Aiden stormed into the gallery angrily and walked over to the receptionist.
" Where's your boss?" He asked sternly
" She's in her office sir, what can I do for you". She stuttered as Aiden ignored her and made his way to Sophia's office ignoring the objections of the employees.
Sophia wasn't aware of what was going on in her gallery cause she had closed the curtains of her glass walls he barged into the office and as his eyes fell on her his expression softened she was engrossed in her work trying to highlight every detail in the paintings she had made she turned sharply when she heard a faked cough from behind her.
" Aiden, What are you doing here?" she asked as she stood up from her stool to face him as he approached her.
" well of you had kept your phone close to you then I wouldn't have been here" he sneered.
" well sorry boss I didn't expect you'd finally call so tell me what motivated you?" she mocked.
" my parents are inviting us over for dinner they doubt that we are dating" he said brushing his hand through his hair.
" so what's the plan" she asked taking off her hand gloves and apron.
" well the plan is that we have to put up with each other tonight hopefully they'll let us go once they're convinced" he said with a shrug.
"Okay then let's head over to your home Mr Aiden" Sophia said with a wink
" What about your car?" he asked
" I'll tell my PA to send it home which means you'd be driving me home after the dinner" she said knudging him with her elbow.
" let's go" she said as she grabbed her purse and phone from the table leading the way out of her office she walked up to her PA.
" I'm done with the paintings you can go get them when it dries and also here is my car key drive my car home I believe your with my house spare key" she said handing over the key to her.
" yes mam" she said and Sophia nodded before walking away with Aiden they got into Aiden's car and made for his family house.
" You're really good with Art Miss Sophia" he said after a long silence.
" well thank you Mr Aiden" she replied feigning flattery.
" No I'm serious and I'd stop over some time to buy some of your art work" he said looking over at her before focusing back at the road.
" well I'd appreciate that but aren't you into dark themes we seemed to run out of those a week ago but I can fix something for you" she said turning to him.
" No, No need for that I'd go with what you have it gives a warm and welcoming atmosphere just like the ones in your house" he said as he haunted for the traffic light.
He turned to face her and them seemed to have frozen for some while before Sophia turned away clearing her throat while Aiden wore a smirk on his face.
The rest of the ride was silent Sophia just enjoyed the view of the buildings they drove by and soon they arrived at his Home.
He parked his car and got out quickly going round to open the door for Sophia she smiled at him as they made their way to the entrance of the building they walked in and were welcomed by servants inside the house was so bright the painting on the walls were so lively and welcoming.
" This is my first time here and I must say its really beautiful" she whispered to Aiden as he held her hand he smiled affectionately at her as his parents descended the stairs.
" Welcome dear please make yourself at home" Aiden's mom said to Sophia as she approached her with a hug she looked fifty but she was older than that her warm smile made her look more lovely with her short brown hair and slender figure her eyes were a shade of brown which looked hospitable when starred at.
" Thank you Mr and Mrs Carter" she said bowing to them after disengaging from the hug.
" you're welcome child hope this naughty boy of ours isn't giving you a hard time" Aiden's father in his seventies had the same physique as Aiden the broad shoulder, height the only thing was that Aiden seemed taller that him by a few inches, their ocean blue eyes his own seemed warmer than Aiden's which looked scary especially when he was angry
" No sir not at all" she said looking up at Aiden
" okay then dinner is ready let's make our way to the dinning room" his father said leading the way.
" you're really short Miss Sophia" Aiden whispered in Sophia's ear as they trailed behind his parents she pinched him looking up at him with a warm smile.
" I'm serious babe you barely make it up to me shoulder except you're on heels you're putting on today seems a little bit low babe" he said mockingly, smiling at Sophia as their parents turned back.
They settled down on the dinning table with different dishes placed accordingly on the table.
" Help yourself dear" Aiden's mom said to Sophia who smiled warmly in return they began eating in silence until Aiden's mom broke the silence.
" So Sophia since you guys are dating now, I believe you know Aiden's favourite food and he knows yours right?" she asked making Sophia choke on her drink while Aiden smirked.
"Well no ma we haven't spent much time since we started dating" she said smiling warmly
" isn't it your fault babe whenever I try to get close to you, you'd end up pushing me away and I've tried numerous times to coax you but you just wouldn't say what I did wrong" Aiden said dramatically making Sophia turn sharply at him.
" is that so hubby, the last time I checked you never tried coaxing me you'd always leave me to fend for my self and you don't know how much it hurts" Sophia said sadly sniffing in between.
" Nonsense! Aiden I didn't raise you this way how did you grow up to be so cruel" His father snared starring daggers at Aiden.
" Dad she started it" Aiden said in defense.
" And so what don't you know how to coax a lady? your girlfriend for that matter" the father thundered while Sophia smiled triumphantly as Aiden stared back at his father feeling helpless.
" it's okay sir you guys have been good to me but since Aiden doesn't want me I'd just go ahead and leave" She said looking down at her palm sadly.
" Nonsense! You know what you guys are spending the night here and yes in the same room" Both parent chorused
" What!!!!" Sophia and Aiden yelled in unison.