Chapter 8 - what we shared last night
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Chapter 8
Just what I wanted to avoid.
I didn't want him talking to her, but they are together in a secluded place now. So much for my tantrum, I always end up in the losing side anyway.
And now, I know that if I try to say anything else, I would be extremely ridiculous.
Jared managed to settle the fight, but I'm still as pissed off as f**k.
Who gave him the right?!
I think Aaron notices my rage, because he proceeds to speak up.
At least someone finally noticed me and has the brains.
"I've found the Rodney guy, but like I said earlier, he has a strong backer." He says in a low tone and I can tell he isn't done with his investigation yet.
It has only been a few hours, so that's quite understandable.
"Isn't he in Milan?" I ask him, but Aaron shakes his head.
"No way that dude is in Milan,"
"Uhn what do you mean, I ask."
"It's just that things are still so weird right now and my guys haven't figured out the whole truth yet. I plan on sending two of the best of them to interrogate him tomorrow since they already found out his location." He continues in a low tone.
"I'll go with them. I need to know why he betrayed her and what exactly he was bribed with." I tell him gently as I try not to choke on Jared's spice.
Jared is my second bestfriend and he and Aaron have been with me since forever. I really can't imagine any one of them betraying me.
I think it would really break me.
And now, I want to apologize to Natalie.
"No bro, it might be dangerous. If he could betray his best friend for what we are yet to find out, there must be more to this story." He says and as much as I want to reason with him, I can't.
"I feel like I need to find out everything.
He can't just break her trust and act like it's nothing while she keeps throwing tantrums at the slightest." I tell him and he gives me a weird look.
"What?" I ask as I slurp on the spaghetti.
Jared's spaghetti spice has sent Aaron to the hospital before, because he couldn't stomach it, but we all got used to it afterwards.
And now that I think of it, that was probably why Natalie got so worked up earlier.
I should have known better.
I am about to put the form back on the plate for more food when Aaron clears his throat.
"What? It's not weird that I care about her, we are partners after all and you know how particular I am about people I work with." I tell him and shift my gaze back to the food in front of me.
But he clears his throat again.
What in the world does he want to hear me say?!
"What is it this time?! Do you want to hear me apologize to her? Fine, I am going to do just that, but honestly I don't know how. You know not after all that I said. It must have really hurt, you know. I don't think she would even forgive me, so why try. But I'm truly sorry though. Fine. I said it. Will you stop your awkward coughing now? Else you choke on Jared's spice city." I say referring to the plate of spice in front of me.
And he coughs again.
I am about to explode from the sheer frustration of it when I realize it's not just one person coughing.
I look up to being in the second most awkward moment of my life.
Jared and Natalie are back and standing stand by side.
Jared has a glare on his face while he clears his throat, while Natalie looking hot in her home clothes has a small smile on her face.
But before I get to say a thing in this whole awkwardness, Jared once again saves the day.
"You can as well do that now." Jared says and I glare at him.
Isn't he my bestfriend?
Why is he supporting her instead?!
I feel so betrayed.
Natalie must have felt worse when she heard about it.
Poor girl.
But there is no way I'm repeating what I just said.
"Go on, say the word." Jared says and I eye him.
"What word, no way I'm saying that it's all her f…" I want to complete my sentence and say it's all her fault anyway, but the princess cuts in.
"It's fine, you don't have to repeat yourself." The confidence with which she speaks makes me want to scream?
What does she mean by I don't have to repeat myself?!
Natalie's POV
Why does he look so shocked.
I really want to chuckle, but I feel a stretch in my tummy and calm down instead.
"I'm sorry too." I tell him as I walk towards the table, but I do not sit down.
I would rather stay hungry for a little while and wait for the real dinner like Jared mentioned in the kitchen, than end up in the hospital because I have a bad stomach.
Which would only be a hassle.
"I never said I was sorry though." Axel says as he tries to avoid eye contact.
I can tell, from the way he keeps tapping his finger pads on the table and the way he keeps looking between Jared and Aaron but always managing to avoid looking me in the eye.
I never knew he could be so self-conscious.
"Its fine, I heard everything." I say stressing on 'everything' and I have a feeling that he is going to switch soon even though he lets this rest.
And as much as I want to enjoy the second good moment that we've shared, I know I won't last long, so I say what I have to say as soon as I can.
"And I am going with you to meet Rodney. I also need to know why." I say before grabbing a glass on the table to pour the milk Jared gave me.
And as soon as I reach the foot of the stairs, I turn back to him.
"Whether you like it or not." I add and race my way up the stairs.
I need to go get those drugs down my belly else Jared's meal will do more harm than good.
With a sigh I sit on my comfortable bed and take my digestive pill and relieve drugs from the drawer.
Thank God I arranged it before now, else I would have to search through my load again.
Axel's POV
I can't help but scoff as I watch her cute bum juggle up the stairs.
She's endowed, I won't deny it and she can be very cute too.
Quite energetic if I may add.
And I know that much because of what we shared last night.
"Will you stop drooling and listen to what I have to say?!" Aaron says behind me and I snap out of my daze
"Not like I was holding your lips, was I?" I ask as I force my eyes away from the stairs even though she has long gone up to her room.
"Tch, arrogant." He says before placing his laptop on the dinner table and putting on his anti blue Square framed eye glasses.
I didn't know he had his glasses with him all along.
"I just go an update from.my guys." He says as he plugs in his earbuds and adjusts the glasses.
"Whoa, that was quick." I say as I scoot closer to him to have a closer look at the screen of his laptop, but none of the things make sense.
"What the heck is this? Am I supposed to understand these gibberish line of code?" I ask him and he gives me a deadly side glance.
I know to shut up else I offend my helper.
"I am sorry, go on." I say with modesty and Jared t**s from the side.
There is silence for a when, except for the continous tapping sound his finger tips make with the keyboard.
Until it finally comes to a stop.
"I don't think we have to interview the betrayal anymore, my guys already found out who…" He paused for a while with his mouth slightly open.
"Who what?" Both Jared and I ask at the same time.
But he remains silent.
Curiosity is killing me here.
Fucking say something, Aaron!
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