Sorry if I haven't been working on this story that much. I've just been more attached to one of my other stories. Prove me wrong when I say, I'm sure we can all relate.
Anyway, continue.
We're starting this chapter with Aaron coming out of a store looking irritated with his phone in his hand.
This past week, he's been getting texts from people he barely knew from the U.S.. I don't know if you known or seen this happen before, but it's like every time you suddenly get rich or famous, people who don't even know or like you suddenly one-eighty their thoughts on you.
However, Aaron took a breath and didn't let it get to him. This week's been absolutely great-ish. The Miraculous duo's gone yet again, but in Shanghai this time. He saw the news and surprising no one, Hawkmoth had was there for a plan that ended up failing anyway. The job's done, but due to personal reason's they'd be gone until school started back up, which left Aaron to cover for them.
Luckily, nothing's happened yet. I say 'yet' because it's Paris, and something's bound to go down. Now prove me wrong.
Anyway, Aaron turned the notifications off as he walked down the street. He then heard a voice calling him
She's a girl with hazel eyes, light vermilion lipstick, and long, hip-length auburn hair with straight bangs and two shorter pieces framing her face. Her hair is loosely tied at near the ends with orange bands. She has multicolored wristbands on her right arm. She wears a vermilion jacket over a dark gray sleeveless and short pant legged jumpsuit that has tiny white spots and a ribbon bow. Additionally, she's wearing light gray leggings and brown ankle-length high heel boots.
You all know her to well as the 'compulsive' liar, Lila Rossi.
Aaron heard about her from Mari, and from what he's seen her do from time to time, he tried his best to keep her out of his way. But now, he has to talk to her. He has to choose his next words carefully in every sentence he says. She could use anything and turn it around for her own use in a snap.
"You're Aaron right? Or should I call you Ace?" She said, sounding jokingly. She's not the only one who can pull a fake face, y'know. "Nah, Aaron's fine. You know Ace's my stage name." They started walking and talking. "You know, I've always have been a fan of your work Aaron." "You're an Acer?" "Mhm." "What's your favorite song?" "Your first one." "No way! A lot of people are loving Vibrant Eyes these days."
"Got him/her." They both thought.
"So what've you been up to this week?" He asked. "Not much, my mom and I helped out with a fundraiser to save the trees." "That's kind of you, it reminds me of that one fundraiser song I made for the trees. You heard that one?" "Yep. I've heard all your songs. From Vibrant Eyes, to Good to be Alive." "You don't say." Lila then said, "I know this might feel wrong, but can I have your autograph?." She pulled out a notepad. "Oh sure." He pulled out a pen and wrote on the pad. When he was done he said, "You gonna read it?" She looked at the pad expecting to see 'Ace' written on it but, to her shock all that was there was:
Nice try, Lie-la.
"If you were a real fan, and you heard all my songs, you'd know my first song wasn't Vibrant Eyes, it was Just Another Day. Secondly, the fundraiser song was for the ocean, not the trees. So, you mind telling me why you think I'm dumb enough to believe a thing you say?" She opened her mouth, but nothing came out. "Someone's speechless." He said walking away, leaving her.
Fast forwarding to when school started back up...
Aaron and Marinette are at a park bench, him lying by the bench on his phone and her sitting on it. "Aaron, you make it look so easy. You have to juggle school, music, and you're private life like you haven't got a care in the world. I'm almost jealous." "Don't stress Mari. Here watch this, it'll make you feel better." He handed him his phone and she watched the video.
You see, the talk with Lila was recorded on his phone. He didn't livestream it, she deserved some sympathy.
Marinette smiled at the video. Aaron then said, "Look Mari, life may be complicated sometimes and a lot needs to be done to prepare, but when something new comes your way, you just need to think, 'What's should I do now?'. When you have the answer, go with it. If that fails, then go with the flow. I mean look at me, I'm still standing aren't I? Wait a minute," He stood up, "Now, I'm still standing." She laughed. Aaron's a great guy, who wouldn't like him?
"Aaron, your phone's ringing." Aaron looked on his phone and saw it was an unknown number. He answered and he heard a voice and sighed and said to Marinette. "It's some guy named Bob Roth. Isn't he the guy who steals others' ideas and makes them his own?" "Yeah, that's him." "Hmm. Watch this. (To the phone)Nice to meet you. Mhm...Really...Okay, tell me the place and time and I'll be right there." He hung up. "You saw the beginning Mari, get ready to see the ending."
Later that day...
"Fine! Be that way!" Aaron said, walking out the building. Aaron's got grade-A acting.
Here's what went down: Aaron went to Bob's studio where he and XY were waiting for him. Aaron had a notebook in his hand which had all his songs in it, not really. Aaron lied saying that he had to go to the bathroom and set his notebook down, and when he turned the corner he secretly recorded Bob and XY taking the notebook. When Aaron 'got back from the bathroom' Bob Roth suddenly said the deal's off. Aaron pretended to get mad, then security came in, and now you're caught up.
Any moment now, the second they look in that notebook, all that's there will be:
Watch out for karma!
Aaron called a cab and he went home.
In Aaron's room...
"-that right there's why I don't trust others without reason. Marinette shout out to you for warning me about Bob, the snake he is." Aaron said into his computer. "How'd I cope with this? By staying determined no matter what people say and let karma do all the work for me. That reminds me I have a song for you guys to hear. Hope you enjoy."
Play 'Karma' by OR3O
(Aaron) "So close to getting in my head
All of the dirty words you said
As lies would overflow
And drown me out of breath
But still, I held on to the edge.
So go ahead and talk the talk
Cause I'll be watching as you drop
I'll soar up to the sky as you'll watch me from below
Fate's on my side and it will show.
Ooh, I never believed in superstitions
Ooh, but I know its in my intuition
I won't take your bait
No need to make you pay
Cause karma's gonna help me anyway.
Watch out!
Karma's what you make!
Somewhere, Lila's watching this video gritting her teeth. She can't believe this was the person that managed to see through her. All because she knew nothing about him.
Keep on living with jealousy
Cause I'll be better than you'll be
So what's the point on holding tight onto my feet?
My joy will only drive you crazy.
Ooh, I never believed in superstitions
Ooh, but I know its in my intuition
Revenge only delays
And my time's not worth to waste
Cause karma's gonna help me anyway.
Watch out!
Karma's what you make!
As Bob saw this video, he got mad and threw the phone across the room. He knows by know that at least half the people in Paris knew what he was like.
I sung my way out of the dark
The words you said have left its mark
But after all this time and pain
There's one thing I really have to say.
Watch out!
Karma's what you make!
Ooh, I never believed in superstitions
Ooh, but I know its in my intuition
I won't take your bait
No need to make you pay
Cause karma's gonna help me anyway.
I feel so good to sing out after silence
I've had enough and you can't keep me quiet
I'm going to be free
And all you'll do is watch me
While, karma, karma's gonna stay.
Watch out!
Karma's what you make!
Marinette was watching this in her room, glad that Aaron was right. He knew what to do in this situation. She could learn something from him.
Watch out!
Karma's what you make!
Back to Aaron, he's pleased with himself. Glad he's not one who goes silent during tasks at hand.
Watch out!
Karma's what you make!
End song!
"That was Karma everyone if you liked this song, like, comment, and subscribe. See y'all in the next song!" The computer went off and Aaron got off his chair and laid back on his bed. Sometimes, just using your voice is tiring too.