"Do you know why you are still alive after you were so violent with Hazel?

" Professor questioned him, his tone changing from that of calm to menacing.

Aaron didn't know what he was supposed to answer and he kept quiet.

"Answer me Aaron. I won't repeat this again.

" Professor said.

"No professor.

" Aaron answered.

"That's better. So I wanted you to witness how the love of your life becomes mine while you help me out in the process.

" The professor said casually, as if talking about some random topic like weather.

But Aaron just sat there with a blank look, not understanding what the Professor meant.

"You see, Hazel had stolen my heart the day I first saw her.

She looked so perfect, so beautiful, so shiny that could even make the god of beauty go green with envy.

Her hairs danced with the wind, her eyelashes fluttering, while her fair skin had turned a little pink from the cold.

She looked every inch of a beauty who was made to steal my heart, shatter my hopes, and make me go crazy behind her.

" Professor talked, his voice full of affection and other emotions that Aaron had seen for the very first time from this professor.

"But you know what destroyed me the most? It was her eyes, those cold eyes which sucked me in them.

Whenever she would look my way, it felt as if she could see through my soul, and I could never hide anything from them.

How could someone have those eyes, so cold yet so dazzling?

" Professor continued speaking, as if he was lost in an entirely different world, a world limited to only him and Kizy.

Aaron just heard him silently, knowing that every word he spoke was true. Wasn't this what happened with him?

He had kidnapped Kizy as Markus's girlfriend, wishing to trap Markus through her and achieve his goal.

But it was Kizy, who had trapped him, and he foolishly fell for it. But even now, he doesn't hate her.

"So I want you to unite me with her.

" Professor said, bringing Aaron back to reality.

"I will bring her here, keep her only for myself and never let her escape away. She would be mine and I would be her's.

" Professor said.

Aaron was still silent, not knowing what he was supposed to say.

"And this would be your punishment. To see your love live by my side. You will get to witness every single day, where she would be here with me while you would stand here, as my servant.

" Professor said.

"You will kill Satan and bring Hazel back here.

" Professor said.

"And how am I going to kill Markus?

" Finally Aaron spoke.

"That would be my responsibility. I would prepare a complete plan for you and give you the chance to kill Markus and exact your revenge.

" Professor paused.

"But after that, you will bring Hazel here and serve both of us for the rest of our lives.

" Professor said.

Aaron just sat there, thinking deeply about what the professor had said.

He didn't want Kizy to fall into this maniac's trap. Though he had only spent a week here, he had experienced the professor's wrath first hand.

The professor was a crazy man, an expert in poisons, who would love to kill his enemies using different poisons, giving them a slow but tormenting death.

Of course he could see that the professor was a lot more powerful than Markus. If the professor was to make a move, it was sure to destroy Markus.

But Markus had his grandpa for support. Plus now even Jason had joined his side. Thus Aaron could see that killing Markus won't be easy.

He was not confident about this professor at all. His intentions for Kizy were not good.

Even though he never wanted Kizy to be with anyone else, he was at least reassured to see her with Markus. Though Markus was a complicated man, he would never treat Kizy badly.

But he was not sure about the same for this professor. He wasn't sure what the professor might do to her.

"Get ready, we will be starting your training next week. Till then, heal your body.

" The professor said and stood up.

"And don't even think about fooling me Aaron.

" The professor said while walking away.

*1.00 PM, TWO DAYS LATER, A CITY AIRPORT*

"Who are we receiving?

" Kizy asked, while looking at the gate.

"A friend of mine.

" Markus said.

Kizy thought that the person coming must be an important business client or a partner as this was the first time that Markus had himself come to receive someone, that too till the airport. Not to mention, Markus had never received anyone even at their company's gate.

"Look she is here.

" Markus said irritatingly, but a doting tone could be heard from his voice.

Kizy turned to look at the person, or more precisely a girl coming, who looked younger than her. She was wearing a crop top, with denim shorts, her short shoulder length curly hair dancing with the wind.

As soon as the girl was close enough, she directly left her luggage and came running to Markus, hugging him directly.

"Markus!!

" The girl exclaimed.

"So my headache is back.

" Markus said irritatedly, but no irritation could be seen on his face.

"Is this how you welcome me after all these years?

" The girl said while slapping his arm.

"Ok ok fine.

" Markus said before turning towards Kizy, whose mouth was left open, making a wide - O.

"Miss Kizy, this is Nicole, my friend. And Nicole, this is Kizy, my P.A.

" Markus said, remembering all the details Nicole had told him to follow yesterday.

Nicole had asked him to remain formal with Kizy, and act casually with her.

"Hello Miss Kizy. Could you please bring my luggage and keep that in the trunk.

" Nicole said, before hooking her arm with Markus and dragging him ahead.

'Where the hell has this girl popped out from? Does she think she can order me like that? Trying to act so close with Markus! Are you serious? I am definitely not picking your luggage.' Kizy thought to herself.

"Tell her to bring my luggage.

" Nicole whispered to Markus.

"Are you serious? Why would I ask her to pick your luggage. Go bring it yourself.

" Markus said in a lowered voice.

Kizy was watching both of them from behind. But the way both of them were whispering in each other's ear, made it appear very ambiguous.

"See I told you. You love her. That is why you can let your sister carry the luggage but not your wife. I had alrea-

" Nicole was still whispering when Markus turned back towards Kizy.

"Kizy, bring her luggage and keep that in the trunk.

" Markus ordered before Nicole could speak anymore.

"What?!!

" Kizy said.

"You have some problem?

" Markus asked, raising his eyebrow.

Kizy didn't speak and just picked up the luggage, trying to remain as professional as she could.

She placed the luggage in the car and came back, only to see Markus and Nicole sitting behind while only the front passenger seat was left for her.

She just watched them before entering the front seat.

'Guess this guest is a little too clingy.' Kizy thought to herself, before taking out her laptop and started working on it, checking some files which needed to be signed by Markus.

Suddenly Nicole started speaking from behind.

"Markus, if I am not wrong, this way leads to your company right?

" Nicole asked.

"Yes.

" Markus said, his attention on Kizy.

"I don't want to go to your company though.

" Nicole said.

"Huhh?

" Markus turned towards Nicole, because he wasn't planning to take her to the company at all. This road also led to Evans Mansion, where he was planning to drop her.

"I will stay at your house.

" Nicole said, finally receiving a reaction from Kizy.

Kizy froze in her place, her hands paused midair while typing.

"What!!

" Markus exclaimed.

"Why? Won't you let me stay?

" Nicole asked.

"You can stay with your parents or maybe grandparents. Why come to my house? You know I never allow anyone to come to my house.

" Markus said sternly.

"Is this how you welcome me back after years. I don't know. I want to stay at your place, or else I am going to complain about this to grandpa.

" Nicole said.

'She also knows how to threaten Markus. They definitely have some history. She isn't as simple as I had thought.' Kizy thought.

"Fine.

" Markus said.

'What the hell! How can you let your friend stay at your house? Are you an idiot?' Kizy thought in her mind.

"Markus, I think we can let her sleep in the guest room. I'll ask the maids to clean the room for her.

" Kizy said, finally not being able to listen anymore.

"Who are you to meddle in between?

" Nicole asked, irritation visible on her face.

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A huge thank you to @Thess_Kitano for the gift!! Also are you all enjoying the story so far? Don't forget to comment. Do vote with powerstones and golden tickets. Have a bright day ahead!!

- Kizy