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Angie: LOL. What got up G’s ass?
Me: Maybe it’s because you rejected him…
Angie: Shut up.
Me: Love you, too!
Putting my phone down on my nightstand, I roll over in bed and lay my head on my pillow.
For a first meeting, it didn’t go badly at all. However, a part of me believes that Andrew is hiding something behind his charming demeanor.
It’s frustrating, really. I want to trust him.
But it’s hard to do so in this world. I’ve seen people get fucked over by family, friends and associates more times than I can count.
And I got screwed over by my own father.
If I can’t trust my own parents, who can I count on?
My phone vibrates, and I pick it up, thinking it’s another message from Angie.
Unknown: It was nice finally meeting you, future wife.
I clutch the device in my hand and close my eyes. I have no idea how to feel right now.
Maybe one day, when this is all said and done and I’m happily married to Andrew, I’ll understand the reasoning behind my father’s decision without feeling like I’ve been taken advantage of.
Until then, I’ll tread carefully and guard my heart.
16
DION
It’s been a week since I’ve spoken to Aria.
Seven days since I last saw her, felt her, was inside her.
She didn’t text me after meeting her fiancé, and I can’t help but wonder why she’s gone radio silent.
I asked her to let me know if she overheard something between her father and Andrew, but I’m guessing there was nothing out of the norm.
It’s also been a week of watching the footage of that man sneaking onto the ship to drop off the note.
I pick up the crumpled piece of paper, turning it over in my hands as if expecting answers to reveal themselves.
I lean back in my chair, frustration mounting as I realize I’m no closer to unraveling the mystery. Every angle I explore leads to more questions.
Andrew’s file is open in front of me, and I flip through each sheet obsessively, my eyes scanning every word, every line, searching for anything, any tiny detail that I could use against him. I know there must be something in here, some weakness I can exploit.
Xander has been looking into Andrew, but he keeps reaching dead ends. It’s like his family never existed.
All he was able to find was that his father is dead, leaving Andrew and his mother the sole survivors of his family lineage.
He’s the last of the Galanis name, which is probably why he’s so interested in getting married. Most likely in the hopes of having a son who will inherit Aria’s family’s business.
I pause for a moment, and stare at the photo of Andrew paper-clipped to the top of the file. His face stares back at me, calm and composed. He’s younger and more attractive than I thought he’d be, and I don’t know if that makes me feel better. The desire to punch that smug expression is strong. I imagine the satisfaction of feeling my knuckles connect with his jaw, releasing this pent-up rage.
The very thought of Aria marrying someone else and creating a family…I clench my fists, trying to contain the rage that threatens to consume me whole. But it’s futile.
