The Traps of Black Swan

Remembering that she hadn't called her team who had confirmed her about Leon's suspicion of Aaron, Aarvi quickly dialed a number to reach them.

Aarvi heard hurriedness in the voice, [Thank god you called us, Boss. I thought you forgot us.]

"What's wrong?" Aarvi plainly asked opening her laptop to work.

[Immediately inform your boyfriend that Leon's men are keeping an eye on him in City Coasta. It's better he leave from there or double the security. I wanted to send an anonymous message to Secretary Wen but I didn't want to trigger them.]

Aarvi shook her head in resignation, she wasn't sure if her team was worried about their own life, but they were definitely concerned about her and Aaron's life more than required.

"Guys, relax. After I saw your message, I and Aaron had deduced it. Whoever eyed my boyfriend is behind the bars right now." Her mellow voice calmed the members on the other end.

A girl commented sounding hurt, [Aish, the dog food.]

A young man's eagerness soon followed, [Boss, only your boyfriend is going to warn Leon Harmon? What about you? ].

Aarvi's nails tapped on the desk thinking about the changes in the plans. A sly glint flashed in her eyes, "Let's wane the smile."

At the other end of the call, the three burst into laughter pitying Leon and Sean. After discussing a few steps with them, Aarvi focused on work for two hours.

She knew how many were trying to reach her due to Naomi but had no clue Naomi had requested to meet her. Aaron had sternly relayed that Aarvi won't visit her if not with him. 

So Naomi had to attend her first court trial where she followed as her father and attorney suggested. She stayed quiet. Hence she was sent back to prison for further investigation and the next trial date was on Monday.

So Naomi, who had spent a night in prison, could only hope she wasn't going to pay a hefty price on Monday as she waited in the thought of whether Aarvi was going to meet her or not.

...

Aarvi wrapped her work swiftly and went out of her office with her coffee cup and laptop.

Seeing her holding the empty cup, Tia briskly grabbed her cup and her voice carried the concern, "Sister Aarvi, no more caffeine for you. Doctor Handsome will get angry."

Aarvi wasn't going for coffee and was momentarily speechless hearing her before remarking, "Uff, you and your Doctor Handsome."

Tia chuckled as she went aside near the hand wash to wash the cup.

Leaning on the counter, Aarvi teased peeking at her face, "Aren't you glowing after you started dating Dax?"

Tia paused, her face turned pink as she shook her head avoiding Aarvi's eyes in shyness, "He doesn't have time for me. He has work, work, work all the time." She complained.

Aarvi too grumbled, "These businessmen... At least your boyfriend is in the city, my boyfriend ran away to a different city." Aarvi sighed pitifully.

Drying her hands, Tia was chuckling, looking at Aarvi sit on the barstool, cup her face, and sulk.

She excitedly proposed to spend time with her and Dax, "Sister Aarvi, how about you join me and Dax for lunch? Dax invited me to the Skylar."

Aarvi was happy to hear it but she put on a big fat pout, "Do you and your boyfriend want to display your affection? Let Aaron come, I will teach you two." She got off from the barstool and hmphed causing Tia to laugh heartily. 

"Byee…" Tia bid her goodbye when she saw Aarvi waving her hand leaving the shop. She understood Aarvi might have work or she doesn't want to disturb them. 

Checking the time, she returned to work as there was time for lunch.

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Aarvi shopped for a beautiful and simple evening gown and some decor supplies for the evening before having lunch alone in a restaurant. She first confirmed there is no change in Aaron's schedule before she speedily reached the Rivas mansion to prepare.

All the maids, servants, and Melia were summoned to the backyard without an inkling about why Aarvi was running around enthusiastically, they had a smile watching her not being indifferent.

After bifurcating a few things and grouping them, Aarvi briefed the intention so that they don't get confused, "Alright, I will keep it simple. Your young master is extremely busy so I can't help but prepare a surprise for him at home tonight."

A few maids giggled hearing her as one asked, "A romantic dinner date?" she asked, glancing at the candles and fairy lights.

Aarvi just smiled it off and pointed to a group of bags to the male servants as she explained to them how to arrange it. 

Once they left, she turned to the maids and briefed the interior decoration and the arrangements. The maids first time heard her speak so much, not to mention her excitement. So they also paid extra attention before they started decor with Aarvi.

After the basic arrangements, Aarvi rushed inside the kitchen after confirming Aaron boarded the private jet to Mocon.

  "Miss, why don't you rest? I will cook for you and Young Master." Melia suggested, beaming.

Aarvi didn't respond but asked, "Aunty Melia, did the driver leave to get flowers?"

Melia followed her to the kitchen, "Yeah, he left 15 minutes earlier."

Aarvi saw all ingredients were ready, "I will cook." She answered the first question of Melia as she washed her hands.

Melia helped her tie an apron before Aarvi sent her to sit on a chair in the kitchen. Melia was grinning looking at Aarvi effortlessly handling everything without asking for help or looking confused.

She had no work but to taste the dishes whenever Aarvi finished with one and watched Aarvi who never seemed so happy openly.

...

At dusk, Aarvi was efficient and completed everything by the time Aaron reached Mocon. She went to get fresh and got ready wearing the new dress that she specially bought for the day.

The maids and the servants who were waiting to know if Aarvi might ask for any changes gasped when she was alighting the chairs. They knew she was beautiful but she looked beyond words.

Aarvi ignored their revere and she was very happy with the arrangements so she sent them, "Thank you for your help. Please rest after dinner… And I am sorry you guys will have too much to clean in the morning." She apologized glancing at the white rose petals around the candles in the living hall.

Anyway, they just watched her in amusement following each other to their quarters in awe.

After admiring Aarvi, Melia remarked, "Young Miss, if you spoil Young Master, he will start going out of the city just to check out your surprises... You are gorgeous."

Aarvi smiled as she started to light the candles that were in clear candle glass holders, cups, and pendant lights. It took her fifteen minutes before she turned off the lights satisfied for achieving the look she imagined.

She video-called Zain for his review and to encourage him to propose his love.

Aarvi chuckled looking at Zain's squinted eyes after she took a tour around all the decoration. [Pumpkin, are you encouraging me or showing off?]

  Just then she noticed a car enter the gates standing by the poolside. Sprinting towards the door, "Apple Pie, do you think he will like this?"

She asked with a hint of anxiousness. She never had a boyfriend to do anything in the past so she didn't want to look like she overdone anything.