Aiden’s POV
"Damn," I muttered under my breath as I let the warm water flow over me. What was I even thinking. I was scolding myself, questioning what had almost happened. How could I have let it get to that point? The way Lara's soft lips felt against my fingers lingered in my mind, refusing to leave. I couldn’t help but wondered how would her lips feel on mine. "Damn, what the fuck are you thinking Aiden. She was my niece and I had to remember that. Now, how would I face her? what would she think of me? I took a deep breath and finally stepped out of the bathroom, with towel wrapped around my waist. Lara's POV I cursed softly under my breath, trying to contain my thoughts. My uncle, standing in front of me, his hair wet, his abs perfectly defined... He looked so good, and I found myself staring. I bit my lips to suppress the unholy thoughts swirling in my mind, I could feel my pussy leaking. I wanted him to touch me, I wanted him to do something really bad and unholy to my leaking pussy. I snapped back to reality when I heard my uncle call my name. By then, he was fully dressed. Wait, did he strip naked in front of me? I wondered. I must have been too distracted to notice. He offered to show me to my room, but I gave him my best puppy-dog eyes and said, "I'll stay in your room tonight, and that's final." Softening my voice, I added, " Don’t you miss me, Uncle Aiden?" I wanted to play on his emotions, to get him to let me stay. He signed. "I just want you to have a good rest, Princess. But if you want to sleep here, I have no problem with that." As soon as he agreed, I jumped on him, wrapping my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist. "You’re the best, Uncle Aiden!" He caught me, holding me steady. "Careful, sweetheart," he said, his voice warm. He carried me straight to the bathroom and set me down gently. "Now go take a bath," he told me. When I was done, I stepped out to find him already lying on the bed. I quickly got dressed and climbed onto the bed with him. Snuggling close, I tucked myself into his embrace, feeling his warmth envelope me. It felt perfect, like it always should. The next morning, I woke up, stretching lazily. After freshening up, I went to the kitchen and found my uncle busy with breakfast. "Why aren’t you at work?" I asked, curious. He looked at me and smiled. "I'm not going in today. I want to be here with you to make sure you rest well." This was what I always wanted, his concern, his care, and his worry. I couldn’t help but smile. The doorbell suddenly rang, which brought me back to reality. "Baby, can you get that for me, please?" I nodded and went to open the door. Standing there was a young woman, beautiful and elegant. Her eyes scanned me with clear disgust, and her frown deepened. "Who are you?" I asked, confused. Instead of answering, she said, "That's my question to ask, and not yours." Without waiting for an invitation, she barged in, clearly looking for someone. I followed her as she made her way to the living room. When my uncle saw her, he immediately walked over. She reached out to him, her voice dripping with sweetness. "I miss you, my love. Why haven’t you called? Don't you care about me?" She asked, her fingers lightly touching his arm. My uncle's expression softened, and he tried to explain, his tone gentle. "Elena, it's not what you think. I've just been busy." "Busy?" She said, raising her eyebrow. "Too busy to even call me?" Her tone accusing but still gentle. I stood there, feeling like I was air, unnoticed by any of them. Was this how it had always been? The way she touched him, the way he responded, the way she spoke to him, the familiarity - It hurt. It hurt as fuck. I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. "Excuse me," I spoke up, my voice almost trembling with anger. How could he possibly allow some other woman touch him in that way. "Is this a family reunion I wasn’t aware of?" She finally turned to me. She looked me up and down, her expression changing to one of disgust."And who's this?" She asked, her voice sharper. Aiden cleared his throat, stepping slightly away from her touch. "Lara, this is Elena," he began. "And Elena, this is Lara, my niece." He glanced at me, his eyes briefly meeting mine. Elena glanced at me, a pleasing smile spread across her lips. "His Fiancée." She added proudly. My heart skipped a beat. "Fiancée?" Uncle Aiden was engaged? I couldn’t believe it. Anger and pain twisted inside me. How could this be happening? How could he do this to me?Lara’s POV I sat on the edge of Aiden’s bed, my fingers twisting nervously as my eyes wandered over the roses I had scattered. The whole room smelled sweet, intoxicating even. My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might burst out of my chest. The sound of the door unlocking made me jump. My breath caught. The door pushed open, and there he was—Aiden. Shoulders straight, tie loosened, his expression tired but still sharp enough to make me weak. Then his eyes landed on me. On the roses. On the wine. He froze. The silence stretched, unbearable, while his gaze darkened, sweeping over me in the red dress, my curves outlined under the dim light. “Lara,” his voice came low, rougher than usual. “What is this?” I stood on trembling legs, forcing myself forward. “It’s… for you,” I whispered. His eyes narrowed, unreadable. “For me?” “Yes.” My hands clutched the hem of my dress. “I… I couldn’t hold it in anymore.” My voice cracked, but I pushed through. “Aiden, I love
