The Traps of Black Swan

'No one is allowed to disturb our time.' Probably Aaron would say the same even if they spend the whole day together.

"No one?" Aarvi asked and heard him hum tightening his arms around her.

Aarvi raised her free left hand up in front of their face, spreading her fingers and folded as she counted. "Five… Four… Three…"

Aaron remembered Shawn was in the mansion and turned behind to look at the door as Aarvi's mellow tone continued, "Two… One… Zero…"

"Bro… Bro…" Shawn, who had looked into Aaron's bedroom called Aaron going towards the study room before her bedroom.

"Can you see through the walls?" Dissatisfied, Aaron wanted to go to the door and lock it. Aria had heard Shawn's footsteps so she guessed it accurately.

She chuckled and noticed her mobile screen flashing repeatedly indicating that the last piece of evidence was found and she needed to resolve Aaron's problem. Her eyes darkened by the thought of it before achieving back to her signature serenity.

Turning around and standing on her toes, Aarvi quickly pecked his cheek, "Go, spend time with him and rest. I have some work."

Aaron involuntarily smiled when her lips gently pressed on his cheek. She had included a cheek kiss every time before sending him away even if it's a room next door. He was delighted to know she likes him a little more than the previous day, 'Doozy'

Even though he wanted to cuddle her some more time, he didn't hold her back as she hadn't worked the whole day. Cupping her little face, "Don't stay up late." He planted a soft peck on her nose tip and earned a sweet smile.

Both turned to see Shawn peeking at the door with closed eyes. "Shall I open my eyes?" He asked as he opened a single eye expecting to see them doing something or fluster seeing him but disappointed to see them watching him.

"I expected you guys on the bed or at least on the daybed doing something naughty or against the wall. Sigh. My poor eyes wanted to witness so many things." He said in disappointment shaking his head.

Aarvi smiled resignedly and added letting go of Aaron's hand, "Rest early!!"

Shawn grinned sheepishly, "Little Heart...." He dragged her name.

"Nope. Go to bed." Aarvi walked to the bedside table for the laptop as she turned down Shawn.

"Little Heart." He demanded. He really wanted to go with her and witness how she plays the Billy Craft and why there was still a step after destroying his reputation and company.

"Shawn!" Aarvi helplessly called. If his identity wasn't so sensitive, she might have agreed to take him but it wasn't the case. She didn't want to spoil the Rivas name in any way.

Her gaze landed on Aaron who was ready to keep his demand if she agreed to Shawn so, "You don't even think of coming there. They will forget me and run behind you and my plan would go down in the drain."

Aaron shook his head resignedly and held Shawn's collar. He dragged Shawn away as the latter shouted, "Little Heart, I will disguise for you so take me with you as a bodyguard... Little Heart!"

Aarvi chuckled following them before going to the study room. She has to go through the data she had asked to get for her, then link a few pieces of information and discern the right plan for the real culprit.

Firstly, she wanted to be sure none got to know Ava Kelly is alive and she is with Aaron Rivas with a different name, she wanted to confirm Aaron wasn't targeted due to her. If it's a fact, then she would do everything to destroy them before they could hurt him or Rivas Industries.

Secondly, if they targeted Aaron for his reputation as the best cardiologist with or without the consideration of the project, she was ready to warn never touch Aaron Rivas or the Rivas Industries carelessly by succeeding in their game.

....

While Aarvi was busy finding and devising the plan, Shawn sat with his brother on the bed reporting to Aaron, "Bro, apparently, Little Heart is right on point. Anyhow, the team Zero is still trying to find if there is another hand who could benefit by destroying your name."

Shawn passed him the iPad which he had placed on the bedside table. Aaron leaned on the headrest of the bed to check the details as he heard Shawn brief him, "Currently Merton Companies desperately trying to win the Golden Oil Corporation, Harmon Industries has connections with the Merton Companies but they aren't related to any of the current projects of Merton Companies."

