Arranged Marriage

Chapter 27

Justin's POV

"Justin, I can walk by myself. I am feeling much better now.", Ariana held a smile at me and got up from the bench.

I reassured with her worriedly while landed my hands on her shoulders "Are you really sure about this? I can carry you home if you don't mind.".

She shook her head and took a few steps to prove to me that she's already fine "See, I told you, I am good.".

I followed her and questioned her curiously "Where are you going?".

Her head remained up front and replied without looking at me "Home.".

She stopped her steps suddenly and turned to my direction, she blocked me by opening both of her arms in an adorable way, she argued "You don't have to follow me anymore, I can walk myself home now.".

I chuckled and leaned in to her by accepting her big opened arms "You wanna a hug from me?".

She broke the embrace by pushing me away and defended herself "No, I am not joking. You can go now, Justin.".

I raised both of my hand and took a step backward in defeat, I surrendered "Okay, okay. But, at least let me walk you home. It's dangerous for a beautiful lady to walk home alone at night.".

She rolled her eyes in defeat and turned away from me, she started murmuring something and started moving her direction.

A smirk was growing slowly on my face and walked behind her.

Silence was filled between both of us and few turns were taken on the pathway but I broke it by saying "You know what, I really like this kind of feeling, like both of us behave like friends. I mean look at both of us now, we talk together and walk together...".

I took a long pause and continued "As friend.".

I added "I really hope there's no arranged marriage between both of us. I hope our marriage can be started as friendship. Both of us can get to know more about each other before getting married.".

She stopped her steps hesitantly and tightened her fist, she questioned me without turning around herself to my direction "Justin, why are you behaving so sweet to me recently? Is this a part of your plan as well?".

I denied by admitting to her "No, in these seven days, I've been thinking a lot. I realized that I was so immature and unpredictable. Yes, I did hurt you and use you for Xenia in my plan but I regretted of my decision. Slowly, I've fallen in love with you. Ariana, I realize that don't love Xenia anymore since you interrupt my life. I've fallen in love with you slowly.".

She turned around and cut me off by questioning me "Well, why did you decide to divorce with me then? Isn't Xenia the main reason?".

Both of my hands landed on her shoulders, I shook my head and replied "No, but you. You are the reason.".

I took a deep breathe and continued "I feel like I don't deserve you sometime, you are too perfect to involve in my life. Besides, I am hurting you physically and mentally.".

I grabbed her wrists gently and caressed her smooth skin, I apologized "I am sorry, I am sorry for hurting you. I think you deserve someone better, maybe someone like Ryan. About Ryan, I don't know what's happening to you both but I shouldn't push you. I believe you must have your own reason, I should've stayed patient.".