The Arranged Bride

Sophia's POV

The day was really fun for me. My best friends and shopping really took my mind off a lot of things. Ethan was also enjoying his time. He bonded really well with Char and especially Ryan.

I never knew that Ryan was so good with kids. While me and Char were shopping they kept each other company like some long lost friends. He even made him promise that he will visit soon.

We ended up watching movie as well. I was skeptical of Nick's reaction about being so late as Ethan was with us. But then , Ethan gave me those puppy eyes which I couldn't have resisted. So I gave in .

When we finally reached , Char was too tired to come out of the car . So I carried Ethan to his room while Ryan brought in my shopping bags.

He engulfed me in a warm embrace.

" Soph , remember that whenever you think you can't take anymore or you need anyone , we are always there." He said and kissed my forehead.

He never fails to make me feel good. He had always filled the space of a brother in my life and Nick accuses me of flirting with him!

I walked into my room and was about to enter the washroom when someone barged in. I turned to look at a fuming Nick.

" What took you so long ? " , He said in a tone that wasn't really demanding answers and I wasn't in for a fight.

" Nick , please . I don't have the energy to do this now. " , I said. I was really bored of all this. I didn't want him to spoil my mood.

" Of course you don't. How will you when you have spent all your energy on Ryan? Why didn't you marry him when you love his company, his hugs so much? " He spat and I was so mad at him.

" Oh my God Nick , you're such a hypocrite! Tell me why didn't you marry Christina when you love sucking her face off so much , huh ? " I said in exasperation. There was a change in his expression as if realisation had hit him hard.

" Soph-"

up. If you're having such a huge problem over a small hug then how would you like it, if at every instance you find me kissing another man . Tell me

but he started moving towards me in a calm manner . Before he could

No , don't. Stay away .You are the one who told me that this is your house I have no right here ,then why do you think you have right

It was like he was trying to soothe me, showing me that he was sorry. After sometime, I started kissing him back. My arms circled his neck and reached his hair . I didn't realise when I was walked backwards until my back met the wall. Last time, the kiss felt punishing and I was too occupied to enjoy it but this time I felt something. It was like my sense had come to life.

a hard time

sorry . I am extremely sorry." He whispered before leaving the room.

bed. The kiss was occupying my thoughts. This time I had

turned in my bed until I drifted off to

Ethan intently staring at me. On seeing me , he widely smiled at me. I would kill to wake up to this kind sight

Good Morning sweetheart." I pulled him to

Mom"

some minutes in a peaceful silence

and Dad sleep in the same

was at a loss of words.

your Dad need time to adjust to each other . So we had decided to sleep separately." , I

don't love Dad? Is he mean to you?"

Asking you to sleep on the floor . Does that count

your Dad is not mean to me. It's our joint decision. It's just that we want to first know each other well . When we do , we

He nodded.

three , ok ? I can make you understand this because you are a smart kid but others are not as smart as you. So it's our tiny miny secret , okay ?" I said.

proud of the fact that I called him smart. I mentally

outings are the best way to bond with each other .So why don't we go out , just me , Dad and you ? He asked . He was thoughtful enough for a five year

that's a good idea . Dad maybe busy ."

nice idea. And no, I am not busy."I heard Nick say. I didn't turn around because if I did I would have surely blushed at

Dad ? "