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...
"Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
"He recognized the voice. It was Ariel. 'Why do you need to see me?' 'It's not important. We need to see each other tonight.' 'Alright, where?' 'I'm sure you will figure it out. I'll be by the restaurant that we had dinner that night.' 'Okay, I need like an hour.' 'Okay, that's fine. I'll see you then.' Anthony got dressed, and his driver took him to the restaurant.
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He got there early and ordered the strongest drink they had and sat at the table, waiting for Miss Winters to walk through the door. Ariel got dressed. She was so upset she told her parents she was going out, and they said okay. They knew she was sad and just wanted to give her space. She got into the car. 'Take me to Mellow Restaurant, please.' 'Certainly, madam.' They drove off.
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When she got there, Anthony was already waiting for her. She walked up and asked, 'I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long.' 'No, you didn't.' She sat down, and the hostess gave her a menu. 'What is this about, Ariel? I don't take lightly to being summoned.' 'I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I needed to see you.
Ever since that kiss at Karlie's birthday, I can't stop thinking about you. I am sorry, Miss Winters. I was sad and lonely, and I shouldn't have done that. I sincerely apologize.' 'With that said, is that what you wanted to talk about?' 'I just needed a friend,' she said with tears running down her face. 'I'm sorry. I'm here. Talk to me. I didn't mean to hurt you.' 'It's not you,' she stated.
'My whole life is falling apart.' 'Dry your tears,' seeing Ariel cry broke his heart. 'Okay, I'll tell you what. We can eat and have a good dinner. I'll listen to anything you want to say.' 'Okay, thank you, Mr. Fairview.' 'Please call me Anthony.'
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