The Arranged Bride

Chapter - 45

Nick's POV

I was up and as usual , Sophia was still sleeping in my arms, looking as innocent as ever. I slowly stroked her hair while staring at her face.

Last night I was nervous as hell. I came home early with the cake and the necklace to surprise her but as the time was coming close , I was freaking out. When Ethan left the room , I could feel my heart beating at an inhuman speed but I had to say it. I couldn't afford to not confess my feelings to her.

I was skeptical about her reaction but when she said that she loves me as well, I was ecstatic. If anyone would have told me some months back that I would be so much in love with anyone, I would have laughed but now this is where I was.

I tried removing her hand but it only tightened around my neck. Giving up, I snuggled closer to her and next time when I opened my eyes, she wasn't there on the bed.

When I came downstairs, I saw her in the kitchen. She was wearing headphones and shaking her butts off to whatever song was playing while cooking something. I leaned on the wall outside and enjoyed the show she was putting on.

Finally, I went in to stand right behind her . Wrapping my hands around her waist I pulled her to myself.

A gasp left her mouth and she clutched my hand around her waist tightly.

" That was quite a show you put up. I could always wake up to such beautiful mornings." I pressed my nose to her cheeks which were now bright red out of embarassment.

" Sneaky little thing." She mumbled to herself.

I turned her by her waist to face me.

" Did you just call me little ?" I raised a brow. Her face was stretched into a mischievous grin and she nodded big.

Oh you didn't!

" Then let me show , how little I am." I smirked at her . She looked confused for a second before realisation dawned upon her, causing her face to turn back to red. She pushed me away and turned her back to me.

" Nick , don't disturb me. Let me make breakfast." Putting away her headphones, she resumed cooking. I bend forward on the counter and looked at her face.

" It's your birthday. You aren't supposed to cook. " She nodded her head while cutting the strawberries.

" But , you did so much last night. I wanted to do something today. " She completed with a smile.

"But-"

" No buts , get out of the kitchen right now." She said in a no-argument-tone.

I raised my hands up in surrender and went out.

Sophia's POV

Nick had confessed his feelings last night. Whatever he did was very sweet and I wanted to do something sweet for him as well. So I decided to make a nice breakfast for him.

I plated the red velvet waffles with some sliced strawberries, put some blueberries and strawberries in a heart shaped bowl and some macarons . I placed two glasses of orange juice on the tray . After I was satisfied with my work, I walked out.

Nick was sitting at the table as I placed the tray in front of him.

" Wow ! Someone's definitely in a romantic mood." He wiggled his eyebrows to which I just shrugged and sat in front of him.

I waited for him to take the first bite.

" This is so good." I smiled at his compliment, happy that my efforts weren't wasted. I dug into my breakfast as well.

" Tonight we are going for dinner , be ready by 7, okay ?" , He said looking at his phone.

" Okay but what about the honeymoon?" I blurted out what was on my mind. He kept his phone aside and smirked at me and I knew I was in for a teasing.

"Eager , are we ?" I bit my lip out of embarrassment. Ughh ! My stupid stupid mouth!

I heard his deep laughter , a sound I have come to love so much. Infact I love everything about him now. So whipped I was!

He came up , sat beside me and pulled me to his lap.

" Patience baby , patience. I understand its hard to resist yourself when your husband is this hot." I slapped his arm and pressed my head to his chest. I felt the vibrations of his laughter, at my expense.

" If you don't stop laughing right now, I won't go on honeymoon with you. " He grinned at me like he didn't believe me even a bit. Even I didn't believe it myself.

" Okay , first we are celebrating your birthday and then we will think about our honeymoon." He smiled at me. I leaned forward to peck his lips but he held me in place and deepened the kiss. We were lost in each other that we didn't notice when Ethan had come.

" Ewww ! gross." We instantly pulled away to look at Ethan, standing with a disgusted expression on his face. I wonder how many times was I embarassed in a single morning. On the other hand Nick looked pretty cool. I ran fingers through my hair to fix up my appearance.

" Come here, I have made waffles for breakfast." I smiled at Ethan. His face immediately changed into a large grin at the name of waffles. His love for food!

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Nick's POV

I walked out of the walk-in closet, fixing my watch. As I looked up , I was greeted with the sight of my gorgeous Sophia standing there.

She was looking ravishing in the rose gold body con dress . Never in my dreams had I thought that she could look this stunning in this dress when I had picked it up for her. Her hair was styled in loose curls and her red lips looked simply irresistible. She smirked at me as I checked her out with opened mouth. She slowly stalked towards me and brought up her hands to circle it around my neck. Pushing herself up on her toes , she brought her lips close to mine, but not enough to touch.

" Like what you see?" She whispered in a low seductive voice. My throat was dry and my brain refused to process anything. I just nodded in reply. She kissed the corner of my mouth and distanced herself. As I came out of my reverie, I realised what happened. She smirked at me before walking out of the room.

'My little seductress wife .' I shook my head and followed suite.

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Sophia's POV

I don't know where from that confidence came in me but when I saw Nick gawking at me , it was as if my legs had a mind of their own.

The car parked in front of a fancy restaurant. Helping me out of the car, Nick led me and Ethan inside the restaurant. The manager guided us to a private part of the restaurant. Ofcourse Nick would have booked it ! Before entering , little did I know that I was in for a surprise.

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIA!" Both our families along with Ryan ,Char and Caleb were there, smiling widely at me. The whole area was decorated with rose gold and silver balloons and flowers.

" Oh my God!" Squealing, I turned towards Nick who was smiling at me and hugged him. He brought his hands to wrap it around me.

" Thank you, thank you so much. " I gushed.

" Anything for you." He was being so sweet. I smiled widely and kissed him on the cheek.

" I want a kiss too." I pulled away to see Ethan looking at us with a pout. Everyone laughed at his expression. I picked him up and placed him on my hip .

" Ofcourse li'l man." I kissed his cheek to which he gave me grin.

" Happy Birthday Princess." I put Ethan down to hug Dad. He wrapped his hands around my shoulders and pulled me close.

" Thank you Dad." I inhaled his familiar scent which has been my favourite since childhood. It provides me with a sense of security.

Mom, Mama and Papa wished me as well before my best friends took me in a bone crushing hug. I saw Nick stiffen as Ryan approached me but I warned him with my eyes, to behave.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

A waiter came in with a chocolate cake and placed it on the table . My twenty-eighth birthday was spent over a delicious sumptuous meal and a lot of quality time with the best people in my life.