Sold To The Wicked Him

“Mr. Aiden Lazarus!”

Walking on the red Carpet, number of people are watching him as he walks. Wearing yet another brand-new creation, all eyes are looking at him.

‘He is not with his wife, so is the news really true?’

‘So Mrs. Lazarus is dead… really?’

‘Hey, keep it shut. Many people are here’

But none can tell if it was his clothes they are looking at or the very person whose wife is dead

‘Poor him… is there a curse in being Mrs. Lazarus?’

Thankfully he is from afar, he did not hear such words coming from the mouth of those who know nothing but gossip. ‘Media’ making up stories to catch people’s attention just so they would read the article that they created. Not knowing the effect it would bring to the very person that they are talking about.

But not be worried, for Aiden care no less about those matters. Since he was a child, he was used to dealt with such words.

“Stunning as ever, he surely is the son of Mr. Menandro Lazarus”

“Yes partner, as if he sweep all gazes to land on his directly!, lady catcher isn’t he?”

“Speaking of the very gentleman! Here he is! Mr. Menandro Lazarus!”

“Isn’t it a sight to see? Just by seeing the two surely is a one great of an evening!”

Looking at the direction where the red carpet started, there he saw his father stabding so elegant. As if he isn’t on his age at all. He looks younger and so dazzling. This evening surely isn’t something you will see in your everyday life.

Numbers of people are taking a photo, snap here, snap there, it feels like all angles have someone to capture it.

“So you came”

Aiden mumbled soft enough for the old man to hear. Smiling, he was the contrary of his son. He do act friendly to the media.

“Smile young man, did you forget what your mother will always tell you?”

“Tch”

Smiling a bit, much numbers of captures was taken, but his smile did not last so long. It soon ended with him being back in his neutral face. Soon, many figures came. From celebrities, and political figures, all of them are wearing dazzling dress and suits. All of them looks as if they are customized to fit them in this sole occasion.

“Elton Klein and Aiya Llander!”

Smiling at the crowd, the couple put a sweet aura between the two. Although it didn’t give them a hard time since just smiling at each other can make the whole world see floating flowers around the two. The two choose the color of blue. Shining under the lights, Aiya’s hair was in curls. As she hold Elton on his arm, she can’t remove the smile on her lips.

“Sylphia Klein is also here”

Different from what she was wearing before, this time she was bold enough to wear a pants like dress. It was a gown with slits on both sides, silver and black that matches her tone really well. Her face having just enough make up to make it look more beautiful. Her hair was in two bun and one can tell how her aura changes from what they received before. As if a new Sylphia was born.

And many more people came. One by one, they are in the spot light of their own moment. Spot light that chooses no one at all.

“Paul Marney!”

With his gentle smile, his long hair that was tied in one side can be seen combed neatly as he have some hanging ornaments on his glasses. With his personality in front of the camera, none would think that the very same smile holds danger behind it.

“So many famous people came here today, but that is not the end for it!”

“Here look, another couple came. Wow, look at that dress!”

Looking at where the said person was, as her partner help her fix her dress, her short hair shows more appreciation in the dress she was wearing. Her skin as shite as snow matches the perfect shade that suits the dress so well. None can tell any other person that would look good on it. But even with her wearing such dress, some people can’t help but look at her face.

‘Is it just me? Or did I saw her from somewhere before?’

‘She looks familiar… but I am not sure where did I saw her again?’

“Let us present to you, Mr. Brylle Leonard and Allea Ruie!”

“Wow, this is my first time seeing them. Who is she?”

“Partner, she is the fiance of Mr. Brylle. So gorgeous. You know what? I think she looks familiar”

“Me too, but I just can’t explain it. I mean, her beauty will surely makes your mind be blank!”

With so much compliment, Lea can’t help but feel embarrassed.

“It is alright. Even them appreciates your beauty”

“They are just over reacting… and fiance?”

“It would be weird if they will just announce you as my girlfriend. What would I do if someone snatch you away from me?”

Laughing as they whispered to each other, anyone to see them thinks that the two of them are just flirting. But as soon as they enter the palace, numbers of gazes from the other special personalities had their eyes locked at Lea.

‘Why are they looking at me?’

Gulping, she can’t help but be overwhelmed by what she received, but among all gazes… someone’s gaze is unppareled. As if that person was looking deep within her soul. But when she look and find for where that gaze came from… she find nothing but air from a table from afar.

“Are you alright?”

“I think I need to calm first… is there a poweder room?”

Looking around Brylle look for it. As soon as he saw where that place was, he points at it.

“I think it was there. Come, let me bring you there”

“Brylle”

Holding Lea’s hands, someone called his name. as he look at who that person was, it was none other than

“Brother”

Halting for a second, he hesitates whether or not he would go with Lea or not. But with Lea seeing how it seems important, she smiled.

“Its fine, I can go by my self. I’ll be back”

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“Yes”

“Okay…”

As soon as she left, that tone from his brother’s voice is something he can never forget. That very tone when something was really important.

“We need to talk. Now”

“Yes…”

…

‘This place surely is big. But I wonder why… I feels like this wasn’t my first time in here?’

Looking at where the powder room was, it was indeed familiar to her, but the fact that she doesn’t enjoy it at any bit makes her want a place where there are less people. Even just for a second.

‘There it is’

“Oh, pardon”

Almost bumping to someone, she was surprised to see a girl wearing a blue dress. Curly hair with her sweet smile, it soon faded as soon as she meet Lea’s face.

‘Why did her lips…’

“You…”

Pointing at her, she was surprised.

‘What’s with her?’

“May I know who you are?”

“Hi, I am Allea Ruie. Nice to meet you”

Offering her hand, it took the girl some time to accept it which made Lea be surprised. Remembering why she have to use that name, it was part of her and Brylle’s plan.

Flashback

‘So… what shall we do with your name?’

‘I.. I can’t remember. Lea is the only thing that comes on my mind…’

Tapping his finger he asked

‘Is Lea your nickname or just your name? I mean Lea…ndra? Leannica? No that sounds off. Lea… leanne? Ahh lea…’

‘Allea?’

‘Is that you name?’

‘I am not sure…’

‘Well, let’s write it down first’

‘Hmm… uie…’

‘Hmm?’

‘I think my surname sounds like that.. k… rrr… ruie?’

‘Allea Ruie? Does that ring a bell?’

A phone call then came. Cutting their conversation.

‘Wait… yes? Hello? Yes, I will come right away. Yes… okay’

‘Sorry lea, I have to go. I’ll be back. Want anything?’

Shaking her head, Brylle then give her forehead a kiss. It didn’t bother her since he always do that which made her be used to it.

‘Alright, I’ll just get something on my way back’

End of flashback

“Allea Ruie…” with a questioning look on her face, she was still puzzled.

“You look familiar… for some reason… even your name has similarities… do you have a sibling but no.. Lea’s surname isn’t Ruie if I remember?”

“Pardon?”

“Ah, nothing, I am just talking about something… forgive me. I am Aiya Llander. It is nice meeting you”

“Aiya, there you are. We’ve been looking for you”

“Elton, Aiden”

Looking at those behind Lea, the girl being said can’t help but feels like she heard those names before.

‘Elton? Aiden?’

“Who is she? Your friend?”

“Ah, I just met her. Weird because she looks like someone I know… right, let me introduce her. She is Allea Ruie, Allea, this is Elton Klein and this is Aiden Lazarus”

Looking at those people she introduced, it is not just her but even the two gentlemen can’t help but stare at her.

“Lea?” Aiden mumbled.