The formidable Aiden Romanov

Chapter one

“What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you here?” A woman glared at a little girl who was holding onto her leg, the disdain in her eyes was evident. With a sneer, she tries to free herself from the clutch of the child, cruelly kicking her aside. “Get lost brat!”

Aiden, upon seeing the actions of his wife immediately rushed over to carry the child sprawled on the ground. “Amelia, how can you be so heartless to our child?”

Amelia openly glared at him. “Our child? This brat! Get her out of here, her presence is embarrassing.” She sips from the champagne glass in her hand.

There was a party currently happening and everyone was engrossed with the conversations and socializing that no one noticed the pair in a corner.

Aiden held his daughter in his arms and looked around, he didn’t want to be present, he felt out of place. “Can we leave now?” He asked with a persuasive tone.

“Why should I leave? This is my aunt’s birthday party and if you’ve suddenly forgotten, I seem to be the guest of honor so this is my party.” Amelia gloated.

This is one of the reasons why Aiden wanted to leave, he might be Amelia’s husband but that was in paper alone, no one ever took him serious. Instead he was taken as a pauper that was trying to climb up the ladder of society to increase his status.

After an hour, Aiden understood that everyone were dressed in one of their best outfits, most of them were there to show off, intentionally presenting expensive gifts to show off their wealth and lobby favors from the celebrant but he was dressed in faded jeans and tee shirt, he looked out of place amongst everyone and most importantly, he had no worthy gifts to present.

“Zia is already tired-” Aiden started but his wife Amelia cuts in midway.

“I never asked you to bring that burden along,” She glared at the girl who is nestled in her husband’s arms. “You should have left her at home. Didn’t you understand my instructions?”

“No one is at home to take care of her.”

“And why should I care? Why should I care about her well-being. Of all things, you had to come with a child to this party.”

“This child is your daughter Amelia, our daughter and you don’t expect me to leave a five years old home alone just because of some stupid party that you’re getting worked up about.” One of his fist was clenched in anger as Aiden tried to rein in his emotions.

All of suddenly, Amelia throws the remaining champagne in her husband’s face. “You lowlife creature have no right to admonish me, I’m getting myself worked up you say? News flash, if it weren’t for you, I won’t be in this dark corner drowning in my sorrows, I would be out there socializing with my friends and having the best time of my life.” If Amelia had the chance to change what happened that fateful night, she definitely would.

Aiden stood aghast by her actions, his hair dripping with champagne, even Zia was completely confused by the happenings around her. “I think I’ve overstayed my welcome.”

“Don’t even think of walking out on me Aiden whatever your previous last name is!” At that moment, the hall was silent and Amelia’s loud voice was heard by everyone.

Aiden who had just taken a step stopped as all eyes fell on him and the enraged Amelia. ‘Holy Shit!’ He swore inwardly, thinking of a means to leave but all would be futile under the gaze of everyone.

A man with a smirk on his face slowly approached them, he stood by Amelia’s side, taking one of her hands in his. “What is getting you so worked up, dearest Amelia?” He said in a sweet tone that nauseated Aiden.

Amelia leaned on him, an aggrieved expression on her face. “Who else but him!” She pointed at Aiden as a few drops of tears fell on her cheeks.

Amelia was a beautiful woman with an alluring figure, she was the heartthrob of a lot of men in the city and when the news of her marriage broke out, a lot of men were heartbroken but knowing that she wasn’t in support of the marriage, a lot of them simply didn’t give up and one of such men was Blaise Andrews.

Blaise Andrews was one of Amelia Reyes admirers, one of the most fervent ones that didn’t give up even after she had tied the knot with another man and birth a child for him. Both of them always hung out together, treating Aiden like he was inexistent and even when rumors spread about their relationship, none of them disputed it.

The tears on Amelia’s face tugged Blaise’s heart and he gently wipes her face before turning to Aiden. The gentle expression on his face took a 180 degree turn as he stared at Aiden with anger. “What did you do to her?”

“I think the person you should ask is her.” Aiden replied nonchalantly. Just because there was no feelings attached in his marriage didn’t mean that he appreciated the fact that she was having an affair with another man.

“I’m asking you, so answer me!” Blaise ordered.

“What if I choose not to? My wife and I were having a private discussion and I think it’s not in your place to get involved.” Aiden retorted.

“Who are you calling your wife? You couldn’t even afford to get a proper wedding ring for me?” Amelia sneered in his direction.

At this point, there were whispers and hushed conversation amongst the remaining guest, Aiden really wanted to leave before the matter goes out of hand.

Aiden was about to leave but Blaise quickly blocked him, his arms still around Amelia. “And where do you think you’re going to?”

“Step aside, a good dog doesn’t block the road.” Aiden replied.