Cursed Bride

Chapter 8

the sun was shining bright, lightnening up the dark black sky to it's usual light blue color with some cotton candy like white clouds that had formed different yet mysterious figures.

Ariel was standing outside the airport waiting for the man she loved the most to come out any minute, her eyes longed to met his, her hands ached to engulfed him closer to her and her heart beat for him.

she looked for him in the dozen of people who were coming out holding their luggage and after a lot of searching her eyes finally spotted him, walking out with his luggage.

the man with brown hair and square shaped face walked out, his prominent jawlines covered in a very light beard made him to look outstanding with straight sides and square forehead. the way his masculine feature flaunted as he walked, he looked like a model. a Greek god walking to her and then the moment she was waiting for finally arrived as their eyes; light brown against ocean blue. it was almost like as the sun that seemed to sink in the ocean.

Ariel's heart beat rose when he warmly smiled at him and she didn't realised when he approached her, she was way too lost in him and his beauty.

Ian was walking out casually and as soon as his eyes met her, his heart fluttered looking at how beautiful she was looking, dressed in a off the shoulder neck design maroon dress that was flowing down from her waist till her mid thighs and the belle sleeve of the dress gave it a extravagant look. her big eye lashes were coated with a little bit of mascara enchanching her ocean blue eyes even more and those rosy cheeks looked like an apple against her pale white skin. her beautiful lips stretched out in a beautiful smile tainted in natural gloss.

Ian approached her fast and grabbed her waist pulling her closer and Ariel instantly wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him even more closer as she hid her face in his broad chest smelling his manly scent to assure her that it was not a dream while Ian's nose were touching her head, her soft silk like brown her brushed against it.

"oh god Ariel, you don't know how much I missed you, love" Ian huffed out and in response Ariel pulled him more closer as tears started to flow out of her eyes. she had missed this, being in his arms where she felt like the luckiest girl in the whole universe.

they stood there, hugging each other for minutes but nothing seem enough and eventually Ian pulled away a little for a second and next second his lips were on her.

their lips moved in perfect sync against each other like they had been made to kiss each other only, Ian sucked on her lower lip and nibbling it for a second he entered her mouth making Ariel to moan in pleasure. her hand went to his hair while the other one was just above his chest where she could feel his heart beating.

they broke apart when none of them was able to breathe and looked in each others eyes gasping for air. Ian's eyes were filled with love and admiration when he looked at her; she was his world and she knew it.

Ariel cupped his cheek with a hand and kissed another while standing on her tip toes as Ian balanced her by holding her by her waist. she slowly caressed his cheek with her lips and leaning a little back she attached her lips with his, engaging him in another blissful kiss.

they broke apart after few minutes when they both were the panting mess and he hugged her again "I love you, my love" Ariel felt the butterflies in the pit of her stomach making her blush hard under his gaze.

"I love you too Ian" she replied smiling at him and Ian pulled away and pressed her lips against her forehead pecking her lightly there showing the care he had for her in that kiss.

Ian held her hand, intertwined his fingers with her and they both walked upto Ariel's car as he opened the door for her to sit and she got in mumbling a thank you. Ian threw his luggage on the back seat and got in, bringing the motionless car to the life. his one hand was on steering wheel while with other one he held Ariel's hand.

"where is your phone love? I tried calling you when I get off the plan but you didn't respond" Ian asked as he looked at her.

"It's out of battery" Ariel said and looked down "I forgot to charge it so I left it in home" Ariel lied.

"oh! alright I thought you were sleeping and I would have to hail a cab" Ian said controlling his laugh "couldn't trust a sleepy head you know" Ariel looked at him furiously and Ian lost it and broke in fit of laughters.

Ariel's anger at his comment faded away when she heard him laugh and smiled at him and Ian muttered a "sorry" to her.

they sopped in front of their favorite cafe, parking the car Ian got down and moved to her side and opened the door for her and Ariel smiled and held his hand.

Ariel took a step ahead but was pulled back by a sudden pull and a gasp of surprise left her mouth when her back collided with his chest as he slowly back hugged her.

"you are looking so beautiful" Ian whispered in her ear huskily making her feel something in her stomach "but-" he pulled away slightly making her frown. she had got ready for him, she wanted to look beautiful for him but now she started to feel insecure.

"but?" Ariel asked and in answer Ian unclipped her hairs that were in a loose low bun but were now dangling freely.

"now you look perfect" Ian said combing her hair with his finger making her blush under his gaze. they held each other's hand and went inside their favorite cafe, THE LOVE CORNER.

it was not a fancy place filled with people who would judge you from top to bottom but a cozy place where you could feel the aroma of coffee and woods, the place was aesthetic.

