Chapter 38 -Aaron's POV : That Friday morning , Aaron and Rabena enjoyed a quiet breakfast in their suite while the rest of the family ate in the hotel restaurant . The ball was set to begin at 4pm and they both knew the day would be hectic , so they used this rare opportunity to enjoy some alone time . While eating her bacon , Rabena began to giggle . " Something funny my future wife ? " Aaron gave a mischievous smirk at Rabena . " I was just thinking , if a charity ball and engagement party was this hectic , imagine what our wedding weekend is going to be like . " Aaron began to laugh along with Rabena , it was true , their wedding was definitely going to be a weekend to remember . He would have to make sure there would be a way for him and his bride to`sneak off . After breakfast , Aaron went to ballroom of the hotel and began to prepare for the ball . Rabena informed him she would be to help once her dress arrived.- -Thomas ' POV : It was the morning of the Charity Ball and Thomas was at his grandmother's estate . He'd failed to locate Rabena , and panic began to seep into his mind . He paced back in forth in the kitchen as he tried his best to think of a good illness to give his imaginary wife . Just then , Tyler walked in . " So , where's Rabena ? I haven't seen her in a while , is she okay ? " Thomas decided to test his lie out on his cousin regarding Rabena's illness . " Actually , she hasn't been feeling too well , it looks like she may have a severe case of the flu , I think I'm going to let her stay home . " Thomas stared nervously at his cousin trying to determine if his story worked . Tyler raised an eyebrow , he knew Thomas was lying , still , he smiled and nodded leaving no signs he was aware , " Oh no , I hope she feels better . Maybe I'll come and see her in a few days . " Thomas let out a sigh of relief , it looked like his lie was working . He decided to head to the Crest mansion to make sure everyone was on the page . Arriving shortly after 11am , Thomas waited in the grand room for the Crests all to arrive , he'd decided not to tell them about his run - in with Damon . The first to arrive was Danielle , she hadn't spoken to Thomas since the day of the proposal and was worried about where their relationship stood . " Hello Tommy . " 1/2 Chapter an She said in her sugary yet sad voice . She was hoping like always , her tears would win him over Thomas on " He need to discuss the plan for tonight E'll wait for everyone else so we can go over everything together , " Danielle's heart began to race , he didn't even acknowledge her let alone pay attention to her tears . Sitting next to him on the sola , she looked directly into his eyes . " Is that all you have to say to me Thomas let out a slight sigh , what exactly did she want from him ? He wasn't sure how he felt after everything that happened . " What do you want me to say Dant , I'm still upset . " I know ! I'm sorry Tommy ! I didn't mean for all of this to happen ! " Danielle's voice began to break in between sols thawing some of the tee around his heart " Dani , I just don't understand why you did it . Why would you lie about th " " Because I was afraid !! " Danielle cut Thomas off as he continued to question her , oyes Howing with tears , sobs getting louder . " I was afraid that if you learned the truth it would be over for us ! Don't you understand how much I love yout " Thomas began to rub his temples ; he didn't understand Danielle's fear . He'd loved her even before all of this , there was no need to le . " Dant , haven't I always shown you how much I loved you above everything else . You didn't have to lie , I would have never left you Danielle suddenly stopped crying ; her red eyes pierced straight through Thomas . While it was true he did love her , she knew how much he wanted to be CEO . Chapter Comments POST COMMENT NOW SHARE 2/2