Aidens pov
I feel like I should feel worse.
But I cried into Azaleas lap and that felt like enough.
I loved my mom. Dearly.
But I always found it hard to understand, how she could love such a horrible man.
I don't think I can ever forgive her for letting him treat her like that, and then still saying that she loves him.
She always told me that it's the worlds fault.
The world changed him.
Money changed him.
But as far as I remember he was always a piece of shit.
My last straw was that he just sent mom away.
Once she got too sick he had no interest in her anymore.
Sending her away like she's a worthless pile of trash.
And that's supposed to be love?
If yes then I never wanna experience it.
My thoughts switch to Az.
I know she's very important to me.
But what are we?
I don't think I can think about that now.
My head feels like it's about to explode.
I'm still waiting for Az to exit my half-brothers Café.
I don't know what they're talking about.
But I swear to god, if he even thinks about firing her I'm gonna have a very ugly conversation with him.
I know she needs the job.
She would rather eat trash from the street than accept money from someone.
Especially me.
I'm also following her to about everywhere.
Because I won't take any risks.
Like I said before, better be safe than sorry.
I also wasn't joking when I said I would put nothing behind my father when it comes to money.
Az thinks I'm exaggerating but she doesn't know everything.
He is a murderer after all.
I don't have any proof
That's the problem.
But I'm ninety nine percent sure he killed his own father in law.
My grandfather.
They were both corrupt and psychopaths.
My father couldn't wait for my grandfather to step down, so he killed him and overtook the company.
I would've gotten the company but since I was much too young someone else had to.
And that worked perfectly in my fathers favor.
My grandmother always hated dad, because she was sure he used mom to get the company.
Which in the end he did.
But he didn't get the rest.
Everything else is going to be mine in two months.
Finally Az exits and she walks straight towards me.
"What did he want?" I ask in a careful tone, but ready to beat the shit out of him.
"He just asked if it's okay for me to also take the Sunday morning shift." I wait for her to continue "of course I said yes. That means more money."
I'm sure that's not everything he said, since Az didn't come to work for four days, but if she doesn't wanna tell me yet, then I won't pressure her.
I'm saying yet on purpose, because one day I'm gonna know everything. Every single detail about her.
Every little thought swirling around in her beautiful mind.
But I guess I'll have to work on making her fully trust me.
I put my arm around her shoulders and lead her towards my bike.
I don't know, but I always wanna touch her when she's near.
I wanna be near her.
Feel her soft skin.
Smell her sweet scent.
"We're taking the bike again if that's okay?"
"Sure."
It's been two days since we left the cottage.
Az didn't have time to go talk to Callan till now.
But I've been taking her on a ride both nights.
I love that she enjoys it as much as I do.
Being free with her is even better.
We both put on our helmets and I get on the bike, then help her up and two seconds later we're speeding through the streets.
I absolutely don't feel like going back to school, but I guess I have to.
And if it's only to see Azalea every day.
We arrive and after I help her off the bike, I don't let go of her hand and walk into the school building with her.
We may not be in a relationship but every guy should know to keep his hands to himself.
I don't even want them to look at her, but that'd be hard to control.
I walk Az to her next class.
(I know her schedule by heart since sixths grade) but let's ignore that little fact.
I kiss her on the cheek because I can't get enough of her, and walk to my own class.
We both have only two classes today.
Theo decided to skip school today, because he couldn't bring himself to leave Eli alone.
I sit down in the back of the class with absolutely no interest in participating at the lesson.
"Hey Aiden! I'm so glad your back. Class was really empty with you. I'm so so sorry about your mom!" I have to keep myself from rolling my eyes.
I look to my right where Katie Harris is practically pushing her tits into my face.
Didn't she ever hear about personal space.
She was the queen bee at school.
And since I am the captain of the football team, she thinks we should be a couple.
Well fortunately I hate her.
Unfortunately for her. But I don't really care.
I'm the quarterback.
And I gotta admit that I'm pretty good at football.
That's also why I'm the team captain.
But I never wanted to make a career out of it.
It's nice for now but that's it.
"Yeah unfortunately I'm back." I answer and turn to the front but unluckily the teacher hasn't arrived yet.
And yes, I'm being rude. But being rude is practically Katies whole personality so I don't feel bad.
"Hey, I heard you guys have a football game in a week! Do you want me to wear your number?"
"I really don't care what you do Katie. But I'd prefer if you don't."
Can't she just leave me alone?
"What? Because of that slut Azalea? Is she wearing your number."
I grip Katies table hard, "don't ever call Azalea a fucking slut again. Don't even think about putting her name in your disgusting mouth, or I'm gonna get your father fired."
Her father works at the company that belongs to my father. And I don't know how I would get my father to fire Mr. Harris, but I can get creative if needed.
Katie nods shakily and then finally turns back towards her friends.
Class goes on for what feels like twenty hours.
I don't know if it's the cruelly boring class, or if I just wanna see Az again as soon as possible.
I tend towards the latter.
Even though I've been seeing Az every day for, I don't even know, two months now? I'm not sure.
But the more time I'm spending with her, the worse it gets.
I can't get enough of her.
The bell finally rings and I walk out of class, ignoring the voices calling for me.
I walk towards Azaleas locker but stop as I see another one of my teammates talking with her.
