Facade

Chapter 19

Mia's pov

I walked straight to my locker trying to ignore the stares burning my back. If I was alone, I'm sure they'd have surrounded me with an offer of false friendship. Thanks to the hulk behind me, Robin, they kept their distance. I know I was angry at Damian for the security details but with the reactions I'm getting, I thank God for the security detail. I looked at the expressions on my school mates faces. Some were envious, jealous, curious amongst others. I got to my locker and entered the code. I pulled it open and grabbed my wallet and the textbook for my class. I dumped my backpack in the locker and closed it. I looked at the time on my wristwatch and realised I've already missed first period and it's lunch time. I still have few minutes till second period starts. I walked majestically to the cafeteria. I smirked when I noticed the boys eyes filled with lust. Few weeks ago, they never even knew I existed. But now with a change of clothes and hairstyle, they look as if they'll worship the ground I walk on just to get in my pants. Too bad, I've already learnt my lesson with Aiden. I'm not about to make the same mistake twice.
Immediately I entered the cafeteria, all conversations stopped. Everywhere was pin drop quiet. I saw Aiden sitting alone at the popular table. He looked up at the sudden silence and his mouth fell open when he saw me. I smirked and winked at him. He looked taken aback by the gesture. I made sure to pass by him to go buy my food. I swayed my hips a bit more and brushed his arm with my finger tips. He gulped audibly and I smiled subtly. This was gonna be easier than I thought. Its like taking candy from a kid. I ordered pizza and Pepsi. I was about picking my tray up when a hand stopped me. I looked up to see a freshman smiling at me. He looked damn nervous and he wore nerdy glasses. It was so cute that I found myself smiling back at him.
"P-please allow m-me carry your t-tray" he stuttered out. Awww so cute. I grinned at him and offered.
"How about you join me for lunch?"
His eyes widened and began blushing.
"Y-you want me to s-sit with you? At your table?" he stuttered, his eyes widened in disbelieve. I laughed at his expression and picked up my tray with one hand. I slung the other hand over his shoulder and pulled him with me. Everyone is staring, probably wondering what I'm doing with a nerdy freshman. I pulled him to an empty table. I placed my tray on the table and sat down. He stood opposite me and was nervously twisting his fingers. I smiled at him and offered
"Sit down or do you want to stand there all day?
He blushed and took a seat opposite me. I pushed the tray towards him and ordered.
"Eat"
I took a slice of pizza and began eating. He reached out and took a piece of fry.
"So what's your name?" I asked. He ducked his head and replied.
"Luke. Luke simon"
I smiled at him reassuring while nibbling on my pizza.

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Aiden's pov

I sat alone on my table trying to eat. I'm sure you are wondering why I'm eating alone. Well ever since Blake and Cameron found out about Karen and I, they've stop associating with me. Infact the only time we talk is during football practice. Other than that, I don't exactly exist to them. I noticed the cafeteria was suddenly quiet. I looked up wondering what could have caught their interest and render them speechless. My mouth fell open when I saw who strolled into the cafeteria. Mia, my beautiful Mia. She's back. I watched as she walked towards me. She ran her fingers down my arms and I bit my lips to hold in the moan from escaping me. God she looks gorgeous. I could already feel myself getting a hard on just thinking about her. Her hair was different. Her style of dressing was better, more daring. Her lips painted a bold red. I could imagine her lips on mine. Soft, enticing, alluring. I watched her buy her food. To my annoyance, a freshman approached her. I saw her smile at him and felt anger rush through my veins. No not anger, jealousy. I felt a slight pain on my hand and looked to see I had crushed the can of soda with my fist. I dropped the can and wiped my hand with a paper towel. I looked up to see Mia's arm over the freshman's shoulder. I gritted my teeth and forced myself to breathe slowly. I watched Mia and the freshman eat together. He said something and Mia burst out laughing. My eyes saw red. My hands balled into fists. I can't bear this anymore. I stood up abruptly and made my way over to them. Mia looked up and smirked at me.
"Aiden dear, to what do I owe your presence?" She smiled sweetly at me. Though her smile looked innocent, I could see the anger underneath the sweet facade. I glared at the freshman and he gulped. He quickly stood up and ran out of the cafeteria.
"Luke! Where are you going?" Mia called out to him. He ignored her and I smiled to myself. I sat down on the now empty seat. Mia glared at me and I smiled at her. Not just any smile, the smile Mia always claimed she loved. She looked unaffected and I frowned.
"Mia, baby please I'm sorry for what happened. I didn't know what I was doing. Karen seduced me. I didn't mean for it to happen." I apologized. I made my voice reflect my sincerity. I wanted her to know that I meant everything I was saying. She smiled at me and I was taken aback for a second. I expected her to scream at me, hit me and so on. The last thing I expected was a smile. Mia reached and placed her hand over mine.
"It's okay Aiden. I forgive you. These things happen. It's not your fault."
She said to me, her voice gentle.
My heart bloomed at her words. No words could explain the immense joy I felt when Mia said she has forgiven me. I wanted to climb to the roof of a skyscraper and announce it to the world.
"Aww thank you so much. I thought I had lost you forever. Thank you for giving me a second chance. You will never regret it. I promise you love"
I said to her. I was so happy. Then I remembered one thing. The smile wiped off my face as quickly as it appeared. I took a deep breath and asked tentatively.
"Erm Mia, about the video, can you please delete it?"
Mia arched a brow at me. She smiled and replied
"I will do that. But first, I need you to sign something. It's an agreement that if I delete the video, you'll never accuse me of trying to blackmail you. I'm scared that one day you'll tell the world that I tried to blackmail you. I know you won't do that but I can't trust you after what you did to me. If you can sign it, then I'll trust you again"
I thought about it for a second. Sounds fair to me. After all I don't plan on losing her again. I had hurt her and if this is the only way I can gain her trust back, then I'll do it. I smiled at her and nodded
"We have a deal"
She beamed at me. She stood up from her chair and flung her arms around me. I hugged her back. I took a deep breath and inhaled her scent. God I've missed this. I've missed her so much. The bell rang and she untangled herself from me. I stood up and pulled her with me. Together we talked to her locker. Mia opened it and took out a file. I assumed it was the document. She handed it to me with a pen. I opened it and was about reading when Mia pressed her lips to mine. I was stunned for a second, then quickly kissed her back. There was hunger, passion, fire, all in one kiss. Her lips tasted better than I remembered. By the time she separated from me, I was already feeling light headed. Her cheeks were tinted red.
"Sign the damn thing so we can continue where we left off" She murmured on my lips. Immediately I heard that, my brain went into overdrive. My mind was filled with different images of us together. I quickly signed the document. I pressed my thumb on the ink board and placed it on the fingerprint section. Immediately I was through, I pulled Mia back into my arms and kissed her.

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