Chapter 35

'What?," Riley exclaims, his voice loud to grab the attention of the two nurse in the elevator. He looks at Aiden and closes his open mouth, he waits silent making no move until the elevator door part, the two nurse walls out and the doors close again going up to the seventh floor. 'Blake called and told that Chloe has prepared an abrupt press meeting tonight," she says. He rubs the back of his neck and stands straight… he was in glee expecting victory on his way but it hadn't end yet…. 'What's up with his action?," he frowns. 'Isn't it obvious!," Aiden pulls out her phone from her grey coat and scrolls through the feed 'Neither of the photos we uploaded in the video aren't true except Catherine's clip," 'So, what can he do because they were fake," he looks at her with raised brows, curious. 'Maybe he can prove those fake," she shrugs. 'Then what about Catherine, he can't tell she is not his sister," 'They are not biological," she reminds him 'And Catherine doesn't like to be involved in this, she will not tell anyone else about Chloe," The elevator door opens, Aiden pushes her phone in the pocket and walks ahead, Riley grips tight on the bag and jumps forward matching her pace. 'How can you be so calm when our plan failed?," he asks, his eyes on her while walking 'I wish to know what's going on in that big brain of Chloe's," he blurts and looks straight. She stops and turns, Riley follows her action 'Aren't you the one who removed the recorder from his room?," she crosses her arms over her chest with raised brows. 'I…um…," he bites his lower lip and rubs the back of his neck staring down at his shoes, a low sigh leaves his lips 'I thought this was the ending,' he looks up at her. 'Didn't I tell you not to hurry," she scoffs. 'Yes, you did," his voice comes out low and obedient, like answering a question asked by the headmaster 'I was being naïve," 'Yes, you were," she rolls her eyes and drops her hands. She walks away. 'Alright, my bad," he whines and follows her 'What should we do now?," 'Let him prove his innocence and then….," her feet halts by the door, she faces Riley 'Lets retreat," she says, her tone shows no sense of anger or determination, just dry and blunt. 'Seems like you've got a plan," She nods 'Its Kim's body" 'What?," his hand covers his mouth immediately, his own brain realizing the loud voice, the brown orbs slides from left to right, his palms on his mouth. He closes his eyes and inhales a deep breath, letting it out he drags his hands down 'What are you still doing with his body?," he whispers almost standing on his tippy toes 'What are you going to do with the rotten body?," 'The dead body will put in Chloe's house basement, 'OH, I see," he nods thrice 'And then the cops will be informed about it," 'Yeah," 'You are really good at this," he shows a thumb up, he winks clicking his tongue 'But.," he lets out a dry sigh with his hand placed on his chest…. Instant change of expression…. 'I never thought you're evil… I can't imagine Kim's body still on land," he says. 'Only evil can destroy evil," she arches a brow perfectly 'Are you hesitant to be a devil's boyfriend," she asks, one part of her anxious for his answer while the other afraid to know his answer. 'No," his tone turns serious, he steps a little closer to her 'I will never be hesitant to be your boyfriend, even husband," he says, his voice low yet the tome enough to express seriousness 'Like you said," he continues 'Your loved ones know that you're right," She smiles, her inner being feeling something, something she hasn't endured. She never cared about people's opinions, however, a petite part of her is concerned about it, she knew that her actions are ruthless and even heard people talking about it, some say she is a sick woman and some say she is just as those killers but she never cared, because she believed the person who is guilty should be punished whether by law or any other way. The corners of Riley's lips move upwards, his eyes enlighten as he moves his face closer to hers 'You look damn beautiful when you smile," he says, his voice low. She looks away when he gets closer, turning the door knob she pushes the door open 'hey, mom," she greets and walks in. 'Hi," Riley waves and enters. 'My son in law is here," Emma calls out 'Come, come," she gestures him over to her excited. He pulls down his shirt shyly and makes his way to the bed, the word son in law playing like a happy song in his ears. Emma's big grin never leaves her face, she takes a peek at Aiden who sets the breakfast bag on the cupboard and moves her gaze to Riley again. 'My husband and I are waiting to see you both get married," she says 'He is getting impatient to get out so that he will be with us," she smiles. 