Chapter 48 - Christmas eve (2) (1/2)

Andrea was watching situation with Clara from the bar area. She saw Clara returning after only few minutes, and her expression was not pleasant.

”What happened? Did you crash and burn?” Andrea was gloating. Clara's failure means that she gets her chance.

”Don't ask!” Clara snapped.

”Well, it's rare for you to fail. And this must be some record in speed.” Andrea laughed. ”Come on, tell me, what happened?”

Clara refused to respond. She was not in the mood for Andrea's teasing. Clara ordered a drink for herself.

…

Sarah and Aiden reached the bar area. Sarah was trying to keep her usual cold expression which she has on for social gatherings, but she could not prevent her lips from stretching into a smile. She was happy about Aiden's performance with Clara.

Clara looked at Sarah as she approached the bar and thought how annoying she is. She wanted to jump on Sarah and scratch her face. But there was nothing she could do at this point, which made her even more irritated.

”What will you have?” Sarah asked Aiden.

”Same as you.” He responded with a smile.

Sarah raised her eyebrows while trying to understand why Aiden is getting the same drink as her, regardless of what it is. But when she faced him, the only thing she was able to comprehend is that he is the reason why she is smiling uncontrollably. She turned to the bartender. ”True love, two of them and a sparkling water.”

They got their drinks and took a seat on a 'S' shaped sofa in one of the sitting areas.

Aiden followed her while his eyes didn't leave her, as if he was afraid that he will miss something if he looks away.

”Hmm, seems to be a popular drink.” Aiden observed his red colored beverage.

”Not really. But the bartender is from Black Rose club, so he knows how to make it”, Sarah responded.

At that time, Lexi entered and after looking through the area she took a seat at the bar.

Sarah frowned and sighed. Aiden observed her and noticed that she is looking at Lexi. ”Do you think she will stir some trouble?”

”I don't know what to think. She should be with my uncle, why did she come here?” Sarah tapped small device on her ear. ”Eve, where is my uncle?”.

”In the family room.” Eve's voice came from Sarah's earpiece.

Aiden was impressed by how Sarah is using Eve, but he controlled his curiosity. 'I need to be patient. If I rush things, she might get suspicious of my motives.' He was not able to hear Eve's response, but he had a good guess, based on Sarah's facial expression. ”Maybe she just wants to spend some time with her generation.”

”Maybe…” Sarah mumbled. She was not comfortable with Lexi around, since she knows that Lexi is using drugs on her uncle. 'Is she a drug user herself? I hope she does not cause any trouble.'

Lexi sat at the bar and looked around at young people present. She spotted Sarah and Aiden sitting together. Lexi's expression turned sour. 'It's obvious that he is rich. It would be nice if I can catch myself a good looking, young, rich man like him. I wish I'm not stuck with that old geezer. He is generous, but I really want someone better looking to take care of me. Owen disgusts me.'

”What will you drink?” Bartender interrupted Lexi's thoughts.

”What are they having?” She pointed at Sarah and Aiden.

Bartender looked in the direction of Lexi's finger before answering. ”True love”.

Lexi raised her eyebrows and let a small laugh of mockery. ”I will have the same.” Her gaze returned to Sarah and Aiden. 'True love? There is no such thing. It's all about money. Who cares about love?'

At the same bar, Clara and Andrea are seated few seats away from Lexi. Clara is still in a bad mood.

”How can I make my move with Sarah clinging onto him all the time? Should I just ignore her and approach him?” Andrea asked Clara.

”Good luck with that…” Clara mumbled while taking big gulps of her drink.