LOGINTHIAGO'S POV
"Kiss me."
For a moment, I simply stared at her.
The drunk stranger in a tiny red dress sitting in my passenger seat looked up at me through heavy-lidded eyes, completely unaware of what she'd just said.
I should have looked away. Instead, I found myself staring.
Minutes ago, she'd mistaken me for a wall. Not only that, she'd actually leaned against me and nearly fallen asleep standing up.
Who does that?
The faint scent of her perfume drifted toward me again. It was soft, sweet and feminine.
My gaze dropped to her lips for a brief second. Then, I forced myself to look away.
What the hell was I doing?
Get a grip.
She was intoxicated, emotional, and clearly going through something. Whatever had happened before I met her tonight had left her heartbroken.
The last thing she needed was someone taking advantage of that.
I pulled the seatbelt across her and clicked it into place. "You talk too much," I muttered.
A pout instantly formed on her lips. "I don't." She crossed her arms like an offended child before dramatically throwing her head back against the seat. A few seconds later, she was already mumbling random drunken complaints under her breath.
I shook my head and stepped back before closing the passenger door.
The moment it shut, I released a slow breath as I walked around the front of the car.
Halfway there, my phone vibrated. I pulled it from my pocket, and glanced down at the screen.
It was a text from a contact saved as ‘Mama’.
“Congratulations on your new job. Whenever you're less busy, stop by for dinner.”
I smiled slightly before slipping the phone back into my pocket. Then I opened the driver's door and got in.
I noticed the drunk girl lazily fanning herself. "Hot," she complained.
I started the engine and switched on the air conditioning. Cool air immediately filled the car as her eyes suddenly flew open. She pushed herself upright and undid her seatbelt.
"What are you—"
Before I could make sense of what was happening, she left her seat and climbed onto my laps, straddling me.
Every muscle in my body tensed instantly.
She didn't seem aware of it. She simply looked uncomfortable and exhausted.
"I feel hot," she complained again.
I gripped the steering wheel tight."Sit back."
“I feel so uncomfortable.” She pouted, face squeezed as she moved slightly against me.
I exhaled sharply, jaw tightening so hard it began to ache.
Fuck.
Sit back.
I repeated in my head.
She tried lifting herself off my laps but dropped down right back, her soft ass bouncing directly against my dick.
Holy fuck.
My entire body stiffened. She was one hell of a stranger.
She kept murmuring about how uncomfortable she was feeling but I could only stare at her dumbfounded.
“I want to take it off. I feel so hot.” She murmured, eyes glassy like she was going to cry if I didn't let her.
This girl was going to be the death of my patience.
I dragged a hand down my face. “You're drunk,” I said firmly.
“No.” She immediately shook her head. “I'm very much aware.”
I stared at her.
God help me.
I exhaled slowly through my nose and forced myself to look away from her. Whatever was happening right now, I needed to keep my head straight. She was drunk, and clearly not thinking properly.
“Sit back,” I said.
“I don't want to.” She stubbornly said.
She tugged lightly at the hem of her dress again.
My jaw tightened. “Stop that.”
“Why?”
Because I'm trying very hard to be a decent human being right now.
I stayed quiet as she frowned at me as if I was the unreasonable one. “I want to take it off,” she complained again.
For a second, I considered arguing with her. Then I looked at the way she was practically melting from discomfort and gave up.
Okay.
She was just going to take the dress off. And after that, she'd sit back in her seat and I'd take her home.
Good plan.
So I released her hands and let her do it.
The windows were tinted anyway.
I immediately turned my head toward the window while she pulled the dress over her head.
“Hmm...”
My ears tingled.
That sounded suspiciously like a moan.
What the fuck—
I glanced back before I could stop myself, and instantly regretted it.
Fuck.
Her tiny frame was clad in a sexy, red lingerie set.
I swallowed hard.
I needed to get a grip.
Why did red have to be my favorite colour? And why the fuck was she wearing a red lingerie set?
Her dark hair spilled down her back in soft waves. Even drunk, she looked ridiculously beautiful. Her long eyelashes brushed her cheeks whenever her eyes fluttered shut.
She looked far too innocent for the situation she was pushing me in. She probably wouldn't even remember any of this tomorrow.
My gaze dropped briefly to her exposed stomach. The lace rested against smooth skin, while thin ribbons wrapped around her waist.
I swallowed again.
"...hmm..."She moaned again, pinching her nipples through the bra cups.
Fuck.
Stay calm.
