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

”It's a free bar, I can get a drink myself.” Sophia brushed him off with a cold expression on her face.

”Do you need to be so cold towards me?” Mark was persistent in trying to talk with Sophia. He had a pitiful expression.

Sophia sighed, and shook her head slightly. ”Sorry, OK. I will have a Roman Holiday.*”

Mark smiled and relaxed. He was happy that Sophia lowered her guard and accepted his offer for drinks. 'This is a good start. Now just to stay on my game, and I can get her to accept me.', Mark thought while walking towards the bar.

Andrea and Clara are next to the bar, looking at Aiden who is accompanying Sarah.

”Do you think they are together?”, Clara asked.

”I don't think so. Sophia only said that they are attending the same University. If they are together, she would say that he is her boyfriend. Right?” Andrea analyzed Sophia's words and looked at Clara expecting confirmation.

”Hmm, makes sense.” Clara thought for a moment. ”But if they are not together, how can you explain that he is here? He is not local.” Klark sisters have a big social circle and know most of the young people from affluent families.

”Maybe he was in the area and got stuck here because of a snowstorm. We are missing our tropical Christmas because airports are closed.” Andrea reminded her sister.

Clara grinned. ”It does not matter. Even if they are together, that just makes it more interesting, but not impossible. He is handsome. Great body, and a face that is nice to look at. He might be a keeper.”

”Hmph, you only think about how they look. Family background and finances are what makes guy a keeper. Listen to your older sister, looks can fade, but power and money will stay... As soon as I finish my drink, I will make my move”, Andrea declared.

”Hey, it's my turn to get a first go. You went first during Bibi's birthday. Remember?” Clara complained with a frown.

”Oh, right…” Andrea hesitated. She was reluctant to let her sister go first. She likes how Aiden looks. ”OK. You go first. If you don't get him in half an hour, my turn starts. Deal?”

”Sure, you can hope that I will fail.” Clara was confident that she will make Aiden fall for her charms. Klark sisters love playing games of seducing men, and two of them compete who got more points.

In the area with pinball machines, Sarah was playing while Aiden watched her. Aiden was looking at Sarah and not paying much attention to the game.

”Hi Sarah, thank you for the invitation!” Clara's cheerful voice came from behind.

Sarah didn't turn around, she was focused on her game, and she recognized the voice. ”Hi, Clara. Don't mention it. My parents invited you.”

Clara kept a smile on her face, but it became a bit sour. ”It's always nice to come visit you. And your parties are always great.”

”I'm glad you like it.” Sarah's voice was distant.

”Who is this handsome man? Will you introduce me?” Clara looked at Aiden, her eyelashes fluttered, and she pouted her lips.

Sarah didn't raise her eyes from the game. ”I'm busy. He is right here. Introduce yourself.”

Clara was a bit shocked with Sarah's cold behavior, but next moment she composed herself and looked at Aiden with the cutest expression she can put on. ”Hi, I'm Clara.” She extended her hand for a handshake.

Aiden ignored her hand. He looked at her for a moment with an indifferent expression, before responding. ”Good”. Then he turned back to look at Sarah.

Clara never experienced someone to blow her off like this, but she didn't give up. ”Hey, handsome, are you not going to tell me your name?”

Aiden glanced at her. ”You are not my type.”

Clara just stood there staring at him blankly. Aiden looked at Sarah, and Sarah had difficulty keeping a straight face.

It took some time before Clara turned around and walked away without a word. Her face was contorted from rage, 'I was never this embarrassed in my life! Who does he think he is? He will pay for this. And Sarah also. I'm sure this is her fault, she set me up.'

Aiden looked at Sarah and lightly tilted his head. ”Did I do good?”

”Yes.” Sarah's face revealed a smile.

He leaned close to her and whispered, ”Will you reward me later?”

Sarah blushed and nodded. A moment later, she gasped. ”Ah, I lost!” The ball she was playing with fell through.

”That is what happens when you have indecent thoughts.” He teased her.

Sarah just looked at him helplessly, while her cheeks got a darker tint of red. ”You! Let's go and get something to drink.” She gave up on the idea to deny it and decided to change the topic.