Aaron was leaning against a wall with arms folded on his chest and eyes set on his so called girlfriend who was shamelessly flirting with that fuc*ing director of hers.

Yet Again.

He thought of interrupting.

But he waited. He wanted to know her limits and if she had set some boundaries in for it.

"Oh come on , won't you tell me how beautiful I look in this dress you gifted me?"

Andriana says, placing his arm around the man's neck to only have him smirk. Leaning in closer to her.

"Oh baby, but what if I say you look way better without it?"

Fuc*ing bast**

Aaron says clenching his fists.He was going to come to light and make his presence known, but the next words Andriana said. Made him go still.

"Then what's stopping you? It's been a week since we last did it you know. I almost miss you."

A week? So this means the bitc* has been cheating on him all along? Just how much of a fool he can be? And here he felt guilty for kissing that girl once...or maybe twice. When this bitc* was going and opening her legs to this man almost double her age not once but countless times.

Love? Care? Concern?

They all are fake. He should have known beforehand.

The director smirks, to nibble on her lip and Andriana let's out a flirtatious laugh.

And Aaron felt mocked at himself....his care? Her taking care of him? They all were a mockery!

Stepping out from behind the pillar, Aaron claps making them to break the kiss and Andriana to look at him in horror.

He doesn't show his emotions.

His grey emotionless orbs set on her scared blue ones.

"Aa..ron... what a surprise? I thought you were in your office? Wh...what are you doing here?"

She says, faking it up. And Aaron wanted to chuckle at her futile attempt.

To say nothing. Seeing her say lies after lies.

"Actually Robert and I...we just came for a lunch with a client...but it seems the client got a bit late."

The man looked at Aaron, offering him his hand.

"You must be the infamous Aaron Reed. Ands told me about you."

Aaron just stared at his outstretched hand. Not shaking it. To cock his brow and ask casually.

"Oh really? Well, I would love to know what she told you about me?"

"That you guys are really close. 5 years together in college and still best friends."

Aaron scoffs, stepping closer. Making Andriana's eyes to widen. As she literally pleads him with her eyes.

"Just that?"

"Yaa. No Ands?"

The man says, placing his hand on Andriana's waist a pulling her closer to him. Aaron follows his movement, but Andriana does nothing to stop him. Looking down, not able to meet his eyes.

"No actually Robert he...I mean he .."

So she felt ashamed to admit it now?

Aaron's features were veiled of his true emotions .And Andriana felt scared.

He could do anything. She knew and her eyes begged him not to do it.

"I am the man she fuc*ed with saying she loved me."

"What!"

Robert's eyes widened as he blinked at Aaron in disbelief , his grip on Andriana loosening.

To only have Aaron to chuckle, placing his hand on the director's shoulder.

"Just Kidding Robs."

Relief covered Andriana's features as she looked at Aaron in disbelief. She knew of his anger issues, she thought he would kill Robert, but he didn't.

Why? Didn't he? When she gave him all the reasons?

"Ah man! You almost got me!"

Andriana fake smiles as Robert kisses her cheek, while her eyes were set on Aaron's grey ones.

Which were boring holes into her.

"Just kidding. Anyways you guys enjoy. I have a meeting to take care of."

Aaron says stepping back and sighing. Waving his hand.

"Sure man! Would love to catch up for a drink"

Aaron nods with a smile.

"Likewise"

Turning around Aaron leaves, with heavy footsteps. That fake smile on his lips dropping. As he wanted to break something.

Just how? How can she so shamelessly betray him?

He thought he had someone to have his back...he thought they trusted each other.

Fuc*!

"Aaron!!!"

He hears her pencil heel clicking behind him. But he doesn't stop.

Walking down the hall with clenched fists.

"Aaron! Please! Atleast listen to me! Please just once!"

She blocked his way, breathing heavily. And he nothing except anger on seeing her.

Holding her wrist in his tight grip, he pushes her in the girls washroom to only lock it behind him. Thankfully there was no one there.

"Speak"

Was all he said. Still giving her one chance to explain. But she couldn't help cry , looking at his hands.. trying to hold them.

"Please... please Aaron believe me...I truly love you...Robert...he is incharge of selecting me for the next shoot...I have to do this...or else he will select the other girl...I can't let that happen Aaron... please..."

"How many times Andri?"

He simply asks, pulling his hand out of her grip. To only have her sob.

"Please...."

He literally roars, slamming his palms on her either side. Blocking her.

"I asked how many times have you fuc*ed him dammit!"

"Every...tim..e..he asked...me...to-'"

"Fuc*!"

Aaron says looking at her in disbelief. To only move back from her. Running his hand through his hair.

"No Aaron please...we agreed to this! I told you beforehand"

" You told me we can't tell anyone! Fine! You told me it's open...that you need to flirt with men to impress them! Fine! You told me not to be possessive of you! Fine! But I am sorry Andriana you never told me you will be fuc*ing men after men behind my back in name of your career!"

"You never told me you will be making a fool of me and my emotions for you!"

She tries to make him look at her, but he couldn't. He felt angry at himself....he said he loved this girl? Love? What a joke!

"I never did Aaron! I never did! I really care for you! But this...you need to understand this. Plus it's not like you have not cheated on me?"

"That girl in your house... what's her name? Yes Ezra, I saw you kissing her but I didn't approach you for it. Did I?"

Aaron's anger flares like anything. Ezra's name alone doing something inside him.

