The Arranged Bride

Nick's POV

Today when I woke up , the first thing I saw was Sophia's face. She looked so peaceful while sleeping. We were facing each other . The sun rays falling on her brown hair and face, made her look so beautiful. I wanted to see her grey eyes that never fail to mesmerize me.

Looking at her, brought back memories from yesterday.

When Christina started with her story , I was really tensed that everyone would believe her and I was right. I could see in Charlotte and Ryan's expression that they were fuming. Even Erica looked away in disappointment while Caleb looked worried for me. But looking at Sophia , I couldn't read her expression.

I had never treated her well. Besides , she had seen me with Christina twice. She didn't know that me and Christina were never a thing and I regreted not protesting the day when Christina declared herself as my girlfriend in front of Sophia.

But when Sophia didn't believe a single word of her's , to say I was shocked , was an understatement.

But then , she told me that she had heard me ending things with Christina and I was glad she did.

I know she couldn't believe me easily and it was natural considering how much of a jerk I have been to her. But I promised to win her trust. I don't know why it matters to me but it does. I want her to trust me because in any relationship, trust is important.

Relationship ? Was I going to give our relationship a chance ? But I had lost my trust in love. Can I ever love her like she deserves ?

She is polite and compassionate to all our maids , she speaks nicely to the bodyguards and drivers, she cares for Ethan and loves him like he is her own. She even saved me from embarrassment in front of my sister and her friends yesterday. She is so pure yet so strong. She is a beautiful woman inside out.

I was still staring at her when she finally fluttered open her eyes and looked at me. I removed some strands of hair from her face without breaking the eye contact which caused her to blush. Cute.

" Sophia ."

"Hmm"

it , shit!" I took a deep breath before

fixed by our parents . I was literally forced in this marriage and I was not at all ready. I had lost my belief in love and more specifically women. When I heard that you have agreed to marry me without even properly knowing me , I thought you are one of those gold diggers who just want rich men as their husbands. But then I realised that you're far from my imagination and you're not concerned about money. I

sat up and

in marriage was my sole decision but they wanted me to settle down and be happy in life. I couldn't dishearten

And I fucked it up pretty bad for you. You were ready to give this a chance whereas I had been pretty much an asshole to you since day

chance , will you come on a

flashed a pretty smile at

on date with you." I released

Thank you. So tomorrow be ready by

, why did you say that you don't believe in love?" I knew I had to open up to her if I decide to be with her but not now . I didn't

said in a pleading tone yet a bit of finality was in it. Can't be helped as I am

to be late." She said and moved into the bathroom. I smiled to myself

Sophia's POV

Nick. We were going for dinner , so I put on a champagne gold satin dress . I accessorized it with a sleek golden necklace , a pair of dazzling earrings and transparent heels. I looked at myself in

beside Nick , I saw him intently staring at me. I blushed under his gaze. What I didn't expect was his apology and when he

I could understand that there was some strong reason behind his general distaste

thought of giving this another chance. Everyone deserves a second chance right ?

chain of thoughts was broken by Ethan as he rushed

Mom !" ,

pulled his cheek to which he pouted. He didn't like to be treated as a