The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 10

Nick's POV

I walked upstairs and she followed me. Opening the door I went inside my room.

" Sir , we have got ma'am's luggage " , a maid said standing at the door.

"Keep it and leave " I said

Sophia thanked her . Why is she being this polite when she is nothing but a bloody gold digger? This pretending won't last long.

She was taking in the look of the room when I spoke .

" You won't be sleeping on the bed ."

I sounded rude and I sure as hell wanted to.

She just shrugged and started walking towards the couch.

"Where do you think you are going? " , I asked.

" To the couch " , She said in a obvious tone.

" Did I say that you could sleep there, you filthy woman ? "

She looked too stunned to reply and looked at me with wide eyes.

"Nick !?" , My name on her tongue sounded so hot- ughh Nick !

" You will be taking the floor ." , I said looking straight into her eyes .

" Fine then , arrange another room for me." , She said shrugging. By now she appeared to be back from her stunned self.

" Well , I dont think I had said that you can sleep anywhere else. " , I coldly said.

" Well , I don't think I had said that I will listen to you ." , She said mimicking my tone.

I was extremely angry at her. How dare that worthless woman talk back to me when no one had ever done that.

" You wouldn't dare disobey me." I threatened in a low voice which marvelously works on everyone but she wasn't backing down.

"Look , I understand that you want to play the part of the arrogant billionaire jerk in a cliche novel where he makes his wife sleep on the floor but I love my sleep way to much to bear with these weird fetishes of yours ." She paused for a few seconds before speaking again.

" Either let me take the couch here or arrange another room for me. " She crossed my arms across the chest, waiting for me.

I was shocked, really shocked at her words but covered it up with the same cold expression. I wasn't going to let her win this easily.

"What made you think that I will do that ? " I asked.

" You only said you don't want me to sleep on the couch and I sure as hell won't sleep on the floor. I can take the sofa in the living room easily but there is a small problem. Your maids will know of how affectionately you treat your wife.

It's your decision to make. If you're okay with that - "

" Take this couch." , I cut her off .

" Didn't you realize it too fast , Einstein?" She mocked. She mocked!?

Now I was beyond pissed.

I glared at her and turned towards the bed.

Taking it as the end of the discussion, she walked to the bathroom.

I sat on the bed repeating everything in my head. She threatened me , I let her. She won and I let her win.

After a long time , she came back in a loose tee and pyjamas. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail .

She didn't even look at me and laid down on the couch.

I waited for a few more minutes and then went to the study room to work.

Sophia's POV

When I opened my eyes I couldn't recognize the room.

"Oh God, where the hell did I- oh !" , Realization dawned upon me. It was Nick's room.

Nick was not there in the room . Maybe he woke up early, maybe he wasn't there the whole night. Well in that case I could have taken the bed.

My back was paining due to sleeping in such an uncomfortable couch.

" I need to get myself a room." I said to myself and went to do my morning routine.

I changed into a black v neck full sleeve top and white checked skirt. Getting ready for work, I went downstairs.

He was sitting there at the table, having his breakfast.

Nick's POV

I had woken up in my study. Getting ready for work in my normal suite I went to have my breakfast.

I was munching my toast when I heard her footsteps, Sophia!

I fought the urge to turn around. When she walked past , a smell of roses hit my nostrils. She walked to the other side of the table and settled down.

She looked formal and decent in her work clothes but still managed to look hot. She definitely dressed well but I wasn't going to tell her.

The maid set a plate in front of her and she started off with her breakfast while scrolling through her phone. She didn't even look at me which really bothered me.

But why ? I was supposed to be relieved that she isn't bothering me.

She started getting up and then I realised that she was going to work.

" Do you think you are going to work Sophia ? " I liked the way her name rolled off my tongue.

Ugh.. focus

" No shit Sherlock ." , She replied while looking at her phone.

" You will resign , today." , I stated.

"Excuse me?" , She looked up and narrowed her eyes at me.

"Excused . Do as I say." I said getting up .

"In your dreams." She retorted.

"Are you challenging me ? " I asked

" I said you won't be working anymore ."

She smirked ," Watch me "

Saying that she turned and I watched her till she walked out of the door.

She left. She fucking walked out on me.

I angrily raked my hand through my hair.

Challenging me huh ? I will show you what I can do.

Sophia's POV

How dare he order me ? I love my job and he is no one to stop me from working.

I walked into the office . On the way to my cabin, I met Mr. Knight.

"Good morning Mr. Knight. "

" Good morning Mrs. Carter. Congratulations on your marriage but I am sorry to ask , why are you here today ? " He looked genuinely confused and I think I mirrored his expression.

" For my job ?" It sounded more of a question.

" But Mr. Carter called today itself saying that you won't be working anymore."

