Chapter 14 - New Rival
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Nina... it's been so long...
Nina Sze
Hold on... Charles?
The man who stood in front of me was Charles Mo, my sister's fiancé of two years. They have yet to get married.
Charles Mo
I'm glad that you can remember me, Nina. I've missed you.
Aubery didn't seem happy about that. He put his hand around my waist, pulling me towards me.
He was still shivering from being surrounded by all of those people.
He looked down on Charles as he kept his hands around my waist.
Nina Sze
Charles, this is Aubery. Aubery, this is Charles Mo, my brother-in-law.
Charles Mo
It's nice to meet you. Any friend of Nina's is a friend of mine!
Aubery Kung
Oh, I'm not a friend.
The air between them tensed before I calmed them both down.
Nina Sze
Okay! Well, Dora's inside. Bye, Charles!
Walking towards Aubery's car, he shouted back towards me:
Charles Mo
Nina... did you ever love me?
Aubery had it. He turned around and punched Charles right in the face.
Nina Sze
Aubery! What are you doing?
Charles wiped his face and spat out some blood on the floor.
Charles Mo
I was right. Guys like you only talk with their fist. First it's me, then the people around you and finally, it'll be Nina.
Aubery Kung
I'd never lay a hand on her. You're getting married to that snake in there. I think that you are both a perfect match.
Charles Mo
I didn't want to marry Dora. The Sze's have something over me.
Nina Sze
Oh yeah, that contract deal. Are they really using that as leverage?
Dora has been obsessed with Charles ever since he was little. He was blind back then and I spent my days playing with him.
Once the cornea transplant happened, he lost his memory and he got told that it was Dora who accompanied him for all that time and not me.
They were set to get married when Charles suddenly remembered something and ran away. I found him in a forest, all shaken up and afraid.
Just like how we were little kids, I cradled him and sang him a lullaby. He then remembered everything and tried to convince his father to marry me. Not only did I decline but his father did too.
My sister told the media that I had stolen her boyfriend away from her all until Charles threatened to release what medicine they were giving him to help him not regain his memories.
Later on, when Charles became the head of the Mo's, he signed a contract with an illegitimate company. The sales went through but he could go to prison for it.
My parents threatened that if he didn't get engaged to Dora that they would release the information to the press.
Aubery Kung
Nina Sze, what is going on is his own problem. Don't force yourself to meddle. Come on, let's go.
Nina Sze
I'm sorry, Charles. I have nothing to do with the Sze's anymore. Bye.
I got into the car and Aubery drove us away. Charles slammed his fist against the floor, making it bleed. Looking up with sharp eyes, he said into the void:
Charles Mo
No one else can have Nina except for me. I'll make sure that she gets rid of you, Aubery Kung.
Aubery remained silent while driving. He tapped his finger against the wheel, impatient.
Nina Sze
You didn't have to hit him.
Aubery Kung
He shouldn't have hit on you, then! I guess that I'll have to get used to this. After all, my dear wifey is the most beautiful in the whole world!
Nina Sze
No. I'm not forgiving you this time. Even if I don't love him, Charles was a childhood friend of mine. I want you to apologise.
Aubery Kung
APOLOGISE? FOR WHAT?
Nina Sze
Stop shouting, Aubery. I said that you should apologise.
My voice became cold and distant. My eyes were sharp like two icicles.
Shiro Sze
You're welcome to disagree with her but it'll be your funeral.
Seeing how scary I looked, he huffed and pouted.
Aubery Kung
Fine. I'll have Carson sent over a bottle of wine as an apology.
Then, a smile appeared on my face again.
I then ruffled his hair playfully, making him blush and close his eyes in delight.
Shiro Sze
Are you a dog or something?
Aubery Kung
Watch your mouth, brat.
We then arrived at Aubery's home. This brought back memories. Not pleasant ones, mind you.
Nina Sze
What are we doing here? I thought I told you to take me home.
Aubery Kung
This is your home. It's the weekend now therefore, it's Saturday. Saturday is the weekend so you both are going to stay with me now.
Why do I feel like jumping into that fountain and drowning. Indeed, the experience itself wasn't pleasant.
The anger that had occurred today made him very rough. He whispered things into my ears, enabling me to blush even more than I usually did.
I woke up the next morning all sore. He didn't even let me move last night.
Then, I noticed how he had disappeared. Normally, he waits until I wake up and watches me sleep. So where was he?
Looking around, I put on some clothes and walked around the manor, trying to find him.
On the way, I spotted a white piano out in the air. It looked beautiful in the little garden.
I sat onto the seat and slowly started to play. I had learnt how to play the piano when I was very young. My parents were unwilling to pay for my lessons, so I listened into Dora's. After learning the basics, I practised in private and on the day of a charity ball, Dora had fallen ill.
I took her place and wowed a lot of people. It was then that people started to notice other things about me. My intelligence and mostly, my knack for calculation. I could predict someone's moves by simply looking at their eyes. People were scared but most were impressed.
I was seen as a diamond in the rough, a talented young girl with the most unlucky start to life. I twisted fate and rewrote it.
Hearing the piano play, Aubery ran down the corridor and then burst through the door. Seeing me play, my eyes closed, he remembered something. A memory locked away deep in his head.
As I finished the final flourish, I turned around and saw Aubery, speechless. He was out of breath but refused to break eye contact with me. He then rushed up and hugged me.
Nina Sze
Um... Aubery, that's a little tight?
He hugged me anyway. He was acting just like Shiro. I then ran my fingers through his hair and took a look at him.
Nina Sze
Did you have a nightmare? Is that why you left?
Aubery Kung
I have to go back to England. My parents are expecting me.
Is that why he's so upset?
Nina Sze
And you don't want to go?
Aubery Kung
Of course not! I'm scared that something is going to happen to you!
Nina Sze
Ridiculous! I've got Shiro and I can protect myself. You don't have to worry about anything and go to your family.
Seems like he doesn't have a perfect relationship with his parents.
Nina Sze
Don't worry. I promise you that if anything goes wrong, you'll be the first to call. So go.
He then looked up at me and pinned me down onto the piano stool.
Nina Sze
H-Hold on, you want to do this here?
Aubery Kung
No one comes in here. I built this garden just for you. Now, let's make this last for eternity and more!
With those words, Aubery got busy with me, despite being outdoors and maids passing by could hear us.
I cried out as he forcefully did the deed with me. I love you, Aubery. But I can't pull you into my world so I'll never admit it out loud and give you hope. You are the only man who will ever get to see me like this.
Misty Plume
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Comments
Aᴍᴇᴛʜʏsᴛ - Cʜᴀɴ
Is Aubrey an animal in heat
2020-10-08
4
Smart & Funny😉
My dude Aubery doing it anywhere. Also, she loves him! It's so sweet!
2020-08-12
10