"Mike has ulcer" she replied."What!" Ariana exclaimed. She felt like she didn't hear what Bella said. How could her little brother be diagnosed with ulcer."I'm sure he hasn't being feeding well. How did this happen Ariana?" Bella said with disappointed gaze on her face."I...I don't know" Ariana cried. "Start treating him, please" she begged. "Okay, you can go see him now" she left Ariana.Ariana walked into the room where she saw Mike still whining in pain and he still held his stomach. How could she let this happen to her brother, she admit she wasn't paying any attention to her brother and she's only concerned about her mother but why did this happen."Mike..." she called out his name and sat down on the stool next to the bed."Ariana, my tummy hurts, it hurts" Mike cried."I'm so sorry, it's going to be fine, okay, you're going to be fine, just endure it a little longer. Bella will soon be here to attend to you" she coax him but he still cried. Bella came into the room with a f
They arrived at the hospital and Ariana sat down and she prayed. Jack told her that her mom is undergoing surgery, she didn't know that her mom's condition has worsened to that extent. In a few hours the doctors came out and some nurses rolled her mom out of the surgery room."You must be her daughter, Ariana right?" the doctor asked."Yes" Ari answered."The surgery was a success" he said with a smile on his face."Thank God!" Ariana exclaimed and droplets of tears left her eyes. Her mom is safe.The nurses transferred Helena to the VIP room that chairman Jack ordered. Mike and Ariana sat down and they watched they're mother who is in a deep sleep. Ariana is so glad and grateful that her mom is fine, who knew that help was already sent to her. But now she has a fiancee. She don't mind having a fiancee now, her mom is safe and that's all that matters. Mike will soon be going to school and she too will continue her school, so it's a win-win.She and her brother went home, she must ens
Xavier drove Annie and Ariana to the mall where Anika waited impatiently for them. She is so excited to see her brother's fiancee, her dad told her that they've already met before so he is keeping her brother's name a secret because he wants Ariana to be shocked when she sees him. "Hi!" Anika waved and rushed to them. "You must be Ariana, so nice to meet you" Anika hugged her tightly. Ariana was quite surprised. When she caught a glimpse at Anika, she thought that Anika would be rude and Arrogant like every other rich girl but she's sweet. She reminded her of her brother."Sorry" Anika smiled. "Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend?""My bad. This is Annie my bestie since kindergarten and Annie, this is Anika, my soon to be sister in law" Ariana introduced."Hi" Annie smiled despite not understanding what Ariana meant by sister in law."Hi, so nice to meet you" Anika smiled."We're going to have so much fun today. Luckily my dad gave me his credit card for today" Anika flas
Ariana arrived at the hospital, she hurriedly walked into her mom's room and she spotted Mike sitting on a chair devouring a sandwich."Hey" she said to get Mike's attention."You're back!" Mike ran to her and hugged her. "Wow, you look beautiful today. Is this your hair?" Mike asked. Ariana squatted so that Mike can touch her hair."Yeah, it's cool right" Ariana smiled."Are you sure that this is your hair?" Mike asked again to be sure and he fiddled with her hair."Just because I always tie my hair in a bun doesn't mean that this isn't my hair" Ari stated. "Do you like it?" Ari ask."Yeah, it's beautiful. I like your hair like this, don't tie it in a bun again" Mike instructed mimicking his father."Yes Dad" Ariana giggled. "How was school?" she asked."Amazing, I made a friend, his name is Jace" Mike had a big smile on his face as he narrated how he met Jace at school."Wow, he sounds like a good boy just like you" Ariana commented. "I have to go now" she added."Who's that?" Mike
"Oh, I guess my dad didn't mention this to you but you'll be living with my brother" Annie said."What!" Ariana eyes widened like saucers. "Why about my brother?" she asked."He'll be living with my dad. He had always wanted a third child so I guess your brother can fill in that space as his third child" Anika said."Wait...this is a lot to take in" Ariana panicked and she stammered."Sure is a lot" Annie said with that look saying 'i warned you'."You'll be fine, let's go. My brother will be home soon, you'll be staying in his villa" Anika stood up. Annie hugged them both and she escorted them to the car where she collected the clothes she shopped for. She was too angry and so she left without collecting them, luckily Anika brought it back to her.******* At the villa.Anika helped Ariana unpack her clothes in the guest room. Ariana took a shower and Anika gave her a dress to put on. "Let me apply some makeup on your face" she said and she brought a small makeup tools from her bag.
