Facade

Chapter 13

Damian's pov

I sat in my study at the villa trying to sign some papers. I didn't go to work today because mum and dad are arriving the country today and I don't wanna leave Mia all by herself. Though she's no longer a kid, she'll always be my princess. I still haven't told Mia about our parents arrival. One because I don't know how to tell her and two I don't want her to be nervous. I want it to be a surprise for her. I'm hoping the sight of mum and dad will help her get her childhood memory back. If she can remember, it'll help mum believe she's real. By the way, the DNA test results came back positive. Mia doesn't know I had a DNA test done. Immediately mum and dad had said they were coming, I had called an old friend. All he needed from Mia was a hair strand which I got from her hairbrush when she was out swimming. Though I already knew Mia was my long lost sister, the DNA test results still brought a smile to my face. It was a confirmation that she was truly my Amelia. A knock on the door broke me away from my thoughts.
"Come in" I called out. The door opened slightly and Mia's head peaked out, her body still out the door.
"Busy?" she asked softly. I smiled at her and dropped the pen I was holding.
"Not too busy for you. Come in" I smiled and beckoned her over. She came into the study and sat opposite me. She began wriggling her fingers and biting her bottom lip. A sure sign she was nervous.
"What is it Mia?" I placed my hand over her wriggling hands. She sighed and replied
"Can I ask you for advice? I'm not sure if I'm doing the right thing" she said tentatively. She looked really bothered and uncertain. I stood up from my chair and made my way over to her side. I took a seat beside her and replied
"Okay let's hear it"
Her head was lowered. She raised her head and looked at me but refused to meet my eyes.
"Supposedly I was hurt by someone close to me and in the process I have something incriminating about the person. Can I use the incriminating file to blackmail the person to get what I want. I don't really want it. Just a sort of revenge." She finished explaining. My face was squeezed into a frown. I didn't understand a word she just said. I have a feeling she's trying to tell me something but afraid I'll judge her. I leaned forward, meeting her eyes and asked comfortingly
"Mia what did you do? You can talk to me. I won't judge you"
Her head snapped up to look at me
"What makes you think I did anything?" she asked, trying to act innocent. I rolled my eyes at her and replied
"Because in the short period we've been together, I know you. Remember I also knew you when you were younger. You didn't change mia"
Mia grunted, her mouth pouting adorably. So cute.
"It's really hard to talk about it"
Her voice was quiet. I took her small hands into my larger hands and encouraged
"I know. But give it your best shot"
She smiled weakly at me and started.
"I caught my best friend and boyfriend together in bed. They didn't know I was there so I used that opportunity to record them in a video. I want revenge. That's why I needed a waiver. I want to use the video to blackmail them to sign the waiver." she finished. Shit. Girl problems. I don't even know what to do. I was suddenly nervous. I ensured my face stayed blank. I didn't want Mia to feel she can't trust me. Now that she has opened up to me, I want to treasure that trust she has on me.
"Can I see the waiver?" I asked. Mia nodded and immediately left the room. I used her absence to think about what to do. I don't have experience when it comes to teenage sisters. I only dated a few back in the day and my motto was use them and dump them. I came to the conclusion that whatever she wanted, I'll just support her. She returned few minutes later with a file. She handed the file over to me. I opened it and read through the content.
"So what do you plan to do with this?" I asked her. She told me her plans and I have to say I'm impressed. Mia must have thought this true and I must admit it's a brilliant and flawless plan.

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Mia's pov

I waited nervously for the verdict from Aiden. I tried to read his expression but it was completely blank. He was concentrating on the waiver and I wondered if I had made a mistake opening up to him. He finished reading the waiver and looked up at me. I was a bit surprised to see a smile on his face. Not just any smile, the I'M SO PROUD OF YOU smile. The smile was so reflecting that I found myself smiling in return.
"I have to say, I'm impressed. You've really thought it through. Though what you are about to do is bad, what they did is so much worse"
I beamed at him in reply. Finally someone who understands me. Whatever shred of guilt I was having melted away at his statement. But I was still skeptical about something.
"But do you think it'll work?" I asked, uncertainty clear in my voice.
He sighed out loud and nodded
"As long as you can get him to sign it without reading it, then it will work"
I nodded confidently. I can definitely get Aiden to sign the waiver.
"There's still one more thing" Damian said. I looked at him wondering what it could be. He continued
"How do you ensure he signs his original signature?" Damian asked. Shit! I hadn't thought of that. It entirely possible for Aiden to try to trick me and sign a fake signature. What do I do? I thought. Nothing came to mind. I looked at Damian with an helpless expression. He seemed to understand and said
"It's alright. We just have to find his original signature. After that, we study it to make sure you'll know if it's the right signature. Then for precaution, you'll add his fingerprint. With his fingerprint and signature, no court will be able to contest it. You'll also need to make multiple copies before and after the signing in case he finds a way to destroy one."
I thought about it and it sounded absolutely brilliant. I still have the video. Immediately he signs it, I'll delete the video to wipe out any evidence of blackmail. It'll be perfect. I stood up from my seat and jumped on Damian saying
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" My voice was muffled by his chest but he understood what I was saying. He laughed and hugged me back saying
"Anything for you princess, anything at all"
I realized the position I was in. Me practically sprawled on Damian's lap. Though he's my brother, I couldn't help the blush from covering my face. I lowered my head, using my hair to cover it. I crawled away from his lap and took the waiver back from him. I was about turning to the door when I heard a familiar voice call out.
"Damian! We're here"

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