An Inevitable Fate?

This was not what she was expecting, okay? Where did the careless and shameless bastard go? Why was he acting diligently all of a sudden?

Aaron saw her from the corner of his eyes and smiled radiantly.

"Good morning Rach,"

She stiffened with the sudden greeting and took a few seconds to greet him back.

"Good morning, you are up already,"

He smiled as he gestured her to join for breakfast. Rachel walked towards the table and sat down opposite to him.

All these actions were becoming more natural and there was less awkwardness between them. Maybe, they could become good friends?

"Did I touch your heart?" He winked at her.

"..."

No, they could never become friends!

Rachel shook her head in disappointment. They continued their breakfast in silence. After eating, Rachel volunteered to clean up the table to which Aaron agreed readily.

Once everything was done, Aaron spoke while wearing his watch.

"Let's go,"

"To where?"

Rachel was confused as she stared at him.

"Home!"

Excuse me? Wasn't this what he told her before in the hospital?

"Can't you speak properly?"

Why couldn't he explain things in more than a sentence? She was having a hard time with him already!

Aaron took his wallet and his suit jacket and stood in front of her.

"We are going to Lee Mansion. Your mother-in-law wants to meet you."

"Today? Right now?"

Aaron nodded his head for her question. Her eyes were nearly popping out of the sockets. How could he tell this now? Shouldn't he had inform her before?

"And, you are telling it now? Are you insane? I haven't showered and most importantly, I don't have proper clothes!"

She was yelling at him on top of her voice. Though she didn't have any feelings towards him or his family, she was a woman, after all! How could she possibly visit someone wearing a baggy pullover and shorts? She swore not to leave the house without a proper shower and a dress!

Aaron observed her from head to toe and sighed.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter. Let's just go for now."

As he spoke, he stretched his hands and tried to tidy up her hair to make it look presentable. But Rachel pushed his hands and shouted at him.

"Don't you dare touch me! You go on your own, I will never go out in these clothes without showering! I would rather die than meet your parents in these clothes! Hmph!"

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In the car,

Aaron tried hard to control his laugh when he saw her face. She was sitting like a lifeless doll in the passenger seat, holding her seat belt. She looked like an abandoned puppy to him.

"Come on, Rach, mom doesn't care about this."

Rachel shot him a look that said I-dare-you-to-speak-again. Hah, of course, he would say that! He wasn't the one wearing shorts right!

He had the guts to carry her like a sack on his shoulder against her will!

Aaron cleared his throat and stopped talking.

After a few minutes, they reached the mansion. Rachel felt like it was an hour ride even when Aaron drove at maximum speed.

He unbuckled the seat belt and motioned her to get down. But Rachel didn't move an inch also. Seeing her like this, he sighed!

Rachel huffed in irritation. She didn't have an option as they were already in front of the gate.

She pulled down the mirror to see her face. It was horrifying! She had only washed her face but had not brushed her teeth properly! Her skin looked a lot paler than usual that made her face look even worse.

Though she was not a fan of make-up, she would apply concealer and lipstick or a lip balm to make her face look more lively but now? People would find it hard to differentiate between her and the ghost!

She rubbed her lips in frustration to make the blood flow. Aaron didn't understand her behavior at all!

For him, she looked perfect! Her skin was fair and pure, making her look like a kid. She didn't have any pimples, not even a single mark on her face.

Her thick eyelashes made her look even more attractive and alluring. Without any make-up, she looked like a natural beauty!

He couldn't help but ask her when he saw her still rubbing and biting her lips.

"Can't you see how pale my skin is? I'm trying to bring back some color to them!"

She let out a sigh of frustration! Everything was so frustrating early in the morning.

Aaron was speechless!

"That's it? Rach, you should have asked my help."

She eyed him like he was spouting nonsense!

"Why? Do you happen to carry a lipstick around with you?"

To her horror, he said 'Yes'!

"But that lipstick is meant only for you."

He pulled her towards him with his hand at the back of her head. Her eyes went wide when his lips pressed against her's.

He s.u.c.k.e.d her lips with his mouth as f.o.r.c.i.b.l.y as he could. She tried to protest by punching and pushing him but he restrained her by holding her hands.

He pushed her against the seat even more and kissed her hard.