"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."

- Martin Luther King Jr

Bree's pov.

Walking out of the shower, I head to my closet. It's a Friday and I've got another meeting with Aiden's company or rather it's only both of us today.

The last meeting we had was really frustrating. He tried talking to me which I clearly ignored.

I pick out a pair of ripped jeans, grey colour tank top and a white coloured blazer.

Every Friday I dress up in my casuals to work. I brush my long brown wavy hair and leave it over my shoulders.

I put on the locket Aiden gives me and cover it up under my tank top as much as possible.

I wouldn't want him to see it. I just hope he hasn't until now. I feel so stupid to take the responsibility of the deal.

Ricky seems to be ignoring Aiden too but I feel bad cause I'm the reason for all this.

The last time I looked at him, he seemed like he wanted to tell me something important but I'm not going to listen to anything.

If I do then I know I'm just making it harder for myself and at the same time I know that Aiden doesn't give up on something he wants easily.

The last thing I want him to think is about getting me back. I'm never going to let him in.

As much as I want him back, I can't cause I know the consequences that would tag along.

I put on a pair of converse and complete my look. Being a fashion designer isn't easy, I've got to dress up like one too.

Every weekend is like an exception for me or rather I made these days as an exception. I look into the mirror one last time and apply the final touches of make up.

I grab my purse and phone before leaving my room. I descend the stairs to see Maria sitting on the sofa.

Marcus was playing with a remote control car in his uniform. I put on a half hearted smile as Marcus looks at me.

His eyes lighten in excitement and he runs towards me. At the moment, I couldn't help but think of Jayden.

Stop thinking.

"Good morning Marcus," I say and ruffle his hair.

"Good morning," he says and hugs my waist.

"What's gotten you so excited?" I ask him as I take his hand and walk towards the sofa.

"Mom gifted me a remote control car!" He squeals making me smile for a few seconds.

"That's great," I say and settle down next to Maria.

"Alright so do you want me to take you to the fair this Sunday?" I ask him and his smile widens.

"Yes!" He says jumping around making Maria laugh.

I look at the clock which reads 9:00am. Just got an hour now.

"Marcus come on," Brad says entering my house.

Marcus, immediately stops plying nd puts on his school bag. He comes up to me and kisses my cheek which I return.

"Have fun," I say and he leaves. I stand up followed by Maria.

Breakfast time.

I sight and walk to the kitchen where my cook was making some scrambled eggs and bacon along with salad.

She hands me a plate and I take it before taking a seat on the barstool. It atleast doesn't remind me how much I've lost already.

I swallow down my breakfast while my mind wanders around Aiden. Sometimes I just felt like crying but no tears came out.

I don't have the strength of taking more pain than I already have. Hope he understands that and leaves me alone.

Keyword is 'hope'.

The feeling of losing him again has been killing me.

Why do you even care when you don't want him in your life again?

It's because I love him and maybe I want him back but that would just create more problems than I already have.

I get of the barstool as I finish eating and place the plate in the dishwasher.

Maria comes around and gives me my coffee. I walk up to the sofa and take a seat.

"Bree, Brad told me that you guys are having a deal with Aiden's company." She says and a lump forms in my throat.

I take a deep breathbefore speaking, "Yes and I'm representing our company while he's representing his."

Taking a sip of my coffee, I stare at the blank screen of the plasma TV.

"I don't know what to say..." Maria trails off.

"Maria just drop the topic," I say and take the last sip of my coffee.

I feel so empty at the moment, I didn't want to feel anything at all.

Standing up, I place the empty coffee mug on the table and grab my purse. "Maria, I'm leaving."

My voice was emotionless and tired. I just walk out of my front door before Maria could say anything else.

I'm tired of saying that I'm fine when I'm not. I can't keep lying to myself but that's the only way I can ever control my feelings.

My car was right in front of my house as I got out. The driver holds out the door for me and I take a seat.

He closes the door after me and walks to the drivers seat. He starts the car and heads towards the company building.

All the feelings I've been ignoring in the past six years are forcing themselves back into my life.

I know him too well to let him in. If he comes to know about what happened, he would probably blame himself for that.

Why am I scared?

Cause you know that he might end up entering your life again.

I'm feeling so exhausted and lost today. I wish I could go back home and cuddle up in bed.

The car takes a turn and enters the front gates of the building. The car stops and I wait for my driver to come around to open my door.

Grabbing my phone and purse, I get out of the car. I walk straight inside as the automatic glass door open.

"Good morning," my employees start greeting me and I greet them back with a tight smile.

I head to my office and Stacey greets me outside before following me in. "Morning Stacey."

"Morning Bree," she greets me back with a smile.

I return it with a half hearted smile and speak, "Did Ricky or Jackson come yet?"

"No they haven't arrived yet," she says and I nod as I direct her to take a seat.

She's dressed up in a simple black and blue dress which made her look professional.

"Aiden's going to be here at twelve o'clock," she informs me and I nod while pretending to concentrate on my mails.

"Bree," Stacey calls me softly looking down at her hands.

I totally face her before asking, "What is it?"

"Thanks for paying my daughters bills even without me asking for it," she looks up with a greatful smile which I return with a real one for a moment.

I was happy that I could really help her. "Stacey all I want is for her to get alright and enjoy her life like every other kid does. I'll do everything I can for her."

She stares at me and then talks, "I don't know if I could ever thank you enough Bree."

That's all she said before standing up with a wide smile. It actually made my day to see her smile like that cause since she started working here, I've always seen her worried.

"I'll order a coffee for you," she says before walking out of my office.

That's what she does everyday but today was different cause she's smiling and happy.

Sometimes even the smallest things can make your day better.

A lady enters with my coffee and a smile. "Thank you."

She smiles and leaves the office. Maybe today wouldn't be so bad after all.

I sip on my coffee as I got through the project files. The construction of a new company.

I'm going to do the interior design while Aiden does the exterior. We're all architects in here.

I finish my coffee and stand up to check on the bookshelf filled with different files.

I stand tip toes to reach the design files on the top shelf. A knock on my door interrupts, "Come in."

My voice comes out stressed as I try to take out the file. It's probably Stacey cause no one else has come to the yet.

I finally reach the file and pull it out. I sigh while flipping the pages to check whether it's the file I wanted or not.

"Stacey..." I begin but trail off as I trip over something or someone. Someones hands grab me by my waist and stop me from falling.

I slowly open my eyes, "Aiden."

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