Facade

Chapter 18

Karen's pov

I woke up before my alarm rung. I stared at the ceiling for a while trying to get my bearings. I stood up from bed and made my way to the bathroom. I stared at myself in the mirror with an unimpressed look. My hair looks too dull, shadows under my eyes, my lips stretched in a frown. I looked nothing like my old self. It seems as if I was just an empty shell. My old bubbly self seems to be on a vacation in Antarctica. I pulled out my toothbrush, squeezed some paste on it and brushed my teeth. When I was done, I had a quick shower. I came out of the bathroom with steam coming out of my skin. I took extra care of my outfit today. I'm sure you are wondering what's happening today. Well I'm gonna get Aiden back today. I don't have a plan yet but I'll do it. After all there's nothing stopping us from having fun now that that nitwit Mia is no longer in the picture. I applied my makeup carefully. Not too small or too much. I smiled at the outcome. I looked sexy and I'm loving it. I picked up my handbag and car keys. Aiden here I come.

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Aiden's pov

I pulled my car into the parking lot. I came out of the car and shoved my sunglasses on. I got the usual lust filled stares from ladies. I winked at the ladies and they squealed as if they won the lottery. Pathetic. My Mia would never be that cheap. I shrugged off the thought. No need to get in a piss poor mood this morning. I stopped by my locker to drop my backpack and take out the textbook for the first class. I felt a presence beside me and I looked up to see Karen leaning on the locker next to mine. Her arms were folded in front of her and she had a bored expression on her face. I am so not in the mood for her bullshit.
"What do you want Karen?" I asked, barely sparing her a glance. My voice sounded bored and uninterested.
She rolled her eyes and walked towards me, adding extra sway to her hips. I was cheerfully unaffected by her weak attempt of seduction. She looked desperate and pathetic. Just like a cheap slut. I can't believe I didn't see what she was before I banged her. I can't believe I lost my precious jewel all for a cheap skank. I shuddered in disgust when I looked at her make up cakes face. My Mia never had the time for artificial beauty. She was pure natural.
"Come on Aiden, don't ask like you are not happy to see me" Karen purred like a kitten in heat. She ran her finger down my arms and I struggled not to flinch. However I could not hide the shiver that made me hiss out. She misinterpreted my response and stepped closer to me. She pushed her chest closer to me, probably trying to show me her flat cleavage. Yuck! I've always hated her flat breasts even when we were naked together. I was only concerned with the slits between her legs. The rest of her body were completely useless in my opinion. Her brain being the worse. It was practically nonexistent.
I shrugged off her hand from my shoulder and she frowned at me. She quickly composed herself and looked unaffected. I leaned close to her, our breaths mingling together. She looked excited at our close proximity and I almost felt sorry for what I was about to do. Key word, almost.
"When will you it through your head that I don't want you? I don't want you, I have never wanted you and I'll never want you. What happened between us was a mistake. A mistake I'll regret for the rest of my life. And it'll never happen again. I'd rather become a pope than have anything to do with you again. So leave me alone and get lost" I snarled into her face, my voice laced with venom. She looked lost after my speech. Tears gathered her eyelids and her lips trembled. I thought about pulling her to me and apologizing but then I remembered. This is Karen I am dealing with here. She has no emotions. I scoffed and walked away to my class, leaving her standing there.

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Mia's pov

The car pulled in front of the school. I peered out the tinted window to see my school mates gaping at my entourage. I don't blame them. I would too if I was in their shoes. They probably think the prime minister is around. No thanks to my over protective brother. Now I have the attention I've always hated. I took deep breaths trying to prevent myself from hyperventilating. My bodyguard came down from the car and opened my door for me. I slung my backpack on my shoulder and climbed out of the limousine. As expected, I got stares from everyone in the parking lot. Even the teachers were staring. I murmured a thank you. I lowered my head letting my hair fan out to the side of my face. A bodyguard reached towards me and collected my backpack from me. I looked at him confused. Then I realised he wanted to help carry it for me. Oh hell no. No way in hell. I already have enough attention, I don't need more. I tried to collect the backpack from him but he held on it firmly. And that, my people is how we began a tug of war of my backpack in the parking lot. Few minutes later, I began to feel ridiculous. I turned towards the team leader of my bodyguard and asked
"What's your name?"
"Robin ma'am" he replied. Though his voice sounded blank, I could hear the amusement beneath his voice. I breathe slowly through my teeth.
"Well Robin, could you tell your partner her to let go of my backpack this instant!" I snapped at him. Robin turned to the bodyguard holding my backpack and said
"It's alright. You can let go. I'll take it from here"
The bodyguard immediately let go of my backpack and I nodded at Robin in thanks. I slung my backpack on the shoulder and started walking to the school entrance. I noticed all the six bodyguards behind me and realised they meant to follow me to class. I snorted out and turned to Robin.
"There's really no need to have all of you with me. Let the rest stay behind while you accompany me."
He opened his mouth to argue but I quickly cut him off
"Or are you not capable enough to protect me for few hours?" I taunted. Robin frowned at the subtle insult of his abilities and he ordered the rest.
"Stay outside with the car. I'll accompany Miss Carlos to class"
I smirked satisfied at the result. I turned and marched straight to my locker with Robin following close behind.

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