157 Devil Dum Dum-Evil Bun (1/2)

However, both had regrets too. Dax hadn't believed Aaron completely and Zain had raised Aaron's problems.

Even though Aarvi understands and doesn't hold any of them responsible for her ill fate, they couldn't stop blaming themselves.

On the other hand, Aaron couldn't understand why he kept hearing a hum of a song from the kitchen that was at quite a distance from the living hall. But it made him more miserable.

Aaron had a long list to blame himself. If he had cared more about Shawn in country S instead of drowning himself in the study by ignoring the world, he probably would have met his Cupcake there. If he had shown little interest in social media and checked Shawn's post, he would have got to see her. If he had tried to know Little Heart who Shawn always adored nonstop, he probably would have known her.

The worst part of everything was, he numerous times knew Dax and Little Heart of Shawn were at his apartment door or parking lot whenever Shawn visited him on his birthday or other days.

All he needed to do was peek out or agree to celebrate his birthday with Shawn's friends or ask him to call his friends inside or attend Shawn's birthday party.

She was so near him yet so far. If he hadn't shown his back to the world, would they be living better? He had thought he showed his back to the world for his Cupcake but he forgot his Cupcake is one in that world.

But all of those were ifs of the past and nothing can be changed.

Aaron broke the silence after some time, ”Were you guys fooled with the work, or were they successful?”

Zain was more composed than the other two so he responded, ”Apparently, nothing was fake. I got to meet the doctor, Shawn registered the first branch, Dax got the project. It wasn't suspicious back then. I got no proof even when I investigated .”

Again silence was enveloping, Aarvi exited the kitchen holding a big tray of four glasses and light snacks. ”Aaron...” She called being careful of the tray's weight, taking short little steps.

Her melodious voice stretching a word instantly calmed the four men pulling them out of their endless distress.

The past is over, Ava Kelly is Aarvi Evans, a sly, scheming woman who is too alert of her surroundings. All they need to do is just stand beside her while she rules.

Aaron quickly reacted seeing her carrying the four tall highland glasses and different snack plates in a large tray that looked bigger than her. He reached her and chided. ”Why are you carrying heavy? You should have called me or maids?” He quickly carried the plate leaving her relieved from the weight.

So she cheerfully asked, ”Why don't you guys help me in the kitchen?”

Shawn and Dax raised their hands, folded the palm down at the wrist, facing the backhand to her, and waved as they uttered together, ”Shoo... Shoo... Shoo shoo…”

Aarvi: ”...”

Zain chuckled seeing her at a loss of words looking at two men who were shooing her away like a dog on the street.

She looked around and grabbed the vase before jumping over the couch and chased after two, ”Gormless men, stay right there if you dare.”

Zain and Aaron could only smile seeing her purposefully changing their mood, The former reminded her after a few seconds, ”Pumpkin, kitchen…”

He had just uttered, ”Catch” Aarvi threw the vase at him and ran to the kitchen causing two to chuckle and say, ”Evil Dum Dum, don't you dare feed us roasted spoiled food.”

Then three bantered, one from the kitchen door and two from the living hall leaving the other two men speechless and the maids entertained in their room.

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