Chapter 50

CHAPTER 50

|| Ares's POV ||

" Happy Birthday, Aria!", my colleagues greeted my sister one by one, stuffing her arms with gift boxes. Ethan being his incredible friend of him never left her side for a single moment. Sometimes, I was amused to find how Ethan managed to hide his feelings from her all this time.

Aria looked extraordinarily breathtaking today. I always saw her in short and Western dresses. But today, her different attire reminded me that my little sister wasn't little anymore. In months, she was going to become a mom.

My clumsy sister slipped a few boxes from her hands. Before they could hit the floor, Ethan was quick to catch them. Then, they both smiled at each other and for a second, I thought that it was my hallucination. Their gesture seemed a bit different today, a warm loving one.

Did I miss something?

Aria's concerned voice didn't let me sink deeper into my thoughts,

" Where is Savannah?"

Oh yeah! Savannah!

I went after her as soon as I got rid of an unexpected guest, Brittany. She insisted on staying longer but I convinced her, promising to go to dinner soon. I didn't want to ruin Aria's mood. I knew that she hated Brittany deeply especially after Savannah entered my life. I didn't want my sister to act hyperving in her presence. But Savannah didn't seem okay with that. I prepared a long line of explanations for her after the party but she said that she wasn't feeling okay, forcing me to leave her alone inside the room.

I replied, trying to sound casual,

" Savannah is having a headache! She said sorry for you."

Aria's brows scrutinized for a second but she didn't negotiate anymore and paid attention to her celebration. Ethan accompanied her all this time, organizing the cake enthusiastically.

The party went all well despite the absence of Savannah's presence right next to me. I think love makes people foolish. Despite standing in this crowd, I felt lonely without her. My eyes flew back to the stairs, falling on my poster-tainted door of mine. It was still closed like before. I went to call her one time but she just drove me out, muttering that she wasn't feeling well.

Was she upset that Brittany had come over to this party?

God knows why she came. Although w had an awkward relationship, I couldn't chase her away like a stranger. Besides, she was my coach's niece who held an important position in my life. I could just hope that Savannah wouldn't misunderstand me.

Pacing around the hallway, I heard Kevin cussing someone over the phone. Curiously, I made my appearance next to him which had jumped off slightly.

" Dude, you just scared me!", Kevin mumbled, shooting me glaa and running his fingers through his dark curls. He looked frustrated, pissed off about something.

" What's wrong?", I quiqueriedaking a sip from my beer. Since Savannah wasn't here, I had full time to hear his bullshit. Kevin gave me his raged glare, flaring on something that I had no clue about.

He rambled, gnashing his teeth together,

" Arggh! Dude, if I knew that Keith would be this much intent, I would have never agreed to play with her in the first place."

A chuckle left my mouth and I queried further, feigning interest to know about his little girlfriend,

" What does she do? I thought you two were over."

Kevin rolled his eyes back, his hand stretched over to grab the railings before blurting,

" You can't believe how annoying she is. It's like she just can't get over me. I don't love her, dude. She is better off on a one-night stand. She feels like a child next to me. I told her that I don't want to continue anymore. But she kept calling me every day and told me how much she loves me..blah..blah.."

I could feel the frustration in his voice. Honestly, I felt guilty a few times. Keith was innocent here. I never wanted them to take things this further. I just thought that they would flirt with each other and then fall apart just like modern relationships these days. But Keith seemed too rare for Kevin. I assumed that it was her teenage age to think that Kevin was the best man for her. Eventually, she would give up on him.

I made a suggestive comment, feeling sorry for Keith and her amateur feelings,

" Maybe, you can try dating her."

Kevin snorted, his expression feigned disgust,

" You know that. I am not into small tits and 5 years old like behavior. I better off changing my number."

I shook my head smiling bitterly. Indeed, Kevin wasn't good for Keith in any aspect. Besides, Kevin always loved hot chicks like models. In that case, Keith had zero chance to win over his heart. Perhaps, they weren't meant for each other.

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I hesitated to turn on the lights. She seemed sleepy over the bed, her sexy back facing me. She didn't even change her new dress and slept like that which wasn't usual. I wondered whether she was really sleeping or just pretending.M y mmate'swords came across my mind. I knew that Brittany could secure my future but I wanted no one but her, my princess. A solid career was mine ty but with Savannah. Perhaps, I should talk to her more often about my feelings for her.

I sighed heavily, staring blankly at her in bed. My plans were ruined after party. I thought of having wine and sharing aot sex with her in the tub. But it was all in vain now.

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|| Savannah's POV ||

" You look dreadful, today!", Kasper's voice snapped me out of my thoughts. I jerked off, snapping back to reality, and touched my cheeks instinctively.

