The Arranged Bride

Sophia's POV

As I settled in Nick's car with him , I spoke.

" Nick " I called.

" Yeah ?" He said looking at his phone.

"Uhh .." , I hesitated. I was worried that he might again insult me saying that it is his house and I was no one to invite someone over. His changed behaviour had given me the courage but now I am seriously worried considering his great liking towards Ryan.

" Come on , say it." Keeping aside his phone , he looked up at me.

" Actually , I uhh I had just invited my friends , Caleb and Erica over to your house for dinner . Caleb called and he wanted to meet so I uhh just thought... but please don't shout , if you want I will change the plan. I can just ask them to meet at a restau-"

He cut me off by placing a hand over my mouth. I looked at him.

" Slow down woman!" He said

He looked into my eyes and spoke.

" Firstly, I don't mind if you call your friends over , secondly it's our house and third.." he came closer before continuing , "you look cute when you're nervous."

I could feel my face heating up at this. He was looking so deeply into my eyes , like he could see through me.

He shifted his hand from my mouth to cup my cheek. Without breaking the eye contact we both leaned forward. I closed my eyes and after what seemed like ages , our lips met.

His lips moved softly against mine. The kiss was slow and passionate. His one hand held me by my waist and he pulled me even closer while his other hand moved towards the nape of my neck. With one hand I was massaging his scalp and put the other hand on his shoulder to keep support.

He licked my lower lip , asking for entrance which I gladly granted. He was dominating the kiss and explored every corner of my mouth. We only broke the kiss when we were out of breath. I kept both of my hands on his shoulders while he used his thumb to brush my cheeks. He kissed the corner of my mouth before leaning back.

The rest of the ride was silent . I kept looking out of the window and we were soon at our home.

Before I knew I was in my room.

Quickly changing into a crop top and shorts, I came down to the kitchen.

There wasn't much time left , so I had just ordered the dinner but I wanted to make the dessert . So I settled on making the carrot cake.

All the while I thought of his words. Did he mean it when he said that it is 'our' house? Is he accepting me as his wife? Will I be able to accept him as my husband after how he had treated me? The kiss kept replaying in my mind. What was in it .. care ? Does he care for me ? I automatically started blushing at the thought of the kiss. Oh God ! One kiss and my mind remains occupied for the next few days.

I finished icing the cake , topped it with lots of nuts and set it aside when I heard the door bell .

A maid opened the door while I went to the living to see Caleb and Erica together.

" Hey , I was waiting for you guys." I hugged both of them.

" I smell something tasty." Caleb closed his eyes sniffing.

" Although he always behaves like a hungry puppy but I got to admit , the smell is too good to ignore." Erica said to which Caleb pouted.

I laughed at this. " Oh , I just baked some carrot cake for desert. I couldn't prepare the whole dinner so .." I trailed off.

idiot friend of mine ?" Caleb asked putting his hand on my

off her shoulder." Nick somewhat ordered

I look at

came and hugged Erica and then pulled away Caleb from

came in.

so much

. I pulled away only to

pulled away to see Nick

shared a lot of embarrassing moments of Nick as a child and I literally couldn't compare the present Nick to that one. We laughed our asses off

Ryan and Erica talking. Ryan said something

and Char just

, would Nick want

!" , Char

are you shouting ?" I

you okay ?"Caleb asked with concern . Ryan and Char looked at me like they were trying to read

and ask someone to help me set the table." I

the doorbell . Who has

heard footsteps

serious face while Char stood with a serious face which was

?" , I

fine but you're lost in your thoughts. Tell me , did something happen? Did Nick do something? Just tell me and

smiled at

myself

The voice seemed familiar.

out to see that Christina standing in front of Nick. Caleb stood with

today only and here tears are rolling down her face while she kept saying all these. I was afraid of Nick's answer. Did he really love her ? Was all that because of a fight between

right now and I told you, I don't love you! " He shouted and turned to look at me. I saw a hint of nervousness in his

I know you are angry on me but I promise I won't ever ignore your calls . I am sorry baby , now please forgive me. " Christina said .

What the hell Christina? Stop making

are you so worried ? Because of her ? " She pointed her fingers towards me. " She can't do anything. Please, I can't do this anymore, I want to be with you and settle down with you. You said you love me, then what's stopping you ?

what the hell is this ? If you're so in love with this girl then why did you

looked away in disappointment but Caleb

eyes while he stared back pleading

beside Nick , facing Christina . She looked at me with so much

don't you leave him ? Can't you see he loves me."

up a hand in front of him. Nick clenched his jaws , he looked defeated at

please see yourself out because we got a dinner to complete." I said in a calm voice. Christina's jaw dropped and Nick looked

What ? " ,

heard me."

leave Nick's house I am his

And I am his wife

? So very respectful , no ? I would advice you too collect whatever self respect you

relief

How dare you? You gold digging

,because you think you can hurl abuses at me standing in my house . And as far for calling me a gold digger, last time I checked, my name

angrily . How matured

I cut