The Arranged Bride

Sophia's POV

In the past few weeks , Nick and my relationship has been on a steady track. I am not nervous anymore to sleep with Nick in the same room.

Everything has been pretty on track. I sometimes prepare breakfast for us because Ethan has taken a liking to my cooking. Me and Nick go and come back from the office together. Although it's Amy's job , I still sometimes help Ethan in his studies to make sure he is doing well. We have our dinner together and go to bed cuddling with each other. Me and Nick have kissed a lot of times but have never gone beyond that. Maybe we need a bit more time and he has never made me uncomfortable with his advances. In simple words , everything is perfect right now but that scares me sometimes. I hope everything stays this way.

I was sitting in front of the television, watching a random romcom when I heard the doorbell ring. After a minute , Caleb came in.

" Hey Soph !" , He sat down beside me and put a hand around my shoulder.

" I missed you." I side-hugged him.

" I need your advice on something." So straight to the point! I rolled my eyes at him.

" Just when I thought that you were paying me a friendly visit."

" Ofcourse I came to visit a friend. I came because I need an advice from my friend." He made a puppy face.

" Okay but before that do you want some coffee?" , I offered getting up.

" Yes , please."

I went to the kitchen. Making coffee, I sent a mug for Nick by the maid. He was working in his study . Setting two mugs on the tray and some salted caramel muffins, I went to the living room.

As I set the tray on the table , he kept aside his phone and closing his eyes , taking in the smell.

" The smell itself is so mouthwatering. Nick is such a lucky bastard . He gets to eat all these everyday." He made a pout.

" Aww , you're welcome to crash here anytime and get these." I pulled his cheek and he slapped away my hand.

" Now tell me what do you want to talk about?" I faced him , sipping on my coffee.

I don't know how to.." He nervously scratched his neck and I waited

want to ask

?" I urged him to

know how to do

never asked someone out ?" I was

don't know.. I get nervous whenever I am around her. I never got this conscious around any girl but with her it's different. It's as if I will say something silly and she will want nothing to do with

around her . She really hates fake people. Don't overstress. Initiate simple conversations and don't use cheesy lines to ask her out. Be cool about

do?" He seemed half-convinced

I added a slight warning. It's true. I never got the chance to tell

" Caleb raised

previously told them on how Nick treated me. I had later tried explaining that he has changed but they are not

next 30 minutes we talked

I heard Nick. We turned around. He didn't have any welcoming smile seeing Caleb. Anyone

just spending time with my close friend." ,

did you become so 'close' to her?" I didn't miss

can blame my personality for that

act like I am not here ?" I

lunch, right ?" I asked

No." Nick was

ask

would love to stay, I got to

It's okay . Next time

at me and then hugged Nick before

Wow." Nick said as we sat on the

Do I smell some jealousy there ?"

am not at all jealous of that idiot." He concentrated on his

But that reminds me , why haven't you got a nickname