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.”

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

Sir Reynold, to come pick you up, and take you to

mansion.”

all the way to my room? Can’t you just

me to meet you

what?

with me,

with you. But first, I

asked,

that your

afford

And to hell with you and

rude, ma’am. I’m only following the boss‘ order. He said I should take you to his

to eat breakfast first.”

enough food at

a frustrated sigh. “What in the world is wrong

ma’am. Just doing my job.”

at the man in the suit. “Well, you can tell your boss

But I must insist we

scoffed. “Insist all you want, but I’m not hopping into a car with a stranger just because Sir Reynold snapped

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

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

hint of frustration in his tone. “Look, ma’am, I’m just trying to do my job here. Can we

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

before relenting. “Fine, but make it quick. Sir Reynold won’t be pleased with

Reynolds isn’t at the top of my priority list,” I muttered as

behind me like an obedient puppy, his presence irking me more with each step. “I’ll wait

you on the way out,”

STARTLED AWAKE ‘

Martha, washing

“Ariel, good morning.”

Who the hell is that man?” I

She made a

a suit. He’s irritating.”

visitor. He came to see

to go

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