Day Four…
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Aiden slowly opened his eyes and gazed at Abigail with an embarrassed smile. He eased up a little bit when he heard Abigail's laughter. She didn't look scary when she was laughing and smiling.
"I'm sorry… I thought you were going to punch …" Aiden said, flashing his silly smile as he scratched the back of his head.
Abigail shook her head after tapping Aiden's shoulder. She was in a bright mood now. Aiden's blabbering mouth was very helpful. She would certainly stick with him to gain more information in the future.
'This guy is easy to deal with as compared to the devil, himself. Aiden is an easy target.' Abigail thought to herself.
Aiden was a happy-go-lucky kind of guy, with a pleasing personality, lively character, and refreshing behavior. No wonder he could easily make other won fall for his charms.
"As you have proven to that you are one of my fans, I will tell you a secret. But don't tell this to anyone. Understood?"
Aiden's eyes glead in anticipation. He bobbed his head vigorously and said, "Yes, Ma'am!" He even raised his right hand, pressing it against his forehead as a salute to her.
"You were right! I had already broken up with my childhood sweetheart!" Abigail declared to him.
She realized that she had to make Aiden believe that she was single and available. Who knows he might put on a good word for her once he talked to Nathan?
She had to make an ally out of Nathan's friends and get along very well with them. It was easy to gain their trust, rather than gaining Nathan's trust. He was very aloof, reserved, and ticulous. He always puts his guard up when it cos to strangers like her.
Furthermore, to win Nathan's affection, Abigail shouldn't be involved with another man. So, the relationship of the real Abigail with her childhood sweetheart might affect her plan. She had to cut that relationship off as early as now. She was Phantomflake and she had nothing to do with Abigail's real boyfriend!
anwhile, Aiden believed her words so easily, not suspecting that she was just lying. Abigail had no idea what the current relationship status was between the real Abigail and her boyfriend. Perhaps, they were still on good terms even before the alleged suicide happened.
'What if… Abigail's boyfriend also had sothing to do with the attempt to kill her?' Abigail added another suspicious person to her list of culprits.
'Did her boyfriend visit her at the hospital? I should know about his identity so that I could avoid him.' Abigail made a ntal note.
"So did he cheat on you?" Aiden's voice snapped her back to the present. Abigail glanced at him with disbelief. Who would have thought that Engr. Aiden Wu also loved to gossip?
When she arched her eyebrows, Aiden imdiately took his words back. "I'm sorry. I didn't an to open a fresh wound. Just forget what I said. Don't worry. It's not your loss. He doesn't deserve you."
"There are a lot of guys more deserving than your cheater and useless ex! Don't waste your ti thinking about him. Those cheaters and bastards deserve to suffer and die." Aiden spoke spontaneously, not allowing Abigail to say a word.
'Is he cursing his own self?' Abigail fought the urge to say those words to Aiden.
"I'm here. You can use my shoulder to lean on. If you need soone to talk to, don't hesitate to co to . I am willing to listen," Aiden said seriously, offering his shoulder to her.
Abigail: "..."
She could only blink her eyes in amusent as she was at a loss for words. She didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Aiden Wu had the guts to tell that? He was known to be a womanizer… a playboy… a woman's heartbreaker!
How could he give her such advice? He was also worse than Abigail's 'ex-boyfriend'.
"Co on, Abigail. You can confide your feelings with . It will help you feel better," Aiden spoke again, convincing her to share her feelings and thoughts with him.
"Whoa! When did you beco a good listener, my friend? I was not inford." A deep voice was heard from the back. It was followed by a husky laugh of a man.
Abigail and Aiden turned in the direction of the door and they saw another gorgeous man with a charismatic smile looking at them, his eyes gleaming with humor.
"Stephen! You are finally here!" Aiden got off from his seat and waved at his best friend. He felt so glad to see him. His backup finally arrived!
"Hi," Stephen said suavely, raising his hand to greet Aiden and Abigail. His lips stretched out into a perfect curve, revealing his pearly white teeth.
Abigail was rendered speechless in her spot. She was just staring at the newcor, sizing him up from top to bottom and vice versa.
The way Abigail assessed him didn't escape Stephen's observant eyes. He also did the sa to her, maintaining his broad smile.
After scanning each other's appearance, Abigail's and Stephen's eyes t. They had a staring contest for several seconds. It was Stephen who moved first, striding towards Abigail's spot.
Stopping in front of her, Stephen extended his right hand as he introduced himself to Abigail.
"I'm Stephen Zhao, Nathan's friend."
This was the proper way of approaching soone for the first ti, unlike Aiden who suddenly popped out of nowhere, placing his arm around sobody's shoulder!
Abigail stood up and accepted Stephen's hand. "I'm Abigail Scarlett, Nathan's temporary guest in this house."
The corners of Stephen's lips twitched, his eyes staring at Abigail intently. Then he gave her hand a gentle squeeze. "It's an honor to et you, Miss Abigail.".
Abigail felt a sudden discomfort with the way Stephen was looking at her. 'This man… has so kind of similarity with the Devil. I should watch my actions around him.'
anwhile, Aiden shifted his gaze back and forth between Stephen and Abigail. He felt like his presence had been forgotten by the two.
'Damn! Don't tell Abigail's ideal man is close to Stephen? And what's with Stephen's expression? This is the first ti I saw him looking at a woman like this!'
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