~6 months later~~

“ WHEN I SAID, YOU ARE MINE ! I SWEAR I MEAN IT. YOU UNDERSTAND !! ” Aspen yelled stammering the wall beside him, making his knuckles turn crimson red.

“It's YOU WHO TOLD ME TO LEAVE. Remember And why now, when I’m finally moving on” Hazel yelled back……her eyes reddened, jaw clenched and fists forming curls.

“I want you back” aspen voice cracked. Guilt forming across his face.

“You think I’ll come back to you?” Hazel spoke coldly. It's like a defense against the whispers of her heart. How much she missed him over these months and how desperately she needed him. But not now. She doesn’t want to be abandoned again.

“You think I’ll let you go, baby girl.” Aspen smirked hiding his pain.

“What you want to do?” Hazel tensed Knowing the person in front of her. The same ruthless person who doesn’t care about anyone except him.

The air was thick with an unspoken past.

Aspen was about to respond when the door opened with a bang. Aspen shifted his gaze to a familiar figure. It’s Lara. She stormed in, Without hesitation she grabbed her best friend's hand and pulled her away, she gave a warning look at aspen before dragging her out, leaving aspen alone.

Aspen collapsed onto the sofa, his Head falling back. He closed his eyes as memories flooded his mind – laughter, tears, whispers. The ache in his chest deepened as he recalled the pain he’d caused Hazel, How she used to be before having him. He knows that she’s completely destroyed inside but still there’s hope because she’s Hazel - HIS and ONLY HIS.

Lara brought Hazel to her house as she can’t leave her best friend like this. Hazel was silent throughout the journey. At home, Lara helped her to shower first and then dinner, although she ate very little. Lara felt relief. “at least she didn’t skip” that’s what she thought. She took her to the room and tucked her in.

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~present……

“YOU ARE TELLING ME NOW?” Aspen roared at the older male standing before him.

“Well, I’ve informed you months back. You are the one who Ignored." The older male replied calmly as he was unaffected by the other.

“Well I will remind you again …… Ahem….... You have 6 months to introduce your so-called girlfriend and get married within a year or else your inheritance will be transferred to your lovely brother.” Stated the older male.

“Lovely brother…tchh…..Mr. Smith stop mocking. You don’t have to rub salt to my wounds.” Aspen said in disbelief.

~8 months back.~

“Mr. Aspen Hall, I here by inform you, If you don’t introduce the future daughter-in-law within a year your businesses' inheritance will be crowned to your elder brother Mr. Alan Hall.” The person in the black suit closed the file and handed it to the other for an affirmation stamp.

( Aspen Hall, the youngest heir of Chris hall, #2 business tycoon in Costa Rica. although Aspen was younger, within 2 years of his contribution to the business he brought it to top position, winning the title of the youngest business tycoon of the year.)

“Mr. Smith, what nonsense is he spouting. Huh! Why did he write a WILL like that? I could sell the entire property to my rival, than that selfish, irresponsible idiot gets on his hand. why Whys always him, who meddles with my life.” Aspen fumed, eyebrows knitting, eyes turning red.

“Well, it’s your father’s WILL, he’s the one who wrote how can I say anything about it. By the way…it’s time to sow some flower garden Aspen. Girls don’t love cold and grumpy ones.” Mr. Smith let a teasing grin escape his mouth before leaving the younger, who lost in thoughts.

“Humph….flowers…… Garden……” Is there any woman, that thinks the same as men. Like growing a flower garden to men ….sounds absurd but still, I wonder if anyone can Understand me, my anger and hot headedness.” Aspen wondered, looking at the computer before him.

Snapping from the thoughts earlier. He reminded himself to stop being delusional and shifted his thoughts to work as he have a client meeting to attend. Usually he won’t attend these simple unnecessary meetings but his so-called secretary was on the leave and the client is being stubborn. So he has to step in directly. He let out a sign, as all the work keep building up.

~present (cont.)

And that’s how he forgot about his so-called girlfriend. Who was supposed to set up or maybe fall in Love if they matched. But he’s completely a newbie as he has never gone on a date since his teenage years. ( Well, the one his friend arranged, didn’t go smoothly-as the girl ran from there after seeing him. The poor boy doesn’t even know what went wrong)

Aspen took a break from his desk. He walked out of his office to the nearby café to relax. He ordered his usual iced Americano and started to think about the girl he needs to introduce his family. When he doesn’t actually have one now ….

He stared at the known person who just entered the café, waving his hand in a cheerful way Towards him.

Aspen stared at the familiar figure, walked into the café with eyes glistening with enthusiasm, lips stretched from one corner to the other making a wide smile. He’s waving his hands endlessly making Aspen feel embarrassed. But he willingly walked towards him.

“Just about to call you to discuss things” Aspen said softly, hands in his pockets of his large coat which settled perfectly on his broad shoulders.

“Great. I missed you so much. You know when you said you couldn’t come to my concert I almost cancelled it. If it isn’t my manager begging I couldn’t care less. Do you know what happened at the backstage someone____“ Aspen blocked the other's mouth. Silencing the rant at this point he was re-thinking how he became friends with him.

“Sfghhjjjkkkkkfyh.” the other person is still talking. His words mostly came out as gibberish .

“Stop it Armin or else I’ll ignore you” Aspen took his hands off, his brows furrowed.

(Armin’s a soft, round faced, medium height person with his eyes blue, as a clear ocean. His jaw line is at right angles, thanks for the diets he used to take as a trainee-guitarist. His lips are small, plump, which are naturally tinted with rose pink.His waist thin, like it can fit perfectly in one palm. legs thick due to all the workouts, his leather trousers perfectly fit around his curved calves. He’s the only friend of Aspen more like a second home besides his parents. Armin always clings to Aspen as the people outside their circle almost think they are something but not just friends.)

Armin’s eyes turned from playful to pleading. In an instant he cupped Aspen’s cheeks to calm his mood

“I can’t win over you, let’s go to some calm place.” Aspen's face softened and they walked out of the café.

“I need a partner to introduce my parents” Aspen blurred out. Sitting in a park nearby

“ Introduce me love.” Armin interrupted while making a wink at Aspen.

“That would be easier if I’m not straight” Aspen played along. A slight smile escaped from Armin’s lips

“Jokes apart, now listen. I need a partner at least someone who could actually act for a few months. I can pay her the alimony she needs I don’t expect anything but my only condition is she should not interfere with my personal and professional stuff.”

“give me a month time, I’ll find" Armin assured.

“ No time, just 2 weeks” Aspen said firmly.

“Uw ahhh…… Someone kick this guy for me…… I can’t even find a girl for myself for years ….and he’s asking me to bring a girl in 2 weeks.” Armin yelped in disbelief.

He smiled sheepishly and continued “ I’ll find but on one condition. You will have to attend my every concert in the upcoming world tour. Deal ?”

“Do you want my soul to go to hell that quickly. I didn’t have my first kiss man show some mercy. Anyway it’s a matter of urgency so anything to protect my heritage.” Aspen sealed his deal with a pinky promise.