Chapter 29 -Rabena's POV : I arrived in Banton around 6:00 that Wednesday evening . It had been weeks since I was last in this god- awful city . I'd told myself I was never coming back ; but in order for the plan to work , I needed to be here . Damon grabbed our bags as we made our way to our chauffer . Aaron and Vincent had already arrived early Monday morning , and my uncle and cousins would be here tomorrow . Monday evening while on facetime , Aaron had filled me in on what happened at his meeting with Thomas . I could hardly believe my ears . " Sa , wait , he thought DANIELLE was the one who created that proposal . She could barley do term papers back when we were in school . " I couldn't help but laugh hysterically , was Thomas really that delusional ? Now it all made sense why he kept insisting she was helping him expand his business . That's when Aaron dropped the bombshell on me . " Oh , and the two of you are still married . Apparently he's loved you for over five years " I damn near spit my water out when I heard that part . To think he would stoop so low as to lie and say we are still married to each other . In love ! Please ! The only thing he ever loved was humiliating me . The mere thought pissed me off in ways I didn't know possible . Seeing my anger , Aaron let out a light chuckle . " You're quite adorable when you're upset . " I rolled my eyes at that statement , I wasn't trying to be cute , I really was pissed . Still , I couldn't help but smile a little at his remark . Aaron was wearing me down each day , I could feel the ice around my heart slowly thawing . Still finding humor in my irritation , Aaron continued . " There's no need to be pout future wife , I've laid a very entertaining trap for your ex - husband . He actually walked right into it . " After hanging up with Aaron , I quickly called a party supply chain in Banton that specialized in making invitations , I would make sure special invites went to my former family members . By the time Damon and I arrived at the hotel , Aaron and Vincent were finished with their conference meetings with the board back in Convington . As we made our way through the lobby , they were existing the conference room . As soon as we locked eyes , an instant smile formed on my lips . I could feel my face getting flushed with heat as I walked towards him . After shaking Damon's hand , he embraced me with a passionate hug . It felt as if we hadn't seen each other in years instead of just a few days , I couldn't help but laugh to myself , I actually missed him . Once everyone got settled into our rooms , we all had dinner in the hotel restaurant . Over dinner , we discussed the next part of our plan . " I've already called Chairwoman Lockwood . She agreed to meet with us tomorrow . " Aaron gave a ' proud like ' smile . Sipping his wine , he began to speak . 1/3 Chapter 29 " And she's okay with all of this ? I mean it is her grandson we're taking down . " I gave a lighthearted smile , while it was true Thomas was her grandson , she was furious when I told her of the divorce . Apparently Thomas had lying to her as well , keeping up the pretense that we were still married . Not keeping up his end of the bargain by maintaining our marriage was bad enough , but LYING , that she wouldn't tolerate . Damon let out a low chuckle . " I'm pretty sure Grandma Lockwood loved Ruby more than she loved her own grandson . " After dinner , everyone went to their suites , Aaron rented out the entire three VIP floors for us as well as his staff and family members that would be arriving Thursday for the ball . We'd decided we would share a suite instead of getting separate ones , though he offered . " Are you sure about that Ruby ? I don't want you to be uncomfortable . " Truth be told , I was more comfortable with him than I had ever been with Thomas . He made me feel safe and secure in such a short time . " I'm sure . No worries soon to be husband , I trust you . Aaron flashed a bright smile that almost made my heart do a race down a 500 dash . Always so dazzling . After taking a much - needed shower , I was patting my hair dry when I saw him standing by the bay window . Wearing only pajama pants , Aaron was truly a work of art . Being that gorgeous should be a crime . I definitely didn't trust my inner thoughts at that moment . He was finishing up a call when he noticed me staring like a fool . Brandishing a seductive smile , he walked over to me . " See something you like future wife ? " Smiling . " Perhaps . " Still smiling at me , Aaron reached up and gently grabbed my hair towel , My long and wavy hair fell down my back and over my shoulders . He stared at my hair for brief moment before touching it . " Would you like me to blow - dry your hair for you ? " That was unexpected . Blushing I nodded my head slightly . " Sure . " Aaron took my hand and led me over to the vanity in our bedroom . I watched him with steady eyes as he plugged in the dryer . He then took his hands and gently ran his fingers through my hair . Maybe it was jetlag , or exhaustion , or maybe it just felt damn good . But I couldn't help but close my eyes as he began to dry my hair . My hair was pretty thick , so it took about 20 minutes completely dry . To make sure it was 2/3 Chapter 29 thoroughly dry , he took some hair cream that smelt like roses and rubbed it through my hair . It felt so good I couldn't help but let out a light moan . -Aaron's POV : That sound coming out of her mouth did something to me that was uncontrollable. I had already been longing to touch her but told myself I would be on my best behavior . But the way she closed her eyes and that sound ; I was beginning to betray my own thoughts . Rabena's eyes slowly opened . She had this look of longing on her face , like she had been waiting for me all her life . That was it , plan cracked . I leaned down and kissed her lips soft and slowly . Out of habit I woke up before sunrise that next morning . Rabena was still asleep . Her face was perfect mouth slightly open . I could still smell her sweet scent on my lips . I hadn't intended for last night to happen , but I was most certainly glad it did . Thomas was fool , the fact that he'd never touched her even after their marriage was ridiculous . Still , I relished in the thought of being her first and only . Now that the invitations had been sent , it was time to wrap this up , I had a wedding to plan . Chapter Comments 2 POST COMMENT NOW