57 Weak state of mind (1/2)
Aarvi had no idea where Aaron was taking her until she stood between the valley of flowers. There were literally hundreds of wildflowers blooming in the valley. Rich colorful flowers had carpeted the ground giving off a surreal vibe.
It was breathtakingly beautiful. The farthest her eyes could register, there were all covered with flowers. With the sunset reddish-orange sky, she loved everything around there.
Her enthusiasm was obvious in her voice, ”This is the butterfly valley. Isn't it?” There were many kinds of flowers like orchids, poppies, primulas, calendulas, daisies, wild rose, and so on becoming the home for numerous species of butterflies.
Aaron rubbed her head as he hummed, ”It is...”
As soon as she received the confirmation, she shook many plants and the butterflies flew up in the air coloring with its beautiful vivacious wings. As she played around in the dune, she disturbed the plants to see more and more butterflies.
Aaron's gentle voice carried mirth looking at her, ”Be careful about your steps.” He knew what he said went in the air seeing her explore trying to catch and touch the colorful wings of the butterflies.
Secretary Wen didn't expect Aarvi to still have the innocent side seeing her playing with flowers and butterflies like they were the amazing things on the earth.
He had first time seen her in a business meeting. He had thought she was going to be a business tycoon in the country taking over the Kelly International when she confidently won the project against many companies.
But fate cruelly played in her life and the next time he saw her in the ICU fighting between life and death brutally injured.
....
At the end of the sunset, Aarvi's fair cheeks had numerous colors of the butterfly wings that she had purposefully swatched. She video called Shawn and Dax to show off the colors when they routed to the airport directly instead of the hotel.
Aaron asked her when she was done with the call, ”Liked?”
Aarvi didn't lie checking her pictures, ”It's so vibrant and beautiful.”
Aaron hummed and shamelessly boosted himself, ”That's why you should listen to me.”
Aarvi and Secretary Wen: ”...”
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Another secretary, manager and his assistant had left in the evening on a public flight back to Mocon. Aarvi, Aaron, and Secretary Wen took the private jet to city J which was six hours long air time.
They left after dinner so Aaron asked her to sleep in the resting room. He and his secretary worked a little while before taking some rest.
They landed at the dawn, Aaron packed Aarvi in warm clothes before taking the three hours road trip. After some nutritious food, Aaron forced Aarvi to rest and went to the worksite.
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In Mocon city
Mother Hays got to know about it and quickly took the chance to set him up on a date. ”Son, do you remember I had told you my friend's daughter is a designer? She returned from France just last week and she is checking on companies to join. This is her card.” She handed him her card and continued, ”I have already asked her to meet in the Highlands. I have reserved a private room, please meet and hire her.”
He wasn't in the mood to do anything so he wanted to reject but her mother noticed his bruised face, ”Vance, what happened to your face? Did somebody hit you?”
Vance avoided his mother's touch and pressed on his jaw. The previous day, he was sitting on the beach for a long time before he was returning to the suite in city M. He felt somebody tap his shoulder so he turned behind to check but nobody was there, he was turning back when somebody punched him that ended him on the ground.
When he turned to check as he cursed loudly, there was no one around him. He was all alone on the beach. It wasn't a dream because he had real pain and he didn't know what to tell or explain either.
”It's nothing. I slipped and fell on the face.” He lied without batting an eyelid.
Mother Hays didn't read too much to it and reminded him, ”Alright, don't forget the dinner meeting. I have some work, I will leave.” She didn't let him turn down and left hurriedly.