The Traps of Black Swan

'Shipyard Warehouse.'

The curve of Aaron's lips flattened immediately remembering the image that was in his memories. The warehouse where he found his Cupcake brutally hurt fighting between life and death, the warehouse where his Cupcake desired nothing but death, the warehouse which changed her whole life learning the cruel reality.

He didn't want to let her go there and his arms subconsciously tightened around her thinking she will remember everything and feel the pain and darkness.

Aarvi who called his name twice pinched his cheek. "Don't you want me to go?" 

The reason why she never told about her plans and targets to Shawn and Dax was the same. They won't let her step in danger and Aaron was doing the same.

Aaron snapped back looking at her anticipation. He gently kissed her forehead, he will never let his over-protectiveness suffocate her, he will trust her and let her fly without hindering her, if she falls, he will be there to hold her.

His voice was firm with a hint of anger on those officers, "Make sure they will regret living."

Aarvi giggled, shaking her head in resignation. She always knew he wouldn't stop her but stand by her. It really meant a lot and she won't have to think otherwise to share anything with him.

She eagerly waited to hear his nag, her favorite part. And he started without making her wait long, "Your safety comes first. Don't you dare get a scratch on yourself…"

Aarvi started wobbling her head to his every line obediently until he finished. He was a complete package, nags like a mother, protects like a father, worries like a sibling, loves her as no one else could. 

She pecked on his cheek, "I will send you the time to pick me up. It's Saturday, so don't overwork, relax too." And went to her bike after a quick hug.

"Your rest of the time is for me," Aaron told her more like an order.

Aarvi who was about to wear her helmet smiled a sweet one that relaxed his heart to some extent. Aaron watched her fluently ride away in her black beast before he got in his car.

"Keep an eye on Leon Harmon." He ordered before opening his laptop.

Milo Wen reported thinking Aarvi is up for another hunt, too bad he can only know the result but not action. "President Rivas, President Harmon is in his mansion after searching the whole city till early morning."

Aaron didn't respond to it, he is glad to know Leon has three-plus years of sleepless nights and suffering because of his Cupcake. He was proud of her.

They went towards the Rivas Industries occasionally talking about projects and their progress.

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On the other hand, Aarvi felt bad for making Zain and Aaron worried for her. 

She knows she isn't the perfect girlfriend Aaron could get, she is very selfish, she told him hundreds of times but that man still doesn't find her self serving but pushes her to do what she wants.

Only she knew she was at the edge to delay her plan if Aaron had compelled her. But it was a delay, she wasn't going to give up on it. That definitely doesn't mean that she was giving less importance to Aaron. 

When he was sleeping with downheartedness and leaving the home with worry, she couldn't ignore it so she is clearly aware how he affects her emotions more than she had thought hence she tried to calm him.

Even though these things sounded risky for everyone, this is easy for her, the real battle is when she stands face to face with Leon Harmon who will keep his dirty hands on the one she cherishes. 

The much she loved to have four men around her, Leon wouldn't only reach for those four but also their family. Hence she always wanted to be alone in this. If she had nothing, Leon wouldn't have got any weakness of hers but the things are different. He wouldn't care to sacrifice his family members excluding Aeon Harmon and himself. But she can't see any of her close ones hurt other than herself. 

She doesn't only have to face him and fight but also make sure to keep her close ones safe. If he reaches for her parents, she wouldn't mind offering a hand while he tortures them.

Will she called the worst daughter if she does that? Probably yes, but when were they her good parents… No, just parents? Never, she wouldn't care.

Soon she reached the police station where she was abused by the officers. She was glad they still worked in the same building but in a different department.

She was yet to take off her helmet when her gaze fell on a man who was surrounded by girls. Aarvi so wished that her kick on his face was stronger to break his nose leaving an ugly mark. Never mind, she can still do it. She shrugged.

