In Love With Two Brothers – Chapter 109

 

Chapter 109

Semi-Final

(Finally Accepting Him)

 

Ariel’s POV

I sat in the couch, sipping from my drink as I watched from the Tv, the news being displayed. It is actually about Sophia’s arrest. I don’t know how it managed to go public, because some of her fans are enrage, blaming the law for injustice, since Sophia refused to accept her crimes. She kept denying it, claiming innocent.

 

Well, all I know is that the law will handled the case properly, until she is ready to admit it. The social media are not left out; if my fans get to know where I reside, then I won’t be sitting here having such peace of mind. I had to leave my dad’s mansion, to my own house to avoid the paparazzi.

 

No doubt, that place will be filled with lots of reporters and many of my fans by now. I really don’t like putting up things concerning my personal life online, but how this managed to get up there still puzzles me. Although, my fans got to know about my kidnap, and were eagerly waiting for the result of how I was rescued and who the culprit was.

 

But too bad, they wouldn’t be expecting Sophia to be the one behind it. I just couldn’t help laughing at some comment on certain post about it. Some fans are just so funny, while some are really saying their minds.

 

But all the same, Sophia needs to be punished for what she did. Even if she is my sister, she had gone too far by attempting to ki*ll me. What if I hadn’t escaped, then they might have carried out their evil plan. Hmm, to God be all the glory.

 

I was still in thought when the door opened, as someone stepped in. I didn’t bother to look, thinking it’s one of the maids, but when the person didn’t move, I was forced to look behind me. My mouth dropped on seeing who is was.

 

I stood up, straightening my dress properly before walking closer to her.

“Josephine?” I called as she stared downward, gulping in her saliva

“Hi Ariel…..i erm…I”

“Hi…it’s been a while” I noted with a smile. She nodded, twisting her fingers, nervously

 

“Look Ariel…I’m sorry…I really am..i” She went down on her knees immediately, as I tried stopping her

“Hey, you shouldn’t do that” I stated, holding her up

 

“I’m sorry Ariel..for all the bad attitudes I have shown to you. It’s isn’t me doing it, but my jealous self. Erm…can we talk?” She asked

 

“Yea sure”

I directed her to the couch, offering her a drink which she declined until she finished what she came here for.

 

“The truth is, I love Aiden too. I had loved him right from when I started working for him. It’s seems weird, and my Grannie had warned me several time to ki*ll whatsoever feeling I had for him, but it wasn’t working. I prayed and longed for the day he will notice me, and return the love I have for him, but it never came.

 

And when you came, I was ready to take you as a friend, because you were nice and friendly. But I suddenly noticed his strange approaches to you; the way you guys talk, laugh and chat together usually pissed me off.

 

I always wanna be in your shoe, but my statues as a maid, prevented me from doing so. I don’t hate you but was jealous of you. I thought you were here to take him away from me, because he even confessed it himself that he likes you.

 

“I’m sorry Ariel, you are a nice person and I won’t deny that. I don’t want you to see me as someone bad. I had planned on apologizing before you left for Seoul, but I was late, and I couldn’t see you until now. I was ready to let go of Aiden just like my grannie advice, but it’s not easy to do so, especially when I have been in love with him for so long.

 

I know you both are no longer together, Aiden told me about it. But I don’t want it to feel like you parted because of the strange attitudes I gave you. Please forgive me” She pleaded, cleaning of the tears on her cheek. I was tempted to laugh, but I replaced it with a smile.

 

Fine, Josephine behaved weirdly, but I didn’t take it to heart, perhaps she is just feeling guilty.

 

“Hey come on Josephine, believe me if I say that I didn’t take all your weird attitudes seriously. I knew you liked Aiden too, it was obvious, but there was nothing I could do about it, since you allowed jealousy to overwhelm you, not giving me the chance to have a word with you. And whereas, I got to find out late; that was when I was about leaving for my own apartment.

 

“So don’t feel bad, because you are cool with me, trust me” I smiled at her as she heaved a loud sigh of relief. It felt like she has been relieved off the burden on her shoulders. I simply chuckle

We had a little chat before Aiden stepped in. I turned to him and furrowed

 

“Did you come with him” I asked Josephine who smiled, and nodded

“He was in the car waiting for me..”

