Ryan went to the compound, searching everywhere, for her, while calling out her name. He didn't know why but he was already panicking. Lastly, he went to the garden.
"Aria?" he called and then... he heard her giggles. "Aria" he called again and she giggled, again. Oh.... She's hiding. Well sorry, Ryan's an expert in this. Not much time did he waste in finding her. She had hid behind the rose bush, squatting so he wouldn't see her. He exhaled, coming to squat right behind her.
"Why are you hiding?" his voice, low and a little soft.
"I don't want Ryan to see me since he wouldn't let me go to a...." she paused, her eyes growing wide as it dawned on her. He was right behind her. She craned her neck, her eyes met his, he blinked.
"Ahh...!" she didn't know why, but that scream left her lips, and she fell to the grass on her back. "Ouch!"
Ryan leaned downwards, hovering above her with a mischievous smirk. "Since he wouldn't let you go to a what?" he asked.
She gulped "P-party"
He moved a few stray strands from her face "I've told you Aria, were not going to any party" his voice was firm and authoritative. Though it sounded soft. He stood up, but she still laid on the grass. Ryan stretched out his hand for her, and with pursed lips she took it. He lifted her up and dragged her into the house.
"Ryan..." she kept calling to him "Please....' but he wasn't giving in. They got to his study and he made her seat on the couch.
"Stay!" he said firmly, and then turned to leave. But she grabbed his arm, her head lowered.
"You said you'll let me have all the fun I want, and this is part of it" she said, and lifted her pleading eyes to him. "You promised, Ryan"
He sighed, and sat beside her, wanting to make her understand why he doesn't want to. "Aria, I can't..."
"Earlier, you called me your woman. Won't you grant your woman's request?" Ryan stared at her? She heard that? Her puppy eyes were so fixed into his, gazing deeply. Her lower lip was somehow poked out. Damn! She's making him helpless with those eyes which he can't resist. He was also wondering why she so badly wanted to go to that party. What business does she have there? That, he'll know soon.
Reluctantly, he opened his mouth and the words came out. "Alright. We'll go"
"Really?!" she asked, smiling widely.
"Mm.." he nodded.
"Promise me" she added, and Ryan sighed. Does he have to do that too?
"I promise" he said reluctantly.
She smiled wide and bright, that her eyes turned crescents "Thank you" She's gotten what she wanted, so now she'll just go back to her pet and...have fun. She stood up, but Ryan pulled her back down, his hand firmly around her wrist.
"Does that mean... you're agreeing to be my woman?" he blurted. He had to ask this because it was never her will from the beginning. He forced her, indirectly.
"Am I not yours already?" she asked "Or... Would the contract be over and then I'll have to go back to where I came from?"
Ryan gazed. Is that what she thinks? Then he should clear things "No" he said "You would always be mine" his voice was firm and over possessive.
"Why?" she found herself asking, and a soft sigh left his lips. He has to tell her, even though he made it obvious.
"Because... You're the... sun and I am the moon. The moon can't shine without the sun, so... I need you and your light in my dark life, Aria. Ever since you came, my terrible, worthless life....now has meaning. You make me want to keep living, and hoping that my life would be better. And because of that.... I don't want to let you go. I want you, forever." he paused, gazing deep into her eyes, for a few heartbeats and then said "I.. like you, Aria. I really do"
Her heart had skipped numerous beats, and now it's thudding hard, wild. Her lips parted, but she could also close them back. Did he... just confess to her? And here she was thinking that he might just have been seeing her as his mistress. He really.... really likes her.
"So I'm officially asking you, Aria...." his voice came again "Would you be my girlfriend?"
She blinked a few times, shocked at what she just heard. He not only confessed to her. He's officially proposing? She couldn't tell what she was feeling. But it's definitely happiness. And this time, she didn't have that wierd feeling of having that secret unknown boyfriend. Does that mean, he's the one her heart wanted?
Ryan's heart was also beating fast and loud as he waited for her answer. He didn't know he would be this anxious. He was so scared of what her answer would be. Her lips parted and he bit his lips, waiting for the words to come out.
"But.... I don't know yet what I feel about you" she said honestly. She wasn't sure if she just admires him or she truly likes him.
He sighed in relief that her answer wasn't a 'No' "Then... Should we help you find out?" he found himself asking, and she blinked again. She stared for a little while, and he saw her lips stretching into a smile.
"Okay. I want to know too" she smiled and he was utterly relieved and happy. The next moment, his lips slammed on hers, and he sealed it with a kiss. His fingers were just below her ear, while his thumb was on her cheek. His other firm hand wrapped around her tiny waist and he pulled her closer. Again, she felt the warmth of his lips. Her eyes closed, as her body tingled. His every touch makes her heart flutter, and yearn for more. Her hands rested on his shoulder and she kissed him back.
He tilted his head to the side and yanked her closer. A low gasp escaped her lips, and he took advantage of that, sliding his hot tongue in her mouth. He played with hers, and tasted every inch. He could taste the milk in her mouth which came from the popcorn, and he was going mad. He delved deeper into her mouth, exploring and conquering the deepest part. He pulled her much closer like he couldn't get enough of their closeness.
Unknowingly, her hand went to the back of his head and her fingers gripped his hair, pulling him closer as well. He squirmed under her soft touch, a low growl escaping the back of his throat. They were both drowning in feeling of new love and ecstasy and they didn't want to be saved. She was like a drug he got addicted to, her heavenly mouth which tastes like peach, filled his soul with its sweetness.
CHAPTER EIGHTY FOUR