The Arranged Bride

Sophia's POV

"Nick, we don't have much time. It's just around the corner. We need to decide on the theme fast." I handed him the coffee mug and settled down beside him with the tab in my hand.

" We also need to choose the cake flavour. And the guest list remains to be finalized yet. We got so much to do." I huffed out . Nick put the mug down and moved closer to me. He took the tab away from my hand and kept it aside.

" Nick-"

" Relax, I had already finalised the guest list and as for cake , it has to be chocolate flavoured, Ethan's favourite." I sighed and leaned on his chest only to sit up the next moment.

" Did you book the venue?" He rolled his eyes and pulled me back to relax against him.

" I did."

" And-" Nick cut me off.

" All settled. Now shut up and kiss me." I nodded in understanding.

" Okay th-" I cut myself off realising what he had said. I raised a brow at him.

" What ? I do deserve a kiss for all the work I have done." He shrugged at me. I shook my head at him and turned away but the very next moment he turned my head to face him and stole a kiss.

" Thief!" I mumbled once he released me.

" Oh no! Don't say that. I just claimed what I deserve." He flashed a grin at me, a perfect handsome grin.

" You know, I want to surprise Ethan with something. " I said putting my head on his chest.

" Well, we are throwing him a surprise party." Nick responded.

" Yes, we are. But, he would be already expecting something like this because every year, he has his birthday party. He is a smart enough to not guess it. What will remain a surprise for him is the theme of the party but I want to do something that he wouldn't have even guessed. " I said thinking of every possible surprises. After I realized that Nick didn't respond I looked at him. He was staring at my face with a handsome smile etched on his face.

" Will you say something or not ?" He just smiled and shook his head. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion but didn't press further.

that he might be wanting since

off feeling a

He

easily? He grabbed my chin and forced me to face him. He could at once trace the

feel my eyes moisten. I completely turned around and stuffed my head in his chest. He breathed out before putting his arms around me and

your fault, you know that right ?" I nodded against his

, I can't help but feel guilty . Ethan expects something from us which I

understand, I am sure he wouldn't trade your life for anything

Yeah" I mumbled. I hugged him tighter, liking the

was some good five minutes before he

of a surprise." I pulled away to look

is it ?" I asked to

............

like it right ?" I asked

last year we had the superhero theme. Cowboy theme would be nice this

was too scared to talk to her brother about Ryan and she asked me to tell him. According to her , I would be able to calmly explain him everything. Bullshit! Honestly, I was afraid of his reaction too. I was sure he go all overprotective big brother hearing it . Besides Ryan isn't among his favourites, so it's not hard

out of my thoughts at

" What ?"

are you thinking? Don't tell me you're thinking about someone else when your very handsome husband

I was." I shrugged. His facial expression changed in an instant. I

man?"

it wasn't a lie actually.

just nodded and returned to eating, with a

He wasn't looking at me , stabbing the vegetables with his fork

He raised a brow at me , probably

Jealous pig."

What did you say ?"

I didn't say anything." I shrugged.

something

Okay?" He urged to