Chapter 31

Ari has been estranged from her cheating ex-fiance for about three weeks now. And those three weeks with her have confirmed that we do indeed have a connection. Everything has been going so well for the both of us that I am anxious for it to be official between us right now.

"What's the matter with you, Elliot?" Kyle's voice resonated through my ears, compelling me to stop thinking about my future relationship with Ariella.

"What?" I snarled, clearly irritated that he dared to interrupt my focus.

He cynically reiterated, "I'm telling you not to make any plans with your pretend girlfriend tomorrow evening because we're meeting with the elders. And right now, that is one of our priorities."

"Fine. I heard you the first time, but whatever floats your boat."

"What are you pondering right now? Don't tell me you're embroiled in a lover's spat even before your relationship with Ari even commences." Kyle has a penchant for aggravating me with his derogatory slurs and behavior. And he does