A few weeks passed and it was mid-March. Half of my life was great and half of it was complicated. My life was normal, and I was a having a good relationship with my brothers. My friendship with Naomi was blooming too. One problem is that I never saw Aiden again after that day and it was really eating me up. I once saw Blight at the mall, and I was scared to ask about Aiden. I didn’t know what to do because I hate him, but I want to see him. Does it even make sense?
Today I decided to go to the park and have a picnic by myself. I took some wine, books, fruits and burgers that my mom made. I wanted some time to myself maybe I might feel better. I took my car keys and drove to the park. When I got there, I found a nice spot under a tree. I laid down my blanket and my basket. I took out my diary and started writing.
“14th of March 2020
Dear Diary
I wish Aiden Enzo Marshall was here to give me a piece of my mind. I wish I could see him. I know I’m supposed to hate him but I’m starting to doubt this situation. If I had to make a big mistake in my life, then let it be this one. The guy gives me goosebumps. I…”
“Aiden must be a pretty special guy.” Someone said behind me. I turned to my back to find Blight smirking. “Dude! There is a thing called privacy” I said.
“Not in my world.”
“What do you want?”
“I was just passing by and decided to come and greet you, but only to find that you are writing a love story about my brother.”
“It’s not a love story, and by the way, your brother is not the only Aiden in my life.” I stuttered.
“You are bad at lying hun. By the way, go to his house and check on him if you are worried. That diary won’t help you talk to him.”
“And wgy would I agree to do that?”
“Because he is not okay and I’m hoping you will agree.” Then he left.
After a while I packed my stuff in the car and left.
“Good day boss lady”
“Good day. Is Aiden home?”
“Yes mam”
“Alright”
I knocked on the door for 5 minutes and no one answered. Is he really home? Should I leave? Maybe this is a bad idea.
I turned the knob and the door opened. Why didn’t he lock if he is not here? I entered the house and went upstairs.
“Hello?” Silence.
I went to his office. Maybe he is working and is really focused. Or maybe he is ignoring me because I told him to leave me alone. I entered his office and what my eyes saw traumatised the hell out of me. The blank frame in Aiden’s office had my picture. It was my picture after swimming. My body is wet, and I look like a model. The picture is in black and white and I’m glad he showed the upper body.
“It’s one of my favourites. I didn’t want the whole body to show because people will lust your body and I don’t want that”
I turned my head when I heard Aiden’s voice behind me. “Oh hey…I was just passing. Sorry about letting myself in, I knocked, and no one answered.”
“It’s okay. I was in the garage. So, you were just passing by?” His eyes were dark. It’s like he wasn’t getting any sleep.
“Yea and Blight asked me to come say hello”
“Really? And you agreed just like that?”
“He promised me a new collection of hoodies and track pants”
He then laughed and said, “Typical you, now what?”
“Now I cook for you and you go take a bath because you stink. You will explain to me later about the photo frame.”
“I stink? No, I don’t”
“Yes, you do and please go bath before I puke”
I pushed him out of the way and head to the kitchen. I started cooking rice and beef stew.
“I’m done” Oh my he was looking fresh. Aiden was wearing black track pants, a black t-shirt and adidas slides.
“Finally. Now you look like yourself.”
I dished up the food and poured wine. “I don’t drink wine” He said.
“You are going to drink it because I am drinking it”
“And give me one reason why I should listen to you”
“If you don’t, I’m going to force you to watch a romantic movie.” He immediately took the glass and enjoyed the food and the wine.
“That was so easy to convince you.”
“You are evil Zenith” I laughed.
“Yea so about the picture?”
“You will have to tell me first why you are here”
“Well, I was worried because I haven’t seen you in weeks and I thought something bad happened to you.”
“You were worried about me?”
“Not really…I don’t know how to explain it"
"Just say it, I will understand"
"Okay look...you know when you are used to something and then suddenly it disappears without a warning? No goodbyes, no closure or notice. That's how I felt when I didn't see you. I felt anxious. I wondered where you are and what are you up to."
"Oh...I see"
"I hope I didn't say anything bad."
"No you didn't. But Im curious though...aren't you supposed to hate me?"
"I am supposed to but Im doing half the job or else I wouldn't be here"
"Well in that case, I will tell you on your birthday which is on the 04th of May about the picture"
"I don't remember telling you my birthday Mr Marshall"
"I did my homework Miss James"
We continued to talk and eat for a while. When I was about to stand, I mistakenly spilled the wine on me. Wow, sometimes I forget how clumsy I am. "s**t! Now I stained my shirt" I screamed.
"You can use my bathroom and grab one my t-shirts in the closet"
"Thanks"
I head upstairs to the bedroom that was once my temporary home. I went straight to the bathroom to take a little shower. I love Aiden's shower, it's so spacious. I took off my clothes and was left in a bra and panty. "Did you find everything you need?" A voice said behind me. I immediately turned to find Aiden with a smirk.
"If it was possible, I would remove that smirk with a slap"
"Yea right...if it was possible"
"What are you doing here...get out!" I said as I tried to cover myself.
"Why should I get out? This is my bathroom..." He said coming closer.
"What are you doing?"
"..."
"Why aren't you answering?"
"Why are you talking too much?" He said as he keeping coming forward until I hit the shower wall. When did I get into the shower now?
"Aiden...I said get out! Now!"
"No..."
"I swear..." Before I could finish my sentence, I pushed the shower button with my back and the cold water started pouring in on us. Aiden's started to get really wet.
"What did you do now Zenith? Now my clothes are wet. Are you going to dry me?"
"No I won't"
"Damn! Come on...you are going to get sick" He said as he picked me up and took me to the bedroom. He gave me a towel and I dried my self. I wore my jeans and a t-shirt he gave me. It looked so cute and big. I loved baggy clothes.
He the took of his clothes and dried himself in front of me. I immediately covered my eyes with my hands. "Why are you stripping in front of me i***t?" I asked.
"Come on sweetheart...you will be seeing all of this soon"
"Soon? Are you crazy? I will never have s*x with you!"
"s*x? I didn't know you were so dirty minded sweetheart. I was talking about you giving a good body massage" He then laughed.
"Oh..."
"Though I wouldn't mind you screaming my name while I rip your insides apart"
"WHAT!? You know what? I'm out of here..." I said as I stormed out of the room.
I heard Aiden's laugh in the hall way as I walked downstairs. I have never heard him laugh like that. Before I could think about it, I heard "YOU MAKE ME HAPPY SWEETHEART. GOODNIGHT!"
I stopped for a second and smiled. I am glad he is better now, then I left.