Blue Crocus and yellow Ranunculus which were wrapped with blue and black floristic papers.

"Did you wrap the bouquet for me?" He questioned Aarvi admiring the precious Blue Crocus flowers. He could make out the difference between Aarvi and Tia's wrapping styles so he was sure Aarvi prepared this bouquet after getting the expensive and rare flowers.

Aarvi sleepily hummed resting her head on his chest. He wanted to ask how does she know he prefers blue over red but saw her dozing off irrespective of scary nightmares.

He scooped her up to lay her down on the couch but Aarvi snuggled his arms to a comfortable position as if she was made for his arms and that place belonged to her. Aaron didn't want to let her down seeing her peacefully falling asleep.

He realized he was failing to give her time and ended up seeing her sleeping in the night, she was missing dinner and having late-night light food with him, that reminded him to amend his daily schedules.

Now he started to think if they should shift to her penthouse so that their travel time saves and they could spend it with each other.

...

Milo Wen who had completed his work knocked on the door and entered the office room. He was welcomed to the view of Aarvi on Aaron's lap leaning on his chest sleeping like a baby wrapped in Aaron's arm.

Milo Wen was ready to run out apologizing to Aaron but the latter spoke, "Get me the files."

It was the first time Milo Wen heard the deep pleasant voice of Aaron directing towards him, he thanked Aarvi in mind for giving him a chance to hear it, 'I am feeling blessed today. All hail to lady boss.'

He placed the files on the desk and checked out Blue Crocus which was in the armchair. He never expected Aarvi to be the romantic type and Aaron to be enjoying. He forgave Aaron seeing him caressing her head when she was uncomfortable. 'At least President Dragon knows to take care.'

Milo Wen was pleased to watch them in harmony in the absolute silence. He reluctantly left after taking the files. It was better to watch them than attending Aaron's impassive face.

Aaron completed the work and was ready to leave, his school cum university mate working in the same hospital entered the room after knocking the door with blushing Naomi in tow.

"Oh sorry sorry..." Doctor Green turned to leave thinking he entered at the wrong time when they were intimate but the path was blocked by Naomi who was glaring at Aarvi.

Naomi felt her blood boil in her veins looking at Aarvi cozying in Aaron's arm. "Aaron!" Naomi raised her tone high to wake up Aarvi as she stomped ahead and she was successful too, Aarvi woke up with a frown and saw Aaron turning to her. He lightly patted her head coaxing in a gentle tone, "It's nothing, go back to sleep."

Aarvi was sleepy due to all day tiredness and she couldn't comprehend where she was sitting or sleeping other than knowing she was with Aaron. After hearing him she went back to snooze promptly without noticing Aaron's raised palm to quieten Naomi.

Naomi fumed but she had no choice other than grounding her teeth. She stormed out without a word. She thought Aaron might say something pleasant for the bouquet she had sent him in the morning, in fact, she waited for his call the whole day.

When Tia noticed the delivery name as 'Aaron Rivas' with his office address and message content of the order, she had skipped the card cursing Naomi in her head for trying to covet Aarvi's man. Tia didn't feel it necessary to inform Aarvi so it went unnoticeable to everyone.

What made Tia angered? It's the message: [Sometimes we can't call or text, all we can do is sit and hopelessly miss the person. -Naomi]

So Naomi waited in vain. Her pea-sized brain didn't register Aaron doesn't care about her and still thought Aaron might follow her out seeing her leave bitterly however nobody came out and Doctor green didn't call her inside either.

'Aarvi Evans, I will make sure grandfather Rivas never accepts you. If I can't get Aaron then you can't get him either.' Naomi had already inflamed Elder Rivas against Aarvi, she just needed to keep triggering him against Aarvi.

--- Inside the Office ---

Doctor Green opened his lips a few times and shut it. He couldn't make himself speak looking at the couple behind the desk.

Aaron wanted to leave so spoke, "I heard you are getting married."

Doctor Green nodded and placed the wedding card in front of Aaron in a swift move, "Doctor Rivas..." Then he realized he was whispering and increased his volume feeling embarrassed, "Doctor Rivas, my wedding is on Sunday, it's a flash wedding so the invite is on short notice. I hope you could make time and attend the wedding."

Aaron checked the date and venue while Doctor Green continued to talk, "The wedding is arranged in the Resort Skylink, I have invited Shawn and his friend CEO Grant... Ms.Evans!" He had thought he would invite Aaron and ask the latter if he could invite Aarvi but now, he didn't know how to voice it.

Skylink Resort is under Skylar International and it was in the neighboring city. Aaron didn't want to decide for her if she had different plans, so, "I will inform Aarvi and congratulations."

Then Aaron stood up carrying Aarvi indicating he needed to leave and the Doctor Green to end the conversation. The latter responded as he opened the door for him gazing at the Blue Crocus in Aaron's hand, "Thank you, Doctor Rivas."

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Next day morning,

As soon as Aarvi woke up, she realized what she had forgotten and took the whole mansion on her head running inside Aaron's bedroom.

She vigorously shook his arm screaming his name, "Aaron... Aaron... Wake up... Aaron...."