Lara’s POV Two weeks into this internship, and I already felt drained. Every day it was the same—get to work, dive straight into sketches, corrections, endless briefs. Sometimes, I even skipped lunch without realizing it. By the time I got home, I was too tired to even bother with dinner. I would just collapse in my room. No energy left for anything else. Aiden came home late most nights now, so we barely saw each other. The little chances I had to even glance at him felt fewer and fewer. This morning, Rose and I walked into the company building, chatting lightly about the workload. The moment we stepped through the glass doors, I froze. Aiden. He was walking side by side with Miss Evelyn, their pace steady and in sync, heading toward my direction. Her hand was looped around his arm, holding it like it belonged there. My chest tightened at the sight, heat rushing up my neck. For the briefest second, his eyes met mine. My breath hitched—then he looked away as if nothing hap
Lara’s POV It was lunch break, Rose finally had time for me. We left the design floor together and headed to the cafeteria, the smell of food drifting out even before we walked in. The place buzzed with chatter, clinking trays, and the hum of workers unwinding for a short while. We grabbed our meals and found a small table near the corner. I dug into my food right away, but Rose just sat there for a moment, poking at her rice like she wasn’t really hungry. Her voice dropped low, barely above a whisper. “You know… I’m starting to think this whole internship idea was a bad one.” I nearly choked on my drink. “Wait, what? Are you seriously saying this right now?” I laughed, leaning toward her with a playful smirk. Rose narrowed her eyes at me, clearly annoyed at my amusement. I shook my head and teased, “Don’t tell me you’re already giving up. One day in, and you’re planning of giving up?” Her lips twitched, like she wanted to smile but refused. “Giving up? Never. Especially w
Lara’s POV Two weeks passed faster than I expected. Exams were over, and today was the start of something new—our internship. I stood outside my gate, bag slung over my shoulder, tapping my foot nervously against the pavement. My heart felt lighter than it had in days, though a part of me still lingered on that moment in Aiden’s office. The way he held me… and the way he forgot me the moment Evelyn walked in. I shook the thought away the second I saw Rose’s car slowing to a stop in front of me. She leaned over the window, grinning like she’d just won the lottery. “Hop in!” she called. I slid into the passenger seat, buckling in. “Wow… you’re actually early. I was sure I’d be waiting another twenty minutes at least.” Rose flicked her hair over her shoulder dramatically, her grin widening. “Are you kidding? Today’s our first day! I can’t bear to be late—not even for a second.” I chuckled, shaking my head. “Who are you, and what have you done with the real Rose?” She gasped
Lara’s POV I hesitated in front of Aiden’s office door, palms damp, heart racing. The words “I love you” spun circles in my head, but they refused to come out right. Should I just say it? Or throw it in as a joke so I could laugh it off if he didn’t feel the same? I knocked lightly—so soft it was almost pointless. No answer. I tried again, a little firmer. Still silence. Taking a shaky breath, I pushed the door open just enough to peek inside. He was there—behind his desk, sleeves rolled up, pen in hand. The veins in his forearm flexed with every stroke, his jaw set in focus. My chest tightened. “Um…” My voice came out small. “Can I come in?” His head lifted. His eyes landed on me, unreadable but warmer than usual. “Of course,” he said. I slipped inside, closing the door softly. My fingers twisted the hem of my blouse as I stopped in front of his desk. “I… came to deliver my application letter,” I said, forcing the words past the lump in my throat. “And I thought I should… com
Rose’s POV My feet felt like they were glued to the floor. Kiddo? He just called me kiddo, like I was some little girl who had wandered into the wrong room. My lips parted but no sound came out.His dark eyes locked on me, sharp and unyielding, the kind that made your heartbeat skip and then race all over again. His voice cut through the silence, deep and commanding. “Didn’t you hear me, Rose? Come here.” I swallowed hard. He… he knows my name? Slowly, with legs trembling, I walked toward him. Every step felt like the entire room was holding its breath. I stopped a few feet away, twisting my fingers together nervously. “I—I didn’t mean to interrupt,” I whispered. “I was just… looking around.” Kailin leaned back in his chair, studying me with that piercing gaze. The way he carried himself, the way others had left the room without a word—this was not a driver. This was someone powerful. Someone untouchable. “You’re curious,” he finally said, his tone unreadable. “But cur