The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 10

Nick's POV

I walked upstairs and she followed me. Opening the door I went inside my room.

" Sir , we have got ma'am's luggage " , a maid said standing at the door.

"Keep it and leave " I said

Sophia thanked her . Why is she being this polite when she is nothing but a bloody gold digger? This pretending won't last long.

She was taking in the look of the room when I spoke .

" You won't be sleeping on the bed ."

I sounded rude and I sure as hell wanted to.

She just shrugged and started walking towards the couch.

"Where do you think you are going? " , I asked.

" To the couch " , She said in a obvious tone.

" Did I say that you could sleep there, you filthy woman ? "

She looked too stunned to reply and looked at me with wide eyes.

"Nick !?" , My name on her tongue sounded so hot- ughh Nick !

" You will be taking the floor ." , I said looking straight into her eyes .

" Fine then , arrange another room for me." , She said shrugging. By now she appeared to be back from her stunned self.

" Well , I dont think I had said that you can sleep anywhere else. " , I coldly said.

" Well , I don't think I had said that I will listen to you ." , She said mimicking my tone.

I was extremely angry at her. How dare that worthless woman talk back to me when no one had ever done that.

" You wouldn't dare disobey me." I threatened in a low voice which marvelously works on everyone but she wasn't backing down.

"Look , I understand that you want to play the part of the arrogant billionaire jerk in a cliche novel where he makes his wife sleep on the floor but I love my sleep way to much to bear with these weird fetishes of yours ." She paused for a few seconds before speaking again.

" Either let me take the couch here or arrange another room for me. " She crossed my arms across the chest, waiting for me.

I was shocked, really shocked at her words but covered it up with the same cold expression. I wasn't going to let her win this easily.

"What made you think that I will do that ? " I asked.

" You only said you don't want me to sleep on the couch and I sure as hell won't sleep on the floor. I can take the sofa in the living room easily but there is a small problem. Your maids will know of how affectionately you treat your wife.

It's your decision to make. If you're okay with that - "

" Take this couch." , I cut her off .

" Didn't you realize it too fast , Einstein?" She mocked. She mocked!?

Now I was beyond pissed.

I glared at her and turned towards the bed.

Taking it as the end of the discussion, she walked to the bathroom.

I sat on the bed repeating everything in my head. She threatened me , I let her. She won and I let her win.

After a long time , she came back in a loose tee and pyjamas. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail .

She didn't even look at me and laid down on the couch.

I waited for a few more minutes and then went to the study room to work.

Sophia's POV

When I opened my eyes I couldn't recognize the room.

"Oh God, where the hell did I- oh !" , Realization dawned upon me. It was Nick's room.

Nick was not there in the room . Maybe he woke up early, maybe he wasn't there the whole night. Well in that case I could have taken the bed.

My back was paining due to sleeping in such an uncomfortable couch.

" I need to get myself a room." I said to myself and went to do my morning routine.

I changed into a black v neck full sleeve top and white checked skirt. Getting ready for work, I went downstairs.

He was sitting there at the table, having his breakfast.

Nick's POV

I had woken up in my study. Getting ready for work in my normal suite I went to have my breakfast.

I was munching my toast when I heard her footsteps, Sophia!

I fought the urge to turn around. When she walked past , a smell of roses hit my nostrils. She walked to the other side of the table and settled down.

She looked formal and decent in her work clothes but still managed to look hot. She definitely dressed well but I wasn't going to tell her.

The maid set a plate in front of her and she started off with her breakfast while scrolling through her phone. She didn't even look at me which really bothered me.

But why ? I was supposed to be relieved that she isn't bothering me.

She started getting up and then I realised that she was going to work.

" Do you think you are going to work Sophia ? " I liked the way her name rolled off my tongue.

Ugh.. focus

" No shit Sherlock ." , She replied while looking at her phone.

" You will resign , today." , I stated.

"Excuse me?" , She looked up and narrowed her eyes at me.

"Excused . Do as I say." I said getting up .

"In your dreams." She retorted.

"Are you challenging me ? " I asked

" I said you won't be working anymore ."

She smirked ," Watch me "

Saying that she turned and I watched her till she walked out of the door.

She left. She fucking walked out on me.

I angrily raked my hand through my hair.

Challenging me huh ? I will show you what I can do.

Sophia's POV