Arian was stunned looking at the man he was taught to call father. But the sudden coarse laughter he gave threw the girl before him off guard.
“Disinherit? Go ahead like I give a shit! Disown??…. I dare you! You can threaten me all you want but remember that without me, your contract is nothing but a cluster of papers and ink.”
“I might not be able to have your love Arian, but just know you won’t be happy with her either!” Selena vowed and wiped her tears as he turned to leave.
“Screw you both!” He spat and slammed the door. Arian took a few breaths to control his anger but it only flamed up the more.
“Do you dummies wanna get fired?!” He barked at the moping maids.
They scurried away in a flash.
He stormed into his bedroom and threw away his bag pack.
“Who the hell does he think he is?!” He yelled and smashed a vase against a wall.
“How dare he think he can sign off my happiness however he wants!” The pager connected to the mirror next, smashing it into a million pieces.
The young French could hear his mother’s tensed voice behind the door but he couldn’t care less. Things kept flying around the room till it was all messed up.
Still, his rage wasn’t satiated.
He stripped out of his school uniform and changed into black clothes from top to bottom. He walked out of his room ignoring his mother’s pestering on where he was going and why he shouldn’t be driving and walked down the stairs.
At the garage, he pressed a random key and the unlucky car beeped in response…
( End of Flashback.)
He made her cry. He freaking made her cry!
“How could I?!” He yelled and hurled the innocent water bottle away…
***
Natalia’s eyes fluttered open as bright lights from the chandelier above automatically came on.
She squinted irritatingly and tried to turn to a more comfortable position but felt held down. She jerked up in fright and caught Arian sleeping on her!
How did he get in??
‘Through the door, stupid.’ Her subconscious snorted.
He laid on her tummy and possessively wrapped his arms around her waist like she’ld leave him. Natalia gently pushed his hair away and tucked them behind his ears. His beautiful pale skin looked innocent and stressed.
She tried sitting up but his grip unconsciously tightened around her. Natalia rolled her eyes and smiled. In a reflex action, his hand came up and rubbed his chin where her fingers left a trail.
Natalia saw the cuts.
They looked infected!
Dried blood and broken glass was mixed with his cuts. Natalia finally got out of his hold and made him hug a pillow instead.
Still in her uniform and socks, she tiptoed down the large, quiet house and found the kitchen. From there, she easily spotted the first aid box and took a glass of juice along.
She ran back upstairs and crouched beside him on the bed, gently cleaning his wounds. Cotton wool dipped in spirit did the trick.
She smiled.
“You look beautiful when you smile.” Arian muttered with his eyes slightly opened.
Natalia blushed and focused on the treatment. Then she bandaged both knuckles neatly.
“Open up.” She ordered and he did. She gave him some pain killers and put the kit away.
“What happened?” Natalia laid on her side, facing him.
“I’m sorry, my love. I let them get to me.” He laid the way she did on the other side.
“Who?” She pursed her lips.
“It doesn’t matter. Many want us apart. Sometimes i’m scared… I’m so scared for us.” She moved in closer and snuggled into him, inhaling his enchanting scent.
“Arian, don’t let them get to you. We love each other and nothing’s gonna break us up, okay?” She whispered. He nodded and kissed her forehead.
She chuckled and kissed him back. Soon, it graduated from playful kisses into a zealous one. Arian slowly flipped them over and leaned part of his weight on her. Her uniform tie flew off in seconds and her hair band followed next.
Who’ld have believed that a few hours ago, she was screaming and scared of being around him. But only a few words and his gentle touch reignited their attraction.
His right hand slid up to incline her neck while his lips did wonders to her face. They continued the passionate lip tangle. His wet kisses deliciously flamed her skin to the sensitive spot behind her ear.
At that point when Natalia thought she was gonna lose it;
“Let’s go away together.” He whispered tentatively…
***
“Grandma, i’ve missed you.” Natalia smiled into her iPad.
“I’ve missed you too, angel. Have you stopped that dieting rubbish? You look so skinny!” She chided.
Natalia giggled and grabbed Arlia, her biggest stuffed teddy.
“I feel fat! I haven’t been dieting at all, granny. You look more skinner than me! How’s your health?”
“That’s why I hate these machines! They exaggerate everything!” She nodded in disapproval making Natalia laugh.
“Seriously, when are you gonna appreciate the benefit of tech? Come on, the whole palace is filled with them!”
“Goodness! What’s ‘tech’ now? I’m still trying to get used to these creepy ones here!” She shrieked and the princess rolled off her bed with laughter.
