Chapter 20: Hide behind her smile


    Aria broke into a smile which meant for Rian that Little devil was ready with her sweet reply.


    "No problem Principal, I have enough bnce in my ount to take my whole ss for better excursion ces. I think you forgot that I''m Aria Cooper and my guardian is n Morgan."


    The first time she showed off and used her identity.


    n broke into a smile hearing her get back sweetly and he felt <em>''n''</em> sounded more pleasing to hear from her than <em>President Morgan</em> or <em>Young master Morgan</em>.


    They saw the principal choking on water hearing her. Emma let out augh before controlling.


    Rian rested his elbow on her shoulder smiling proudly, "That''s the best thing. How about we go to some ind? Or to the northern mountain for skiing. Little devil, you are a genius."


    The principal took his own time to recover. "Thank you, President Morgan, for sparing time here... You two can go to your sses."


    Rian and Aria left first. Emma followed them. n warned him and went out to hear Aria talking with Emma.


    "Teacher Emma, was I too rude to the principal?"


    Emma patted her shoulder, "It''s good that you don''t let others take advantage of you. Don''t worry, you are right at your position."


    Rian added, "How dare that Principal threaten you indirectly? By the way Little devil, I am in love with your domineering side."


    Aria coughed lightly, "How about I whinge what you said to your Mian?" Rian''s face instantly darkened.


    n who heard the entire conversation didn''t know who was Rian''s Mian. "Mian? Who is that?"


    Rian quickly covered Aria''s mouth first and forced a smile at n, "Bro, it''s nobody."


    Emma chuckled before asking them to follow her to the office room.


    n sat in front of Emma as the other two stood behind him. Emma passed two sets of scores to n. "President Morgan, Rian is improving so there is nothing to worry. He is just a little naughty but isn''t out of hand. And Arrie is the best student. Her scores in chemistry... You may not know that Arrie isn''t good at chemistrypared to other subjects. This time she scored really well and I got the chemistry teacher''s feedback about her improving. By the way, Arrie! Who taught you chemistry this time?"


    Aria pointed her forefinger at n and moved it a few times which made Emma smile looking at her adorable gesture.


    n didn''t hear her response hence he turned to her who looked cute with her slightly pouted lips and raised brows. He smiled to himself and faced Emma.


    Emma continued, "No doubt you ranked first this time in the school. President Morgan, due to chemistry scores, Arrie was losing the first rank, you should help her when you are free."


    Aria didn''t respond so as n. Rian had yawned a few times, "Miss, we will leave."


    Emma nodded. Rian pulled her out and bid her, "See youter."


    Aria looked at her hand in the air while Rian ran away. "Quarrel with Mian ande to me. I''ll teach you a lesson." She muttered to herself and was going towards the ground, Jake stopped her and introduced her to his mom.


    "Mom, she is Aria. First rank student. Arrie, my mom."


    Aria felt he was proud of her rank which she didn''t care about. His mom sweetly smiled at her "Hello Aria." and Aria greeted back politely, "Hello Mrs.Davis"


    She was leaving, Jake held her hand which made Aria grit her teeth.


    "Mom, go and meet the teacher. I''ll be here." Jake''s mom nodded with a smile and left.


    "Arrie, did you see? my mom is so nice. She will look after you well like her own daughter. Why aren''t you considering me?" Jake whined atst.


    "Leave my hand." Aria said grimly but Jake made a puppy face which irritated her.


    Aria twisted his hand back and pinned him to the wall, "Don''t you have a girlfriend? Vice president Davis, If youe behind me again, don''t call me heartless forining to my Home Teacher."


    Her voice was low but she used her force on his hands making him go red in pain.


    "Aria!"


    She bit her lip hearing n''s voice. Even though she was reprimanding Jake, their position was still not good. She left Jake''s hand, turned to n whose face was unreadable.


    n wasn''t sure what to think about looking at them.


    Jake stretched his hand painfully, "Arrie! My hand is... President Morgan? I heard you are Arrie''s guardian. Hello, I''m Jake Davis."


    n didn''t spare a nce at him and kept his eyes on a slightly blushing girl due to awkwardness.


    Aria tried to lighten the atmosphere, "He is a renting boyfriend for three kisses. So I was trying."


    "What?" n was shocked to hear that.


    Jake was confused without understanding when she tried to kiss him.


    Aria pursed her lips seeing the widened eyes of n, "So Young master Morgan knows to give a shocking expression too."


    n recovered instantly hearing her. Aria continued, "I was kidding. I rejected him numerous times till now, he is torturing and clinging on to me. Now he has a girlfriend but he again asked me saying his mom is sweet and will look after me well. So I was telling him to stay away or else I''llin."


    n inwardly sighed and heard Jake telling Aria, "Hey, you have the right to reject but you can''t stop me. And about La, you may know already what happened. I saw youughing hearing that."


    His face was red in embarrassment as his voice faded saying about La.


    Aria''s face darkened, "So? Are you expecting me to ept you who has no self-control and give in to your desire when any girl throws herself on you? What if you do the same after being with me? Jake Davis, get off my face before I lose patience."


    Jake was trying to speak, n tilted his head, "Scat."


    Jake ran towards the teacher''s room to save his life hearing n''s sharp tone and piercing gaze.


    <em>''Didn''t I ask him to leave? One word from President Morgan, he ran away with the tail between his legs. Hmph.''</em> She thought to herself and faced n.


    He rubbed her head as he moved. Aria quietly followed him till the exit of the administrative block. He went towards his sports car, Aria ran towards the ground.


    n looked towards Aria as he walked. He was thinking of what to do about Emma''s suggestion about Aria. He didn''t expect Aria to hide behind her smile to make others worry-free.


    <em>''Arrie''s scores are good but she isn''t back to herself yet. She was confident and bold in whatever she did but she is very insecure now. I spoke to Eva, Rian, and Noah, they are finding the difference too but we didn''t tell Arrie as it might affect her negatively. Since you are her guardian, I thought to inform you. I hope you could help her.''</em>