A week earlier at Chairman's Jack house."Dad I don't want to get engaged to any girl" Zach complained and he slumped back on the chair."What about our deal, have you forgotten. You still haven't given me the name of any girl that is going to do a good job as your fiancee""I have a girlfriend" "Who, Casey?""Yes and you know that. Dad I love Casey and not any random girl and I want to marry her"."Zach you can't marry her, okay. She's not the right one for you" "And how do you know that she's not the right one. Dad I want to marry Casey, that's my only request from you just let me marry her" Zach pleaded."We already have a deal. For f*ck's sake you'll be nineteen in a few month...""Dad please""A deal is a deal, you'll get married to the girl that I choose for you. Understood!""Yes sir" Zach said and he walked out of the office. His dad is always strict with him and he misses his mom. If only she is here then she would have persuaded his father for him. Well he just doesn't know
"I was so worried about you" Jeff stated and he released her from his embrace. "I know and I'm fine" Ariana smiled."Where have you been?" "Settle down everyone" the biology teacher interrupted their conversation. Ariana quickly sat down on her desk.Casey hurriedly ran to Zach's base in school. Since his father owns the school, Zach had a little building in the school where he goes for recreational purposes and this place is also like an office for him. Whenever his father travels to another country for business, it's up to him to maintain and monitor the school affairs. Only students from prestigious families are allowed in that building and Casey is not an exception."Zach!" Casey yelled as she searched for him. Zach heard her and he frown. He's so exhausted and he can't deal with Casey's drama today. He's still pondering on how to cut off the engagement between him and Ariana."Zach" Casey sighs when she found him lazily siting on the couch."What Casey?"he asked lazily."Zach,
"So tell me the truth" Mike said as he ate his chips."What truth?" "About your fiancee. Is he not treating you well? I can tell Dad to scold him for you" Mike stated."I'm fine so don't worry" Ariana reassured him. Mike folded his hands akimbo and raised an eyebrow."Why do I feel like I'm being interrogated?""Spill it" Mike insisted."I just don't like him and we don't get along so well" Ariana confessed."Why don't you like him. Is he not handsome?""Mike stop asking questions and just eat" Ariana insisted."Okay" Mike sighs. Ariana's phone rang. It's Anika."Hi" she smiled."Hey. Can you come to my house, I'm very bored" Anika sighs over the phone."Sure" Ariana smiled. She felt happy, she doesn't want to see that monster's (Zach) face so this is a great opportunity for her."Great, I already called Annie and she's on her way" Anika said with excitement. "Who's that on the phone?" Mike asked."Anika, anyway finish eating and we're heading to her place" Ariana stated.After havi
Ariana sat with Jeff, her concern evident in her eyes. "So why did you hide everything from me?""Well, I never wanted to be recognized by people just because I'm my father's child. I wanted to be known for my work and who I am.""I understand. Are you okay?""I guess I'm okay.""I can't imagine how you feel right now, with all the pressure. Jeff, you can talk to me.""It's my fault that he's in the hospital. I wasn't there for him and my brother. I left because I wanted to live independently on my own, and this happened," Jeff blinked back the tears that were threatening to fall."It's not your fault.""It's my fault, and I don't know the slightest thing about running a company. I left everything for my kid brother; he's never going to forgive me," Jeff sobbed."Jeff, look at me. Jeff!" Ariana tried to get his attention. "It's not your fault, okay? I know it's going to be hard, but you can learn how to manage your dad's company. You're smart, and I know you will figure a way out," Ar
"Yeah, I wanted to talk to you about that. Are you done packing your bag?" Jason asked Annie."Yes," she answered."Then come with me." Annie walked to her desk, picked up her bag, and followed Jason."So, as you can see, I'm very bad at chemistry," Jason said."I figured," Annie replied."So, I was hoping you could be my chemistry tutor. I'll make it up to you, I swear." Jason begged with puppy eyes. He couldn't afford to fail the upcoming chemistry test, as his father would kick him out. For Annie, this was a dream come true. She couldn't believe that her crush was asking her to tutor him."Sorry, what did you say?" Annie asked, wanting to hear him say it again just to be sure."Can you please be my chemistry tutor?""Sure, but you have to promise me that you'll be serious.""I promise. Can we start now? I don't want to waste any time.""Oh, okay.""Then let's go to my place," he smiled. Annie just stood there, still in disbelief. She pinched her cheek and felt the slight hurt sensa
Khalid felt a slight confusion when the math teacher entered the classroom. The problem was that he had already covered this topic before, and it was intended for first-year seniors. Just as he was pondering this, his phone vibrated, signaling a new message. It was from Zach:Zach:😂😂Realization dawned upon Khalid. Zach had intentionally registered him in a lower grade. Khalid clenched his fist in frustration.Khalid:Damn it! I swear, I'm going to get back at you!Zach:You can do that later. For now, just keep an eye on her.'Keep an eye on her'? Khalid couldn't believe what Zach was asking him to do. He wasn't some sort of guard or watchman. However, a mischievous smirk appeared on Khalid's face as he thought about how to give Zach a taste of his own medicine.Khalid:Well, she is cute though. Why didn't you mention that she's black?Zach:Don't even think about hitting on her.Khalid:Hmm, I can't make any promises. ********"Try to escape now," Zane said, a sly smirk appeari
