Mateo was having breakfast when Kian Avi asked, "I'm happy you came on time for Aarav's wedding, but why isn't your dad here yet?" "He replied, "Uncle Avi, Dad is currently swamped with a new project, but he is committed to being present for every event of Aarav's wedding." Karan smiled, "He has always acted like that since our college days."
Asis was busy doing her work when Mateo knocked on her door. "Come in," she said without looking at him. "Is your work completed yet?" Asis closed her laptop, "You wouldn't leave me alone until I go with you?" Mateo smiled. "You knew me very well, Asis." She slapped him on the shoulder. "Now get out, I need to change."
He waited outside when Asis came back wearing a mint green long dress with brown sandals, and her hair was wrapped in a ponytail. He turned to look at her. "You're looking gorgeous." She responded with a smile, "I know, thanks."
They were going when Mihika stopped them, "Mateo, you forgot to take the list. Do it today; there isn't much time left in the wedding, tomorrow is 'Dholki.'" He nodded and took the list. I'm glad you're taking Asis out with you. She ignored Asis, who was annoyingly looking at her mother. "Ma, I'm still standing here."
"I have a lot of work to do. Have a nice day, both of you." Her Ma left hurriedly. Asis glared at Mateo, "You're dead." He ran before she caught him.
"Stop, you idiot." Asis ran to catch him, but she bumped into someone else and was about to fall when she felt a firm hand on her waist and was pulled fast. She faced Karl Marius, who was holding her. They were pretty close to each other and felt each other's breath. Asis felt Karl's heartbeat was speedy. "Are you okay?"
"I am fine." He replied with a smile and gently removed his hands from her. "Thanks," She politely said and went from there.
Asis saw Mateo hiding behind a tree, then she pulled him from his ear. "I am sorry," He said, writhing in pain. Asis rolled her eyes. "You shouldn't trick me, Mateo." He was embarrassed. "I promise, I wouldn't do anything like this again." Asis released him. "I hope so, or you would regret it."
Karl(Harald Dyre) was standing there before she disappeared from his sight with Mateo. Ingolf said, "Aren't we going to do anything about this man?" Harald Sure responded, "We can't for now, and Asis didn't seem interested in him more than a friend." Ingolf growled, "I doubt they seem more than friends, and we should do something about it."
Harald Dyre calmed Ingolf, "You had to trust me, this is human territory, and we should handle things like they do. We can't kill someone just because he's a close friend of Asis." Ingolf annoyingly said, "I tried to control myself, but you had to do something hurriedly before he came too close to our mate." Harald Dyre nodded in response.
Mateo cheered Asis by taking her to the bookstore, Buy as many books as you want, I won't complain about how many books you choose." Asis coldly said, "Don't try to weep when I'm done." He smiled weakly. "I will not."
Asis chose 30 hardcover books, and Mateo gave his black card. "Are you happy now?" Asis stares at him, "I know this isn't enough, you rich brat." He tries to control his laugh, "I am a rich brat, and you are acting like a spoiled heiress?" She took on his head, "You don't deserve my forgiveness."
Mateo put his right hand on his head. "You're so cruel, Asis." She grabbed his hand and checked his head. "You're fine." She removed her hand when he caught it. "Please don't ever get angry with me." She looked and saw a serious expression on his face. "Okay, now we should go." He let her go, and then they completed all the tasks before having lunch. After that, Mateo dropped her before he left.
Asis took a shower and lay down on her bed. When she remembered her little accident with Karl, "Why is his heart beating so fast? It's way faster than a normal human's." She thought about it, but there isn't a logical explanation for it. Guests were coming to the SInha House for the wedding and were staying until the last event. Asis' cousin, Riya, was also coming today. Her mother had asked her to pick her up from the Airport in the evening.
She was driving when her car stopped in nowhere near the forest, and she tried everything she knew to start her car, but nothing was working. She checked her phone. "Great, no signals, and I am stuck until someone passes by here.
She sat in her car and locked the door. An hour later, she saw a black Mercedes stop near her vehicle before she got out of it. Asis came out of her car and walked toward the driver's side of the other vehicle, knocking on the car door. The car mirror was opened, and she saw Karl. "Mr Marius?" As if surprised, he looked at him. "Are you expecting someone else, Miss Asis?" Karl glanced at her.
"No, I was not. Can you give me time to the Westside Airport?" Karl opened the door for her," Sure, your cousin is waiting for you." She locked her car and sat next to him, "How do you know I am going to pick up my cousin? He answered, "your mother was worried about you, she told me to check on you since it's been 2 hours since you left and still didn't pick up your cousin who was waiting there for an hour." Asis started looking out of the window. "Thanks again for helping me."
I'll accept your Thanks if you have lunch with me tomorrow. He asked her and waited a few moments, and responded, "Okay." Riya was waiting and looking tired. "Asis, I've been waiting here for you for more than an hour." She hugged her tightly. "Riya, my car broke down in the middle of the road. I'm sorry." Riya looked at the driver's seat, and a handsome man was sitting there. And came out when he saw them coming toward his car. He took Riya's luggage and put them in his car. I forgave you; now let's go.
Karl dropped them and was going when Asis stopped him. "Please come in, ma would be mad at me if you left without having dinner." He stopped his car engine and went with her. Mateo, who was reacting strangely with Karl when he saw Asis with him. During Dinner, when he acted coldly toward him, Asis noticed his strange behaviour. After Dinner, she went outside to see him off. "Goodbye." Karl smirked, "See you tomorrow."
Mateo saw them through his room window and wasn't happy about it. "I know what you are doing, but I am not gonna take her away from me."
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