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.”

my chest, as I was trying to

name is not necessary. But Lwas sent by Sir Reynold, to come pick you

mansion.”

that. But why did you have to come all the way to my room? Can’t you just stand outside this house, or stay in the living

me to meet you here.”

what? Just

with me, right?”

I’m coming with you. But first, I

He asked, raising an

that your

curious. Can’t afford

personal. And to hell with you and your

ma’am. I’m only following the boss‘ order. He said I should take

have to eat

that. There’s enough food at

“What in the world

ma’am. Just doing

composure and had to roll my eyes at the man in the suit. “Well, you can tell

you wish, ma’am. But I must insist we

not hopping into a car with a stranger

shifted uncomfortably. “Ma’am, it’s really for your own safety.

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

to do

had my breakfast and a decent explanation

make it quick. Sir Reynold won’t be pleased

the top of my priority list,” I muttered as

his presence irking me more with each step. “I’ll wait outside,” he announced unnecessarily.

on the way out,” I quipped before

STARTLED AWAKE ‘

washing

“Ariel, good morning.”

Who the hell is that man?” I

a confused face.

a suit. He’s irritating.”

He came to

go to my room.”

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