The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 15

Sophia's POV

The day was really fun for me. My best friends and shopping really took my mind off a lot of things. Ethan was also enjoying his time. He bonded really well with Char and especially Ryan.

I never knew that Ryan was so good with kids. While me and Char were shopping they kept each other company like some long lost friends. He even made him promise that he will visit soon.

We ended up watching movie as well. I was skeptical of Nick's reaction about being so late as Ethan was with us. But then , Ethan gave me those puppy eyes which I couldn't have resisted. So I gave in .

When we finally reached , Char was too tired to come out of the car . So I carried Ethan to his room while Ryan brought in my shopping bags.

He engulfed me in a warm embrace.

" Soph , remember that whenever you think you can't take anymore or you need anyone , we are always there." He said and kissed my forehead.

He never fails to make me feel good. He had always filled the space of a brother in my life and Nick accuses me of flirting with him!

I walked into my room and was about to enter the washroom when someone barged in. I turned to look at a fuming Nick.

" What took you so long ? " , He said in a tone that wasn't really demanding answers and I wasn't in for a fight.

" Nick , please . I don't have the energy to do this now. " , I said. I was really bored of all this. I didn't want him to spoil my mood.

" Of course you don't. How will you when you have spent all your energy on Ryan? Why didn't you marry him when you love his company, his hugs so much? " He spat and I was so mad at him.

" Oh my God Nick , you're such a hypocrite! Tell me why didn't you marry Christina when you love sucking her face off so much , huh ? " I said in exasperation. There was a change in his expression as if realisation had hit him hard.

" Soph-"

" No just shut up. If you're having such a huge problem over a small hug then how would you like it, if at every instance you find me kissing another man . Tell me ." By this time I was breathing heavily. I was so frustrated with him and I couldn't stop without letting everything out.

He clenched his jaw and I knew he was again going to hurl some harsh insults at me but he started moving towards me in a calm manner . Before he could do something I again spoke.

" No , don't. Stay away .You are the one who told me that this is your house I have no right here ,then why do you think you have right on my actions. I will go out with whoever I like , I will hug whoever I feel like and I will kiss who-" .

I was cut off when he placed his lips on mine but this time he was gentle with his actions. Holding me by the waist , he had his other hand on the nape of my neck and he softly kissed me . It was like he was trying to soothe me, showing me that he was sorry. After sometime, I started kissing him back. My arms circled his neck and reached his hair . I didn't realise when I was walked backwards until my back met the wall. Last time, the kiss felt punishing and I was too occupied to enjoy it but this time I felt something. It was like my sense had come to life. His lips tasted so good and the kiss felt passionate . It was as if he poured in all his emotions trying to be apologetic. When we finally broke the kiss , our foreheads were touching and we were breathing heavily.

I was having a hard time calculating his actions.

" I am sorry . I am extremely sorry." He whispered before leaving the room. His words , his expression seemed genuine.

After he left I changed my clothes and crawled into the bed. The kiss was occupying my thoughts. This time I had kissed him back. It was obviously my first official kiss with him!

I tossed and turned in my bed until I drifted off to deep slumber.

I opened my eyes to see Ethan intently staring at me. On seeing me , he widely smiled at me. I would kill to wake up to this kind sight every morning.

" Good Morning sweetheart." I pulled him to me.

" Good morning Mom" , he giggled.

We lay down like that for some minutes in a peaceful silence when he spoke.

" Mom , why don't you and Dad sleep in the same room ? " , Ethan asked.