“Tech means technology! The things you hate? It’s how kids over here say it.” She lectured.
“Oh. I would’ve given up and stuck with simple telephones.” She breathed.
Natalia smiled. “So how’ld you see me everyday?”
“I have your image engraved in my heart, my precious pearl. Even when I’m gone.”
“Grandma you’re not going anywhere anytime soon! So stop it, please.” Natalia frowned in displeasure. The Queen gave her a sad smile which held so much meaning.
“I miss Arla so much.” She changed the gloomy topic.
“She misses you more, trust me! I had to hide in my office else she’ld have pounced on my favourite laptop as well!” She gushed and Natalia laughed.
“It isn’t funny! I still remember the last six times she did it.” She whined.
Natalia’s phone rang beside her iPad and Arian’s sexy face popped up. She flushed without knowing.
“Mhm. It’s the Prince charming again, isn’t it?” The Queen teased and her blush increased.
“Grandma!” She squirmed shyly.
“Don’t Grandma me! I’ll kick myself out before you do it yourself. So goodnight, my Angel.”
“Goodnight granny.” She blew her a kiss before the video chat ended.
Natalia crashed on her back and hid her flushed face with Arlia.
Yesterday, after Arian had asked her to go away with him?
Crap!
She almost said YES! But her rational mind kicked out the erotic one and she declined. A part of her wanted to leave, to scream out a yes. But it’ld have been selfish and insensitive.
Later on, they cuddled to sleep after promising never to break up for any reason.
“Hey Ari?” She whispered shyly and hid her face more.
“Are you alright? You sound ill!” Arian De’ Argent panicked.
“I’m fine. Just a little cold.” She pouted and he breathed out.
“You scared me. Are you tucked under your duvet properly?” She immediately ran under her duvet and nodded.
“Un-hun.”
“Have you had dinner?”
“Nope. Had a late lunch.”
“And nope! You’re having dinner now.” He stated with finality. Natalia chuckled.
“And if I don’t?”
“Then I’m gonna force it down your throat.” He blankly stated.
“How?” She tauntily dared. “You’re halfway around the city.”
“Don’t count on it. Look out your window.”
“Huh?”
“Just do it.” He drawled.
Natalia could feel him roll his gorgeous eyes as she jumped off her bed and rushed to the window in her sleep shorts and shirt.
Leaning on his blue convertible and glowing under the starry sky, the insanely hot French sexily smiled and waved up at her.
He was really there!
“On my way!” Natalia squealed into her phone and ran downstairs, almost tripping over her flip flops.
In the living room, she ignored Elva and Ricky who were snuggled together on a couch watching a movie and flew into her boyfriend’s waiting arms on the front porch.
“Didn’t think you’ld be so excited to see me.” He chuckled and carried her well.
“I missed you.” She hugged him tighter.
“Sugar, you saw me in school like four hours ago.” He mused.
“Sheesh! Just say you missed me too!” She was almost bossy.
“Okay, I missed you too.” He smiled and she kissed his cheeks.
“Won’t my lips get any?”
“No, carry me inside.” NOW, she was bossy!
Arian gave out a beautiful laughter and easily took her in.
Call it a crazy addiction but her night wasn’t complete without cuddling up with him…
***
“I haven’t seen Leonardo in days. I hope he’s okay.” Nicky worried as they sat at their favourite spot in the cafeteria.
Elva exchanged looks with Natalia before explaining to her.
“Sweet goodness!” She exclaimed.
Yeah.
.
.
.
Sweet goodness indeed.
Natalia felt horrible about the whole thing. Everything had gotten weird and tacky between them. She hadn’t called to check up on him and he hadn’t called or sent her his usual cheesy texts either.
Natalia missed her friend.
“I’m gonna go see him after school today.” She turned decisive.
“What? Are you crazy?! After what he did?” Elva flew up.
“Yeah. Leo’s really cool and everything that happened between you two is real messy. Give him some more time. He’s hurt and angry. What if he tries something funny again?” Nicky sounded worried.
Natalia dropped the menu tablet and faced them.
“I have to do this. Don’t you guys get it? He said something about always dealing with his pains alone. Who knows? The reason why he isn’t coming to school might solely be to avoid me. We can’t keep this pensive distance between us. The sooner we calmly talk things over, the better for everyone.”
“So you’re just gonna pretend the kiss never happened and admit you’re the one at fault?” Elva asked.
“If I have to.” She decisively lowered her eyes…
Chapter 86