Did I look miserable?

I questioned myself, then stopped debating longer as I knew how much my mind was going through from last night. Ares tried to get me into the party last night but I lost my mood to enjoy. I didn't want to stress Aria with my sour mood.

I knew that Ares was sleeping next to me. Too bad, I didn't fall asleep but at least, I was just pretending to be a heavy sleeper. With all those emotions coursing through my mind, how was I supposed to fall asleep last night?

Then the next morning, I left his bedside before our awkwardness grew bigger. It might seem childish to act like this but I was also a human being, filled with emotions and breakdowns Brittany was a sensitive point in our relationship. Then, I rushed back to Kasper's family cafeteria to dissolve myself into work. At least, this working environment made me forget a lot of serious issues. Unfortunately, I didn't notice when did I act so lost until Kasper expressed his concern, coming over to me.

I waved my hands in the air, assuring him,

" I am fine, Kasper! I was having a busy day yesterday."

Kasper hummed with understanding and mumbled before going back to get on his laptop,

" You could have taken a break today, Sav."

Hell, I didn't want to!

This workplace was my only hope to avoid meeting Ares. He might get mad at me if he doesn't find me after waking up. But I needed space and time for myself badly.

Letting out an exhale, I plopped down back to my chair and started working on the laptop again. Within half an hour, my muscles began to turn numb and I was headed back to grab a cup of coffee when I saw my stuff, hovering on something, whispering and giggling to something over the phone. Their facial expressions defined that they were discussing hot gossip. Shaking my head with a smile, I was about to refocus on my work again when Kasper strode over to me, his expression turning darker.

" Have you seen this?", Kasper pointed at something in his face. I gave him a baffled look, staring cluelessly at his face. Without a word, my eyes dropped down to read the content on his phone screen!

" Ares Thatcher, a player in bed or Field?"

" Ares Thatcher is in Sex Scandal!"

" Ares Thatcher, the rising star has released an exclusive video of his intimate moment!"

I was glad that I was seated at that. Or else it would have been impossible to stand with those wobbly legs. My mind felt blank entirely, the pain of the arrow was shot straight into my heart. Even without taking a proper look, I could feel that my heart was speeding violently.

The truth was yet to know but definitely, it wasn't going to make you happy when you see your bboyfriend'sname with some sort of sex scandal. Kasper studied my expression. He knew that I was losing my voice to say anything.

With a heavy sigh, he grabbed the phone from my hands before scrolling for a while. He showed me a video, pointing at the guy in that video worryingly,

" Here, you should take a look at it."

Tapping on the video with my shaky fingertips, the video started playing with shameful noises. I turned the volume down hastily and focused my eyes on the couple.

Judging from the messy bedroom and bunch of cans, I assumed that the video was recorded in a bar's VIP lounge. Most of the time, they allow rooms with a high remuneration charge.

I painfully allowed my eyes to fall on the couple's back another couch. None of their faces were watchable as they were giving their backs to the camera. The girl in the backless top was straddling with her legs, falling Her hardware disheveled onlookers like, she was riding him with pleasure. In comparison with her wild behavior, the guy whose head was buried in her bosom seemed calm, just holding her on the ides casually.

Was it really Ares?

My mind began to turn sour, thinking of the possibilities of Ares's character. He wasn't good before which was no secret but how could he make the mistake of filming something like this? It made me disgusted to think that the entire world could see such private moments.

After one minute of video, I realized that the couple wasn't showing their faces for a single moment. Kasper whispered from my side, worrying about emotions,

" They are telling that it's....res..."

" I don't believe it..", I stammered, unsure about what to believe or not. Forcing myself to calm down, I refocused on the video, trying to get every clue as much as possible.

I observed the muscles very closely, peering through to find any similarities My heart dropped when my instincts began to recognize that those big arms belonged to Ares.

But you didn't see his face!

My mind debated and I dismissed those thoughts forcefully to pay close attention to the video. The girl looked unfamiliar. For a second, I thought that it was Brittany but no, she was foreign to me. Her short brown curls were bumping when she rode on him.

Hold on, when was it filmed?

Ever since Ares and I started this pretending relationship, Ares didn't meet any outsiders, and those whom he met, I already knew them. So even if it was Ares, the video was recorded a long time back. AReliefcoursed through my mind to think that at least he didn't cheat on me.

Letting a soft sigh, I zoomed the couple and again restarted watching, hoping that it wasn't Ares. If it was really him, I really had no idea how to react at this moment. But around thirty seconds later, all my hopes had suddenly crashed down when the guy slid an arm around the girl's body. Instantly, I recognize the unique wwing-brokenbird tattoo.

A shudder left through my body and I mouthed, gasping in disbelief,

ARES!