Other people would think it's just harmless talking, but I know David's flirting.
I carefully approach, and as soon as David spots me he shifts nervously.
"Hey Az." I kiss her cheek.
"Oh hey Aiden." I have to fight the urge to smile, now is not the time to swoon over the way she says my name.
"What are you guys talking about?" I ask.
"Well David asked me if I wanted to go to the football game."
"With him?" I raise a brow.
"No!" David cuts in "just y'know, going to the football game. I didn't want her to miss it."
"Oh, no worries there David, I'll make sure she doesn't miss it. We have to go now."
I take Az's hand in mine and lead her away.
"Where are we going?"
"Let's drive."
"But Aiden, we have to go to class."
"We only have one class left."
"Exactly! Just one class."
"Okay, but immediately after we'll meet outside yes?"
"Sure." She kisses my cheek and walks away. And her ass looks so good.
I have to adjust myself and then I quickly exit the building, before someone catches me rocking a hard-on from nothing more than watching Az walk away.
God, I'm pathetic.
Azalea finally joins me and we start driving.
I know exactly where to go.
She showed me the beautiful little lake in the forest.
And I wanna show her something as well.
We only drive for about twenty minutes.
I help her off the bike and take her helmet off.
"I love riding the bike so much." She announces happily and I smile at her.
"Come on." I take her hand and start walking.
Two minutes later we're looking at the whole town and nearly every neighbor city.
"Holy shit. That's beautiful."
We sit down in the grass and I pull Az into my side.
"When the roof of our mansion wasn't enough, then I went here to be alone."
"Understandable."
We are quiet for a few minutes but then I notice Az shivering.
She got her own jacket on, but I know my 600 dollar jacket will keep her warm for sure.
I'm not flexing it's just a fact.
I get out of it and put it around her.
"Oh thanks."
I nod.
"Aiden?"
"Yeah?"
"How are you?"
I immediately know, she asking because of mom.
And I'm kinda scared she will judge me.
But I can't fake sadness.
I mean, I am still grieving, but I knew it would come one day.
So I'm hurting deep down but I'm not exactly sad.
"I'm fine."
She looks at me sceptically.
"Really love. It's okay. I've known it would come one day since I was very young."
I know she wants to say more but she doesn't.
And I'm once again grateful for her.
"What did you say to David?" I ask after a minute.
"I just said that I'm not sure if I'll go."
"Why?"
"I just don't know. Maybe I'll have to study, not sure."
"Do you wanna wear my number if you go?" I blurt out.
She looks at me and smiles.
"Okay." She answers, I smile at her.
She looks at the view again but I keep watching her.
There's nothing else in this world I would rather watch.
She's so damn beautiful.
It feels like my heart's gonna burst.
"Te ves hermosa." I say and she blushes because she remembers what that means.
"Quiero besarte." I whisper.
"And what did that mean?"
"We should go back."
"Oh. Yeah you're right. It's pretty cold."
She gets on the bike behind me and once again I can feel her beautiful body so close, it's about to drive me insane.
She puts her arms around my waist and I'm praying to god, she doesn't notice my fucking hard dick.
Twice in one day!
I should be embarrassed.
We drive directly home, since she's living with me at the moment.
Her mom decided to stay at their house.
She didn't feel comfortable with living at the mansion and we of course didn't press the matter.
Azalea was a little hesitant to leave her mom alone but she still took a room at the mansion.
She decided to just check in with her mom every day.
We also have to work on the assignment.
I honestly don't give a fuck about school at the moment.
It just seems so unimportant.
I should also be at football training right now, but, I'm not trying to be cocky but I don't need the training, as long as I stay fit it's fine, and I would also never get thrown out of the team, because they would be lost without me.
Yeah okay, maybe I'm being a little cocky.
Once we're at the mansion, I go search for Theo while Az changes.
"Bro?"
"Here!" I hear Theo shout.
I walk into Theo's room and see him playing with Eli.
They've immediately found each other.
And I'd be lying if I said Eli didn't look damn cute right now.
I've always wanted a pet, but my father thinks their pointless and disgusting.
And when I was about seven and a mega big dog ran me over I got traumatized for life.
I know Eli is about 20% of the dog that ran me over but I don't know.
They all look like murderous creatures to me now.
"We're gonna continue the English assignment now."
"Okay, I'm down in a minute."
I nod and head to the living room where Az is already seated, with everything necessary around her.
"Theo's here in a minute." I say as I sit down beside her.
"Okay then let's begin already."
I try to concentrate but I can't, not even for two damn seconds.
I'm looking at Az when she lifts her head and looks at me questioningly.
"You okay?"
"Yeah I'm fine." I say quickly and smile. I immediately notice her eyes zoning in on my lips.
She parts hers and-
Theo soundly enters the room and we both look elsewhere, as if we were caught doing something illegal.
And honestly, it somehow does feel illegal.
Theo also starts working on the assignment.
And I only now notice Az wearing just a thin tank top.
And I'm not a fucking weirdo! But I can see her nipples and fuck.
Fuck. Beautiful fuck.
We continue working for about one hour and when I finally excuse myself, my rock hard boner fucking hurts.
I walk away as quickly as possible.
And straight towards the shower.