The Traps of Black Swan

Aarvi and Aaron quickly got fresh in their room before Dax and Zain Kelly reached the mansion while Shawn soon realized Aarvi must have fooled him and called him a boring man.

'Little heart, you are the one who is boring. Tsk.' He thought and went upstairs to take her class.

Shawn noticed the room door open and Aarvi sitting on the bed in simple black shorts and top applying moisturizer to her hands after her long spotless legs. 

He decisively walked to her in a faint grim face, "Little Heart, how dare you call me bor…" Shawn crept and placed his hands on his heart, "Oh shit, that freaked me out."

Aarvi's Laze which was behind her, peeked climbing on her back frightening Shawn with its intense green eyes.

Aarvi chuckled seeing Shawn who shifted his little anger on Laze, "You bratty cat…" he was nearing to carry it but Laze purred in annoyance, "Meow..."

"Little Heart, it hates me." He complained by faking a sob.

Aarvi held the Laze which in turn snuggled in her hands as it curled to rest causing Shawn to get angry again, "You- you little brat, only my brother is allowed to cuddle my sister-in-law, get off from her now… Are you listening to me? Get off right now."

Aarvi: "..."

She couldn't believe Shawn wanted to argue with her Laze and saw him poking Laze. Slapping his hand, Aarvi went to leave the lazy Laze on its bed to sleep hearing Shawn grumble, "My Little Heart doesn't like me anymore. She hit me. Sob. She slapped my hand…"

Aarvi: "..."

He held his hand in the air and walked out purposefully ignoring Aarvi's gaze full of disbelief.

Aaron who also came out of his room saw Shawn talking to himself and Aarvi who pointed Shawn for him, "He is such a drama king."

Shawn retorted immediately but cheekily, "Nope. It's Drama Prince." and caressed his invisible crown on his head. 

Aarvi bobbed his head and heard her mobile ring in her room, "I forgot my mobile. I will get it."

Aaron didn't get to utter a word and saw her sprint away thinking Zain must have called her. The two men went downstairs to see a man entering the mansion taking off his navy blue sunglasses in style upon their sight.

A maid who was passing by tripped on her footing at the sight of the man with her face blushing red. Aaron glanced at the maid who was trained to have the composure but lost it at the sight of an insanely gorgeous man.

His eyes went back to the man who had mocha brown short hair pulled back to reveal his radiant face. Sharp black eyes were set narrowly within their sockets, watching eagerly at a man.

A well defined cheekbones and sculpted chiseled jawline leaves a fascinating memory of his in the mind. His skin was spotless and fair, which could make any girl envious of his healthy glow.

There was something charming about him, perhaps his mysteriousness and the bravery that his eyes carried. But nonetheless, people would easily tend to him, while thinking of ways to become his friend.

He was wearing a simple plain t-shirt layered with a navy blue tailored fit blazer perfectly wrapping around his body. He was wearing pants which were the same color as the jacket and a pair of dress shoes. His look gave a bit of both worlds, casual and chic.

Shawn had a welcoming smile greeting the man, "Brother Zain!"

Whereas, Zain Kelly's eyes glued on the man who was in messy hair, lazy home clothes. Black pants, white and black pullover with a white big bold letter on it. Hands in his pockets, he was donning the style of clothes, which would be hard for others to pull off so gracefully. 

The businessworld knows this man as an emotionless, cold dragon who conquered what he laid eyes on. Probably none would believe Aaron Rivas had another side where he was a prince charming of every girls' dreams with the looks that could take one's breath away.

Shawn failed to read what the men were thinking looking at each other while those two knew well.

Zain Kelly's long legs paused a bit and his gaze softened as feathers before he took a pace passed by both men and reached the end of the stairs.

Shawn and Aaron knew who was there without a word, yet turned around to see Zain standing a step away from Aarvi bent to her height. Aarvi was emotional but there was a tiny pout of displeasure. 

