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.

So where's that idiot friend of mine ?" Caleb asked putting his hand on

hands off her shoulder." Nick

Sophia are friends right ? " Caleb teased Nick while I look at Nick confused. Is he seriously jealous of

Erica and then

few minutes , Char and Ryan came in. Char came and pulled me in a

missed you so

I missed you too." . I pulled away only to pulled into a hug by Ryan.

pulled away to see Nick

everything. Caleb shared a lot of embarrassing moments of Nick as a child and I literally couldn't compare the present Nick to that

something to which Erica blushed. Hmm..

the other hand, Caleb and Char just kept stealing glances

, would Nick want to go on a date

,

are you shouting

and you were lost somewhere. Are you okay ?"Caleb asked with concern . Ryan and Char looked at me like they were trying

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

the doorbell . Who has

I heard footsteps

Ryan said with a serious face while Char stood with

?"

Did

smiled at her

down , it's no-" I cut myself

The voice seemed familiar.

Christina standing in front of Nick. Caleb stood with a worried expression

know you love me and I love you too." Christina 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

right now and I told you, I don't love you! " He shouted and turned to look at

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 . Char was glaring at Nick while

calls ? What the hell

do anything. Please, I can't do this anymore, I want to be with you and settle down

you're so in love with this girl then why did you marry

disappointment but Caleb

Nick in his eyes while he stared back

. She looked at me with so much hatred in

you see he loves me." , She

in front of him. Nick clenched his jaws , he looked defeated at that point .

us . We really enjoyed it but now please see yourself out because we got a dinner to complete."

What ? " ,

heard me."

you can order me to leave Nick's

I am his wife !

does that make you ? Let me think... his mistress ? So very respectful , no ? I would advice you too collect whatever self respect you have left with you and leave right now before I call the security." I threatened in

Nick sigh in relief maybe because I believed

you? You gold digging bitch !" She

house . And as far for calling me

stomped her foot angrily . How

cut