'He will be out soon," Aiden reassures, she pulls the bench to side of the bed and sits on it 'Dad will be released and we are going to be back together," she says. Emma curls her lips in and nods 'Yes, he will" 'Our house door will open again only with him," she grabs the large bag from the cupboard and places it on Emma's lap 'See, what your son in law bought for you… Anniversary gift' Riley rubs the back of his neck, his ears red. He straightens his sitting position and glances at Emma's hands while she opens the bag and pulls out the dress, the lace beige blouse and a brown skirt. 'It's pretty," Emma looks at him, her face flushed. 'Aiden chose it, I just did the bill ' he blurts nervously. 'You can wear it tomorrow when we go to see dad," Aden stands 'I can request to get dad out for one day so you both can spend some time together," she rests her palms on the bed and leans forward moving her face closer to Emma's 'The princess is excited," she chuckles. Emma hits her arm playfully, Aiden stands 'Seems like you are really recovering," Aiden rubs her arm 'it hurts," she says, her tone showing no playfulness. 'Riley," Emma turns to her left 'Thanks a lot," she says 'You are just like your dad, kind and generous," 'Like his dad?," Aiden scoffs 'He is far away from his dad," she sneers, the right corner of her lips twitch upwards when Riley snaps at her 'He is just acting polite," she snickers. 'Ouch," he stands and grips the bottom part of the bed, he bends 'That was harsh ' he pinches the bridge of his nose with his face scrunched up. 'Why are you being mean to him?," Emma hits her arm again. Aiden rolls her eyes and crosses her arms over her chest watching the drama of her boyfriend. She walks to the other side and pulls Riley 'Mom, try the dress on," she passes a smile and drags Riley out, he opens his mouth to speak but before he could utter a word she pushes him out and shuts the door. Riley waits out playing with his phone to kill time as it has almost been half an hour and the door wasn't open. 'Dad will be amazed to see you," Aiden stands from the bed and steps in front of Emma, she adjust the collar and the joints of her blouse 'You look pretty as always," she says, her voice low. 'Aiden," her actions stop when Emma's low stern voice hits her ears 'Is something bothering you?" she asks, her big eyes observing her features. 'No," she faces her mom 'I'm doing good," she plasters a smile… She stays silent for a moment and bites her lower thin lip, her eyes never leaving her mom's 'Everything is going to be back to normal," she says 'Dad's innocence will be proved soon," she runs her hand through her hair and steps back. 'You look exhausted," Emma's voice comes out low in concern and worry 'You don't have to try hard, as I always say, Aiden," she steps closer to her and makes her to sit on the bed, Emma sits beside her 'There is nothing wrong to give up," she says. 'It is wrong to give up," she blurts looking down at her clasped hands 'I don't want to regret later, I don't want to regret of not trying to get dad out….. I promised to get him out," she looks at Emma 'He is desperate to come out. Every time I visit him he mask his true face with a smile but still," she looks away 'I could see it… Only we should save us," she says, giving pressure on each word. 'I know," Emma takes pale hands in hers 'But he doesn't want you to be in danger, he doesn't want you to be stressed, he doesn't want you to be overwhelmed," Emma moves her hand to Aiden's head and runs her fingers through her brief strands 'He is forever concerned about his little princess," she grins 'Where as his princess has grown up and became a queen," The reporters wait in there seats, numerous cameras placed around, some on stands and many on shoulders. They are prepared waiting for the arrival of the Aim's Chairman, the successful business man. Chloe enters the scene, his face expressing no sense of guilt nor fear. Chloe stands on the one step above stage and picks the mic. Kevin switches on the projector letting the light reflect on the wall behind Chloe, a smug smile forms on his face when the crowd goes silent. Adjusting his tie he lifts the mic and explains, he explains the detail of each image which was played on the other day, his high IQ proving the edited; fabricated documents and photos. The footage of the house burnt is not his, it's enough to prove his original address after all everything was fake expect the fact about his sister… But still he got his own ways of getting his things sorted out. He takes a conference call with Catherine, the audio connected to the speaker. He converses to her casually like they've been in contact till today, the fake smile never leaves his face. 'Why did you record a video talking ill of me?," he asks, his voice kind and sweet. 'I was forced to do it ' she answers vulnerably. 'See ' Chloe announces 'This tricks are just to ruin my reputation and my business," he states.