“Damn…don’t tell me you both were about going somewhere and decided to stop by, I mean you have spent about an hour here, laughing and chatting with me” I muttered jokingly, as she chuckled

 

“Nah..not really; I only wanted to give you guys some space to talk “ Aiden chipped in walking in fully. He went towards Josephine holding her hands, as he gave it a soft peck

 

“Right baby?” he asked her as she blushed. He is back to his old self, not minding his environment, he always love to be romantic with his lover.

 

“Sure…and Ariel is really sweet to hold no grudge against me..thanks so much once again…and I really enjoy your company. I didn’t know you are a great gist teller; if so, then I have really missed a lot those days that I didn’t get along well with you” Josephine pouted hugging me, as I returned the hug, giving her a soft pat. She exchange eye signals with Aiden before going out

 

“I will be in the car” She winked at him, as he returned it with blowing kisses. He turned to face me, tucking his hand into his pocket with a sigh. None of us said a word at first; and I was careful not to ask the wrong question.

 

I really wanna know if he has something going on with Josephine, and if he had finally accepted what I told him about not having that love feelings or him.

 

“Erm…hunhn…” I cleared my throat, looking at him in his eyes. He smirked at my nervousness.

“We are now together; I know that’s what you are wanting to ask.” He shrugs, as I felt a pang of relieve flushing through my system. I don’t know how to express my joyful mood

 

“I asked her out already and she accepted. You know, she is kinda lovely and sweet to be with, but..erm..i’m still trying to cope with this relationship stuffs…and erm, I pray God helps me. He stated. I nodded

 

“I’m happy for you Aiden…and erm..i’m sorry for…”

“Hey shh…it’s ok. You don’t have to be sorry because I was there for you, loved you and you couldn’t returned it back. No, you don’t. It’s normal to feel for people and also not to feel. I can’t force love; it has to come freely from your heart.

 

And I’m not expecting a pay back; what I did to you is not up to what I have done for other peopled. The only difference was that I loved you and…that’s all, well, I didn’t love the other girls; just wanted to have my way with them and let go.

 

But ever since you came into my life, I began to see changes in me. You might be God sent to change me and not to date me. So don’t feel bad for choosing my brother over me or for not repaying me back by forcing yourself to love me. I don’t mind Ariel, I’m not that kind of person.

 

Although, I almost became one by asking you to choose then, but just so you know, my emotions where taking the better parts of me then. Instead, I’m grateful to you for making me vow to love again. I really don’t find these relationships amusing before, and that turned me into a playboy, hurting different girl’s feelings and not getting worried about it; most of them were Axel’s Ex.

 

This might feel like a sacrifice back to him, but even if you didn’t choose any of us, I still wouldn’t use it against you, or make you feel ungrateful. It’s normal to be with who you wanna be with. And let’s say fate wanted it to be so, because even Josephine would have been really hurt, if I hadn’t let you go, and Axel too.

 

That’s me causing two people pain, and our relationship might not later work in the end, being that you only like me as a friend and not having love for me. It might make us feel frustrated, and lose both the relationship and even the friendship.

 

I think it’s better to be friends though, because I believe with the few days I have been in this relationship with Josephine, I think I feel comfortable with her. Perhaps my heart has been for her all this while, but I was too blind to see it. I’m really grateful Ariel, thanks for coming down here for us; I and Axel, you are indeed a blessing.

 

I couldn’t contain the tears that were already streaming down my eyes as I watched him speak. I pulled him closer, giving him a warm embrace

 

“Thank so much…thank you Aiden…i..erm…I don’t know what else to say than being grateful..you are just so…” I shuttered, sniffing in

 

“Sh…don’t say it all..come on..don’t cry…it’s not like I’m being a motivational speaker here” he tickled me as I laughed, hitting his chest playfully

 

“Hey stop that” I laughed out, crying tears of joy. He chuckled, cleaning tears off my face

“You don’t look pretty crying this way, can you just see your face.” He mocked, as I rolled my eyes

“Anyways…thanks so much..” I cooed. He nodded. He flipped his eyes upwards, looking behind me

 

“Hmm, I think big guy is here to see you, I will take my leave now” He smiled as I turned to stare behind me. Axel was leaning on the doorpost, his hands in his jacket pocket. Aiden whispered something to his hearing as he smiled brightly; the smile alone brought butterflies to my stomach, as I rub my palms together.

 

Aiden tapped his shoulder slightly before going out, leaving the both of us to stare at each other.

