Chapter 1005 - Boss Erebus (1/2)
”I am impressed by my own treatments.”, Emma grinned while looking at the results of Aiden's checkup.
Sarah inched closer to see and Emma explained: ”Based on when we started, he lost less than 1% of muscle tissue. Aiden's flexibility and strength for his body composition is all in the 95% percentile… I recommend daily massages to improve his circulation, but other than that he can engage in activities as usually.”
She looked at Aiden. ”Listen to your body and take breaks as needed. In a week, we will repeat the tests and see if anything else should be done.”
Emma sighed and spoke to Sarah: ”With your arm needing less treatments and him being OK, I will move out soon.”
”Nonsense. You can stay as long as you want.”, Sarah told Emma and looked at Aiden. ”Right?”
Aiden confirmed.
”Thanks.”, Emma responded. ”I was talking to Penny, and we are thinking of getting an apartment together.”
”You are aware of Benjamin?”, Sarah had to remind Emma.
”Yes. Penny said that even with Benjamin back in her life, she wants to have her own place. It is important to her to experience independence. But just in case if she succumbs to love and changes her mind, I will make sure that I can afford the full rent.”
Sarah approved. ”Good. Take your time. Find the perfect place. There is no rush.”
…
Penny reached to the Cliffside villa in time for dinner, and she met Aiden.
Penny never saw Sarah so happy.
The way Aiden looked at Sarah reminded Penny of the way Jeff looks at JoAnna. The White brothers have that in common, it seems.
Aiden and Sarah fed each other while exchanging loving gazes. It was very sweet.
The portfolio on top 100 heirs in United States which her parents made her memorize described Aiden as a fickle playboy who likes to cause trouble. Looking at him now, Penny confirmed that the data in there is false.
In last two months Penny realized that many things her parents taught her are false. They told her that it's all about the money, and that there is no such thing as friendship and loyalty because people will always do things only if it's in their interest. If they materialize now in front of her, she would ask them what interest does Sarah have to allow her to stay here? And how can they say that loyalty and friendship don't exist when there is plenty of those in this house.
Penny still remembers that during Christmas party she observed Emma, Bridgette, Sophia, JoAnna and Sarah when Ellie was showing her engagement ring and telling them about her super-romantic engagement. Neither of them showed a sliver of jealousy or bad intentions. They were all genuinely happy for Ellie. Penny's parents are so wrong that she feels sorry for them because she believes that they never had friends or experienced loyalty.
…
After dinner, Sarah was in a predicament. Her army of Chaos has a number of targets for tonight, but she does not want to leave Aiden's side. If she does not go, their plan will be disrupted. Targets are determined in advance so that they minimize gaps in their defense.
Aiden observed Sarah fidgeting for some time before speaking up: ”Tell me.”
”It's a long story… but let me give you the shortest version. I found your plans about getting Lebedev and Voronin families out of our lives. I started executing on it, and we have an army. There are few missions scheduled for tonight, and I need to be there.”
Aiden's eyes lit up. ”Perfect. Where is my uniform?”
”Uniform?”
”Ade told me that everyone has uniforms. Don't tell me… I don't have one?”
Sarah rubbed her temples. ”Ade told you about uniforms…” She thought that maybe Ade was talking about the uniforms that all of them got for Christmas from Jeff and JoAnna, the ones with the 'Cliffside villa logo' on them… But it does not matter now because Aiden has his 'Chaos' uniform waiting for him. ”Yes, you have a uniform, but that is not the problem. You just woke up…”
Aiden interrupted her: ”Yes. I slept enough. Anna said that I'm fine. Emma said that I'm fine. I say that I am fine, and I want to go and see the army my future wife raised. And if I can beat up someone on the way, that can count as my exercise for today.” He ended his talk with a charming smile, showing her that it's not only his body, but his mood is good as well.
Sarah hesitated. ”There are some things you should know first.”
”Like?”