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
Aria's eyes widened but Alex didn't seem to care to explain any longer because the meaning of his words was obvious.“Aria!” Someone interrupted her thoughts and stopped her steps.Alex's cold gaze fixed on the top five candidates of the most hated human list in his dictionary.Aria looked wary as her not-so-friendly step-sister walked closer, along with Susan and her father.They looked weird. Because they smiled at her.“Hi, Alexander, my name is Jasmine, I'm Aria's older sister, though we're just a year apart…” She giggled.Aria rolled her eyes almost to the back of her head. What is she trying to do now? Didn't she just giggle and act like a cheap woman in front of her husband?“Mr. Grissham.”Alexander's deep voice could be heard and he said it coldly. His grip on Aria's hand tightened but it didn't hurt her a bit.“Excuse me?” Jasmine didn't quite catch that. Or she did. It's just she's so stupid that she didn't realize the other party was clearly upset."My name is Mr. Grissham
Meanwhile, Aria was laughing and swinging her legs in Alex's arms.“Am I heavy?” She asked him, who walked casually as if he didn’t carry a thing. His strong grip on her waist and under her thighs didn’t hurt her.“No.” He answered. His eyes focused on his way ahead. They started going down the stairs leading to the parking lot."Then, you will carry me forever!" Aria laughed. Her hands wrapped around Alex's neck as a support. Of course, she was very nervous right now. She tried to relax so it wouldn’t turn into an awkward silence. Besides, Aria’s job was being noisy every time he was around her.So, she'd say something she thought was silly or funny and laugh. She’s that weird, maybe Alex thought so, but it seemed that he didn’t care if she talked too much.Make her like him even more.Their scene burned Jasmine's eyes as she looked at it. She had left the hall and saw Aria laughing and hugging the man who was supposed to be her husband.“Ari!” She called again, louder this time. She
Silence filled the car once again, the driver turned the engine on and drove slowly out of the parking lot. Alex didn't say anything. He could feel her gaze on him but he kept his eyes fixed on the window. Not that he didn't care. It's quite the opposite. From the way they looked at her, talked to her, and put her in this situation, already talking so much about it. Now, he was thinking about where to start with them. Aria leaned on her seat as she looked around. This was not the car Alex usually used. This one was bigger and spacious, even with her thick and big dress, she didn't feel cramped. This made her feel more relieved. “Alex,” Aria called him. Alex turned his head to her. “Hm.” "Do you know about this wedding?" She asked. She had been curious since earlier. “Yes,” Alex answered briefly. "Then, do you know I am the bride?" Alex looked at her closely. Aria would usually look away because her gaze was too intimidating. But this time she didn't want to lose. She wanted t
"Don't you think it's a bit too much?" Aria laughed amusedly. They were walking further into the mansion and went to the second floor. Aria enjoyed everything as Alex gave her little mansion tour in silence.They finally arrived in front of another big, heavy-looking door. Alex put his thumb on the handle and Aria heard a click sound. She looked at it in amazed.Apperantly, it was a huge bedroom. Aria guessed it was Alex’s and knew she was right because when they entered she could feel a man owned this room. Of course, it was another luxury room in this castle, Aria thought. But it looked much simpler than the other room they passed by.“This room is… you.” Aria giggled.“Hm?” Alex looked around and stopped at her.“It’s really you…” Alex waited for her to explain further but it seemed Aria was busy enjoying this place.Does she like it or not? It was the point for Alex. He needed to talk with Albert about this.Anyway, there was a feeling of relief within him when he saw that the u
Aria didn't understand. What made Alex look so… upset?He walked away from the mirror and back to the couch to get his suit. “We just got married and you want to leave.”Aria was sure he was mumbling but she could hear him clearly."I do not mean it." Aria approached him but Alex walked around to a door which Aria guessed was the bathroom door. Without even looking at her.“Well, I didn't know you were so indifferent about this. You even want to leave your husband and we just got married." After that, he opened the door and went inside, ignoring Aria who was trying to call him.“Alex! I do not mean it!" Aria clung to the bathroom door but she didn't dare open it. She hoped that Alex would still listen to what she said.Aria stood still in front of the door, with all the feelings of guilt that now haunted her.Of course, Alex did it on purpose...He smirked when he remembered her face that immediately regretted everything as if she was doing and saying something wrong. Which she did no
Aria was looking at the dresses and clothes hanging here and there according to their colors and styles. Once again, she gaped in amazement. What company does Alex own that he could have this many expensive things? He even had a room bigger than her apartment’s room for all these clothes. Not only clothes, but shoes, bags, and many other accessories were here. “He opened a store or something?” Aria muttered to herself. Now she was in front of a wardrobe for women's clothing and accessories. Alex said earlier that these were hers. However, Aria couldn't find where her old clothes are. These were all women's clothes. And they seemed to suit her body size. But these were all new clothes. Did Alex give all this to her? As a woman, of course she was happy. But then she thought again. Wasn’t this too much? Finally, Aria chose a simple sky blue dress with a strap on her shoulders that could be tied like a ribbon. The dress was not too short. Just below her knees and not too tight. It wa
That night, Alex managed to persuade Aria to went back to the mansion after he agreed to go to her apartment so she could water her flowers first. Alex secretly ordered his men to bring all pots of her flowers to the mansion garden so that she didn’t need to back to that apartment. When they arrived at the mansion, Aria was already asleep in the car and Alex carried her to the bedroom. She didn't wake up when Alex picked her up, carried her bridal style to the bedroom, and put her on the soft bed. Other people would think that she was too tired. However, Alex knew very well that this was all because of the medicine he mixed in Aria's drink in the car. Alex sighed and shook his head. He didn't do that because Aria was heavy. But thinking that he wouldn't do this with anyone else at all. Never before, and never would if that person wasn't Aria. He stopped to admire her beautiful sleeping face. In his entire life, this was the first time he had allowed someone else to sleep in his be