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

and hands off her shoulder." Nick

friends right ? " Caleb teased Nick while I look at Nick confused.

and then pulled away

Ryan came in.

you so

. I pulled away only to pulled into a

Nick glaring at

and started talking about anything and everything. Caleb shared a lot of embarrassing moments of Nick as a child and I literally couldn't compare

Ryan said something to which Erica blushed. Hmm.. I see some progress

the other hand, Caleb and Char just kept stealing

on a tripple date maybe. But , would Nick want to go on a date with me ? Why am I even thinking of all

, Char

you shouting

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

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

I heard the doorbell . Who

I heard footsteps

said with a serious face while Char stood with a serious face which was

?" , I

You said , you're fine but you're lost in your thoughts. Tell me , did something happen? Did Nick do something? Just tell me and I'll make him pay for hurting my best friend." Char whisper-yelled.

at

, it's no-" I cut myself off when I heard some loud

The voice seemed familiar.

Christina standing in front of Nick. Caleb stood with a worried expression and Erica's face mirrored that while Char and

said looking at Nick and then at me. I couldn't understand what was happening. I heard Nick end things with her , today only and here tears are rolling down her face while she

just leave 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 eyes but he tried keeping his

you are angry on me but I promise I won't ever ignore your calls . I am sorry baby

? What the hell Christina? Stop making up stories!"

Baby , why 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 ? "

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

Caleb was

looked at Nick in his eyes while he stared back pleading me with his eyes to believe him

, facing Christina . She looked at me with so much

Why don't you leave him ? Can't you see he loves me." , She snarled.

don't . I -" I cut off Nick by putting up a hand in front of him. Nick clenched his jaws , he looked

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

What ? " , She said

You heard

to leave Nick's house

And I am his wife ! " I

me think... his mistress ? So very respectful , no ? I would advice you too collect whatever self respect

Nick sigh in relief maybe

you? You gold digging bitch

hurl abuses at me standing in my house . And as far for calling me

. How matured !

I cut her