Chapter 41

Aiden is ready with his stunning appearance, making any woman who sees him fall in love with him. A white shirt with a black suit that looks luxurious, makes his attractiveness as a man even more increasing. 

Samantha stepped gracefully over to Aiden and stood right in front of him. Their eyes met and both showed signs of interest. 

"The tie isn't neat, I'll tidy it up in a moment!" Samantha said while waving her curling fingers around Aiden's neck and doing additional tasks. 

Emily who was standing in the same room, was forced to witness this very annoying sight. She knew, Samantha's gaze and reaction showed clearly that she liked Aiden. 

In fact, when the photo shoot took place. Samantha's eyes could not leave Aiden, even though there was herself who also had to be noticed because she was wearing a dress she had designed. 

Emily was annoyed, she didn't want to waste the opportunity she had to be close to Aiden again. Especially when she feels that now she has a rival that is commensurate with her. Not the crazy women who adore Aiden so much. However, a woman who really wants him is more than that. 

When Aiden and Emily had to strike a romantic pose, Emily's arms tightly gripped Aiden's neck, making their faces very close. 

Realizing that Emily had gone too far, Aiden didn't know what to do, even though what they were doing was a professional job, but it felt like this was not according to the photographer's directions. 

In the next poses, Emily tries harder to conquer Aiden and also shows signals to her opponent who is currently watching them. 

"Yeah good, stay like that!" Said the photographer who increasingly felt the strong chemistry between the two models in his camera shots. 

After three hours, finally today's shoot was completed perfectly. Aiden unbuttoned his shirt while looking at himself in the mirror, what Emily did earlier was completely beyond his expectations. Besides that, the look in her eyes also made Aiden think that Emily wanted something from him. 

"Nice job, Aiden!" Samantha came into the locker room to thank Aiden for his cooperation today. 

Her eyes caught Aiden's gorgeous muscles, making Samantha understand why Stacy and the other models adored him so much. 

"That's my job. If it's not good, surely you don't want to use me, right?" 

"Hahaha...yeah, I think so. So, how does it feel to be in the same frame as your ex-girlfriend?" 

"Yes, it's normal." 

"Really? But I saw earlier, you quite enjoy it!" 

"That's because I have to be professional, right? With any model, I don't think it makes any difference." 

"If I were taller, maybe I could pose for the cameras with you too!" 

"I think you're quite tall!" 

"Only 169 cm. Not tall enough,isn't it?" 

"It's okay, in fact you are great because you have become a talented designer at a young age. You are a very great woman!" 

"Aiden, did I say about not praising me like that? Because, if I really fell in love with you, I would not let you go," Samantha stared at Aiden closely, showing her deepest feelings which she began to realize as attraction between men and women. It's no longer just a matter of professionalism. 

Aiden felt embarrassed, but at the same time felt happy. These were two strange feelings, feelings he wasn't used to experiencing at the same time. Samantha brought her face closer, Aiden knew what Samantha wanted. But of course, he didn't feel ready for that. But if he refused or avoided it, it would only make Samantha feel embarrassed. 

Knock...knock...knock... 

Someone knocked on the door. 

"Aiden, are you in?" Asked Emily who had been looking for Aiden since the photo shoot had ended. 

Emily can't just let Samantha go. For her, Aiden is hers and will always be hers. Even though now Aiden was denying it. But those few years Aiden's love still belonged to her. 

"Yeah..." Aiden replied. Just now he and Samantha almost did it. His heart felt like it was going to jump out of his body. 

"I'm in, okay?" Emily opened the door slowly and stepped into this quite spacious dressing room. 

Emily caught sight of Samantha standing very close in front of Aiden, while Aiden was only wearing long black pants, no shirt. Emily felt hot, thinking as if something had just happened between Aiden and Samantha. 

"Oh sorry, looks like I'm interrupting!" She said. 

"No, we were just chatting and you came. Do you need anything, Emily?" Samantha asked. 

"I just wanted to say to him, when he comes home, can I ride in his car? That's all!" 

"Is your house nearby?" Samantha asked, glancing at Aiden. 

"Emily and I live in the building in the same apartment, only on different floors." 

"Is that so? It must be nice to see you often. I feel jealous, Aiden!" Samantha gave a domineering look that was so strong and Aiden could feel it. 

"No need to worry, because I don't even know what floor Aiden lives on. It seems, he is keeping where he lives a secret from everyone!" 

"Really? So, you never bring your friends home?" 

"I just-" Aiden was nervous, didn't know what reason to give, because what Emily said was true. He never brings anyone into his house, except for Nina the banana girl who is currently at his house. 

"Aiden, why? is there any particular reason?" 

"But, he often brings a woman to his apartment. Isn't that right, Aiden? She said that you two are partners and I know what her means!" 

Aiden was silent, he had expected that Emily would misunderstand. However, giving these two women excuses would only make him look like a jerk who has dated a lot of women and is trying to defend himself too. 

"If it's just partners, I don't think that's a problem. A man's biological needs are hard to endure and if Aiden has a partner for that matter, that's his right. Doesn't mean there's love between the two of them. Is that right, Aiden?" 

"Well, actually-" 

"It's okay, it doesn't make me hate you. I'm curious about that woman, she must be very lucky to be able to share warmth with you." 

"Come on you idiot! Say something. Otherwise, they will misunderstand you even more!" Aiden thought. Even though his instincts told him to refute Emily's accusations. But he was not that desperate to tell what really happened between him and Nina. 

"I want to change clothes. Emily, if you want to come home with me, you can wait a moment!" He said as he stepped away to a safer place, leaving the two women in awkwardness. 

"You still love him?" 

"Yes, I love him very much, I also feel that he loves-" 

"No! I think you are too confident if you say that he still has the same feelings for you." 

"I was his first love and also his first lover. So, I know Aiden more than anyone!" 

"Even though you've known him for a long time, it doesn't mean you know what's in his heart and what he wants. Even if you try to pull him back into your arms, I can feel that he feels uncomfortable with that!" 

"So, my hunch was right. You like him?" 

"Yes, I like him. He's a nice guy, polite, sweet and also gentle. But I know a guy like him must have a wild side that he doesn't show to anyone and that makes me even more curious about him."


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