Chapter 53

"How about we talk there?" Chloe said while pointing to the sofa in the middle of the reservation room. 

"Okay," Nina smiled in agreement as she stepped towards the sofa with Chloe and sat down comfortably. 

"Sorry for forcing you to come, okay? I feel so guilty, I'm sorry!" 

"It's okay, I'm fine. Instead I'm happy, because it's been a long time since I wanted to see the models do a photo shoot and enter the building like this, the first time for me." 

"Is that so? So, are you studying or working?" 

"I am in college," 

"Oh, Where?" 

"New York University," 

"Wow... great, so how did you and Aiden get to know each other?" Asked Chloe who looked so curious about the relationship between Aiden and Nina, which was actually very far from what she had imagined. 

Nina was silent, wondering what reasons and explanations she could give so as not to add to this misunderstanding. Seeing Chloe's sparkling eyes made her feel even more wrong. 

"W-we first met because he sent a message to my social media account. He asked to meet to ask for an explanation for the web novel I wrote and made himself the character-" 

"Wait a minute, that web novel you wrote? I think I know, could it be you who wrote I know you want me?" 

"Hahaha...yes right!" 

"Oh my God, so you're the author?" Chloe could hardly believe it, the young woman sitting in front of her was the figure behind the story that she admired so much. 

"Hahaha..." Nina laughed awkwardly. It's funny if there are famous people like Chloe that Aiden knows the story he wrote. Such luck really exists for people who are always trying. 

"Ah...I really like that story, it's really good. I read it from the beginning, sometimes I cry, smile, goosebumps and feel passionate when I read that story and you know how much Aiden hates your work? He keeps getting angry all the time." 

"I knew it," Nina thought. It might not come as a surprise that Aiden hated the story so much, but the fact was, he was now a huge fan. What a confusing man. 

"So, that's why you two got close?" 

"Yeah, but it wasn't very good at first because we used to fight a lot because of that story." 

"Hahahaha... just ignore his annoyance. No need to take it to heart, actually he is very kind, it's just that sometimes his character is really hard to predict. He often changes, as if he keeps a secret that no one else should know." 

"It seems so-" 

"You love Aiden?" 

"Huh? Love him? No!" 

"No need to be ashamed, if you really love him, you have to hold on because there are so many women who are crazy about him." 

"Really?" 

"Yes, somehow every woman who meets him let alone chats with him will definitely fall in love. It's like there is a power within him that makes women who look at him bend their knees." 

"Then you too?" 

"Hahaha...I don't, I knew Aiden when I was still in a relationship with my fiancé, they were even close friends. However, last year we broke up and chose our own paths, so I consider Aiden as my own brother." 

"I was just joking, I'm sorry!" 

"It's okay, so if you love him, you have to trust him. He won't betray you, even though he's surrounded by many beautiful women, but I'm sure Aiden is a loyal man." 

"But the thing is I don't love him and we don't have a relationship like that!" She thought. 

"It seems the preparations are complete, want to see first hand?" 

"Is it allowed?" 

"Of course, come on!" 

Chloe took her to the shooting room, when the door opened, this room was filled with people who looked busy with their respective tasks and jobs. In front of the camera, Aiden stood wearing a suit, black shirt and pants, and a black tie with gold patterns that looked luxurious. 

Nina feels very inferior, this is really something new for her. Happy, and confused at the same time, that's how he felt. A few meters ahead, Aiden was posing for the camera. His aura changed drastically, all the annoying things in him disappeared somewhere. A charismatic and photogenic figure, maybe that's the best way to describe how he really is. 

When Aiden's gaze shifted slightly, Nina's goofy face immediately caught on and made him flinch. 

"What is he doing here?" Aiden thought. No, Aiden couldn't let his guard down. For now, it would be better if he focused on the camera instead of staring at that stupid face. 

Emily stepped out of the dressing room wearing a sleeveless black dress that made her look so dazzling. 

"Nina? Why is she here?" She thought. It seemed like Nina's presence had completely ruined the focus and mood of the people in this place. 

After Aiden's part was over, now it was Emily's turn to pose in front of the camera. Annoyed, Aiden immediately approached Nina who casually entered this room. 

"Why did you get in?" Aiden asked. 

"Chloe asked me to come in! Uh... where is she? Was she beside me?" She looked around to find Chloe who suddenly disappeared. Even though three minutes ago, she went to the toilet without telling her first. 

"Ah...you! You must have told her some strange stories, right?" 

"Strange stories? No, I didn't say anything!" 

"Don't lie! You'd better be honest, because if I found out myself, I wouldn't forgive you!" 

"She was just asking, how did we get to know each other. Yes, I'll just tell you if you asked to meet first!" 

"You tell her everything?" 

"No! but she still thinks we're dating. I don't know how to explain to her, you better say it. I don't want to interfere!" 

"My head is spinning thinking about this, Chloe will definitely spread some weird gossip in the office. Her mouth really can't be guarded!" 

"Just you say that it's all just a misunderstanding, we're just friends, that's all!" 

"It's not that easy to say. Besides, they won't just believe it!" 

"By the way-" 

"What?" 

"You look so cool !" She said with a smile. Aiden fell silent, being praised suddenly like this made his heart flutter. 

It felt very strange, because as far as he knew, he was used to hearing compliments. But when it was this woman who was praising, it sounded different. 

"Is that so? I'm really cool. You complimenting me like this must have hidden intentions, right? Surely you want to ask something of me!" He said awkwardly to himself. 

"Does your brain only contain bad prejudice, huh? It's wrong to be insulted, it's wrong to be praised. So what should I do?" 

"Thank you," Aiden smiled sweetly. He felt so ridiculous. His feelings became erratic and it felt very strange. 

Suddenly, the atmosphere became awkward. They thought back to what they did last night. The touch, the pounding, the softness, even the sound of breathing at that moment made them think about that strange sensation again. 

Thinking back on it made Aiden feel hot and subconsciously loosened his tie. 

"Why loosened up? The shooting is over, huh?" Nina asked. 

"Not yet, I still have to pose with Emily when the part is over!" 

"Then, don't loosen it up? It's not neat, right? Even though it was already good!" 

"Earlier I felt hot, because it was tight, so I loosened up a little." 

"This room is cold, Aiden! Where is it hot from?" 

"Because thinking about you and what we did last night," he said, looking at her with the same eyes when they did it. 

"Want me to help tidy your tie?" 

"Of course!" Aiden came closer and stood right in front of Nina whose height difference reached 30 cm. 

Meanwhile, Samantha, who had just entered the room, immediately caught a sight that made her almost unable to believe it. It was Nina who helped Aiden straighten his tie. 

"That woman?" Samantha clenched her fists furiously. The gentle smile that Aiden showed and the way Aiden looked at her, showed that he felt very comfortable with the woman standing in front of him. 

Not much different from Emily, who had just finished and had to see a scene that made her really angry. 

Aiden and Nina didn't realize that they were being watched and were busy themselves with conversations that only the two of them knew. 

"You have to massage me later, so you can't go home!" 

"My body just aches all over, maybe next time!" 

"No! I want today, don't make excuses! You have to do everything I say. You understand, right?"


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