Zain had an enticing smile but Aarvi's hand moved to the man's ear to pull them as punishment. Her voice was soft complaining, "You are so late." Late to meet her. He took two years to meet her.

Looking at her eyes glistening, Zain captured her pretty face. He had seen videos or pictures of her or from afar. The serene, cold girl wasn't his younger sister. His sister was a girl who was an emotional and kind hearted beautiful soul.

He really needed time to accept her, it wasn't because of her change, because he could have saved her from the disaster or probably stalled it despite knowing Leon Harmon had set the trap.

Zain smiled hearing her and took a step closer before hugging her. His deep yet teasing tone sounded, "You should say that you missed me." Then he kissed on her head and let out a chuckle hearing her displeased snort.

Seeing her becoming silent, "Pumpkin, don't you dare cry." He threatened and Aarvi cried loudly like an abandoned child, "You are so mean."

Shawn was silently chuckling, while Aaron was confused without knowing if she was seriously crying or guilt trapping his brother.

Zain patted her back while the smile stayed on, "Aish, if you cry like this, your boyfriend will run away and hear, Shawn is laughing at you."

Aarvi jutted her lips wiping her big drop tears on his tshirt before responding, "I will break the leg of one and Dax will beat the second one."

"Who do I have to beat?" Another resonant voice sounded.

Aarvi peeked at Dax making a super sad face and pointed at Shawn. Dax threw his jacket on the couch as he pronounced, "Your wish is my command."

Shawn snapped as he ran, "Holy Crap, Little Heart, you are evil."

Aarvi giggled watching two jumping over everything just to make her smile. Zain left her shaking his head, "These two didn't grow up."

Aarvi retorted back immediately, "Why do we have to grow up?"

Aaron left his heart at ease seeing her smile brightly and wasn't crying anymore. Instead there was a different kind of delight and relief in her eyes. 

Aarvi soon sensed his gaze and turned to Aaron. She nudged Zain before pointing her chin at Aaron, "Apple Pie, …" She wanted to give an introduction but was dumbfounded.

"President Rivas! Long time."

'Long time?' Aarvi deciphered as they had met before then 'Why didn't Aaron know Brother Zain?'

Aaron's eyes again set back to the man's eyes. Aarvi, Jose and Zain had many similarities. Jose is an average looking man despite having an amazing face. However Zain wasn't only tall and brawny, he had a perfect touch of masculinity and the piercing black diamond like eyes.

Those eyes could never look enchanting on others as they adorned on Aarvi and Zain.

How could Aaron forget him even if he had met him once. But it didn't cross his mind till now he could be Zain Kelly. At that time, he didn't have the time to fret on other things other than Aarvi's health and the business.

"Colonel Webb." Aaron greeted back leisurely pulling his hand out of pocket for the handshake.

Aarvi: "..."

'Colonel? Webb?' Aarvi turned to Zain thinking when did he change his name and Colonel? A military officer?

Aaron and Zain stared at each other with unfathomable expressions leaving Aarvi speechless as she waited for them to look at her and clear her non stop questions propping in her head.

"Ahem!" Aarvi cleared her throat to distract the men before speaking, "Are you guys finding each other handsome? Do I have a competition now?"

Zain's lips twitched hearing her while Aaron had a faint smile. 

Aarvi threatened seriously, "Should I dig about your information or are you going to tell me, Apple Pie?"

Aaron spoke before Zain, "Over brunch."

Aarvi hummed and looked around to see her two friends who were standing outside with a smug smile. "You guys start, I will get them."

Zain wanted to turn down as he had breakfast but Aarvi left their side so he turned to Aaron who pointed his hand towards the dining hall replacing his gentleness with aloofness.

Melia and the maids had quickly arranged brunch for five so everything was ready when two men walked towards it.

Zain smirked, seeing Aaron who wasn't bothering to ask questions about his past actions. Zain provoked, "President Rivas seems to be uninterested to know why I troubled you."

Aaron paused and the lopsided curve of his lips was menacing before his gaze landed on the man who was deliberately firing him up.