Chapter 731 - Confronting Edward (1/2)

~ Los Angeles, Cliffside Villa ~

Next morning, Sarah woke up early. She was not able to sleep more than few hours because too many things are on her mind.

What helps her relax usually is shower and exercise. Shower didn't help much, so she got ready to hit the training grounds. Letting out some steam will help her relax, hopefully.

”You are up?”, Aiden drowsily asked when he saw Sarah exit the closet fully dressed for exercise.

Those black biker's shorts and a tight tank-top make her look so sexy that it made his throat dry, but she is far away, and he is still too drowsy to go and get her.

”Yeah, I can't sleep.” Sarah admitted while securing her hair in the back tightly with a rubber band. ”I'm going to steam out a bit.”

Aiden realized that she is not in a good mood and reminded himself that he should support her, and not be grabby.

”Let me join.”, Aiden sat up on the bed and rubbed his face while trying to wake up faster. He looked at Sarah. ”You know what will help more than exercise? Clearing out things.”

”What do you suggest?”

”Talk to your father. Tell him what you know and see what he has to say about it.”

Sarah didn't like this idea. ”What if we are wrong? What if he is not some mysterious hacker and I tell him what I know? … I will just expose myself.”

Aiden didn't see that they can be at a loss. It does not matter if Edward is that person, or he has someone capable working for him… in any case, he probably already knows what Sarah can do. ”It's either him or someone who works for him. He knows about your work on Eve and the VR, and there is no way that he will believe that is where your capabilities end. In any case, if you don't clear this out, no amount of running and hitting will help you calm down.”

”Do you really think that he will admit that he is a hacker just because I say so?”

Aiden shrugged. ”That does not matter. The point is to let your father know that you are aware of who he is. By doing that, you are getting back in control.”

Sarah had to admit that he is right.

”Regardless if you are going to fight or talk, I will join you… give me few minutes.” Aiden stood up and gave her a quick kiss before going to the bathroom to get ready.

…

”What are we doing?” Aiden got out of the closet while pulling black tight fitting T-shirt over his head.

Sarah was staring at him while thinking how is it possible that someone is so handsome in sweatpants and a t-shirt. She snapped out of her daze when she saw him walking toward her with his devilish smile on.

Sarah swiftly got on her feet and walked out. ”Edward is in the study. Let's go there first…”

She hoped that her voice didn't show how panicked she was at that moment. 'It's not safe anymore, and if we end up getting intimate, I will need to explain myself and ask him to use a condom or…' She doesn't want to think about other option. It's too early to think about it, both of them are too young.

Aiden caught up to her in few steps and held her hand in his. ”It's OK. Don't be nervous. I'm with you.”

Sarah exhaled when she realized that Aiden thinks she is nervous because of her father. She is touched that he is supporting her, and grateful that he didn't catch on the fact that her anxiety is increased due to a more… sensitive issue.

…

In the study on the first floor underground…

Sarah and Aiden found Edward working on his laptop.