The Arranged Bride

Chapter - 13

Sophia's POV

When I came to the living room I was stopped by what I saw. The sight in front of my eyes completely broke my heart.

Nick was sitting on the sofa with that same blonde girl from his office straddling him. They were sucking their faces off.

How could he ? The previous night he stole a kiss from me and now he had brought a woman home !?.

Ignoring the bitter pain in my heart , I turned to look at Ethan to not find him there.

Just then he was coming out of his room with a duvet in his hand which was covering his view.

I went up to him.

" I brought this. We can cuddle under this while watching the movie." , He said with smiling eyes.

" Ethan , why don't we go out for some ice cream ?" , I asked covering up with a bright smile.

He thought for a second and then grinned, nodding.

I turned to look at them who were standing and looking at us. Nick was looking away while that blonde bimbo was smirking at me. How matured !

After making sure that Ethan won't notice his father in a compromising position with another woman , I took the cover from Ethan which was blocking his view.

" Honey , can you go to my room and bring the small bag lying on the bed , please ?" I asked Ethan.

" Yess Momm " he sang and went upstairs.

I couldn't help but smile each time he called me that.

When I turned around , I saw Nick had a shocked expression apparently at Ethan , calling me Mom.

" Nick , really? This is what you are capable of? Making out with a random woman in your house when you know your son is in the house and may come here anytime? Matured much ?" I spat.

" Whom did you call a random woman , huh ? You bitch ! I am his girlfriend. " , That bimbo snarled angrily.

It was like a second blow to my prestige. But I masked my emotions. Never would I give that bimbo the satisfaction of seeing me hurt.

" Well , congratulations to you ! Now kindly get out, will you or I need to kick you out ?" , I spoke sarcastically.

" And who gives you the right to do that? Who do you think you are ? Oh I remember, my gold digging wife ? " He scoffed. " When you spoke earlier , you unknowingly said the right words. This is my house and Ethan is my son. So don't you dare lecture me on what I should be doing in my house and how I should be parenting my son . " He said, emphasizing on 'my'.

It hurt , it hurt a lot. But more because he said that Ethan was his son which was technically true .

I looked away and blinked away my tears , waiting for Ethan.

"Mom " , Ethan came running to me and handed me the bag. This time , it hurt to hear the name , the wound Nick had given was fresh. I swallowed the pain and nodded my head. Ethan looked at Nick and instantly his smile widened.

" Dad ! " He went towards Nick who picked him up and placed him on his hip.

" Are you coming with us for ice cream ?" He asked .

" No baby , Dad is a bit busy. " , He said and resisted the urge to scoff. Busy my ass.

Ethan's smile dropped a bit but he nodded in understanding.

I saw Benjamin coming in and he took Ethan out .

" Leo will be going with you two." , Nick said in a cold voice.

" We don't need a bodyguard ." , I said.

" And I don't trust you with my son. And here take this card ."

Without sparing another word I took it and walked out of the door to the car. Benjamin, Leo and Ethan were already seated . I slipped in beside Ethan and we drove off.

I rolled down the window and the cool breeze hit my face. I was feeling a bit relieved to be out of that house for a while.

We stopped in front of an ice cream parlour. Walking out of the car, we entered.

"What do want sweetheart?" I asked Ethan.

" Cookies and cream " , he said.

" One cookies and cream flavoured and one double choco-chip please . " I placed our order.

We sat down at a table . Ethan filled me on his daily routine , his friends and school over our ice creams.

By the end of the time I was happy. I felt at peace.

Getting up I packed two choco-chip ice-creams for Benjamin and Leo and paid the bill with my card. I was capable enough to buy us ice-creams.

Taking Ethan's hand in mine I walked out to the car.

I gave them the ice creams which they first refused and then on further insistence , accepted while thanking me.

As we were returning I replayed everything that happened in this one evening.

I looked at Ethan who was now lying down with his head on my lap. I stroked his hair and smiled to myself.

I needed this ice cream date with my son. Yes , Ethan is my son as well . He wants me to be his mother and I won't let Nick's words affect me.

On reaching home , I carried a sleeping Ethan inside. Nick was nowhere to be seen. After putting him to bed , I went to my room and slept off.

.....

" HE DID WHAT ?" , Char yelled in anger and shock.

The morning after that eventful evening , I had called Char and Ryan here to catch up but the very first thing they wanted to know was how had been my married life so far . So I had to spill the beans and I would be lying if I say it didn't feel hurt on repeating those actions of the jerk.

" Calm down Char !" , I tried calming her. I 'tried'.

" No , you don't tell me to come down. HOW DARE HE ? HE KISSES YOU AND THEN BRINGS HOME ANOTHER WOMAN THE NEXT DAY. AND YOU ARE ASKING ME TO BLOODY CALM DOWN

! THAT STUCK -UP JERK."

" Char , atleast stop yelling. You're giving me a headache. And Ethan will hear you, so don't curse." , I said while nibbling on my breakfast.

It was a Saturday, so I was having my day off and Ethan was till sleeping. I had went to wake him up but he was being whinny , so I let him sleep a little more. Nick has left for office even before I woke up. Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

I looked at Ryan who was quietly staring at me.

"What ?"

"Soph , do you want me to talk some sense into Nick?" , Ryan asked calmly.

" No Ryan , let him do whatever he wants to . Do you even expect that arrogant man to listen to you? He is not going to be affected by anybody's words and I don't want him to know that I am affected by his doings." , I said .

" You're right . Don't ever give him the satisfaction of seeing you hurt. I know you are much more stronger than this." , Ryan said giving me a hug.

" So, on that note let's go shopping." Char said acting like herself again . Even I wanted to go out . I laughed .

"Yeah , give a minute , I'll be ready."

" Where are you going Mom ? " , I saw Ethan yawning while he stood at the door of my room.

" Shopping. Do you wanna join us sweetheart?" , I asked .

"Yes , I want to and then can we go to McDonald's, please ? " , He asked

"Of course baby. Now will you ask Amy to help you change or do you want me to do it ?" , I asked.

" I will do it Ma'am." Amy said coming in.

" Thank you Amy and it's Sophia ." I said

" Okay Sophia." She smiled.

I went to Nick's room to change because the majority of my clothes were in that wardrobe and I wanted to dress nicely.

Coming to his room , it smelled of Nick. That same masculine addictive fragrance.

I put on a black mini dress and a blue denim jacket over it. Pairing it up with white sneakers , I pulled up my hair in a messy bun.

When I was done I saw Nick entering the room. He was wearing his usual work suit and I was disappointed in myself that inspite of him hurting me so much , I still found him hot.

Shaking my thoughts, I started walking off when he held my hand and pulled me back.

" Where are you going in that outfit.?" , He sounded angry but when is he not ?

" Shopping, why do you care ?" , I said.

" With Ryan ." , He stated completely ignoring my question.

"And Char and Ethan." I said.

" You're not going out with him in this kind of outfit." He again ignored my words.

I was amazed by his audacity to order me like that.

" Did I ask for your permission ? I will go wherever and with whoever I feel like. " I slightly raised my voice.

I didn't wait for him to speak further. Yanking my hand off, I walked past him.