Cursed Love

Fifteen

Song Recommendation: Stereo Love by Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina

After the dinner, Aru and Aiden went back to Bulgaria while Noah headed back to his apartment.

"What did you think of him?" Aru asked

"Honestly? I think he was a pretty cool guy. Like, to have a masters' degree from Juillard at only twenty? That's impressive. And besides, he really loves you. Like I haven't even known him for twelve hours yet and I can see that." Noah responded

Aru smiled, "I'm glad you liked him. He is pretty awesome."

The siblings stood in a comfortable silence for a couple seconds before Noah decided to say something.

"Listen, sorella, I love how he's making you happy, but I'm just worried about what Suyodhana is going to say." Noah said when Aiden was out of listening distance. "Aiden's been so good for you I just don't want Suyodhana to screw it up."

"I know, I haven't, I-'' Aru cut herself off, running a hand through her hair. "I don't know what I'm gonna say to him. I've done everything he's ever wanted and even so, I think it's entirely too optimistic to think he'll be okay with this."

"I know." Noah looked over to Aiden who was walking over to unpark the car. "Have you introduced him to Nani yet?"

"No, I want to. I just don't want to overwhelm him. But I think Nani would love him. Can you imagine? 'Oh Aru beta, he's so perfect!'" Aru said, making Noah laugh.

"Oh, I could definitely imagine that. Then she would throw her hands in the air and ruffle Aiden's hair."

Aru laughed and then noticed Aiden was pulling the car up, "Anyways, I'll call you later. Bye Bhaiya, love you." Aru said, hugging her brother.

"Love you, don't worry Aru, everything will be okay." Noah whispered into Aru's ear before he pulled out of the hug.

Aru kissed her brother's cheek before getting into the car, "It was nice to meet you Noah, hopefully we can see each other again soon." Aiden said, waving to Noah.

"Hopefully, be careful with my sister, Acharya. Nice to meet you." Noah said, smiling

Aru and Aiden waved before driving away back to the private plane. "So." Aru started

"So, what?" Aiden asked, glancing over to her.

"What did you think of him? And give me an honest or I'm kicking you out of the car."

Aiden started laughing, "I think he's really cool. Really accomplished for his age, sounds real smart too. I think he was really cool."

Aru's face lit up, "Really?"

"Yeah."

"That's awesome. And by the way, Noah seems to really like you too."

"Really?" Aiden asked and when Aru nodded, he smiled. "That's great. He's a pretty cool guy."

"I love you, meri jaan." Aru said

"I love you too, jaaniya."

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*BANG BANG BANG*

The bullets raced past Aiden as he hid behind his car. "Stupid Dushman, gods." Aiden muttered

"How're you doing over there, Bee? Rohan?" Aiden called out to Brynne who was ducking behind her car.

"Oh, just splendid, Aiden! I'm being shot at! I'm just peachy!" Brynne sarcastically yelled back