Aria's POV-
We reached the venue at 8:00 pm.
It was beautifully decorated but I had to be careful.
One wrong step and everyone will know who I am.
This party was organized by Aunt Ema and Uncle William.
As much I know, Stella told me that they organized this party as a thanksgiving to the ECONOMOU'S .
That means the real person who destroyed the Gail's will also be here, right!
But I have still not read the whole book, so does that mean Valle's accused the Crowe.
So, are Valle's related to the Economou's as well?
Suddenly Aunt Nilia appeared from nowhere.
"Hey beautiful, who are you?"
She asked.
Ohh! Thank god Stella gave me this vixen mask or I would have been exposed.
"Ohhh Miss! Name is just some letters the true personality of the person is judged by there actions.", I replied, took the wine glass from the butler and moved away.
WOW! So philosophical talks Aria!
I moved towards the party lounge.
Everyone was chattering and dancing, suddenly a waiter approached me and said.
"Ms. call for you."
I took the cell phone in his hand.
[Hello, Aria! Are you there?]
"Stella!", I exclaimed almost attracting the attention of everyone.
I moved out and went to the balcony to avoid any confusion and misunderstanding.
"What am I supposed to do here?"
[Listen, don't worry. Just enjoy yourself, and if you suspect anyone then tell me, okay. Keep this cellphone with you.]
"No way, how am I supposed to enjoy alone?"
[Then dare to ask out Lucian? Look towards your left.]
I quickly hid behind the curtains and peeked out.
Lucian! What the hell is he doing here!
"How did he enter! Aren't Valle's enemy of Crowe family?"
[It seems that you just know half truth... I warn you Aria, half knowledge is far dangerous than no knowledge.]
She hung up.
"Why is he here?", I muttered.
I gathered all my courage and went outside.
I tried my best to hide from Lucian...
He was wearing the mask of a wolf.
He was wearing a long coat with black color and silver lining, a baggy pant with golden patterns. Inside the coat he wore a red shirt and a silver chain.
His outfit was too good to be here in this party.
Even his leather, black shoes shined with perfection.
Wow. Nice choice.
FOCOUS ARIA!
The tone of the music shifted to romantic, everyone gathered around with their partners.
And then I saw Nikos.
Talking to my uncle, he wasn't even wearing a mask or something!
Wait, Lucian's here, Nikos is here.
Then why Stella sent me here?
And why the hell is Nikos here!
Everyone was enjoying this meet but my face looked tense.
I was sweating, I did not understand what was even going here.
Something was fishy, too fishy.
"Goo evening. How are you Sinclair?", A voice greeted me from behind.
I turned around, only to see someone I was supposed to be hidden from.
"What do you mean, Mister. Sorry, maybe I am not the one you are looking for.", I tried to move away.
But his hand grabbed me from the waist.
"No Ms. I can't be wrong.", he pulled me outside the hall.
"What the hell are you doing! Leave my hand.", I shouted.
"Drop the act Aria. Who sent you ! Why are you here?", His voice was bold and confident.
"Shut the fuck up, Lucian! What do you think I am, your dog? When you will throw a biscuit , I'll wag my tail and come to you. And when you threaten me, I am supposed to run away?", I shouted at him.
He left my wrist, it started to hurt badly.
"Why are you treating me like this!"
"Aria, answer me. Are you mad!", he moved away.
"What do I need to answer! My life is already a mess and now you doubt me that I am spying on you! Who do you think you are! You have already ignored me enough! I don't need to live that horrible past of Greek! You just neglected me.",
Tears rolled down my eyes, why am I crying?
Stay strong Aria!
You are not a weak girl.
"Do you even know what am I going through? You want to ignore me right? So let me tell you, be happy because I will leave this place tomorrow! I'll go to Greece with my friend."
I collapsed to the ground.
Why did I agree to come here...
Just to get hurt again?
Suddenly, I felt someone hugged me.
I looked up, no It was not Lucian, but Stella.
She was holding me.
I stopped crying, and stood up.
"I quit!", I threw the cellphone on the Ground and moved out.
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Lucian's POV-
I moved out of the hall.
I felt guilty, but why?
It's not me who made her cry!
She has her own problems.
But...
Maybe...I just exaggerated the question.
Maybe she knows nothing about the agreement.
Then why did she come here?
And how? It's her family party then why is she hiding?
Something is certainly not good at all.
Suddenly her words clicked in my mind.
" You want to ignore me right? So let me tell you, be happy because I will leave this place tomorrow! I'll go to Greece with my friend."
Why is she going to Greece?
And with which friend?
I never knew she had any friend, specially who lives or visits Greece.
I went home, and got in the bed.
But, Aria's words kept on ringing in my mind.
Her face, her tears...
Was I wrong.
I shouldn't have done this with her.
I tried to sleep but my eyes refused.
As if trying to prove me wrong for what I did today.
I decided to study for the test tomorrow.
Nikos is still there, I know he can handle it alone.
I have hopes from you Nikos.
I studied for almost 3 hours...
And didn't even remember when sleep took over me.
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Morning-
Today is something that's going to turn my life.
My grandfather came here.
And he will be joining us in few hours.
I took a shower and went down stairs.
"Where is Nikos?", I asked Stephen.
"He called me yesterday night."
"I asked where is he, not how is he!"
"He is going to join us with his mother..."
"Mother!"
"Yes, she came here just to meet you."
"I am not some celebrity, and why the heck I am supposed to meet his mother?"
"Because her family is the one to transfer the agreement without your father's consent"
"He is not my father! A father is never there to hurt someone."
"Then maybe I should warn you, not to meet your grandfather."
"Thanks, I am already pissed off."
"So, you are meeting him?"
"GET OUT NOW!"
I can' forget yesterday night incident and now there I have another problem.
I wore my uniform and went to school...
But today...
Aria didn't arrive.
I went towards Sophie.
"Hey, do you know where Aria is?"
"No, and also yesterday she was supposed to stay here...I wanted to tell her something but she ran away."
"Do you know why was she crying?"
"Noo, but yes... she asked me about my family history. Strangely, She told me that she wanted to support me, and then said that it's very hard to be alone and suffer."
"Thanks, all the best for exam."
I moved towards my seat.
What's wrong with Aria.
I need to find out.
I can't leave her just like that...