"Ariana, pull over!" Zach yelled, worried that Ariana's reckless driving would end up putting both of their lives at risk."Wait, I got it! I got it," Ariana said with a smile before finally pulling over. Zach let out a sigh of relief, and Ariana did the same."So, how did I do?" she asked, curious to hear Zach's thoughts."Terrible, but thankfully we're not dead," Zach replied, relieved that they had made it safely."I can't wait to drive your car again," Ariana said as she grabbed her bag and stepped out of the car.Onlookers were amazed and shocked to see Zach giving his keys to a girl he was dating. After all, he had never let any of his previous flings drive his car."Um, maybe, but I'll teach you how to drive," Zach said, a nervous smile on his face."Shit! I'm gonna be late for class..." Ariana suddenly exclaimed, realizing the time."Hold on, doll face. You're forgetting something," Zach interjected, trying to get her attention."What? Oh, your keys. Here," she said, tossing h
After dinner, Ariana helped with the dishes while Zach and Mike talked a bit in the living room and Helena joined them shortly. "Mike please show Zach to the guest room"."I'm sorry but I normally sleep next to Ariana, it's just so hard to fall asleep without her by my side," Zach said. "Oh," Helena said with a surprise glance. "Then show him to your sister's room" Helena added. Mike gave his mom the look that says 'I disagree with that decision'. He hesitated a bit but showed Zach to Ariana's room. "I'm watching you" he stated as soon as they arrived at the door of Ariana's room and he left Zach to his room. Ariana finished with the dishes and her mom handed her some pants and a shirt. "Give these to Zach, he can wear it for the night. And we'll talk later baby" Helena said. Ariana blinked her eyes, she didn't know what that means but anyway, she headed to the guest room and knocked on the door. "Zach open up" she knocked but he didn't open up the door. "He's in your room" Mike
Chapter 60Zach sighs and orders some food for her, he's sure that Ariana is starving. Ariana changed into her pajamas and she tied her hair in a messy bun, she stared at the mirror for some time. She just has to pretend like she didn't remember from the previous night. She can't believe what she did to that stranger, he was only trying to prevent her from falling but she...she is such an idiot, why did she do that? She doesn't want to bump into him again till she leaves this place.She entered the room, and Zach already ordered flood for her. Ariana's eyes shone like stars when she saw the food and she forgot pretending not to remember what happened the previous. She sat down and she ate like a carnivorous animal who hadn't eaten for three days. "Take it easy" he chuckled and slowly shook his head. He got up and entered the bathroom to have a shower. Ariana finished with her dinner and she lazily laid on the bed. Zach finished with his bath, he wore a pair of pants with a towel arou
"Zach remember the promise you made to me when I was six, you can't break that promise" she started with teary eyes. "Zach we don't know what's out there...""I'll be fine, I promise" he gave a reassuring smile. "Let Tyler come with you, please?"Zach sighed. "Fine, he can come with me"."I'm coming too" Dylan stated. Zach hugged Anika before leaving. Anika sat down at the edge of a rock waiting till they arrive, she hope they arrive safely with Ariana. **********"Found anything?" Tyler asked as he searches for footprints in the woods. "Hmm..." Zach squatted and he touched the ground, it looks like a footprint but the footprint is not that clear. "What were you doing earlier? Why weren't you with her?""What are you insulating? That I'm the cause of this?" Zach got up and he glared at Dylan. "Yes...""How am I the cause of this?" Zach got very annoyed with Dylan's stupid questions and he felt like punching him to blow lit a little steam. "You were stuck in your hotel room all d
"What if we meet lions or snakes or...""Calm down Nika, I'm sure those animals don't live here, if they do the teachers wouldn't send us here" Ariana patted Anika's back gently. "I feel like I'm part of a girl scout!" Kelly said excitedly. They searched east of the forest but couldn't find the plant. Everyone is exhausted but luckily they brought snacks and water. "Wait I see it!" A student shouted and pointed at the plant when she spotted the plant. Everyone followed her finger and lo and behold they finally found it."We did it!" Falcon smiled widely. Ariana felt like passing out, they have been walking for hours in search of a dumb plant but she is glad they finally found it"Here" Tyler handed her a bottle of water. "Thanks" Ariana smiled and took a long sip from the bottle. "I didn't know you were interested in stuff like this, I thought you would be more like Zach" she added."Nah I prefer being in my bed right now but Anika forced me to come" he sat down on the ground nex
"Really? Yay! Thank you, you're a darling!" she gave him a quick smack kiss. "But first..." he removed her shoes. "Hurry and go get the wine. Don't worry, I'll get it myself" She got up from the bed but she staggered and she fell to the floor hitting her butt on the ground. "Ow!" she cried out. "Are you okay?" "No this stupid floor, I hate it!" she hit the floor with her palm. "Zach my butt hurts" she sobbed. Zach is speechless, he doesn't know what to do or say to her, she's acting childish and innocent. He smiled, he likes this side of her, and he will like to get her drunk again so that he can see this side of her again. "Let's play a game of hide and seek" she suggested. "You'll call the numbers and I'll hide, okay? now call the numbers" Her smile brightened and she stood up. "Call the numbers, what? You don't know how to count?". "You're so dumb, let me teach you how to count. One, three, ten, or was it two".Zach burst into laughter, he has been holding his laughter and he