Im confused. He came in and I knew something was wrong. Now he's staring at me. Is he jealous?
"What is it?" I said
"Cut the bullshit," Aries said, I can sense his frustration and to be honest, I'm scared.
I put my phone down, my eyes meeting his with a mixture of defiance and confusion. "You mean about about Josh?"
"Yes," Aries said, his voice rising slightly. "The fact that you think it's okay for him to be so involved in our lives. It's not right, and it's not something I'm willing to ignore."
My face flushed with frustration. "Why does it even matter so much to you? We're in an arranged marriage, Aries. You and I both know this isn't about love. So why do you care so much about who I talk to?"
Aries clenched his fists, trying to control the surge of emotions. "It's not just about who you talk to. It's about respect. You're my fiancé. We're supposed to have boundaries."
I stood up, my voice rising in anger. "Boundaries? Is that what this is about? Or are you just jealous of Josh?"
Aries flinched at the accusation, but he refused to back down. "It's not about jealousy. It's about maintaining the integrity of our arrangement."
My eyes narrowed. "Then why does it bother you so much? If this is just a business arrangement, why do you care who I spend time with?"
Aries' face reddened, his frustration mounting. He wanted to admit that there was more to his feelings than he was willing to express, but he couldn't bring himself to say it. "It's not just about the arrangement. It's about-"
He struggled to find the right words, the truth he couldn't articulate hanging in the air between them. "It's about making sure that people understand our boundaries," he finally managed to say, his voice strained. "That's all." He looks at me with his cold eyes
I shook my head, clearly unsatisfied with his response. "You're making this more complicated than it needs to be."
He steps forward.
"you're mine, Mia Cara." He looks deep into my eyes
I just stare back at him my hands shaking slightly.
He continues taking a step closer
"understood?"
I just nod.
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Forced promises
RomanceCEO Aries Rivera and Vivian are into an arranged marriage to strengthen their families' business ties. Initially, their interactions are fraught with conflict and rudeness. However, as they navigate their new life together, their animosity slowly gi...
