The Traps of Black Swan

'I dare you to repeat it again.'

Hassan froze at the stairs, Naomi had slumped on the floor before his voice could even be out, Mother Fisher shrunk as she trembled uncontrollably, she regretted letting her tongue loose forgetting she was countering Jordan Rivas.

A person is innocent until proven guilty and she told Aarvi Evans as a weed who is officially the girlfriend of Aaron Rivas. The Rivas family members always stand by each other facing others. 

How could she heedlessly face him? She should be glad that Aaron wasn't standing there.

Even though Jordan felt like he overreacted, he didn't regret it. He would never leave anybody to trade on his family members. He is aware that Aarvi already made space in his heart and it's just a matter of time he says it out in words.

Father Fisher clenched his fist tight before apologizing on behalf of his wife and daughter. He bowed, "Elder Rivas, I sincerely apologize for our impulsiveness. I failed to teach them how to behave. Please consider that we were really worried about an unidentified girl in the Rivas family. 

We regret we didn't think carefully that you will be more careful and Aaron is a smart child to take care of everything. I hope you could forgive our shortsightedness and recklessly including ourselves in your family matters."

He pulled his wife and both deeply bowed to Jordan before his wife hid behind him seeing Elder Fisher, grandfather of Naomi descending the stairs in a grim face.

Jordan forced himself to calm down looking at his friend coming, however his anger and displeasure were very evident that didn't let the unfriendly frosty air subside.

Elder Fisher was older than Elder Rivas and weaker due to old age. Doctor by profession, he served the longest in Rivas hospitals next to Jordan Rivas. He was like a mentor to Connor during his studies whenever Jordan used to be busy handling multiple works. 

He is an upright man with morals and had high respect in the field of medicine. 

Hassan noticed his grandfather struggling to descend fast so he quickly held his grandfather's hands and helped him till the living hall. 

Without any greetings, Elder Fisher asked grumpily, "What is going on? What did you do to apologize?"

Father Fisher feared his father more than Elder Rivas so he stammered to respond, "Father, it was just a small mistake. Please don't be angry and affect your health."

Father Fisher ignored his son and turned to his grandson, "Hassan, you tell me." He ordered.

Hassan guided him to sit on the couch as he briefed whatever Naomi told Jordan and his mother calling Aarvi as a weed, an unpleasant person. He didn't miss to add that Aarvi is Aaron's girlfriend.

Even though Elder Fisher didn't like Naomi poking her nose into the Rivas family matters, he could understand her concern. He cast a stern glance at his daughter-in-law, "The older you get, you are losing your mind." He snapped.

Mother Fisher didn't dare to meet his eyes and bowed her head in silent apology.

Then Elder Fisher's gaze landed on Naomi who was crouching down in fear. His brows twitched without hold. He looked at Jordan still angered so he asked, breathing heavily, "What else did she do?"

Jordan didn't respond, instead, he held Naomi's arm pushed to stand in the center, "Brother Fisher, you should hear from your granddaughter."

Naomi stood in a completely hopeless position. She wanted to handle everything without bringing up the fact that she had threatened an intern doctor. Coaxing and handling one with a lie is easy but facing two old men, she failed to bring up a lie.

"Speak…" Elder Fisher roared and coughed immediately; blame his old age.

Naomi stumbled back but she had no choice. She revealed everything that happened in the hospital, then she tried to add a reason as to why she was threatened.

"I... I wasn't serious about the threat. Being a doctor, how... How could I take away somebody's license for medical practice? I am neither heartless nor powerful. I... I just scared her to keep my name down.

Ms. Evans doesn't like me, she had warned me to stay away from Aaron. So I was afraid she might whinge at Aaron without understanding I was concerned about the family. I was thinking to talk to Grandfather Jordan if they take action on Doctor Brown. I... I never..."

'Pak' Elder Fisher stroke across her face breathing heavily. Even though it wasn't too strong, it still stung her and hurt her pride.

"Do we look like fools to you?" Elder Fisher questioned and again raised his hand.

Jordan was quick to hold his hand and took him to the couch, "Brother, please calm down." Jordan had no plans to bring the old man into the matter but the noise they made brought him downstairs.

Elder Fisher couldn't believe his granddaughter turned evil, used their family name and position to threaten the powerless, simple background doctor.

He wasn't an idiot to think everything happened on a spur, "You are a stain on the name of the doctor." He said in disgruntlement.

Naomi continued to lie while the tears poured down, "I didn't tell that man to hug Ms. Evans, I am a doctor, why will I suffer a patient. He did himself and... I wouldn't have done anything to her if she followed that man."

She also looked at her grandfather in disappointment and pain, "How could you raise your hand instead of protecting me in front of Grandfather Rivas? Is that the family values you taught us?"

Hassan wanted to applaud her for guilt-tripping their grandfather. Of course, the old man taught them to be there for each other but he never told them to support them in wrong. 

He sighed deeply and faced the old men. He was sincere with his words trying to protect his sister hoping she won't repeat her mistake, learn the truth and let go of Aarvi Evans.

"Grandfather Rivas, Grandfather, please forgive sister once. You have seen her growing up and know that she was always an obedient one, she is just overprotective of Brother Aaron and the Rivas family that caused all these."

The two old men wavered, Naomi never caused them any trouble, nor argued with them for anything. So punishing for one mistake felt too severe.

Grandfather Fisher hated it but still spoke for his granddaughter, "Jordan, please consider our relationship and forgive her this once. I will apologize to your grandson and Granddaughter-in-law too. Naomi won't repeat this again." He kept his words short and was guilty due to Naomi.

Naomi didn't like his grandfather saying he will apologize to Aarvi. She was about to retort, Hassan tightly clutched her arm and looked daggers to keep her shut.

Jordan sighed before nodding. He believed like others Naomi won't repeat her mistake, "Alright. Brother, no need to apologize to Aaron or Aarvi, they are sensible."

His eyes went back on Naomi who quickly lowered her head and heard him, "Aarvi has her suspicions on you but she didn't even utter your name to Aaron. Behave yourself." 

One can't be suspicious without a reason, for unknown reasons Jordan felt like it wasn't the first time Naomi tried to hurt Aarvi hence the latter doubted Naomi.

Naomi grasped nobody knows she was behind it and the Rivas family especially Aaron won't treat her badly. Her lips twitched, threatening to smile having no idea it wasn't an end. 

Her triumph for missing the punishment is fated to fall into the deep abyss.