Ian pulled a chair for Ariel as she sat down and sat across her and they ordered when a waitress came to assist them.

they chatted for some time as they enjoyed the coffee and some delicacy, laughing with each other they were having a good time.

"Ian" Ariel called and he looked at her with confusion as her voice was filled with seriousness "yes love"

Ariel instantly looked away, fidgeting with her fingers she took a deep breaths and when Ian put his hand above her she got the courage.

"my dad wants us to get married tommorow in the court house" Ariel said giving him a glance she looked down as she frowned when she saw a confused look on his face.

what if he denied? what if he didn't want to marry her? questions like this started to invade her mind.

Ariel felt dissapointed when she felt him pulling his hand away, she felt hurt and dejected and didn't dare to look at him but was shocked when she was engulfed in a hug by him and she quickly hugged him back.

when they parted away after a brief moment, Ariel looked at how he was smiling like a fool that she found so adorable. he was actually happy and she was too.

"may I know the reason" Ian asked grabbing her hand as they walked out "it's not like I am complaining, you know I tried to propose you when I finished my college but your dad didn't agreed" and Ariel narrowed her eyes at him.

"you asked my dad before proposing me?" Ariel asked shocked with his confession.

"yes, he is like a father to me and to take away his princess I need to have his permission" Ian said and Ariel smiled at him, she knew he meant what he had said about her father.

"is that why you took so long considering the fact I always wanted to get married" Ariel playfully narrowed her eyes at him making him chuckle.

"I am sorry okay!" Ian said rolling his eyes "but your dad thought that it was so early for his precious little daughter to get married" Ian joked and in return Ariel playfully slapped him on the arm.

it didn't took long for them to reach his penthouse, time seemed to passed very quickly when they were together and it could never be enough.

Ariel sat on the kitchen island and Ian went to fridge and took out a water bottle and gulped the content inside down as he handed another to Ariel who just took a sip or two.

"it's three in the afternoon already" Ian said as he sat next to her "what would you like to have for lunch?"

"you don't have to worry about lunch, I would take care of that" Ariel said standing up and grabbing his hand "you have just returned so you must rest" she said as Ian followed her to his room.

"we are not even married yet and you have already started behaving like a wife" Ian said teasingly when Ariel was pushing him inside the bathroom making her stop abruptly, embarrassed and awkward.

Ian who was smiling teasingly chucked at her flushed face "I-I wasn't-" Ariel looked up at him and his smile made her frown in annoyance as she realized that the man before her was teasing her and she pushed him harder inside, she knew Ian wasn't resisting as there was no chance for her to even make him budge.

"just take a shower and I am ordering a pizza for us!" she spoke and shut the door on his face.

Ariel, smiled to herself when she heard him say "I forgot to add strict with wife!" she knew he was again teasing her and shook her head in amusement, she just loved this man to death.

she picked his phone as she had deliberately left her phone in her house because of Ryan, he had called her in the morning when she was getting ready and Ariel had lied to him and to make him believe in her lies she left her phone in her home.

Ariel, anyway ordered the pizza for them as being the careless soul, she never cared about the problems. she never had to; her parents and Ian were always there to solve it for her and she trust her father this time also. she knew everything would be fine by tomorrow, once they got married then she would tell Ian about Ryan.

Ariel look around his room and started making his bed. she put on a new bedsheet as she didn't liked the previous one and arranged the pillows and cushions accordingly.

she heard the sound of door opening and she knew Ian had showered, she turned around to look at him and her breath hitched, he was walking slowly with only sweat pants on and a white towel dangling around his neck and his whole perfect body was on display for her. the water that dripped down his almost eight packs made her gulped hard.

"you were right, love. I never realized I was this tired until now" Ian yawned as he stretch his arms and started rubbing his hair with the towel.

Ariel came out of her trance and looked at his face, he really looked tired and she moved to where he stood and held his hand "here, let me help you" she made him sit on the edge of the bed as she stood between his legs and Ian circled his arms around her waist as Ariel started ruffling his damp hair with towel.

Ian was in paradise with Ariel this close to him, her intoxicating sent calming him down and he felt at peace after so many days. he felt something wrong with her since the moment he had returned from his home, Germany. he knew Ariel was lying to him or perhaps hiding something from him but he knew Ariel would tell him whenever she felt like it and that's why he didn't persist her much.

a door bell ring disturbed them from their safe heaven in each other's arms and Ariel stepped back "pizza is here!" she grinned at him in excitement and quickly ran outside making Ian to chuckle at her childish act and he followed her outside with a look of admiration in his eyes, he knew he could give up his life for her.