The Best Friend's Contract novel Chapter 45

Aidan

I can't help myself. I can't help it when I feel the need or more likely the urge to look at her. Yet, with every turn and every glance . . . she would never fail to surprise me with her natural beauty. Even though she used to tell me about how insecure she is, I can't seem to find the flaws she once mentioned.

''You can't stop, huh?'' Alain asks, trying to make sure the tents stay up all night than falling apart.

''You're not mad at me, anymore?'' I ask him back, changing the subject before he has a chance to ask because I know . . . it's always about Kenna. He notices almost everything when it comes to Kenna and I, probably because he's the older brother or he's just more caring than me but that's just the way he is.

Especially when it comes to Mia. It's as if he couldn't stop asking or wondering about her. I mean, I care about Mia, too . . . she's my one and only sister, for god's sake, why wouldn't I care for her? It's just that, Alain cares for her much more than I can even imagine; he'd help her with almost anything.

A few months ago, Mia had a bad fever. He was worried sick that he decided to stay home to take care of her than going to work; until mother convinced that she can take his place.

''About the whole accounting thing? Nah, I don't have time to be mad at you for a long time.'' He slowly replies, ''But, you can't simply change the subject, Aidan . . . you can't hide it, either. The whole newly-wed thing going on with you two, it's crystal clear.'' He adds, turning to look at me.

''What about Kenna? What about the whole newly-wed thing? I don't understand,'' I answer.

Alain laughs, ''Dude. Seriously? You've got to stop lying when it comes to something you can't hide. More precisely . . . when it comes to Kenna. Do you think I won't find out about it?''

My heart starts to beat uncontrollably fast, only waiting for him to continue the conversation. There's a slight chance that he might tell me he has found out the truth about this whole marriage but there's also a high chance of him never finding out. Then again, what's going on his mind? What's he going to say?

I turn to look at Kenna, seeing her laughing with Ava as she sits on her lap. They are both pointing up at the sky, probably looking at the trees or even the clouds . . . but what attracts me most is the way she looks with Ava on her lap, it's as if that's our future.

Wait . . . did I say our? I meant, hers.

''Found out about what?'' I raise an eyebrow, paying attention to Alain, again.

''About you and Kenna,'' He replies. Both of his eyebrows are furrowed as he takes a few steps towards me, leaving me confused and somehow worried.

''What do you mean?'' I clear my throat, avoiding any further eye contact; wanting for someone to just barge in and interrupt the conversation than letting him say.

''That she was your first crush. She was the one you told me about, right? You told me that you liked someone but you said you can't have her; now, it's all clear . . . you couldn't confess and you couldn't have Kenna because you didn't want to ruin the 'thing' you two had, called friendship.'' He pats onto my shoulder before smiling, ''Well . . . congratulations,'' He adds.

''Obviously!'' I reply with a loud laugh, almost sounding fake but believable enough for my big brother, Alain.

Truth be told, my first crush was one of the cheerleaders at school; not Kenna. I've never had feelings for Kenna . . . not until now, I suppose? Her name was Carly, she had straight dirty blonde hair with piercing green eyes and damn, she was a charm. When I had feelings for her, she was with one of the football players, they were the it couple.

So, when they broke up, I thought it was my chance to make her my girlfriend but unfortunately, things got out of control and we hooked up on our first encounter which was bizarre. Not going to lie, things got pretty exciting from there . . . I enjoyed our hook-ups more than actually spending time with her, so . . . I never did make us official. I never even say I once liked her because I left things unsaid.

''I want a friend to play with,'' She replies.

I immediately chuckle before pulling her in for a hug, ''You have me to play around with and you even have Uncle Dim to play dolls with. You don't need to wait for Uncle Gabby to give Aunt Kenna a present, it might take awhile.'' I respond back, earning another laugh from Alain; knowing that this is just something adults would understand, completely.

''But you and Uncle Dim are always busy.'' She furrow her eyebrows, ''Even daddy is always busy,'' Then, to my surprise, she starts to pout; looking at her father who has a worried look plastered on his face at the sight of his daughter's change of expression.

Within seconds, Alain has cupped onto her face, wiping away the fallen tears. ''Daddy is always here for you . . . I'm never busy for my little girl,'' He says as she wraps her small arms around his neck.

''Can you finish up? I'm taking her inside,'' Alain turns towards me in which I nod as an answer as he walks away, meeting up with Harley halfway before saying something, worried shows on Harley's face.

''Boo!'' A shout appears from behind me as someone covers up both of my eyes, causing me to scream; which appears more girly than manly.

Kenna bursts out into laughters as she holds onto her stomach, completely enjoying the moment. ''Very funny, Kenna. You caught me off guard,'' I say, clearing my throat and try my best to hide the sudden embarrassment.

''Can you stop laughing?'' I ask, realising that she won't stop laughing; not even when it's no longer funny; not to me.

''Okay, okay, okay. I'll stop,'' She answers. ''Calm down . . . grumpy pants. I was just fooling around,'' She adds with a smile slowly creeping up her face, trying her best to cheer me up.