Chapter 47 - Christmas eve (1) (1/2)

When Aiden and Sarah reached party location, there was more than twenty people present. The younger generation was here in the 'playhouse' with Hill sisters as hosts, while their parents were in the main Hill family villa building, with Stella and Edward as hosts.

Sarah introduced Aiden to currently present guests. As, expected, most of the young people were polite when meeting Aiden, and few ladies were checking him out openly. Sarah was irritated how these shameless young women looked at Aiden, but since she decided not to publicize their relationship, she could not express her annoyance openly. 'I can't wait to tell Edward! Then we will not need to keep this a secret.'

Aiden found Sarah's angry expressions cute, but he kept his distance from the interested ladies. He didn't want to provoke Sarah, this is his chance to prove that in his eyes, only she exists. He needed her to believe that his feelings are honest.

Once they finished with introductions, Sarah asked, ”What do you want to do, play something or get a drink?”

”Whatever you want”, he smiled. If they are together, anything is fine.

”How about that?”, she pointed at pinball machines.

He nodded.

Aiden let her play first. He observed that Sarah's reflexes are very good, and she played it many times before. That caused her turns to last much longer than his. He didn't mind. He enjoyed looking at her focused expression while she played.

Sophia and JoAnna observed them from distance.

Sophia nodded in approval. ”I think they will work out well.”

”What makes you say so?” JoAnna asked.

After few seconds, Sophia responded. ”Don't you see how he is looking at Sarah? He will take good care of her.”

”And when their eyes meet, it feels like the temperature in the room is rising.” JoAnna added in a mocking tone. After few seconds of looking at them, she admitted. ”They do look good together.”

That was the moment when Sarah and Aiden as a couple gained full approval from Sarah's sisters.

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As time went by, more guests arrived. At some point, Klark sisters, Andrea and Clara entered. Those two sisters live next door to Hill family, and Hill sisters don't like them at all because of their snobby demeanor. Klark sisters look average, not fat nor skinny, and their faces don't have any features that stand out. They complete their signature looks with expensive branded clothes and generous amount of makeup.

Andrea and Clara looked through the room, and their gazes fell on Aiden. They raised their eyebrows and looked at each other with excited expressions. They walked towards Sophia and JoAnna.

”Hello, thank you for inviting us”, Andrea said. Andrea is the older sister.

”You are welcome. Thank you for coming.” Sophia politely answered.

”I see few new faces.” Andrea continued.

”Oh?” Sophia had a guess who she is talking about. 'It's not few. It's only one.'

”That young man with Sarah.” Andrea pointed with her chin. ”Who is he?”

”That is Aiden. He studies with Sarah at same University.” Sophia answered. She didn't want to say that Sarah and Aiden are dating, since their father does not know yet.

Both Andrea and Clara didn't remove their gazes from Aiden.

JoAnna noticed how Klark sisters are checking out her future brother-in-law and was not happy about it. ”I suggest you give up before you begin. He is out of your league.” JoAnna smirked.

”Oh, we will see about that.” Clara lifted her nose up showing confidence. Klark sisters are spoiled second generation of the rich family. They believe that they can get anything they want, including men they set their eyes on. As much as JoAnna's warning was a genuine one, Klark sisters saw it only as a challenge and it got them more motivated to approach Aiden.

Andrea and Clara moved towards the bar to get drinks, greeting others on the way while throwing glances towards Aiden.

Soon after, Mark entered and went straight towards Sophia. ”Good evening!” He wished. Both Sophia and JoAnna nodded.

”Hmm, I will go and make sure we have enough snacks.” JoAnna quickly disappeared, before Sophia had a chance to react.

Sophia looked after JoAnna in disbelief. 'Traitor!'

”How are you doing?”, Mark asked Sophia.

”Fine.” Sophia didn't look at him.

”Can I get you a drink?” Mark looked tense.