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-"

problem over a small hug then how would you like it, if at every instance you find me kissing another man . Tell me ." By this time

was again going to hurl some harsh insults at me but he started

are the one who told me that this is your house I have no right here ,then why do you think you have right on my actions. I will go out with whoever I like , I will

mine but this time he was gentle with his actions. Holding me by the waist , he had his other hand on the nape of my neck and he softly kissed me . 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. His lips tasted so good and the kiss felt passionate . It was as if he poured in all his

hard time

before leaving the room.

my clothes and crawled into the bed. The kiss was occupying my thoughts. This time I

until I drifted off to

On seeing me , he widely smiled at me. I would kill to wake

sweetheart." I pulled him

morning Mom"

down like that for some minutes in

don't you and Dad sleep in the same room ? " ,

at a loss of

adjust to each other . So we had decided to

mean you don't love Dad? Is

, ofcourse not . Asking you to sleep on the floor . Does that count

mean to me. It's our joint decision. It's just that we want to first know each other well . When we do , we will sleep in

He nodded.

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. I didn't want Nick's or my

He said, proud of the fact that I called him smart. I mentally giggled at

.So why don't we go out , just me , Dad and you ? He asked . He was thoughtful enough for a five year kid. But I wasn't sure if Nick would want to go and I was not going to ask him

that's a good idea . Dad maybe busy

I think that's a very 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 the

Dad ? " , Ethan