MasukChapter 43Ariella's POVWell, it's been four days since mother said Mr Valemont and his son would be coming but we haven't seen them yet. Not like I was even expecting them but it just feels really weird."What are you thinking about, Ariella?" Lucien called out, snapping me out of my thoughts."Sorry." I whispered."Anyways, I just wanted to check in and see that you haven't forgotten our date." He grinned, sitting beside me on the bed."It's not a date, Lucien." I deadpanned."Oh," he blurted. "What do you call, me and you going out to relax then?""It's just us hanging out, Lucien. How is that a date?"He sighed, taking my hand in his. "Same thing, Ariella. Hanging out with someone you like or that likes you is a date." "Whatever, and yes I'm ready to go hangout with you at the river." I groaned."Good." He smiled. "Now, what were you thinking about that you were so engrossed and didn't hear when I called your name more than four times." "Nothing much. It's just that, a few days
Chapter 42Ariella's POV "I'm sorry, Miss. But you won't be able to join our class." Ethan declined politely."Ouch, why is that? I thought this was an academy and all classes are free for students to join in." Georgia pestered."You are right about that but Miss Ariella here is almost done with the class. And allowing you to join would definitely leave you confused as to what I'm teaching her.""But I assure you, as soon as she is done with her own class I will add your name to the list of the next students." Ethan continued.Georgia opened her mouth to talk but before she could, Ethan spoke up again. "As you can see, we are still very much not done with the class. So, if you may excuse us, we need to get to class.""You..." Georgia started but Ethan was already walking away. I smirked at her and followed after him. Serves her right, I don't know why she is always trying to put her nose in my business."Is she really your friend?" Ethan asked. "Isn't she the girl you went berserk on
Chapter 41Ariella's POV "And where the hell are the both of you coming from at this time of the night?" Mother sneered, standing outside with her arms folded across her chest."Why the hell are you dressed up?" She continued glaring at me.Damn! What should I tell her is my reason for dressing up. She will skim me alive if she found out Lucien ordered me to dress up."We just took a walk around the village." Lucien said as if it was the most normal thing to say in the world."A walk?" Mother scoffed. "With her dressed up? Why are the both of you even taking a walk together in the first place? When did you suddenly get close to go for a walk together?"Since now. I don't think there is any problem in going for a walk with my sister." Lucien shrugged."Still haven't given me a reason why she is all dressed up..." "I don't think there is anything wrong with her dressing up." Lucien cut in. "And if you may excuse us, it's late and we have to go to the academy tomorrow.""You shouldn't
Chapter 40Ariella's POV I didn't know what to say, I wanted to say no and at the same time I wanted to say yes. At this point, I don't even know what I want anymore.My gaze went down to his lips. They look so inviting and tempting. "...I" I cleared my throat. "I don't know, Lucien.""It's okay if you don't want the kiss, Ariella. You don't have to push yourself, I understand that you want to take things slowly." He said calmly with a small smile on his face but my eyes didn't miss the sad look on his face, even after trying to hide it under a smile."Look, Lucien it's not like I don't want to kiss you but I'm yet to make up my mind. Until then, please exercise patience with me." I muttered, about to lower my head but he held my chin."You don't have to worry about that, Ariella. And I'm willing to wait for you for as long as it will take. I like you, and that is not going to change anytime soon or ever.""Now, let's push that to the side and focus on this amazing view in front of
Chapter 39Ariella's POV "You need to hurry up with dinner, Ariella. She will be back soon and I fear she might get grumpy and yell at you. She hasn't had anything to eat since morning." One of the maids informed me.I nodded at her words. I wanted to ask her when had mother never been grumpy. "Don't hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can do to help." She continued. I offered her a warm smile and continued cooking.I haven't told Lucien what I heard the other night and I feel really bad. I mean, I don't even know how to tell him. I don't know if it's right to inform him that his father is been cheated on.I have tried to shrug it off that it doesn't concern me but I can't seem to. I soon finished with dinner and set the table, now all that is left is for mother to come back and eat.I went to my room to change my academy clothes and get some rest before she came back. Who knows what kind of drama she will come with today. I don't know when I slept off but I woke up to s
Chapter 38Ariella's POV "Look who we have here, if it isn't the mute." Georgia grimaced, walking around me. I wasn't scared of her anymore and I made that clear with my facial expressions."Tell me, how are your extra classes?" She smirked, finally stopping in front of me. I wanted to write something down on my notepad but I wasn't going to let her ruin my day or my mood so I decided against it.I attempted to walk away from her instead but she stopped me."I wonder what Lucien would think when he finds out his pretty little mute mate is taking extra classes from a man that hot." She sneered.That's it, I have had it with her. I don't know why she stopped me in the restroom, and it better not be because of this rubbish she stopped me.I finally grabbed my notepad writing on it for her to read. "What do you want from me? I have a class to get to, unlike you who is completely idle.""Oh, Ariella..." She smiled, placing one of her hands on my shoulder. "What do I want from you? Nothing
Chapter 23Ariella's POV A tiny part of me told me it couldn't be. Ethan wouldn't do that, he always kept to his word. I'm sure he is just running late or around here somewhere. With that determination in mind, I made a search around if I would see him. I slipped on something I presume to be a ba
Chapter 17Ariella's POVSaturday was fine, Lucien and I went to watch the sunset and it was really calming like I presume it to be. Lucien has been so gentle, I honestly didn't expect that he would be this gentle with me.Now, we have to face reality.Today is another day to go to the academy and
Chapter 13Lucien's POV"I will warn you for the last time Georgia, stay the fuck away from Ariella." I barked. "Or trust me, you wouldn't want to see my other side."I released her neck and allowed her body to drop to the ground with a thud. I looked around the place to see Ariella was no longer t
Chapter 11Ariella's POV I looked around the room, it was already the next day. Not only did I skip dinner but I had forgotten to do my homework. I'm screwed!I jumped out of bed, hurrying to write something down in my notes. How could this happen to me, I was only going to sleep for an hour or t







