In a society where arranged marriages dictate destiny, Aiden Baldwin, a man bound by duty and honor, is consumed by uncontrollable desire for Karlie Coldwater. As they navigate the treacherous waters of forbidden love, they must defy societal norms...
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Ariel's POV.
"Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own".
It's been a week since the ball, and still no news or word whatsoever from Aiden. All she was told when she called was that he was sick and in bed recovering.
She wondered, will he ask me to marry him, or not? Is he just stalling? Or is it that he is really still just ill? At least her dad was home, and their family was together again.
It's time she spoke to her parents about all that she knew, or should she just wait until after Aiden asks her to marry him? It is not okay, all the pressure she has to bear because of her father's irresponsible ways. But she will take care of her family come what may. She doesn't love Aiden.
If anything, she felt bad that she would have to marry him to clear off all the debts her father conjured up, but she was no fool.
Even though Aiden tried, she knew his heart was elsewhere, and both of them are doing what is required of them.
She just wishes he would be truthful with her about how or what he feels. She hoped he isn't wasting her time because she doesn't have much time before the roof comes crashing down on her family, and she is sure other matches wanted her attention, but he was chosen for her ever since they were born.
So hopefully, it works out. She will remain patient and give him some more time. Surely he will come around. He must. She laid on her bed, just lost in thoughts. Aiden, where are you?
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"Ariel, there is a phone call for you!" She ran downstairs, hoping it was Aiden. She took the phone, "Hello?" It was Kat, they met at the lady's brunch and hit it off. "Hey you! I thought I would never hear from you."
"I'm sorry I didn't call earlier, I had a death in my family." "Oh no! I'm sorry Kat, you should have reached out, I want to be there for you."
"I know, I needed time to process it. However, I would like to have lunch today. I know it's short notice, but it would mean the world to me." "Of course, I'll check with my parents." She looked at her mom, "Of course, it's okay sweetheart, you can."