"Move back to your seat." I said roughly.
"I don't want to.” She whined, placing both hands on my chest before shifting slightly on my lap.
My breath caught, then she did it again.
Blood rushed straight to my groin instantly.
My jaw tightened as I gripped her thighs, trying to keep her still.
Damn.
Her skin was unbelievably soft.
I almost cursed at myself.
"Stop moving," I gritted out.
She blinked up at me with flushed cheeks and glassy eyes. "How?"
God.
That innocent look was dangerous.
"Like this?" she asked softly.
Before I could answer, she moved again.
My entire body tensed up. Actually, it had been tense from the moment she'd climbed onto my lap.
"Ahh... fuck." Her head tipped back.
I clenched my jaw.
What the hell was I supposed to do with this girl?
"I want to... hmm..." She shifted again. "I feel so hot down here." Then she looked at me. "Please."
I shut my eyes briefly.
She had no idea what she was doing to me. I could feel my self-control hanging by a thread. A part of me didn't want her to stop.
What the hell was wrong with me?
She was drunk.
I knew that.
Yet every time she shifted against me, my body reacted before my brain could.
“Please…I'm not too drunk, I'm very much aware, please… touch me.” she begged again in a soft whisper, face squeezed with pain and pleasure.
The moment I perceived the sweet scent of her arousal, my last thread of control finally snapped. My hands gripped her hips as I pulled her forward, rubbing her pussy against my bulge.
I stifled back a groan.
“Fuck… again.” She breathed, burying her head in the crook of my neck.
My muscles contracted beneath my shirt.
Fuck… what was I doing?
I kept rubbing her pussy against my bulge as soft, sexy moans spilled out of her lips.
I was painfully hard right now and I couldn't think about anything any longer.
Then, she began bouncing against me, moving her hips upward and dropping her ass directly against my bulge.
“Ohh… damn.” She moaned, biting her lips. My large hands gripped her soft ass as I spanked and smooched it.
“Hmmm… fuck.”
Her wetness had already coated on my trousers around my bulge.
“Fuck.” I groaned, spanking her ass harder.
“Ohh… I want to… hmm… cum.” She breathed, squeezing her breasts.
“Cum for me, little red.” I muttered huskily, gripping her jaw so she could look at me.
Her innocent eyes bore into mine.
Fuck.
Despite the unholy shit we were doing, she still looked this innocent and fragile.
“I'm so close.” She cried out, increasing her pace. I spanked her ass again, raising her hips and bringing it down against my dick.
“Fuck!!!” Her face squeezed in pleasure as her release coated my thighs and around my bulge. The warmth made me swallow hard.
Her entire body went limp against mine.
For a few seconds, none of us moved.
The only sound inside the car was her uneven breathing and the low hum of the car's engine.
I stared down at her, trying to process what had just happened.
This night had taken a turn I never saw coming.
Minutes ago, she had been a drunk stranger who thought I was a wall. Now she was curled up against my chest like she'd known me forever.
I dragged a hand through my hair and let out a slow breath.
What the hell was I supposed to do with her?
My gaze dropped to her face.
She looked peaceful now. The stubborn pout was gone. The tension in her brows had disappeared. Even her breathing had started to even out.
Then a soft snore reached my ears.
I blinked.
No way.
I looked down again.
She was asleep.
A disbelieving laugh escaped me. “Hey.” I nudged her lightly.
She only mumbled something incoherent and snuggled closer.
I sighed. “What's your address?”
“Mm?”
“Your address,” I repeated.
A few seconds passed before she finally stirred. “Uh... Verita's Estate...” she murmured. “Flat six.”
My brows pulled together.
That was... familiar.
I looked down at the sleeping menace in my arms. The crazy girl who mistook me for a wall, nearly fell asleep standing up, and turned my entire night upside down lived in Verita's Estate.
What were the odds?
Carefully, I adjusted her against me so she wouldn't slide off the seat.
She didn't even wake up. Within seconds, she was asleep again.
I shook my head and started the car.
This girl was impossible. And somehow, I had a feeling tonight wasn't the last time I'd see her.
Pulling out of the parking lot, I drove into the night with a hard dick.
