The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 22

Sophia's POV

" - and she was wasted ." Tyler said describing Skyler's first drinking experience.

" Oh , I can go hours without getting wasted." Jenny proudly said at which Max slapped the back of her head playfully. I loved spending time with these four people. They don't treat me like I'm their boss's wife unlike the others who unnecessarily sweet talk to me. They treat me like friends and that's what I wanted. We pull each other's legs , make fun of each other.

" Even I don't have high alcohol tolerence . My first time wasn't-" I was cut off when my phone started ringing. I mouthed them a sorry before picking up the call.

" Hello."

" Am I speaking to Mrs. Carter ?" A female voice asked. Mrs. Carter? Still seems a little weird.

" Yes , who's this ?"

" I am Sarah Adley ,the Principal of Ethan's school. I had tried reaching Mr. Carter but failed. I would request any one of you to come to the school now." She said.

" Ms. Adley , is Ethan injured or anything? Is he fine?" I was tensed at the thought of some accident.

" Don't worry Mrs. Carter, Ethan is absolutely fine but he was involved in a fight with another child and we are calling parents of them both." I sighed in relief.

" Okay , I'm coming as soon as possible."

I ended the call and started packing my things.

" Guys , I got to go to Ethan's school . I will see you guys tomorrow." I waved and started walking towards the elevator.

I knew Nick had a meeting with the foreign clients. So , instead of disturbing him , I just left a message explaining the situation.

Hailing a cab , I reached Ethan's school in about 20 minutes.

I walked towards the principal's office. Outside the office Ethan was sitting on a bench glaring at another boy who was glaring back.

" Ethan ." I called. He looked my way and ran to me.

" Mom , is Dad also here ?" Ethan asked looking behind me.

" No but will you tell me what have you done ?" I asked. Before he could speak , a lady came towards us.

" Ms. Adley is on a round of the school. Please come in and have a seat while you wait for her." She said. I looked behind to see the other boy with a man , his father most probably.

We follow her and settled down in the office. We were sitting in silence when suddenly Ethan spoke.

" Look away , don't stare at my Mom." Ethan said to the man with furrowed eyebrows. My eyes widened at his words. I had realised the man's occassional gaze on me but that wasn't harmful.

" Ethan." I called his name in a warning voice.

" What ? Mom, he was staring at you ." Ethan pouted.

I looked at the man to see him at a loss of words. Even I was embarassed.

" Ethan, this is not the way, you speak to elders." I sternly said him to which he huffed and looked away.

" I am sorry for his behaviour ." I looked apologetically at the man.

" No , it's fine. I am Arthur. " He put his hands forward for a shake .

" Sophia , nice to meet you." I shook his hand .

The principal arrived and took a seat opposite us .

" I am sorry for calling you like this but I think the parents need to know , what their children do in school." Ms. Adley said to me and Arthur.

" It's completely fine Ms. Adley ." I replied.

" Would like to tell your parents what happened?" Ms. Adley said to the boys.

" Noah started it." Ethan exclaimed.

" No , he pushed me first." Noah pointed at Ethan.

" But he torn the page of my notebook." Ethan said.

These two kept on bickering.

" Ethan! " They both shut up and looked at me.

" Even if he had torn the page from your notebook , you should have informed the teacher. But you should not have pushed him. " I wasn't going to say anything to the other child when his parent was present there.