Ariana's Pov
I didn't have to overthink an excuse.
The lie escaped easily.
"My mum sent him to look for me. There must be another gentleman she wants me to meet."
Scarlett raised an eyebrow.
"Then why did he look like he was about to murder someone?"
I rolled my eyes.
"Kian is barely ever happy. He's just an asshole."
I pushed away from the sink.
"Anyways, what are you doing here?"
Her eyes narrowed immediately.
"Sounds like you're trying to change the conversation."
"No, I'm simply asking what you're doing here. Is that a crime too?"
She continued staring at me.
The kind of stare that made it feel like she was trying to peel my skull open and read my thoughts.
"You can be suspicious all you want," I said, crossing my arms, "but you'll never see the day something happens be
