Lucian's POV-
Seriously?
The dining table was filled with food😋.
"Sir, we thought you and Miss. Sinclair might be hungry so...", Aunt Era said pointing towards the table.
Before I could react Aria dragged me towards the dining table.
"Come on it will be such a disgrace- if the food is wasted.", she said.
The maid immediately pulled a chair for her.
"Thank you Miss. Era.", she said politely.
Then she looked towards me.
"Fine.", I said pulling out a chair for myself.
I pay them, they work for me but wow! they are being nice for her!
Just wait, I will deduct half of your salary.
When I looked at Aria, it seemed like she was hungry from ages!😝
After finishing the food, we moved towards the car, I parked it in the front.
"Thank you for the food Miss. Era, it was indeed delicious. I liked the food.", Aria said before stepping in the car.
I was fastening my seatbelt when...
"Thank you, Please keep coming."🤨 said aunt Era.
What? Keep coming...
No way I am bringing her back.
"Aunt Era!", I shouted.
She stepped back and smiled cunningly. 😏
Wow! What a maid.
The way was quite and silent, I could see the fog flying, the darkness was slowly increasing when suddenly the street lights went off...😨
SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suddenly a tall figure appeared in front of the car.
"Shoot! step back. Are you crazy?" I shouted.
My hands were trembling, my whole body become cold but still I was sweating.😰
"Come out.", the man said in a deep, hoarse voice.💀
Shit! Is he a kidnapper or maybe a serial killer?😱
Suddenly Aria grabbed my hand.
"Wh-wha-what is-is go-goin-going on, wh-who is he-he?", she asked trembling.
"Hold on. Don't move.", I whispered.
I slammed the handbrake, threw the gear into reverse, and pressed down on the accelerator.The tires screeched, the car spun in a sharp, perfect turn, and we sped off in the opposite direction.😬
But before we could get far, another car blocked our way.
"Damn it," I muttered, tightening my grip on the wheel.😶
Before I could react, the backdoor yanked open. Aria gasped.We both stepped out at the same time — quick, alert.
And then, we saw them.
Around ten... no, maybe fifteen men surrounded us.
The first one came running straight at me.He swung his arm — wild, clumsy. I caught his wrist, twisted it, and used his own speed to flip him down. He hit the ground hard, groaning.
The second one came from my left. I grabbed his wrist mid-punch, turned it sharply, and he dropped his weapon.
Before I could breathe...
The third one rushed in, holding a knife. I shoved the second guy into him using his body like a shield, and
the knife pierced his stomach and came out from the back . Blood... everywhere...
The third one was completely trembling. I took the chance kicked him hard in the stomach, and he fell on the ground completely unconscious.
Then I turned — and froze for a second.
Aria.
She was fighting like she'd done it a hundred times before.No panic, no hesitation. Just pure focus. One guy grabbed her arm — she ducked, twisted, and elbowed him right in the ribs. Another came from behind — she kicked low, knocking him off balance, then with all her force she punched him right on the jaw, he fell down with blood dripping from his mouth which was soaked in blood.
Every move she made was smooth and precise.
I almost forgot to breathe.
For the first time, I wasn't fighting danger — I was watching it. 🔥
When the third attacker lunged at her, she spun, grabbed his collar, and slammed him against a nearby fence — too hard, enough to make him rethink his life choices.
The rest of them started backing off. Confusion. Fear. They weren't ready for more.
Within minutes, it was over.
I exhaled slowly. Aria brushed her hair back, her breathing steady — she looked calm, but her eyes still burned.
At that moment I noticed her, form top to bottom...
A girl looking soft, simple and quite. Her hairs fine, thick and long. Her eyes resembling the glowing embers of a fire. She looked soft but confident, deep but calm, her body was perfect. She had the confidence, the values and the anger enough for someone to drop out.🔥
"You okay?" I asked quietly.
She looked at me, that little smirk playing at the corner of her lips. "I always am."😏
I couldn't help but smile back. "Let's go."
We walked toward the car, our shadows stretching across the empty road.
"That was a close shave." I said waiting for her response.
She took the knife from the ground and threw it in the bushes nearby...
"Take me to your home." she said.
"Why?" I asked, doubting her decision.
"Just do as I say." she replied looking straight into my eyes.🔥
Wow! Gained so much attitude from just one fight.
Nice girl!
I drove, the way was quite, I could not help but think — who were they?"
Soon, we reached home.
A bucket filled with... hmmm...
relief, yeah! It just poured down on my maids!
They were too worried.
"Who were they? Do you know them?" Aria asked before my maids could.
The air was still— but I knew one thing for sure.
Whoever sent them... had just made a very big mistake.
I pulled out my phone from the pocket of my coat...
And dialed the number, I have tried enough to avoid her but now I have to take her help...
7252006...
The screen shone bright...[ ringing...ringing...ringing...ring...]
[Hey! Remember me?] Stella asked.
"Fine, just help me with something...
I need a fully secured and trusted security team and also make sure to find out about the guys who attacked on us...I mean me, this night." I ordered in a sharp, heavy and hoarse voice.
[Wow! look someone just called me after 3 weeks and is bossing around, not even bothered to ask how am I?] Stella spoke and I could feel that she was totally frustrated.
"Just do as I said." I ordered.
[Fine, but meet me at the COFFEE HUB near Woodland Street.] she said and instantly hung up.
"Why so sudden." I murmured but it was enough loud for Aria to hear.
"Give me the keys, I will drive." she said and snatched the keys from my hand.
Then what was the point of asking for the keys when you were about to snatch... 😝
This girl.
I didn't argue because I knew I would never win.
She drove.
After a while we stopped near the COFFEE HUB.
"Here", she said throwing the keys towards me.
We got down from the car.
The atmosphere was gloomy and dull.
The only thing we could see were people who used to drink.
Suddenly,
someone shouted, "Lucian", and hugged me!
Wait! What?...