Chepter 2

“How was your meeting,” Arina asked her father once they settled in the car.

“It was good, Just pray princess once I got that deal, Our life will be back on track,” Mr. Shaw said to her daughter.

“I will pray dad,” Arina said to her father, looking at king empire out of the car window.

“Don't you think the king was a little weird?” Arena asked her father.

“Princess, don't ever say anything to the King. He may be weird, but we have to respect him” His father told her.

“Hmm dad” she murmured.

“Princess your birthday is coming what do you want this birthday,” Her father asked to change the top. He also noticed how the king was looking at her daughter, and he was hoping maybe in the future there is a chance for him to being a close relationship with the king.

“I want Aaron should live with us,” She said, looking at her father with hopeful eyes.

“Princess, you know he must have to go to the hostel, and he has chosen his career path like you, and I can't interfere,” Her father said.

“I know I want my little brother here with me,” She said and pouted.

“You can go to New York to meet him,” Her father said, and she nodded.

“Let's have our lunch today at home.” Her father said taking her home.

*****

“She was looking so beautiful,” Ryan said, sitting on his chair. Charlie was standing there listening to him.

“I want her all information,” He said. His mind was on her from the time she left his cabin. His mind was on her red hair with green forest eyes, button size nose, and luscious lips. She is the one who got his attention. She was different from other girls whom he usually meet. The innocence is still visible on her face. She was not trying to impress him as other girls did. She was maintaining distance, which increased the craving within him to know her more.

“Yes My king” Charlie said leaving his cabin.

“Soon we will meet again, miss Arena or may I say, Redhead. He was smirking thinking about her.

A few seconds later Charlie came with the file.

“My king, This is a file of Miss Arina,” He said, giving it to Ryan.

“So fast,” Ryan appreciated.

“We had already collected all details regarding Mr. Shaw and his family to verify his motto behind the mining deal” Charlie replied.

“Good,” Ryan said, opening the file.

NAME: Arena Albert Shaw.

DOB: 17 June 2004

AGE: 17

BLOOD GROUP: O+

COLLEGE: Kenner University

COURSE: Fine Art specialty Architecture.

FAMILY: Parents died in a car accident, adopted by Uncle Barton Shaw and Rosella Shaw. One little cousin /Brother, Aaron.

LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS: Simple life with family and friends. Good in the study. Hobbies were Dancing, painting, and Singing. After my parents' death, suffering from Thanatophobia.

RELATIONSHIP: Single (No past relationship)

“Her profile is very fascinating don't you think Charlie,” Ryan asked closing the file before glancing at her few pictures

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“Yes My King,” He said, bowing his head.

“I want her everyday update,” Ryan said.

“Ok, My King” Charlie replied, leaving the cabin.

*****

“Are you both planning to go anywhere again?” Rosella asked her husband and Arina.

“I will go to the office after Lunch,” Mr. Shaw said.

“I am staying at home,” Arina said.

“Ok. I was planning to go shopping, Arina baby your birthday is coming, so I am planning for the little party” Rosella said,

“As you wish mom,” She said, rolling her eyes.

“You want to come with me,” Rosella asked.

“No, mom, I am a little tied," She said.

“I know, You are missing your friends but sweetheart you have to adjust to the new environment and need to make new friends,”

Rosella said giving her a motherly hug.

“Will do mom” She said standing from her chair.

“Now excuse me, I have a few assignments to complete,” She said, going to her room.

“She changed a lot after losing her parents,” Rosella said, looking back at Arina.

“Baby doesn't tell in front of her,” Mr. Shaw said, taking a deep sigh.

“ She needs to move on Barton, It's almost done Eleven years, but she is still scared of new things and would rather not face the world,” Rosella said with concern.

“I know baby, Aaron was the one because of him, she back to life after losing her parents,” Mr. Shaw said.

“I want to celebrate her birthday this year with so many people, She is turning eighteen, Barton. She should have a boyfriend but see my poor baby doesn't want any friends… boyfriend thing is far away from her” Rosella said taking a deep sigh.

“She is my daughter and I make sure she has a boyfriend,” Rosella said

“Relax baby, Today we met the king and I found he is interested in our princess," Barton said.

“Are you out of your mind? At the age of waiting for death, he wants my baby… It's never gonna happened, Mr. Shaw” She snapped at him with burning eyes.

“Relax baby, King is changed today I am talking about Ryan Wolf,”, He said smirking at her.

“He is still old for my baby, he is twenty-five years old, and I am only eighteen,” She said.

“Don't you think he will take care of her other than any boy?” Barton said.

“Somewhere you are right, but still, I want the best for my baby,” Rosella said.

Rosella loves Arina like her child. Arina's mother was her best friend and both were like sisters because of her mother she met Barton and fell in love with him, but she didn't know Barton will give her a hard time, Her good karma payback when Barton started her small business, and now they are living peacefully.

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“Hey, Arina” Sophia waved her hand looking at Arina.

“Hi,” She said in a usual tone.

“Why always dull miss Rude,” Sophia said playfully slapping her arms.

“I just don't like when all of them look at me like I am alien,” Arina said.

“No, They think you are rude because you don't speak with anyone,” She said, showing her all-white teeth.

“But you talk to me,” She said, looking at her.

“Because I know my seating partner is like that thanks to her mom who stays next door,” She said, laughing.

“Please don't,” She said, rolling her eyes.

“You are my neighbor, but I didn't see you ever around. Thanks to Rosella, untie who told me she has a daughter who has joined my college recently” Sophia said taking her seat.

“Mom cares about me,” Aria said.

“Yeah, and that's why the whole college knows there is a grand party for your birthday, and they all want to join,” Sophia said with a sigh.

“What” Arina was surprised.

“Yes, Aunt asked me for a contact list of your friends, and you know what I told her,” She said

“What,” Arina asked, looking at her.

“My number you already have aunt," She said, starting to laugh until her eyes started crying.

“Mom” she muttered under her breath.