No More Games

15

Sasha's Point Of View

Michael stood there like a deer caught in headlights. The woman began making her way down the stairs as I stood there trying to get an explanation from Michael. "Michael, who is she and why did she just come from our bedroom?"

"She's uh— she's—"

"I'm Aaron's girlfriend, Elise." The woman stretched her hand out to me with a huge smile on her face. I looked at her and hesitantly shook her hand. "You must be the lucky lady that my friend here, wouldn't stop talking about." She laughed.

I turned to Michael who had the most forced smile on his face.

"I didn't know Aaron had a girlfriend." I raised a brow, looking at both Elise and Michael.

"Well, now you know." Michael chuckled.

"Damn, bro." Trevor laughed and put his arm over Michael's shoulder. "Why didn't you just say that. You was looking like you shitted yourself."

"Babe," Michael pulled me to him. "I'm genuinely happy to see you." He smiled. "I was overwhelmed and I got super nervous. I'm sorry."

Despite that woman, Elise, saying she was Aaron's girlfriend, that still didn't make the situation any less suspicious to me. I smiled and kissed him. "It's ok, baby." He smiled as I rubbed my lipstick from his lips. "So, you guys were heading out?"

"No, she was just leaving." Michael said and I looked at her.

"Yes," Elise smiled. "Aaron and I have a little brunch date today." She did a little dance. She seemed so genuine and sweet. Like a harmless puppy. Either that or she's  a very great actor. "It's nice to have finally met you." She came in for a hug and I accepted.

Michael held me by the waist as Elise walked back upstairs to retrieve her bag. Meanwhile, Trevor was giving himself a tour of the mansion, drooling over its magnificence.

Michael pulled me against his warm body and nuzzled his face into my neck. "I missed you so much, girl."

I smiled, wrapping my arms around his neck. "I missed you more, my love. I couldn't wait to see you. Especially after our argument. I'm really sorry for going off like that the other night."

He kissed my neck and pulled away. "Babe, I should be the one apologizing." His eyes roamed mine. "I said some really horrible things that I didn't mean at all. I'm sorry and you know I love you very much."

"I love you." I kissed him again. "Alright, lets go find Aaron so I can kick him in the knees for not telling me about his girlfriend." I laughed.

"Actually, babe, why don't you go upstairs to the bedroom. I have a surprise for you." He kissed the back of my hand. "I'll meet you up there in a minute."

I blushed and gave him the side eye. "Ok..."

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Michael's Point Of View

As she made her way upstairs with Trevor right behind her, I scurried nervously to go find Aaron.

When I entered the guesthouse outback, I was relieved to find Dean and Aaron lounged on the couch. As soon as they saw me, they ran to me, asking if something was wrong and if everything was ok.

"Everything is fine, guys." I wiped the nervous sweat from my brow. "I really need a huge favor from you guys."

"Yes, sir." Dean spoke.

"What's up?" Aaron asked.

"So, I know you guys already know that Sash is here," They shook their heads. "and I know you guys know about Elise. I really need you guys to keep your mouths shut and act like you have no idea what's going on because I know Sasha will come and dig you for information."

"Dean and I already set that straight with the rest of the staff the other day, boss." Aaron replied and I felt a huge weight fall off of my shoulders.

"Yeah, boss, we didn't know she'd come today but we figured she'd come back eventually." Dean added.

"This is why I couldn't ask for better team to work for me." I smiled and shook each of their hands. "You guys deserve a raise." They laughed and agreed. "But one of the main reasons I came here is to tell you, Aaron, that Elise told Sasha that she was your girlfriend." I said.

Aaron's face dropped. "What?"

"Look, I had the same reaction but I had no choice but to play along." I sighed. "Please, Aaron, just play along until Elise leaves this weekend."

"I-I— this is a lot for me, boss." Aaron chuckled, nervously rubbing the back of his head.

"It's not that complicated, Aaron. I really need your loyalty in this." I put my hand on his shoulder. She's staying at a hotel two miles outside of Paris. All I need from you is to spend the whole day with her today then come back tonight."

"Won't it be a little weird that Aaron's "girlfriend" is staying at a hotel miles away from here and not here with him? Or at least Aaron not staying at the hotel with her?" Dean questioned.

"No, because Elise is here on business and that's the truth." I said. "No need to make it more complicated than it is. She's here for business purposes and because her boyfriend, Aaron, just so happen to also be in France, she decided to surprise him. That's it. End of story."

Aaron and Dean stood there. Aaron sighed and surrendered. "We'll update the rest of the guys. I have no problem to do this for you, boss, but you gotta be prepared for when this eventually blows up in our faces. We all know how women are crazy detectives. Sasha will find out sooner or later."

"C'mon Aaron," I scoffed. "Elise came for only two weeks. She goes back to the States this weekend. I promise you Sasha will forget Elise's name by the time the tour is over."

"What are you guys talking about?" Said a familiar voice from behind us, making us jump in surprise.