The Arranged Bride

Nick's POV

I was pissed , super pissed with this stupid engagement party.

I was conversing with some important business men when I saw mom and dad rush towards the gate to receive someone I guess..

I saw Mr. And Mrs. Jones enter and greet my parents.

And then I saw her...

I felt like I was knocked out of breath.

She was in a blush pink dress making her look almost angelic. Her hair was done in a messy yet gorgeous updo. Her eyes , lips , everything seemed just perfect. She looked so fucking beautiful.

"Beautiful , isn't she ?" , Caleb raised his eyebrow suggestively.

I tore away my gaze and rolled my eyes at him.

" I have seen way better."

"Oh then why were you checking her out for so long ? "

"Bull shit. I wasn't checking her out .", I tried playing off.

" Sure you weren't" , he smirked .

Caleb has been my best friend since we were in our diapers . Our moms are best friends so it's only justified.

He had inherited Parker enterprises from his Dad and is the CEO. He is one of the few people who knows me inside out. I had told him about this forced marriage and he told me to wait before judging Sophia but I knew better.

I saw Mom pull Sophia to introduce her to some guests. She still didn't notice me. She smiled at everyone and after a while excused herself to a brunette in a red dress and a man ?

Who is he ? Friend maybe ..

you care

I don't!

the girl said . Her eyes roamed through the place and landed on me. She took in every detail and when she looked up her eyes met

me out, she looked away. She seemed a bit nervous but when that guy said something in her ears, she started laughing. It was like she forgot her nervousness and looked carefree. I didn't like the guy holding her

Cause you are jealous...

Bull shit .

way towards her.

my way

talk " , I know

look nice . So I started again

I was looking at her but I could feel the guy

friend and her brother , Ryan . Ryan , Char this is Nicholas Carter."

know him ? The most eligible bachelor and the handsome billionaire Nicholas Carter ." Charlotte

. " I

, Ryan offered his hand for a shake and stared straight

his stare

us guys " Sophia said realizing the tension between us and we

, babe " , Charlotte winked

wanted to say something.", She was

the story we going to narrate to people regarding this 'how-we-met' thing." ,

have you thought of

a cafe and hit it off ?" I

file , got acquainted and you know .. a bit less cliché

by me. "

!" I Heard Ethan squealing while he came running to us

up and brushing her nose

,

you too baby

" , I turned around to see Dad on the stage , " we are here to celebrate the engagement of my dear son Nicholas and would-be daughter-in-law Sophia. Thank you for coming to share this milestone event. I would like to welcome them to the dance floor. Please raise your glasses and join me in a toast for the newly