Too Late Mr. White! I'm Married To Your Rival Now novel Chapter 133

Aria's POV

"Almost ready, Mrs. Carter! Just five more minutes!"

"No rush, I was just asking," I said, silently thanking her for the perfect excuse to escape my uncomfortable situation.

After sorting through my feelings about Aiden, I'd been desperately trying to control them. At the very least, I needed to stop staring at him like some lovesick teenager! But crushes aren't exactly something you can switch off at will.

I'd been struggling for days with pathetic results. Ever since realizing my feelings for Aiden, I couldn't act normal around him anymore. Several times, I'd made flimsy excuses just to flee the room when I couldn't handle being near him.

While I was suffering through this "sweet torment" of attraction, amazing news arrived: Aiden was going on a business trip! And not just for a day or two—he'd be gone for seven whole days! Finally, I could breathe again.

The night before his departure, I decided to stop avoiding him like I had been all week.

When Aiden returned from a phone call and saw me sitting on the couch, his dark eyes flickered with interest. "Mrs. Carter isn't busy tonight?"

I nervously looked away. "Work-life balance. My fingers are staging a rebellion after practicing so hard lately."

He gave me that knowing half-smile. "Is that so? I thought you might be avoiding me."

My heart skipped a beat. "Why would I do that? What reason could I possibly have to avoid you?"

Aiden just stared at me without saying anything.

I cracked after about two seconds of that penetrating gaze. Biting my lip, I changed the subject: "So, you're leaving tomorrow... have you packed everything yet?"

He raised an eyebrow. "Not yet. Would Mrs. Carter care to help me pack?"

"Of course I can," I blurted out.

I immediately regretted my words. Just five days ago, I'd made all these promises to myself about maintaining boundaries and keeping my distance. Was packing his suitcase something a fake wife should be doing?

But I'd already committed, so when Aiden said, "Then I'll trouble Mrs. Carter to help me pack," I could only swallow hard and agree.

Aiden stood up. "Let's go. We should turn in early tonight."

I reluctantly followed him upstairs to the master bedroom. While I'd been in his room before, this was my first time entering his walk-in closet.

Before even stepping inside, I caught that familiar cedar scent that always surrounded him.

Aiden leaned against the doorframe, not entering. "I need three suits, two casual outfits, and two sets of pajamas."

I glanced back at him. "Got it."

Walking to the glass cabinets, I boldly surveyed Aiden's wardrobe. His clothes were mostly black and white—dozens of custom-tailored suits hung neatly in the main cabinet, casual wear in the side cabinet, and so many ties it looked like a department store display. My eyes couldn't take it all in.

There was even a special cabinet for cufflinks and tie clips—the intricate cufflinks obviously worth a small fortune.

I never realized men could have this many clothes.

With so many options, I felt overwhelmed. I needed to match the suits with ties but worried about my fashion sense, holding different ties against each suit to check the combinations.

I was so focused on my task that I didn't notice Aiden walking in behind me.

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I sensed something off with the tie I was holding against Aiden's suit and put it back, selecting another one. Standing before the suit again, I realized this wasn't giving me the full effect. I needed to see how it would actually look together.

As I stepped back to get a better view, my back collided with something solid and warm. Aiden's chest.

"Oh!" I spun around, nearly losing my balance. "Sorry! Didn't realize you were standing there."

I glanced down at his foot where I'd stepped on him. "Did I hurt you?"

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