Love Rekindled "Book 1 In The Love Series "

• Chapter 19 • Caught

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Anastasia's POV (Edited)

Ever since the moment, I stepped off the Atkinson's Tech, I was fuming with rage. First of all, I didn't like the way Aaron framed me. I never thought he would stoop so low in his quest for revenge. He stick true to his words about showing me how much of a devil he can be.

Although, I was expecting some kind of reaction from him but this was never on my freaking mind. Throughout the years, Aaron chose to kept his dirty side away from me. I never knew he was capable of such things too. In the long run of our rivalry, he never once try to pull me in to the dirt.

He never once did.

But now, it's like he reached his breaking point. It's like he was controlling himself for so long and now he just burst out. It's like, he couldn't hold it any longer and decided to end it all at once. I usually don't mind competing with my rivals.

I played dirty with them and they did too. But I never expected that there would be a time when Aaron and me would also be playing dirty. We chose not to show our worst sides to each other. We did it in the respect of our given past.

We never did talk about our past after what happened but still there was this unspoken respect we show each other. But now all of it is gone. Only anger, and the quest for revenge is left. In the long run of our rivalry and competition, we have sell our souls and our feelings.

We neglected our respect, our feelings, our morals for this infinite rivalry.

I slammed the door of my car and settled down in my seat. I took deep breaths to calm myself down over and over again. My mind was a jumbled mess. I couldn't think straight. I was worried because although, I acted casual infront of Aaron, but deep down I'm afraid.

Aaron doesn't like cheaters and back stabbers. He will surely get to the end of it and will surely find out the person who was behind the leakage. I couldn't let the job of Shaun be affected by my mess. He told me that it was important for him to be out of this mess and I need to do everything I can to keep my end of the deal.

So, after drinking a whole bottle of water, I was able to breath properly. I took a large gulp of air before pulling my phone out. Kayden's missed calls and thousands of text messages were staring at me. But I chose to ignore it.

I'm not ready to face the tornado yet.

I dialed Shaun's number and almost instantly, he picked up the phone. His panicked voice reached me as soon as he picked up the call

"What the hell? What am I gonna do now?"

He was breathing heavily and I could feel the worry and fear radiating off of his voice. I tried to calm him down first and then spoke

"Look, you need to calm down. Ok, I'll find a way. You don't have to be worried."

"Cut the crap. We're screwed. Sir would never let me see the company again. Heck! He would fire me of worst, he would black list me. My life will be ruined. Shit!"

He cursed loudly causing me to hiss at his tone. I tried to relax him but he was only getting more and more anxious. I know I did wrong by involving him. If I didn't find a way to keep him safe, he would confess to Aaron himself in the fear.

"Listen, stop panicking. I told you I'll get out of this mess. Meet me at the nearby cafe to my house. I'll find a way, don't worry."

With that I hung up the phone and pulled my car to life.

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I was sitting on the secluded booth away from everyone's view and gazes. I was also covering my face with a hat because I don't want to be known by anyone. If anyone saw me there, they would only get a motive to issue tabloids about me. I don't want attention on me now more than it alright has.