The Politician's Daughter • Jariana Story

CHAPTER SEVEN

We got home and I went to sleep. There was nothing to do and it was late anyways.

The next morning I got ready for the day. I went downstairs and my dad was getting ready to go somewhere. I went over to him.

"Dad, where are you going?" I asked.

"I'm going to the store with Ben to get food. Alexander is very sick and I feel bad for him so we're going to go buy the food ourselves." Dad says.

"Um, dad, Can I go instead? I know you've been working very hard so I insist." I said.

"Ariana, here's the list. Thank you, sweetie." Dad says.

"No problem." I smiled.

We headed out. Ben told me that he'd be following me around but he would give me some personal space so he will be in the aisle but not too near her. We got to the store and everybody started crowding around, taking pictures.

"Back up everyone, back up!" The store security yells.

"Everyone, leave her alone!" Ben yells, wrapping one of his arms around my neck so I wouldn't get stomped.

After everyone left us alone, we started shopping. The first thing to get - milk. We went to the the aisle and grabbed milk.

A few moments later, we heard people crowd around the door and freak out again. Ben and I both looked up. Probably some random celebrity.

We continued shopping until I felt my chest bump into someone else's.

"Sorry." I said.

I'm guessing Ben didn't realize because he didn't come over.

I look up and my eyes lock eyes with Justin's. It felt like forever but only been 2 seconds.

"Um, how are you doing?" Justin asked.

"I'm doing good. Uh, thanks." I said.

"So, here for groceries?" Justin asked.

"Yeah." I said.

"Oh, I'm here for milk." Justin says.

"Um, I-

"Ariana, we have everything we need. Let's go." Ben says, grabbing my arm and going to the check out.

"Why are we rushing?" I asked.

"You're not allowed to talk to Justin. You know the rumors and his dad is your dad's opponent."

"Oh." I mumbled.

We walked out of the store and surprisingly, Justin just checked out too. I looked over at him, he winks at me which made me blush. He made a motion to text him later. I nodded.