" What !? But I didn't say anything and he doesn't get to decide for me. I think I will be continuing my job." I said

" Uhh actually Mrs. Carter , it was lovely working with you but I can't go against Mr. Carter." , He looked down.

I closed my eyes to calm my anger but it wasn't helping and I knew I had to get it out. I had to confront him.

"Thank you Mr. Knight ." I said with a polite smile. He wasn't at fault and he wouldn't dare disobey that influential jerk.

I walked out of the office and called a cab.

" To the Carter Enterprises"

I was too angry to think straight. I had to speak to him and I knew this wasn't going to be easy.

I soon found myself infront of his office.

As I walked in people stopped in their tracks to look at me. They were murmuring things which I couldn't make out and didn't try hard to.

I hated this kind of attention. I made my way to his office with the help of the direction given by the receptionist.

I barged into his cabin and what I saw wasn't something I wanted to see. He was sucking the face of a blonde who was straddling his lap.

On hearing the noise they quickly parted while I stood there, refusing to look away.

" You should knock before coming in, you know." Nick stated with no sign of remorse on his face. What an arrogant creature!

" You should lock before whoring around you know ." I retorted coolly.

Obviously the sight pained me and I was freaking mad at him for not respecting our vows but I wasn't going to act on it.

He looked irritated

" Why are you here ? Oh wait I guess I know why you are here." He smirked and I felt my anger resurface.

" You egoistic bastard , who the hell do you think you are , sending my resignation to my boss? " I yelled.

" Don't shout." He said with a clenched jaw.

" Of course I will. Did it hurt your ego that much, huh ? Me walking out on you that you had to use your influence , jerk ?" I mocked him.

"Christina, leave." He commanded . It was then I remembered that we had an audience.

The blonde closed the door behind her leaving me alone with Nick.

His jaw was clenched and he looked pretty mad. If he wasn't such a jerk , I would have found the angry Nick quite hot but I had a situation to handle.

He took long predator like steps towards me and cornered me to the wall.

" What do you think you are doing?"

Yes , I didn't shutter because I was mad as hell.

" Sophia , you shouldn't have yelled at me, let alone hurling abuses." He gritted through his teeth.

" And you should have let me be, instead of interfering in my business."

We were having an intense staring competition when Papa barged in.

" Nick , I heard Sophia's - Oh my God " , he turned to look somewhere else.

I realised that we were in such a compromising position that too because of this jerk and he was smirking?

Enjoying it ? Fine by me .

I freed myself before speaking.

" Uhh Papa, you can look here. " I said while tucking a strand of hair behind my ear and acting all shy.

" Oh , no need to be shy. I am happy that you are already getting along. "

I shyly smiled before continuing.

" Uhh Papa see , Nick here isn't allowing me to continue with my job ." I whined

Papa looked at him.

" Dad , that's because it won't look good that my wife is working in another firm and besides I don't want her to work hard." He stated with a concerned expression and Papa seemed convinced as he nodded.

Nick smirked at me thinking that he won. I smirked back at him which made him confused. Little did he know that he made my work even easier.

" I understand, but how about I work in the Carter Enterprises itself ? I really love my job and working here won't be a bother to Nick's reputation, right Papa?" I asked in a sweet tone.

" Well that isn't a problem at all." , Papa acknowledged.

" See that's what I was saying you. " I said while looking at Nick. I turned towards Papa and said." Nick here, is worried about me and wants me to rest. He doesn't need to worry while I work here. "

Nick looked flabbergasted.

" Yes Nick , no need to worry. She can work here while you can always see that she doesn't overwork herself. She loves her job so let her do it . Besides our marketing department definitely needs help and she is worthy of becoming the head there." Papa said and I smiled brightly at him.

Nick gave him a tight lipped smile.

" Thank you Papa . Thank you so much." I hugged him while he hugged back.

" Anything for my daughter." , He smiled .

"I will leave you to yourselves and tonight you two are coming for dinner at our place. David and Juliana will be there as well. Nick , don't be late and Sophia please invite Ryan and Charlotte for me , will you ?" Papa asked.

" Sure . " I smiled.

Then I remembered something.

" Uhh Papa will Ethan be coming back with us today ?" I asked with hopeful eyes. I desperately wanted him back. I would have someone to talk to and I would definitely love bonding with that cute little guy.

" Yeah he will . Besides the kid already misses you and is pretty excited to meet you." He said

I nodded smiling and shortly after he left.

" So " I turned to look at Nick. " Thank you so much Nick , your fake concern really made my job easier. "

He didn't say anything , just continued glaring at me.

" No yelling , no smart comments, nothing? ...... Okay then , see you tomorrow."

I waved my hand at him and walked out of his cabin.

I was satisfied with my doing. Maybe I didn't get to continue with my previous job but I was still working and very much in my field.

I hailed a cab and returned home.