Chapter 3

Since Sean's confession that he wanted me at Ranila's birthday party, I've become more and more restless, even more so as I still vividly remember that intoxicating and seductive kiss. Three days had passed since the party, and yesterday Aunt Ramia and Uncle Abraham came to the house to turn the engagement plan into a wedding, my mother was very happy about it, and again I couldn't move.

Meanwhile, Caroline was very surprised by the news about me and Sean Valentino. No matter how hard I tried, the press would eventually find out, and what frustrated me even more was that the photo of me kissing Sean at the party had gone viral in the media. Everyone out there is talking about it and I don't have the guts to show my face in public. My phone buzzed, indicating an incoming message.

 From Sean

[Get ready, I'll be there in five minutes before we go to lunch.]

After reading the message, I immediately got up from my lying position and walked lazily to the wall in the closet and picked out some clothes.

"Where are you going, honey?" My mother asked as I passed the living room.

"Lunch with Sean," I replied, my mother smiling teasingly. I chuckled when I saw my mom teasing me like that. Sean's car horn sounded from outside.

 "I'll go first, mom," I said goodbye, walked over to mom, gave her a quick kiss on the right cheek, and then ran a short distance to the front yard. My heart pounds every time I want to meet that handsome but cold man. Sean was waiting, leaning against his car across the street from my house. I give my cheerful smile, when does he look ugly? Is he really human? He is as perfect as the Greek gods.

Sean just smiled a little then when I approached him, he kissed my forehead then opened the car door for me, I smiled shyly at his sweet treatment, my heart melted like ice cream because of his treatment.

Sean POV

She always looks so sweet and beautiful in my eyes. Her innocence captivated me, I didn't expect to see her again after so long, maybe she forgot me, but I didn't. I was so happy when my mother decided to turn our engagement plans into a wedding, she would be mine. I know she needs time to get used to me, and that's understandable.

When she's around me, I don't know what to say but stare at her, I love to see her smile, the blush on her face when she's embarrassed. And I wanted it even more when I felt her plump lips, it was the most seductive kiss I've ever felt in my life, although I was surprised because she didn't seem to be an expert in kissing, I thought of an assumption that it was her first kiss, but I don't think it's possible, it's different when with Atika, my ex-lover, although until now I still think about it.

We arrived at a fancy restaurant, I saw her surprised face, which was very sweet and innocent, it made me want to smile.

"You like?" I asked interrupting her admiration, she nodded awkwardly, smiled shyly and her cheeks were flushed red, so beautiful. I took her hand, small enough for mine, and held it as we entered the restaurant. As we entered we heard soft whispers from both sides, I held Ariana's body close to me as a waitress greeted us, then led us to the table I had ordered earlier.

I saw that Ariana looked nervous, it could be seen from the way she was holding the menu book, she was gripping the edge of the book upside down.

"Honey, the book is upside down," I whispered softly, holding back my smile so as not to laugh, this girl is very innocent and adorable. Ariana immediately corrected the position of her menu book. After ordering the food, I looked back at Ariana who was downcast.

"You must be uncomfortable with the news that is spreading about us," I think, she looks up at me and nods, I take a deep breath. I am one of the easy targets of the media because of my undeniable reputation, plus Ariana's currently rising reputation as an up and coming singer.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything so it won't be a problem in the future," I promise, and a few minutes later our order arrives.

When we were about to leave the restaurant, there were a lot of men's eyes that seemed to be openly undressing Ariana, it made me want to punch them in the face one by one, plus several people greeted her, maybe they were fans, so Ariana smiled kindly and that smile was able to melt my bones. We had to stop to let the fans take pictures, hug and even kiss her. I held back all my emotions seeing my girl being treated like a puppet.

Wait, did I just call Ariana my girlfriend? Am I wrong? She is my future wife.

Instead of the crowd dying down, there were more and more people taking pictures with Ariana, finally me and the restaurant security team stepped in, relief filled me as we stepped out of the crowd and out of the restaurant.

"After we get married, I want you to quit the entertainment world," I said, not wanting to be denied, I looked at Ariana who looked at me in surprise.

"What? But..."

"I don't like to be denied, Ariana," I hissed sharply.

"But I..."

"Stop it or I'll destroy your career myself," I threatened, gripping the steering wheel of the car to hold back the waves of emotion that were swirling inside of me. I can't imagine if we got married later, those damn fans just treated my wife like that, who do they think they are?! Only I have the right to do that.

We sat in silence the whole way, until Ariana finally broke the silence.

 "Where are we going?" she asked a little panicked.

 "To the villa, our wedding reception will be at my villa," I replied. Ariana rolled down the car window as we passed the ocean view, she looked beautiful with her hair blowing in the wind, don't forget the smile on her seductive luscious lips, I could have stopped for a moment to kiss her but I had to endure that wild attitude.

Arriving at the villa, the guard greeted us in a friendly and courteous manner. Ariana is always amazed at the state of this villa.

 "All this is yours?" She asked incredulously, I nodded, proudly showing off mine, and we walked to the backyard where our wedding will take place.

"Why do you want me to quit the world of entertainment?" Her eyes looked at me questioningly, I pulled her waist so that her body was pressed against mine.

 "Soon you will be mine, I don't like someone else touching mine like your damn fan did," I said then kissed her like at Rani's birthday party, as my kiss moved to her smooth white neck, one of my hands moved to her body. Her front was wrapped in a bra and Ariana gripped my arm tightly. I seemed to lose my mind as I inhaled her scent of jasmine, a sexy sigh in my ear, causing my desire to quickly rise.

"Young Master, Madam would like you to meet her soon at Mrs. Rani's boutique."

I chuckled as the villa guard interrupted our activities. I looked at Ariana who was looking down with her cheeks as red as a tomato, I smiled and led her out of the villa to the car.