THIAGO'S POVScott stared at me in disbelief, his hand pressed against his jaw. He looked genuinely shocked, like he couldn't understand what had just happened. And perhaps he couldn't. He had never seen me lose my temper like this, let alone raise my hand against him, especially not in front of our parents. He had always known me to be controlled, even when I was angry. I rarely let my emotions get the better of me, and I certainly never resorted to violence. But apparently, he had finally pushed me too far.He stared at me, trying to process what had happened. Then, slowly, his expression changed. He straightened, lowered his hand from his jaw and let out a humourless scoff, like he had suddenly decided that being punched wasn't enough reason to keep his mouth shut."She's never been yours, Thiago."My jaw tightened.Scott took a step forward, his eyes fixed on mine. "She's mine. I met her first."I almost couldn't believe what I was hearing.After everything he had done to Ariana,
THIAGO'S POV The drive to my parents' house was anything but pleasant.I had barely slept the previous night. Every time I closed my eyes, I remembered Ariana's face as she told me about the arrangement. The tears, the frustration in her voice, and the way she struggled to understand why her aunt would put her in such a position.And then there was Scott.That bastard had actually agreed to marry her.I tightened my grip on the steering wheel, my jaw clenching at the thought. Soon, I arrived at my parents' house. I parked in the driveway, grabbed my phone and stepped out of the car.The moment I walked into the house, I heard laughter coming from the dining area.I followed the sound, and my steps slowed when I reached the entrance.Scott was sitting at the dining table with my parents, smiling as he enjoyed his meal. My mother was seated beside him, looking particularly pleased about something he had said, while my father listened with an amused expression.It was an unusual scene.
ARIANA'S POVI sat in the passenger seat with my head slightly bent, my fingers playing with my nails. The tears had stopped, but I could still feel traces of them on my cheeks. My eyes probably looked terrible, and my throat felt sore from crying.Thiago sat beside me, giving me the time I needed.The car was still parked.Neither of us had said much since we got into the car, but I could feel his attention on me. He had been waiting patiently, and I knew he wanted to understand what had happened.I took a shaky breath and rubbed my thumb against the edge of my fingernail. "She wants me to get married."Thiago's brows dropped.I swallowed. "Aunt Victoria. She wants me to get married, and apparently, she's already discussed everything with the family."I paused, trying to gather my thoughts."She called me here to tell me that I'm getting married. Just like that. She didn't ask whether I wanted to get married or whether there was someone in my life. She simply informed me that she had
ARIANA'S POVI pushed the document away completely. "I'm not signing this."Victoria didn't look surprised. "Then you have made your decision.""No, I haven't!" I protested. "I haven't agreed to marry Scott, and I'm not giving you my properties either. You can't just take everything from me because you want to!"She gave a quiet, humourless laugh. "I haven't asked you to decide this second."I frowned. "What?""I will give you some time to think about it."I shook my head. "There's nothing to think about. I'm not marrying Scott, and I'm not signing away my inheritance."Victoria picked up her glass and took a small sip before placing it back on the table. "Three days."I blinked. "What?""You have three days to think about it and let me know your decision.""Three days?" I repeated. "Aunt Victoria, you can't be serious!""That is more than enough time.""No, it isn't! You can't expect me to make a decision like this in three days!"She closed the folder and gathered the documents neat
ARIANA'S POVI stared at her hand as she reached for the folder, my heart pounding so hard that I could feel it in my throat.Victoria opened it and pulled out a few documents. She placed them on the table, turning the first page towards me."Since you seem to have forgotten that your future is not something you can simply do whatever you please with, perhaps this will help you understand your situation."I frowned, my eyes moving over the papers. "What is this?""Your inheritance."I looked up at her. "My what?""Your parents' properties, Ariana. The businesses, the houses, the investments and everything else they left behind."My eyes dropped to the documents again. I recognised some of the names and addresses. They were familiar because I had grown up hearing about them, even though I hadn't been directly involved in managing any of them."What about them?" I asked cautiously.Victoria leaned back in her chair."Everything your parents owned was transferred into your name after the
ARIANA'S POVShe rested one hand on the document and looked at me."You're in your fourth year of college, Ariana. By next academic year, you'll be entering your final year. You'll be graduating soon, and I believe it's time you started taking your future more seriously."I frowned slightly.What did that have to do with anything?She continued before I could ask."You're not a child anymore. You've spent enough time enjoying the freedom that comes with being young, but there comes a point when you have to start thinking beyond your immediate happiness. Your education is important, of course, but it isn't the only thing that matters. You need stability. You need direction. And you need to understand that the decisions you make now will affect the rest of your life. Your father worked hard to secure your future, and I have spent years making sure everything he left behind remains in order. I won't sit back and watch you make careless decisions simply because you think you have all the







