The next morning, I woke up with a smile. The previous night's events flashed through my mind, and I remembered how much fun it was to spend the evening with Mr Arnold. I couldn't think of anything else besides him.The thought of seeing him again made me feel excited and happy. I felt like doing cartwheels down the hallway but controlled myself.The hell is wrong with me?I got ready in a white top that had sheath-like sleeves and a high neck. I paired it with a pair of black leggings and a black turtleneck sweater. I decided to put my hair up in a bun. I looked at the mirror and smiled. A thing I'd been doing a lot since last night.Lastly, I wore the pearl earrings Mr Arnold gave me as a present. They were simple but elegant. They made me feel like a princess which I definitely wasn't. I knew he'd feel happy that I wore them.I walked to my kitchen and started to make myself a coffee. I looked at the time on my phone. I had to leave in half an hour. Kia's school is off so Mr Arnold
The next four days passed in a blur. I spent most of my time with Kia.Aiden, Tara and Evans would often come to visit, and we would spend time together, but Kia and I spent hours on end together, talking, exploring about one thing or the other, and generally just enjoying each other's company.I knew that if I spent time with her, I won't be able to let go but I didn't know I'd get so used to her presence. I found myself becoming more and more attached to her every day, and I knew when the time would come. I'll cry, and I'll miss her, but I'll be OK. I've signed a deal and I can't push its limits.But a small part of me is reluctant to let go. I made the deal because I thought he was a bipolar, rude, impolite, inconsiderate, and self-centred person, and I found him so infuriating. I thought he was a selfish bastard who had no consideration for others.However, I am happy to say I was wrong as if he had flipped a switch in him, he was nothing compared to the first two times I met him.
The next morning I woke up groaning, my back and neck hurting like hell. Apparently, I slept on the loveseat itself.The first thing my eyes caught sight of was Aiden, who was sleeping on the foot of the sofa, his head on the floor while his legs were securely held up by the sofa. Who would think this guy is the CEO of a multinational company?And how the f*ck did he manage to even sleep like that?Next, I saw Tara and Evans who were sleeping next to each other on the same sofa. They looked peaceful. Beside them was the small sofa where Kia was asleep peacefully. She seemed to be so exhausted from the previous night and the dancing she did.I ran my gaze across all the furniture once again but Mr Arnold was nowhere in sight.Where the hell did he go early morning?I groaned and braced myself to stop lazing and getting up but I couldn't.I hadn't realized that there was a weight on me.Mr Arnold!I looked down, Mr Arnold's head was resting on my lap. He had a calm smile on his face as
It's been a week since Mr Arnold..no Nicolas left for his business trip. And things have been quite boring and lifeless since then. Kia has been not the same energetic and bubbly kid I've been seeing her till now. She's more on the silent mode and that's bothering me very much.During the daytime, she stays with me and in the evening a driver comes who picks her up to take her to the mansion but personally I feel she doesn't like being away from me. The other day Aiden had to come and take her with him to the mansion since she started crying so bitterly saying she'd not go. Although a part of me feels the reason is she doesn't like being there.Nicolas has also been ridiculously busy. He didn't even make one call when he was supposed to. Kia has been feeling sad and depressed since he left and that's also a worry because it'd affect her health.I sighed and looked at her who was right now watching Spongebob Squarepants but that's the difference she was only staring at the screen, she
NICOLAS ARNOLD's POV"No sir. We missed him again."Damn it!It's been a f*cking week that I've been here in London. Away from everyone, mama, Kia and her.Amore.I never thought that I'd fall in love with someone, that too at the very f*cking first sight. The day I'd seen her for the first time, hugging Kia, I felt like I was just struck by lightning.She was the only person with whom Kia got so close at the very first meet. I still remember how she kicked Aiden when he met her first.It's crazy how destiny made me meet her. After having that silly argument, which was just a way for me to have a conversation with her. When I offered her money, the death glare she gave me, I was left amused, the way she shut Kia's ears and cursed me.I was so desperate to see her again that I followed her to Halcyos. I contacted my friend who was the owner of the place and told him to keep a cabin ready for me and send her as soon as she enters the building.Jesus Christ! And I called her a stalker.I
**There's a switch of POVs in this chapter for which I'm extremely sorry**Nicolas Arnold's POVF*cking hell!It's been a whole f*cking seventeen hours.Seventeen hours and still I don't have any idea how's she. I've been trying to calm and convince myself that nothing will happen to her but with every second, I'm getting more unnerving. Only if I hadn't left for the search of my pathetic brother, I'd have been with her.I f*cking promised her that I'll not let anyone hurt her as long as I live but I broke the promise.She, on the other hand, kept it with her life. Her life. "I promise you with my life, I won't let anything happen to her, you're present or not." Jesus Christ! I'm longing to hear her voice, I'm dying to listen to her cursing me."Nicky uncle.", Kia came up to where I was sitting like a depressed soul." Will Ari die like my mommy?", My heart went into a spin when I heard her voice."Kia.", mama yelled at her startling her. She wrapped her little arms around my neck, h
Remember when we were kids and used to fall ill. It felt like our mom's whole day revolved around us, looking after us, asking if we wanted anything or going out of their way to do something for us special. Our Mumma used to make us feel extraordinary during all those times.I felt the same love, yes love.I felt the same love as when I was a kid and I was with my Mumma. It felt like my Mumma was there with me and she was waiting to make sure I was ok in disguise of Nicolas' Mama.Mama, as she made me call her, didn't let me get bored for even a second. She kept on conversing with me as if I was her daughter, her real daughter.It's been three days since I've been in this hellhole i.e. Hospital. And even for a minute didn't she let me feel alone. The whole night and evening Nicolas stays in the hospital and in the morning it's Mama who needs to kick him out of my room. Kia, Tara, Evans and Aiden also come to entertain me during the daytime. They were so sweet.Similarly today too, Ni
Okay so let me get this straight, with good looks, adorableness, that weird winking thing stubbornness also runs in these Arnolds' veins.It's like they are on the same wavelength, the only difference being the age factor."Mama.", I tried to reason with his mother, but by now her stubbornness had become almost irrational." How can I stay at his penthouse? I mean-", I turned my face to him giving a warning look but that, that overly gorgeous man just gave me a shrug. He was enjoying this more than he should be."I don't get what's the problem.", she huffed."It's not like I'm leaving you guys alone, unless..."My cheeks heated when she gave me a knowing look." I know Nico can be a real pain in the arse sometimes but my son is no trouble. He would always try his best to be helpful and not just his best, but the best he can do.", she ended with a proud smile."Wow, thanks for praising me so generously, Mama.", he said sarcastically, an angry scowl etched on his gorgeous face.Damn! I'm co