103. Feminim

The man who was facing Ariana immediately turned when he heard the throat clearing. Ariana looked up too, but her expression remained neutral. Axel then returned to his seat, as did Gerald.

"So, not even five minutes, and the empty seat is already taken, huh?" the man mumbled, more like a sarcastic remark. Ariana raised an eyebrow, looking at Gerald.

"Allow me to introduce, he..."

"Ariana's husband," Gerald suddenly extended his hand.

The young man sitting in front of them glanced at Ariana, then at Gerald and Axel. "He's our son," Gerald answered the unspoken question written on the young man's confused face.

"But, I thought..." the young man squeaked.

"You thought Ariana was single? Yes. Up until a few months ago, she was indeed single. Before I married her," Gerald replied again.

Ariana just shrugged at Gerald's answer. "Oh, I see," the young man replied awkwardly. He then stood up. "My friends are waiting for me. Nice to meet you, Ariana," the young man said with a wide smi