379: STARTLED AWAKE

ARIEL’S POV

I was prepared to leave, my belongings in hand, but then, my phone suddenly rang, its caller ID displaying

unknown.”

Intrigued, I answered, only to be met with a thunderous accusation: “You psychopath!”

The voice was familiar, and of course, it was Luke Reynold, the rude and arrogant man. I have to admit, he was so annoying. The scene at the coffee shop yesterday, was fucked up, and this man was fucked up

in the head.

“You? What do you want now?” I asked him.

Are

“Are you seriously asking me that?”

“Well what do you expect after you just call me so early in the morning, taking like an asshole.”

“You’re calling me an asshole.”

“I don’t have time for your nonsense right now. Just tell me why you’ve called.”

“I just call to tell you that you better find a way to put an end to all of this. There is no way I’m going to get married to a golddigger.”

“Will you please stop calling me that? I am not a golddigger. Your grandfather is the one who wants this marriage to take place. Why don’t you go ahead and throw insults at him?”

“Wait! Are you trying to say that you are going to get married to me?”

“What can I do? I’m only following the wishes of our elders.”

“Oh shut up! All that nice face of you yesterday was just fake. I knew this was an act. Screw you, bitch!”

He ended the phone call after that.

I was shocked at his words, my mouth open–mouthed, thinking of the last sentence. Did he just call me a…..Ohhh nevermind.

I put my phone in my purse, and headed towards the door. The moment I opened it, I was greeted by a man in a suit. I screamed immediately, shifting backwards.

“You don’t have to be scared, ma’am. I’m not here to hurt you.”

I asked, placing my hand on my chest, as I was trying to catch my breath all because

sent by Sir Reynold,

mansion.”

to my room? Can’t you just stand outside this

helper told me to

what? Just go downstairs.”

coming with me,

course, I’m coming with you. But first,

asked, raising an

is that

Can’t afford to waste any time.”

personal. And to hell with you and your

the boss‘ order. He said I should take you to his

eat

about that. There’s enough food at Sir Reynold’s

frustrated sigh. “What in the

doing my

the man in the suit. “Well, you can tell your boss I’ll be there when I’m good

nodded, unfazed. “As you wish, ma’am. But I must insist we leave promptly.”

into a car with a stranger just

really for your own safety. Sir

boundaries,” I retorted. “And one of them is not being strong–armed into anything, especially by

sighed, a hint of frustration in his tone. “Look, ma’am, I’m just trying to do

“Not until I’ve had my breakfast and a decent explanation as to why I’m being whisked away

before relenting. “Fine, but make it quick. Sir

my priority list,” I muttered as I

his presence irking me more with each step. “I’ll

the door hit you on the way

AWAKE ‘

Martha, washing the dishes.

“Ariel, good morning.”

is that man?” I asked

She made a

in a suit. He’s

he’s just a visitor. He came to

to go to my room.”

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