Arranged Marriage

Chapter 25

Ariana's POV

Silence was filled between both of us as no words was formed from anyone of us.

The awkwardness between both of us was raised to another level second after second.

I may not know about Justin but I felt so awkward standing beside him. I had a few glances at him, no emotion was shown on his face and his expression went blank.

I tried to edge myself away from Justin a little and slowly to avoid the awkwardness which caught his attention.

He stretched his arm to reach my waist and pulled me closer to him, he whispered softly to me "It's raining outside, don't get cold.".

A few seconds later, I started feeling the coldness around me, my whole body from head to toes started trembling and my hands were literally freezing.

I started rubbing my hands and blowing them by covering my mouth to warm my body temperature.

Suddenly, Justin took off his thick black coat with one hand, he interrupted me by handing me the coat "Here. Don't get cold.".

I raised my head to reach his eyes contact hesitantly, I pushed his request away by refusing "No, it's okay. I am alright, I can handle this.".

He raised his voice a little and ordered bossily "No, I want you to put this coat on. Don't get cold, or else you will get sick, do you hear me?".

I rolled my eyes and put the coat on in defeat, I murmured softly "Such a control freak.".

He held a smirk and made some noises purposely to get my attention, I ignored him without giving a sign of looking at him or even bothering him.

He reached my waist again and turned me over to face at him. He pulled me even closer to him as both of us were dangerously close to each other under the umbrella.

He locked his eyes contact with me and said with a smirk "Well, I may be overbearing and possessive. But that's what I was born to be. Once I decide on something I want, I won't give up especially the person I truthfully care of.".

He loosened his grip and let go of my waist slowly, I pulled myself away from him instantly.

I furrowed my eyebrows and argued with him "Well, you can't control people's life. You can't tell me what to do, you can't control me. I am not your property, I don't belong to you.".

He rolled his eyes and scoffed with an arrogant smirk "Well, did you ask for my permission before you decide to change me and my life?".

I looked away from him in defeat as I knew he got his point and the familiar silence returned between both of us.

"The person he truthfully cares of? Is he referring me?", I questioned to myself and tried to avoid any eye contact from Justin as much as I could.

Standing in the rain under an umbrella with Justin, it felt so cold outside and awkward but deep inside of my heart, it felt so warm.

My heart beat went so fast every second standing so close with him. A small and satisfied smile was formed on my expression without any realization.