Chapter 614 - Promises (1/2)

Sarah watched Aiden look at three lists and she could see based on his expressions that he is processing the information in front of him… thinking about the possibilities… considering different scenarios where all facts fit in.

She doesn't want to say anything. Sarah wants to hear his conclusion, without her interference, because she hopes from the bottom of her heart that she is wrong. She wishes that there is a different possibility, something that she missed, and he will find it.

Thinking that Enrique did everything on his own is the best scenario at this time. But it's impossible. Everyone was able to see how unprepared he was, and even his men were non-skilled. Two of them overpowered them without slightest resistance. If Enrique came from Venezuela on his own, he would plan this better. He does not have brain power to come up with a plan and execute it successfully, at least not this one where he would get his revenge against Jeff.

Sarah sighed. There is already that King person, do they really need someone else from those mafia-like families pursuing them? Ah, and never-ending stream of delusional girls and guys who think they can come between them. And jealous characters who want to take what does not belong to them. Is life not difficult enough without them?

Sarah wondered, did her life became this complicated because now she has someone she cares about? Before Aiden got into her life, everything was so much simpler… but it was dull. She would not trade this for anything. If he is in danger, she will stand next to him and they will fight it off together no matter who or what it is. And she hopes that he knows that.

Sarah observed that Aiden's frown deepened.

He is getting there… almost there. He is making connections. She saw him glancing at her, and she knows: that is the moment he realized that yesterday's incident is because of him. It took him only few additional seconds to slump back into the sofa and stare at the ceiling for a second before closing his eyes.

And she can tell that his conclusion is the same as hers: That mystery Boss is looking for someone who attended that camp 13 years ago… he is looking for Aiden.

Sarah is partially happy that their deductions match, and partially unhappy that he didn't come up with a different scenario. Any other scenario would be easier to handle than this one where they are facing an unknown person who has a powerful organization behind him.

Sarah curled up in Aiden's lap with her head resting on his chest.

”You promised not to leave me.”, she reminded him.

”I will not leave you…”, Aiden confirmed and took a deep breath. After few seconds he added: ”You will go.”

Sarah's body jolted. ”What?!! No!”

Aiden shifted to sit straight and looked Sarah in the eyes. ”Sarah, listen… you can go to other house, with kids… or to the Cabin, that is better because Stella is closer. And…”

”No!”

Aiden looked at her eyes full of determination mixed with desperation and his heart ached, but he decided to proceed. He needs to persuade her to stay away from him, to stay safe. ”Or I can go to either of those places. We can chat every day, and do video calls, and in the evening…”