Aisha bit her lips but didn't try to deny her feelings. Although, she felt that it was too fast to fall in love with him, she doesn't give a dàmn.
But, even if she is now sure at her feelings, she didn't try to pursue it. After all, she has no time for love at all, there are many things that needs to be done, it will only cause her distraction.
Once all of these cràp is over, Aisha swear on the bottom of her heart, she will give Aeron all her love and affection.
"Aw!" Aisha winced as she rubbed her forehead, although it didn't hurt when Aeron flicked it off, it still stings.
She glares at him in an adorable way, and Aeron couldn't help pinching her cheek. "Hey, stop it, will you?"
"I can't help it," you're too cute. "You're in a daze and here I am begging for your attention."
"I'm just think about someone." Aisha rolled her eyes at his pettiness. Where is the rumored cold and serious Boss?
Aeron stilled, his eyes darkening as he chuckles in a dangerous tone. Lowering his head, he whisper darkly in her ears. "If you're thinking an another man in my presence, I will kill that man and punish you in a pleasurable way."
Aisha shudders when he bit her earlobes again, this guy knew that her earlobes are sensitive so he always bite it whenever he has the chance.
"Sure, go ahead," Aisha roll her eyes, as if he can kill himself. "But as if I will let you punish me."
"Is that a challenge?"
"..." Aisha really wanted to know what kind of dictionary he was reading.
"Just eat." Aisha sigh as she took a bite of the pork shawarma.
Delicious!
Half an hour later, both of them finished all the foods they bought and Aisha found herself wanting more. It was her first time eating these kind of foods, and she wants to cook it herself.
"How was it? Delicious?"
"Yes!" Aisha answered as she sips her fruit juice.
"Then do you like it?" Aeron's eyes flashed with mirth, wanting to trap Aisha in her own words.
Forgetting about their dare, Aisha muttered an another "yes" before she froze momentarily. She let go of the straw in her mouth and glares at Aeron who is grinning deviously at her.
Cunning, manipulative, sly bàstard! Is her criteria for men that horrible that she fell in love with a guy like him?
"What do you want?" Aisha grumbles in her breath. She couldn't help but to feel stupid for falling into the same trick by him.
"Live with me."
"Can't do." Aisha immediately said. Though, she was stunned at his wish, and feel slightly elated at this, but if she were to live with him, Augustus might find out that she is not Nancy Marple.
Of course, Aeron knows why she can't live with him but he had already think things through. "My villa is faraway from the Kingley City, and its land is registered to a rich old man who is usually overseas. Moreover, Augustus really doesn't have a say where you are supposed to live and unless he doubts your identity, he won't spy you."
"That's the thing. Augustus isn't dumb, he is doubting me."
"He is doubting Nancy Marple's capabilities and identity, but he's not doubting whether you are Nancy or not."
It was true though, Aisha had superb acting skills. Augustus never doubts if she is a faux Nancy.
Aisha clicked her tongue in annoyance, whether she agreed or not, she had a feeling that Aeron will not stop until he gets what he wants.
"Fine. It was our dare after all."
Aeron grins and pulls Aisha up. "Since it's settled, let's continue our date!"
"Where are we going?"
"We're going in the Zoo!"
"... are you a child?"
"I'm wounded. I'm only 28 years-old! Not old yet."
"Aeron, have you ever heard Merriam?"
"Yes, but Merriam and I are in bad terms now."
"Forget that I ask."
Aisha feels like her own IQ is dropping continuesly when she talks to him.
The Zoo wasn't far from the food court, and since it's weekdays, there aren't many people in the zoo so they quickly got in.
"Why do you choose to go to the zoo?" Aisha asked, she was curious because she never expect that they are going to a zoo.
It was because when we were kids, you said that you never went to a zoo, Aeron thought, and he doubted if she went to a zoo as she grows up. "Just because."
Aisha nodded and looks around the Zoo. Although it smells like animals, it wasn't unpleasant. There are also those unharmful animals roaming outside of their cage with their animal trainer.
"Is this your first time here?" A personnel asked as he gives Aeron and Aisha some fliers.
"Yes." Aeron answered because he knows Aisha will not answer him.
The personnel was delighted and say, "You two came in a right time. Although the zoo hasn't made an official statement yet, but they are planning to let the public see the wolf today!"
Aisha, who didn't have any plans to join in their conversation, beams at the personnel. "Really? There's a wolf here?"
"Yes," the personnel nodded. "The owner of the Zoo is a hunter, and a month ago he catched a wolf, it was said to be a Canis Lupus[1]. It was injured and the owner invites a dozen of veterinarian to heal the wolf. Since the wolf is a rare species, the owner take a fancy to the wolf and wouldn't let him go and decided to use it to gain more costumers."
Aisha frowns, she didn't like how the wolf was forced to stay here and serve as an attraction for the people. She was excited to see it but she understand that the wolf cannot be kept as a pet for it is a wild animal with dangerous predatory instincts.
Misty was the same as the wolf. Once Misty is healed, Aisha leaves her in the forest but Misty doesn't want to leave her so Aisha relented and let her stay. However, even though Misty is used to be with humans, it didn't change her primary instinct. That's why Aisha let her plays and eat her prisoners.
But she didn't dwell on it too much. She had promised to Aeron to be a normal people for today, so she won't cause any ruckus, but it doesn't mean that she will let the poor wolf to suffer.
Aisha was excited as they roam around the zoo. They went to see an animal show, fed the animals, and even participated in a game wherein you will catch an animal as it runs. It was her first time going to a zoo, and she was loving the experience!
Aeron watched as Aisha laughs as she plays with the python. His eyes gentle but he was slightly irk off as Aisha pay more attention to the python than him. It even wasn't supposed to be played but the trainor said that it isn't harmful and likes to play with humans.
It just so happens that Aisha likes wild animals. Having Misty around for so many years, Aisha wasn't scared anymore by wild animals, instead she was intrigued by it.
"Good afternoon, everyone." Suddenly, a woman's voice voice was heard through the big speakers around the zoo. "We are sorry to announce that the zoo will be closing early this day due to some reason. We'll be willing to compensate everyone for the inconvenience. The Zoo will be closing in 15 minutes. I repeat..."
Aisha gives the python to the trainors and frowns. Both Aeron and Aisha stared at each other and nodded. Both of them knows that something dire must've happened that forced them to close the zoo. Moreover, the woman's voice earlier is trembling and laced with fear.
There is something going on here.
"Hmm," the trainer of the python took out his phone when it vibrated. He was also confused at the sudden closing of the zoo. Weren't they are preparing to publicize the wolf? "What is it? What!? The wolf escaped? But how? Shït! It is injured! I'm afraid he is more animalistic and dangerous than before!"
Aisha and Aeron, who is just beside the trainer, heard what he said and frowns.
Looks like it is really impossible to be normal and have a normal day.
[1] Also known as the gray/grey wolf or timber wolf.