Shawn placed pillows to lean on as he continued, "There is no proof to say Leon Harmon helped but we are sure the weapon belongs to Leon's illegal weaponry collection. As usual, no proof to it. The sharpshooter isn't in the city, his tracks aren't cleaned but he is covering his face in the city when he enters till he leaves."

Aaron passed the iPad back to Shawn and asked, "What about the Secretary of Health and Human Services?"

Shawn shook his head as he saw a video in his mailbox by Zain, "Cabinet Secretary information is kept tight and it is unsafe right now to investigate on his details linking others."

Aaron didn't respond to it. He placed his mobile aside thinking of Hayden. He didn't call back, instead chose to rest. He wasn't certain if he should be angry or not, but he didn't have the mood to talk to Hayden especially after knowing Hayden left Aarvi at her parents despite knowing they weren't looking after her well. He still needed to cool his mind before talking to Hayden.

Looking at Shawn watching a video in disbelief, he took the AirPod from him and wore swiping on the screen to start it from the beginning.

Shawn watched Aaron turning cold as glacier hearing Maisie before he smirked hearing Hayden effortlessly playing the two. Throwing the AirPod aside, "What are you going to do now?"

Shawn grinned evilly for getting the permission. He pulled his mobile out and started acting as soon as it was answered, "Baby, I am craving for heavy unexpected rain."

Shawn had called his once upon a time fling whose family has a chemical factory and experts in artificial rain creation. The Rivas family had direct connections to the president and the heir of the company yet he chose to flirt.

His honey-coated words continued, "Baby, you are delightful as ever. I don't like if anybody scolds you for raining in the city so hmmm... How about near Mocon west? Nobody will be there near the cemetery." 

Aaron inarticulately saw his brother talk sweetly to get the work done without needing to hold the favor back.

"Baby, you are amazing. Dream of me, Baby! Sexy dreams!!" Shawn grinned at his brother achieving the result.

Aaron rolled his eyes seeing his triumphant smile. Lying on the bed, he didn't object after seeing his brother preparing himself to sleep on his bed however Shawn began talking about their childhood fun memories asking if he should try those with Aarvi and Dax.

Both were lost in their memories when they heard the sweet voice of grumble from the door, "I am so envious of your guys."

The duo turned to see Aarvi hugging her iPod, pursing her lips to a downward curve.

Aaron assumed she said it for not having a happy childhood memory, Shawn thought as she hadn't tried electronic toy car racing. But she said it for seeing brother having a hearty conversation in the night and sharing bed.

Why was she alone in her whole life? Parents or a sibling, none were there for her to have a happy conversation in the night while going to bed. The ego of Shane Kelly against his younger brother never let her be with Zain either.

Aaron cued her to get in as he leaned on the headrest and Shawn announced, "Little Heart, do you remember we used to play car race video games? I will get the real model, let's race."

Aarvi chuckled and changed his plan as she stood in front of two men, "How about we make it a test model before installing the models in some of our Highland branches?"

The real car race model Shawn was talking about cost millions so it's her quick business plan to infuse their fun without losing their money, "According to the survey reports on Clubs or restaurants, none has it so the uniqueness wouldn't only attract the customers, we can have fun whenever we want. It isn't like we will use it every day so why to waste installing for only ourselves?"

Shawn and Aaron: "..."

Even though they wouldn't care spending a few million for occasional fun, both were impressed by how easily she came up with the creative plan to improve the Highland Club and Restaurant. And the game they spoke about wasn't an Arcade game but the rich people's game to spend money so it was undoubtedly worth deploying it out.

However, before both could compliment her or say something about it, Aarvi continued holding her Ipad screen at them, "I got an amazing plan to make Merton Company regret their action for a couple of years."

Shawn and Aaron smirked watching her sly smile and could guess Mertons are going to cry for provoking the wrong person.

However, looking at her eyes filled with joy to help them out coming up with a flawless plan was like a kid solving a mathematical problem and waiting to be reviewed and patted.

Shawn announced spreading his hands, "Little Heart, you need a hug."

Nevertheless, he was speechless watching his brother pulling her to his arms, "..."

'Are they going to shove dog food now?'