Sold To The Wicked Him

Eyes locked in her orbs, Aiden can’t help but think how greatly similar she and Lea was. As if he was looking at Lea having just a different style. Even that dress that he made specially for her, that is the exact same vision he had on his mind while making those designs.

“Excuse me? Have… have we met before?”

“I also thought the same thing, she does look like Lea”

Confused by what they are talking about, she can’t help but be worried. For her, it was her first time meeting them and yet there they are, speaking things that she can’t understand.

“Sorry? But I don’t know what you meant to say by that. So… if you will excuse me. My apologies…”

Wanting to go back to where Brylle was, she was surprised when Aiden hold her wrist. It was something that she did not espect catching her off guard.

“Ah-”

And even the others are surprised by the action that their friend did.

“Aiden”

“Bro”

Stopping her, even the two was wondering why Aiden did so. But they understand the very reason of the action that he did.

” Wait… miss… can you… can you tell me.. what is your name again?”

Wondering why he was doing that, there is only one thing that she could do. that is to answer his very question.

“A- allea…”

Stuttering, she tried to remove his grip from her but he won’t let go of it.

“Hey, let me go…”

She mumbled, wanting to escape. But no matter what force she did, it wont do anything at all to free her from his grip.

“No, it isn’t your name… right?”

Confused by what he was saying, he doesn’t understand why the person in front of him was speaking like that. even his action makes her feel so uncomfortable.

“What are you talking about?”

Not wanting to let her go, even Elton made an action. He knows that if ever this continues, nothing good would ever happen. And he must stop his friend right away. Or else… he wont know what would happen next.

“Let go-”

“Aiden stop it, bro hey”

But before they can even do anything, someone grab his arm letting go of her hands. And the moment they look at who it was…

“What are you doing to my fiance?”

Hearing Brylle’s voice, some people started to look at them.

‘No, this is not good. Aiden, what did you do??? why must you start such commotion as this???’

A sound of glass falling was then heard. To the very direction, there they saw Sylphia. Hands hiding her lips, she mumbled as she tried get her balance back.

“You should move carefully next time. What’s with the rush?”

Gently speaking she caught everyone’s attention. But even if it does look like an accident, Elton knew her very well. She is not a person like that. She wouldn’t make such small mistake in this big occasion. It isn’t like her to do so. Of course, she intent to catch the people’s attention. To avoid making such scene on where lea and the others was.

Meeting her gaze, that is when he confirmed his thoughts. She did it on purpose,

“Aiden, let’s go”

He murmured asking his friend to leave right away.

“Allea”

Brylle called as she hold her hand wanting to get out of that place as soon as possible.

“Did he hurt you?”

“No…”

“Thank goodness”

Letting out a deep sigh, he can’t help but be annoyed.

‘Of all people… why him??!’

“Brylle… are you alright?”

Lea asking Brylle, that is when he was sent back to his consciousness. Brylle smiled.

“No- I mean, yes… sorry. I just… hate it when someone treats you like that”

Caressing her hand, he smile once again.

“But I am alright. He is a bit weird… and he call me by my name. I wonder if he knows me… do you know him?”

A bit of silence then covers the two. Brylle could not help but feel a bit numb. As if, he feels that something he does not like would happen soon. And with that, he gulp.

“Brylle? Do you… do you know him?”

Brylle does not know what to say. He is not sure how to answer such question. But all of the worries he had lasted for the music started to get a bit louder catching their attention.

“Lea, let’s eat first? Shall we?”

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The night continued with countless numbers of people wanting to make acquaintance with her. But it was thanks to Brylle that she manage to handle those people. Everyone was then invited to see the midnight fireworks display. That is when Brylle saw Aiden staring at Lea.

‘That man… he will not stop, will he?’

Holding Lea’s waist, he tried to show him that it was him who was with her. That no matter what he do, Lea is his girl and not his. That he have no chance in whatever he was thinking of.

