An Inevitable Fate?

After closing her eyes for a second, she opened but suddenly a pair of arms engulfed her into a hug. Her eyes went wide.

Aaron whispered into her ears. "You are looking beautiful!" and slightly brushed his lips against her left ear. Her back went stiff for a second.

He released her, gave a side-to-side hug to Jane and went back to his place as if nothing happened just now.

Seeing this, his mom had a hard time explaining.

"he-he...he-he..don't get him wrong. Since he lived in the U.S ..he..he has cultivated these gestures. Darren, please don't mind him. He-he.." Her forehead was covered with sweat. Phew!

Darren laughed awkwardly. "It's fine. I understand!"

Other than Rachel, two other people were burning inside. Jane couldn't have imagined, that pervert could be from this reputed family. Even Alan couldn't believe that she was so close to his family. Both were staring at each other with piercing gazes.

Alan who remembered his mother's excuse went forward.

'Yes, U.S culture. Hehe! Jane? Got you!'

When he was about to reach Jane to hug, suddenly he got dragged by his collar.

Seeing that it was his brother, his face was filled with disbelief!

'What the?'

Colin smiled, "It's good to see your sons. They have grown from small kids into handsome men. What do you guys do?"

Alan replied, "Uncle, I am planning to start my modeling studio."

"Good, good. What about you Aaron?"

"Right now, I am helping my dad to handle his new branch here." Looking at Rachel, he said,

"Mainly, I am here to claim the property which should have been mine. I hope, I can do it."

Colin, who didn't understand his hidden intentions said, "Don't worry. No one can take what belongs to others. You will get what you want. At such a young age, you are so ambitious. Proud of you my boy!"

"Thanks, uncle. With your blessings, I can do it." Aaron said without flinching.

Gina who saw her sons acting abnormally decided to leave that place before they could do anything terrible.

"Father, it's getting late. Let's leave. Shall we?"

Grandpa understood her concerns. After bidding farewell to others, all four of them left the hall.

Rachel felt as if a heavy burden got lifted from her soul. As it was already 11.30 PM, guests had left already. She changed into simple nightwear and informed her mom that she would be in the garden for a while.

She needed some alone time to digest today's roller-coaster feelings. She tried to recall the engagement scenes but all she could remember was he never to be forgotten a face and his husky voice.

'He is back for me? Does he still love me?'

Sighing, she turned her face towards the right side. Aaron sat there with his left hand supporting his head, slightly tilting his face towards her. Rachel gasped. She looked a lot more comical with her eyes and mouth wide open.

Aaron chuckled. "Why do you always show this expression?" saying this, he closed her half-opened mouth.

Feeling his touch, she came back to her senses. "Wha..what are you doing here?" She stammered.

'Had he not gone back yet?'

"Relax Rach. It's not like I am going to eat you up...though I want to" he winked at her.

Seeing her frightened expression, he wanted to tease her more but suddenly stood up, remembering something.

"I came to tell you something." He said in a serious tone.

Rachel got chills all over her body seeing him like that. She had seen his innocent side but not this.

"What?" She could only whisper slowly.

He turned and leaned to match her eye level. She could feel his breath on her face. She instinctively closed her mouth using her hand thinking that he would kiss her. But he whispered into her ear.

"Rach, remember, you have only one identity-My girl!"

He then left without turning back leaving her in a confused state. When his mother introduced her as Mrs. Darren, he had felt a burning rage inside. Only he knew, how much it took for him to control his d.e.s.i.r.e to punch someone.

'Why can't mom stop saying such ridiculous things?'

As he walked towards his car, there was a faint smile of satisfaction on his face. Now he could sleep well. Phew!

He could have stopped this engagement if he wanted to. But he didn't want her to forcefully accept him. Also, back there, he didn't mean to kiss her but seeing her all dressed up, he lost his mind.

He wanted her to go to him with her own will and love.

In his heart, he had taken her as his wife on the very first day itself. He had already waited for so long, so it didn't matter with a few more years.