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Axel had gotten in early enough to hear Aiden’s confession. He was grateful that he had such a caring brother, and wished he could repay him for all he had done to Ariel, but that won’t be possible, because Aiden won’t collect a dime for the love and care he had shown to someone.

 

Just as Aiden was about leaving, he drew closer to him and whispered

 

“Make use of the sweet words I thought you, she will be screaming for a K**s, trust me” he winked at Axel, making him smile out. After he left, they both stared at each other, not knowing what to do at first.

Different thoughts filled their minds, as they were both eager to hear what each other them has to say

 

“Ermmm…Ariel…I erm…gosh I don’t know how to say this now..i’m kind of feeling nervous” he chuckled, licking his lips, as Ariel giggled, though, nervously.

 

“Fine..erm..i will just start this way” he muttered, walking close to her. He sighed, holding her two hands into his as he stared into her oceanic eyes

 

“Ariel…I know I haven’t been the best guy from the start, I haven’t treated you like my brother, or any other person, showing you the love you deserve. I haven’t spent a dime on you or take you out to favourite places. I haven’t really had a sweet conversation with you without ending up in a quarrel.

 

I know the numbers of times I had tried denying it in my heart that I feel nothing for you, especially the first time I got to see you in the mall and in Aiden’s house that same night. I know the numbers of times I had made Aiden believe that I wasn’t going to take you away from him.

 

I know that I had done things that I shouldn’t have done, just because the love I have for you, that I tried burying is hurting me more by forcing itself through the more I want to hide it.

 

I know I was so cold towards you when we first met, but you kept coming closer; even if I tried chasing you out, so as not to increase my burning feeling for you; you still came to me.

 

You know, I had dated other girls, but my relationship never last long. The longest I could remember was with Flora, but it also ended bitterly for me, because every girl I date see me as a monster, who screams and shout at night because of a certain nightmare they don’t seem to understand. They leave me to someone else, who they claim to be better. I usually drown in pain and hurt whenever it happens that way, and the nightmare becomes worse, with the pain of a long lost memory hurting me again and again.

 

But one thing I know for sure is that, you also experienced it with me. But you didn’t still let go; instead you came closer. No girl has ever done what you did to me that night. Helping me up to my room, changing my clothes and helping me calm my temperature.

 

That night, I felt safe in your arms; you didn’t see me as a cold being who has tons of problems you can’t share with. It shows that you are indeed a savior to me, while I’m nothing but a fool who didn’t want to show appreciation.

 

But with the way my heart is pointing towards your direction; I would admit the fact that I had loved you right from the start, but tried to cover it up.

 

Right now, I’m not going to be a coward, I wanna tell you my mind.I….i..love you Ariel, from the depth of my heart. And I really wish you give me a chance to proof it to you this time. I wish…you will give me a chance to cover up for all my bad attitudes I had shown towards you.

 

I hope you forgive me and accept me the way I am. But also know that, I am ready to change from being cold, just for you. I’m ready to accept what fate has for me, but I will want it to be with you…i..” he couldn’t complete his statement, when she slammed her lips on his. She had tried to control the urge right from when he held her hands but now she had lost it.

 

She could feel the spark of adrenaline as he k**sed her back. Both were so engross in the rhythm of their lips, the sparks it brought to their stomach and shivers to their spines. They could hear each other’s heartbeat, being across their chest, as they manage to catch up their breaths.

 

“Hey…” Axel mumbled, pecking her lips briefly after breaking the k**s. they both stopped to catch their breath, staring into each other’s eyes. He caresses her back slightly, pulling her closer as their chest meet, but didn’t break the eye contact.

 

“I love you too Axel” She smiled out as he couldn’t help but embrace her tightly

“Thank you..” he whispered into her ears, giving it a playful bite. She shivers

“I actually have some where to take you to..will you like to come”

 

“Erm…more like a date?” She grinned. He shrugged

“You can call it that way”

She nodded

“I will just change”

 

“No you are ok this way…that’s if you don’t mind going out in a plain dress”

“Oh no I don’t….”

“Don’t worry, it isn’t an open place..it’s just gonna be the both of us, but I believe you will like it, trust me.”He winked as she flushed

 

“Fine…I will just get my phone”

He nodded as he watched her exiting figure. A wide smile crept into his face as he grinned in lee. He wasn’t expecting her to accept quickly, but he is grateful she did.

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TBC…

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One more chapter to go, and also an epilogue. thanks for reading, i will be waiting for your comments

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Love y’all

Vickie dora