"Don't you dare Andriana! Don't you fuc*ing dare get her involved in this!"

Andriana scoffs. Looking at him in disbelief.

"Just look at yourself Aaron. Her name alone does this to you. I don't know who you are fooling but I can see it clearly from here."

"Stop! Just leave Andriana. Go fuc* with that piece of sh** for all I care. It's over."

Andriana wiper her tears to nod. Stepping closer to him.

"You know what Aaron? I should actually thank you for this."

He looks up at her confused. Her next words piercing past his heart like pointed knives.

"I have seen the beast of a man you are Aaron Reed and I can affirm you. Her or let alone any girl can't accept you for who you are."

"The day she or anyone of your loved ones come to know the truth you are veiling....trust me."

"They will never love you...no one will ever love you except for me." . .

"Only I can tame your beasts Aaron and you know it yourself."

He looks at her in horror but doesn't say anything. To only have her pick up her bag and wink at him.

"So by the time you realise that. Goodbye."

"You know where to find me."

Slamming the door shut behind. She leaves Aaron devastated.

Holding the shelf, he tries to balance himself. Looking at himself in the mirror.

And he saw nothing except a beautiful yet a broken man who no one will ever love.

The day she comes to know of your beasts....she will leave you....she will never love you....no one will ever love you!

No! He holds his forehead. Trying to stop Andriana's voice from repeating in his head.

To only cry, slamming his fists on the mirror.

Making the glass shards pierce his knuckles.

The pain felt soothing for him.

It numbed everything and that's when the first tear leaves his eyes to get lost in the water in the sink.

Making him whisper slowly.

"I am sorry"

......

The atmosphere in the Reed estate was a bit different today. Delicious delicacies were being set on the table as they had guests today.

Declan's parents were busy chatting with the Reeds. With Neil and Ben engaging along as well .They seemed to be having a good time , laughing.

While Declan sat there awkwardly, taking hidden glances at Ezra.

Who had her gaze fixed on her hands.

Lost in thoughts.

How much he wanted to comfort her, but it was like she had made a wall around her.

He came to visit her in the past one month, he tried to bring her out of her thoughts.

But he failed everytime. Till she finally told him what she needed.

"I need some time alone Dec. Please...I am really thankful but I will call you when I feel fine."

These were her last words, which were around 20 days back and he agreed to it. He could understand.

He was glad she called yesterday and Mrs Reed asked his parents to visit. How he missed seeing her.

"You seemed to have lost weight bella? Aren't you eating properly?"

She comes out of her thoughts to look at him and smile.

A fake smile, he could distinguish it easily.

"It's just the flu. It's because of it."

He barely nods. Looking into those brown eyes which had dark circles under them and looked a little swollen.

She has been crying a lot, he could tell.

"So Ezra dear. To be honest my Son doesn't stop talking about you the entire day. Ezra this? Ezra that? What kind of magic have you done on my boy?"

Declan's mother asks and Ezra looks up at her surprised. A red tinge covering her cheeks.

"Me? I...we just-"

Holding Ezra's hand in his, Declan answers for her.

"Oh come on mom! It's not like that! Stop asking her such questions."

"Woah protective huh?"

Neil says, urging Declan's elbow. To only have everyone to chuckle.

Except for Ezra.

And Declan's smile drops.

She didn't feel comfortable. What was it? Did she wanted to say something to him?

He was going to ask her, when instead his father and Mr Reed interrupt him.

It seemed Mr Reed wanted to talk to him in private.

. . . He could understand. He was just like the father he never had.

. . . Declan and Drake come out after the discussion. With Mr Reed looking impressed. His one hand on Declan's shoulder as they settle down.

"Declan here is a wonderful boy. I can already bet that he will keep our Ezra happy."

He declares. Looking at Ezra. Asking for her final approval.

Ezra was like a lost soul. Not knowing anything. The heart that beated in her chest was numb, not able to guide her. Her mind, too practical. Only able to see a happy future with a man like Declan as her husband.

Plus she trusted her mother.

And this was her last wish.

She could do anything for it.

Nodding. She gives Mr Reed her approval and loud cheers and congratulations echo around.

"It's great! We can start planning with the engagement party then! I am so excited!"

Stel says, literally jumping on her seat. As everyone nods.

They all looked so happy.

Those smiles in their eyes were back and Ezra was happy that she was the reason for them.

"Oh Bella. I am so happy. But we need not hurry. If you need time-"

Moving her head in a no, she smiles at him.

"I am ready Dec. I want this."

And pulls her in a hug, twirling her around. Making a small giggle to leave her lips.

But it only lasted few seconds.

It vanishes as the sound of something breaking is heard and everyone goes silent to look back and locate it's source.

Aaron stood there in the hallway with a broken glass in his hand, making drops of blood to fall down on the ground.

However his face looked void of any emotion.

Those pair of steel grey eyes were set on Ezra's innocent brown ones, which were directly looking at him in concern.

"Aaron?"

Mrs Reed's voice made him break his contact with her. To only dismiss it.

"Umm I am sorry."

He says, turning around to leave. But not before , having him look at Exra one last time.

His next words making something burn in Ezra's heart.

"And yes. Congratulations."

He leaves after it. Making Mr and Mrs Reed to excuse themselves.

While Ezra just stares at the drops of blood trailing behind him.

Why did she felt this way.

Something felt wrong.

But she couldn't pin point it.

Her heart was trying to tell her something. But she couldn't understand it.