Ellis Hudson aka Lieutenant Hudson, son of an influential family. His father is a mayor of Mocon and his last year to serve as the head of a municipal corporation. 

A reason why Aarvi chose this year is also that Mayor Hudson will try his best to keep his plate clean for the coming election. With his urge to be away from the controversial mess, Mayor Hudson won't help his son to clean up his dirty work. And it will be the same for Leon Harmon. 

Nevertheless, Mayor Hudson might still try to help Leon within the reach for not to fall on the bad side of Leon but it won't be full-fledged help as in the past years. 

A slender figure on the bike obviously caught the eyes. Even though she was in a gender-neutral outfit, she caught the attention, maybe the bike or her presence, it was just too strong.

A voice of disappointment heard in Aarvi's ear, "Ms. Evans, you don't have to lift a finger, he is already drooling." 

Handling brainless lustful creatures is very easy. Either they fall for beauty or toughness that excites them. But she was just wearing her biker outfit to drive without such thoughts.

All in black, she was in ankle-length boots, high waist tights, a top with a trendy leather jacket. Releasing the stand of the bike, she didn't remove her gloves or helmet.

Another voice heard as she made her way towards the entry, "Hudson plan A." 

Aarvi realized Ellis was following her. As she had planned, she turned towards the right side as soon as she stepped inside the building. There was a blind spot of the camera at the third step.

She removed her helmet as she gently moved her head to freely cascade her luscious long hair. Then she passed her helmet to a slender man who was in the same designed clothes. 

She took an immediate left when the man wore the helmet and exited the police station.

Aarvi heard the teammates bet on Ellis Hudson, "I bet he will know it's not a girl."

"He won't, his eyes are on Max's round butt so he will follow him."

Aarvi wanted to laugh but was silent. If they found it entertaining, she won't stop them from enjoying it.

Max, who was going to her bike, hissed, "What the hell! Does that mean you have a square butt? And Miss is on the call too, mind what you say."

However, another man who was watching the live video commented, "Do you know why you are selected for this role? Not because you like bikes, you have a slender waist and round butt, if I didn't know, I would have thought you are a girl from behind."

Aarvi couldn't control it and burst into laughter in the women's washroom. Max commented, "I will break his bone if he follows me on the bike." Irritation was very evident in the voice.

Aarvi composed looking at the mirror. Before Ellis returns to the police station, she should enter the Chief's office. She wore her sunglasses to avoid anybody identifying her easily.

"Network under control?" She asked seriously which cut off their fun.

There was a second pause before getting the response, "Clear."

Aarvi exited the washroom and walked towards the chief of police's office without needing help with the direction.

Aarvi heard on her air-pods, [Oh fudge, what was that?] It was a voice filled with disbelief.

Max had queued Ellis to follow him brushing his hand on his butt. Thrilled, Ellis ran over to his car and followed Max thinking he was a girl.

Then a voice quickly continued to avoid making her worry, [Ms. Evans, the plan simplified, I am taking care of Ellis Hudson.]

She smiled to herself hearing them improvise the plan. She whispered, "Well done." She knows the effect of appreciation so acknowledged it and was glad they weren't doing it just for following her orders but as responsibility.

She placed an appointment paper on the desk and faintly smiled at the trainee officer who takes care of appointments and schedules of the chief of police.

The spotless radiant skin, baby pink lips shimmering due to lip balm made the young man blush and point towards Chief's office room door, "He is waiting for you."

Aarvi smiled again, she had thought he was going to ogle her but he was admiring her tough style, guessing she might have come on a bike, 'Little boy.' she thought.

"Thank you…" Her mellow low voice trailed as she knocked and pushed the door to enter inside without waiting for a response.

The man inside the office raised his head to greet the reporter. He didn't show his annoyance for making him wait for ten minutes so that she doesn't write anything shallow about him.

"Ms. Sali…" His eyes widened as big as saucers seeing the woman leisurely walk in. 'Why does she look so familiar yet... different?'