Toying With The Tycoon

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AYLIN'S POV :

I looked out of the window as we drove in silence. We have been driving for like an hour or something and I have no clue where we are going. The only thing I know is we are going to some wedding.

I stole a glance at the finest male specimen sitting next to me his hair glistening in the sunlight making it look like glittering gold. It took everything in me not to run my hand through his silky smooth hair.

He suddenly turned towards me making me instantly look away. I heard him chuckle and I could feel my cheeks heat up in embarrassment. God! He had just caught me checking him out.

With every passing minute I was getting more and more bored. A bored Aylin is the last person you would want to meet. I could get so annoying some times that.... Well, never mind.

" Can I ask you something? " I asked finally giving up.

He chuckled. " You just did. " He stated as he smiled to himself.

" Ok fine go ahead. " He continued.

" Well, why did you want me to be your fake girlfriend? "

" Well that's for me to know and for you to find out. " He replied with a wink.

" That's not fair. " I whined making him chuckle.

" We are here. " He stated as he turned off the engine and got out of the car. He walked up to my side and opened the door for me.

My jaw dropped to the ground as I stepped out of the car. " Holy sh-" but he covered my mouth.

" Don't. " He warned me. I squealed beneath his grip. Then a mind blowing idea crept into my genius mind. I slowly put my tongue out and licked his hand and he immediately let me go.

" What the hell Aylin? " He demanded as he wiped his hands. I rolled my eyes.

" Nathan, I'm so glad you came. " A middle aged woman walked up to us and pulled him into a hug.

" Hi Monica. " he replied as he pulled away. The woman whose name I guess was Monica turned towards me and gave me a bright smile.

" And who is this lovely lady with you? " she asked as she studied me.

" She's Aylin, my girlfriend. " He proudly replied.

" Aylin. Such an unique name. " She commented.

" Thank you. " I mumbled.

" Are you guys going to stand here all day. Or are you going to come and congratulate the newly wedded couple? " she asked cheerfully.

Nathan chuckled. " Come on love. " He guided me into the elegantly decorated vineyard.

" Nathan, can I ask you something? " I asked awkwardly. He nodded.

" Whose wedding is this? "

" My ex-fiance and my best friend. " He replied without looking at me. I knew he was hurt.

" Are you alright? " I asked him as we walked towards the bride and the groom who were busy chatting with a few guests.

" I'm fine. " He replied. But I knew he wasn't he looked like he was in pain.

" Oh my god Nathan. " the beautiful bride chirped as she walked up to us with her husband. To be very honest, she was the most beautiful bride I had ever seen and suddenly I could feel Nathan's grip tighten around my waist.

" Congratulations guys . I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the church. " He apologiesed.

" That's alright. " The groom replied with a smile. They made small talks for a few minutes. I just stood there awkwardly.

" Wouldn't you introduce us to your date? " the bride groom asked with a smile.

" Ashton, Adriana meet Aylin, my girlfriend . " He introduced. And even before I knew I was pulled into a bone crushing hug.

" Can't breathe. " I whispered making her chuckle.

" Oh sorry. I'm just too excited. " I could hear the men chuckle.

" Come on love, you are scaring the poor girl. " Ashton stated with a laugh.

" She's so pretty. " Adriana replied as she looked at me in awe. Was that a joke? I mean look at her and look at me. She looks like a runway model and I look like trash.

" I think we are going to be best friends." Adriana chirped as she gave my hand a gentle squeeze.

" Aylin honey, is that you? " I heard an extremely familiar voice ask behind me.I turned around and my eyes went wide.

" Grace? " I asked in disbelief.

" Can I have a word with you Honey? " she asked giving me a look that said ' it's important. '  I excused myself and followed Grace to the other side of the vineyard.

She pulled me into a bone crushing hug. " Can't breathe. " I whispered and she immediately pulled away. " I missed you so much honey." I could see her eyes tear up.

" I missed you too Grace. " I replied with a smile.

" Look at yourself you have grown into a fine lady. " She replied with a smile.

" Thank you. Where's Thomas? " I asked curiously.

" He passed away last year. " she replied with a sad smile. I felt my heart drop to my stomach. No! Thomas can't leave us.

" Honey are you alright? " she asked me in concern. I nodded as I wiped my tears.

" Don't cry honey. He would never want to see you do it. " she stated.

" Aylin, that's something I need to tell you " out of the corner of my eyes, I could see Nathan walk up to us.

" Sorry for interrupting ladies. Aylin can I have your phone for a second? My battery just died and I need to make an important call." I nodded and handed him my phone. He mumbled a thank you and walked away.

" So what did you want to speak about? " I asked her.

She sighed . " Kayden is back Aylin. " my heart skipped a beat. What the hell?

" But he was put in the asylum. "

" Yes but he was released three months back. I wanted to contact you but I neither had your address nor your number. "

" But." I didn't know what to reply. I mean how could they release him after what he did with me?

" Be careful Aylin. I don't know whether the therapy has done any good to him. "

" You met him? "

" He showed up on my door step after he was released. " she replied.

" You didn't let him stay with you? "

" There's no place for him in my home especially after what he did with you. " she replied.

" Grace. " We heard someone call from the crowd. " I think I better get going honey. Take care of yourself. " she kissed my cheeks and walked away.

I felt someone tap on my back and I immediately turned around. " Aylin whose this K ? " he demanded.

How the hell did He know? Wait a sec he has my phone. " How dare you read my texts? " I yelled at him.

" That's not important right now Aylin. Tell me who the hell is this K and why is he sending you such texts? "

" It's none of your business. " I snapped at him.

" Don't be stupid Aylin. This guy could be dangerous. Look I just want to help you. " He replied.

" You are the last person I would ask for help. "

" Look Aylin... " but I cut him off in the middle.

" Can we just go home? I'm tired." he mumbled something to himself and nodded. He grabbed my arm and led me out.