“They are heading to see the fireworks, shall we also join them?”

Hearing Lea’s words, he get back to his senses. Giving her a smile he nods his head. Agreeing with what lea said, he tried his very best to act as if he is not bothered at all.

“Yeah, let’s go”

‘Is it just me? Or is he acting strange? I wonder if he is alright. That worries on his face surely isn’t nice to see’

“Okay”

She said smiling gently. With worries on her face, she tried to hide it and so the two of them head outside where many people also gathered.

Colorful… that is how the light outside was. In a wide open space, buildings from afar show the glimmer of each of them. From red to orange, and blue, even the shade of yellow, it is as if all colors can be seen. As of the garden, bushes was decorated with golden lights as an orchestra was playing the tune in one corner.

‘This place was huge… but… why does this garden looks bit familiar? Did I saw some place like this before?’

Still thinking about it, Lea is aware of the fact that her memory lost give her lots of headache. Although it was odd why she can’t remember any single detail about herself, it was thanks to Brylle why she was still here. if not for Brylle, she don’t know where she would be.

Holding his arm as he guide her down the stairs, even though there are lots of people in there, some can’t help but look back at her every time their gaze fall on her side.

‘So beautiful’

‘Who is she?’

‘Her dress suits her well’

‘Is that Brylle? Who is that girl beside him?’

‘Wow, what a lovely couple’

Awe, admiration, questions, and many other reaction. All of them have their say when they see the two walking so perfectly matching as the light touches their direction for their arrival. Some people are holding wine, some are just holding their purse while talking with the other people they know. But among all those that caught interest with Lea and Brylle, only one person remain wanting to find the right chance to talk with her.

“But Ms… what are you planning this time?”

“Shut it, just do what I say. It is not as if I would hurt her. Do you think I a m that kind of a person?”

Not answering her question, the man being questioned can’t help but doubt what she was talking about. He can’t bring it out to words but indeed, he do believe that if she wants to, she can do so.

“But please, don’t cause yet another scene”

“What? I am not causing a scene at all, so go”

Bowing his head just enough to give her respect but not to much to let people know that he was below her, the man being forced to do something had his way walking to where Brylle and Lea was.

“Brylle, long time no see”

“Oh, Charles from the falls? Is that you? How have you been?”

“Yes, yes, I am glad that you remember me. Its been so long. Haven’t heard about you ever since that time. Never thought I would meet you here”

“Yes, I am also surprise”

Keeping a smile, Brylle can’t help but feel like Lea is not enjoying the night somehow.

“And by the way, This is Allea. And that guy, his name is Charles”

“Allea? What a beautiful name for a beautiful lady as you, maam”

“Stop that, she is my fiance”

“Nice to meet you”

“Nice to meet you too. By the way Ms. Allea, if you won’t mind, someone I know would like to have a small chat with you. If it is alright with you?”

Looking at Brylle, she saw him with a somewhat asking face. As if he was asking her if she would want to go or not.

“She is right there. She don’t know much people in here so I think the two of you can make a good friend”

‘Ah, it is a girl… then I think it is fine. I also need to meet brother’

Taking a glance on his watch ‘I still have time before the fireworks. Maybe it would be better for her to be with them than be with that bastard’

“You can go if you want to, it is also nice to have some friends”

“But…”

“I will be fine. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be back to get you in a minute”

With a hesitation in her face, she smile and nod which made Brylle caress her cheeks.

“Okay”

“That was great, come let me introduce you to her”

“Charles”

“Yes?”

“You have anything to do?”

Shaking his head he replied “Nothing, why?”

“I’ll go talk with my brother, gonna be back in a minute. Please look after her”

“Sure, no problem”

As soon as he saw Charles head in a table introducing a girl to Lea, he went to the opposite direction of where his brother was.

’10 minutes before the fireworks… shit, where is he?’

Seeing Aiden, he took a glass of wine from the waiter walking around giving drinks.

‘There you are’