Those bitter and sad memories filled her again. She thought she would live happily with her mother, they would never visit the hospital anymore. They could enjoy the beautiful days together. But turned out the reality took her mother away from her. Aria thought she could stop herself from crying, but when Alex put his arm around her, her tears flowed and she sobbed. Alex had never been in this situation before, he didn't know how to calm anyone, let alone the girl who was crying next to him. He wanted to feel her sadness. He couldn't. He'd been there, worst. And the price for him to keep moving on in live was so expensive that he didn't even had the sympathy like normal human being anymore... His hand, which were originally on the back of the chair, now slowly moved to embrace those shaking shoulders. Aria flinched, when she felt him touch her, which made Alex immediately want to pull his hand back. However, what Aria did next made Alex freeze in his place and his eyes widened sli
As usual, Conni Florist was full with customer's orders and Aria was there on her desk, making some flower bouquets according to their orders.“It's beautiful, thank you, darling.”"We are waiting for your next order, Mam. Thank you so much.” Conni served their customers who came to pick up their bouquets.It almost noon, and some orders were still coming in. Most of them will be picked up on the same day.“Aria?” Conni called the girl who was focused on the flowers she had arranged on the table.“Yeah?” Aria answered without taking her eyes off the flower in her hand.“Are you okay if I leave for a while? I want to buy our lunch. There's a small restaurant that just opened and I heard their fried rice is very delicious. You want some?" Conni untied the apron from her waist."Okay, be careful..."Aria wrapped the flower carefully and beautifully, she was very focused so that everything was finished quickly and they could be picked up by their happy customer.She smiled looking at thes
“I won’t go home and stay at the hospital with Grandma. The doctor said Grandma was still in a weak condition after the chemo. It is also because of her age, it will take a longer time for her to recover and return home.”As usual in the car, Aria was the one who was talking, and Alex was the one who was responsible for listening and focusing on driving. They had bought some cupcakes for her and dinner for Grandma and were on their way to the hospital.Aria ate her cupcake, trying to make the rest of her day more cheerful. She was with Alex and her cupcakes, she wasn't going to waste this moment.But apparently, she was still thinking about things she didn't want to think about right now. She took a deep breath and dropped her shoulders.“Something's wrong?” Alex asked her. His eyes didn't leave the road.“I didn't think I would get married so soon.” She answered slowly."You don't want to get married?" Alex asked again.Aria turned to look at him, she stared at the side profile of th
Aria looked at the mirror in front of her and she didn't know whether she should smile happily or sadly when she saw herself.The stylists and make-up artists had just finished polishing her and left her in front of this large mirror to see their final work.Aria could barely recognize herself. The soft makeup that polishes her face is not too thick and looks very natural and flawless. The scars on her forehead and the wound on her cheeks were completely covered.Not only that, it was her dress that impressed her the most. This dress was almost exactly the same as the one she had drawn in her little book. It's a beautiful A-line dress. With beautiful embroidery from diamonds, embedded neatly and with great care. Aria looked at it carefully and realized that all her favorite beautiful flowers were there.She turned slightly left and right. This dress really made her feel like a princess. The sparkling light of the diamonds in the embroidery makes it look even more beautiful and charmin
Aria held back her tears. They are liars. They never considered her as a family."I don't know, I just used what was given to me." She answered. She hoped they would be satisfied with her answer and leave from here quickly. However, it turned out that this only piqued Jasmine's curiosity."Impossible! Look at all this." Jasmine pointed around her, she whined at her mother who was also amazed at the flower-filled decorations in the bridal room.“Mom! There's no way Dad would want to spend a lot of money on this bum?!" Jasmine didn't even bother to lower her voice.Meanwhile, Susan Wellbert gulped as she became nervous. She glared at Jasmine. There was another person here and it was clear that this young woman was Mr. Grissham’s subordinate. They must not speak carelessly. They also have to maintain their image as the mayor's family who are loving and gentle."And who are you?" Jasmine lifted her chin when she saw Zia."I am Miss Aria's assistant, Zia." She answered shortly."You are he
The expression on Alexander's face didn't change even though he really wanted to pinch her adorable cheeks. He could see behind her transparent veil. Her face was so sad and resigned to everything that happened around her right now.But when she heard his voice, Alex could see her sparkling eyes. Of course, she looked confused, in disbelief, her lips parted but she didn't say anything more.“Hm.” He nodded to her.Oh, how he knew, she must have lots of questions that of course he was willing to answer.But not now, they will have plenty of time later.How Alex actually blew the trumpet of victory in his mind. He had been thinking hard for the past few weeks, trying to trap the little rabbit in front of him, but it turned out that the trap had been prepared by fate itself.That day, when Kiel told him such a ridiculous question on how to kill him, he realized that Aria was the person he was going to marry. He immediately read all the files that Kiel gave him. And he had to admit that a
Aria did not expect that this building would be filled with so many people. She thought, even no one would attend this business wedding. Her expectation was, that she came to say vows with the man that supposed to be her husband and be done. The wedding was only a formality of their agreement, and then she could go home, and then they could mind their own business.But the reality was beyond her expectations. The people, this building, and her husband…As now she was more aware of her surroundings, she could see that this building was spacious and magnificent, the ceilings were high and most of the walls were made of glass that curved outwards. Some pillars form like ribs from the bottom to the roof. She felt like she was in a capsized, transparent, giant ship. It’s beautiful. The rustic decoration also caught her eye. So many flowers, she felt like they were in the Blooms Garden.When they picked her up from the hospital, Aria was asleep and she didn’t know where they taking her. She
Alexander looked at her but didn’t say anything as he studied her face while she was busy munching her cupcakes. Now, he understands how Aria's true feelings about this marriage. He remembered her telling him that she didn’t want to marry this fast and all, but he wouldn't have thought that she would think this marriage would ruin her life.Alex was a human who no longer has sympathy. Since his mother died, Alex's sense of humanity and sympathy was buried along with her body mother to the grave.But now, when he was with Aria, he felt an overwhelming feeling of wanting to protect this fragile girl. He never cared about anyone. But anyone who dares to touch his wife will receive something more painful than death.From the guests' point of view, the newlyweds looked intimate and loving. The guests, apart from Aria’s so-called family, were Alex's men. They couldn’t hold the happy smile on their faces when they saw their boss, who was usually cold and cruel, calmer and gentler around his