Before they part ways with each other, Angel reminded her to not forget about a lunch tomorrow at her house. Raeven nods her head nonchalantly for her mind is being preoccupied at that moment; she is preparing to go on a battlefield later that night. And at exactly 8 pm sharp, the family of the guy, whom her grandma arranged for her to meet, was on time. They are dining in her family's restaurant. The VIP floor was reserved for an intimate family dinner. There were 11 people present that night. Her grandmother, her parents, her brother, and herself. On the other side are the guy's grandparents, parents, and the guy himself.
But she had one thing running through her mind at that moment. Why on Earth didn't she make it a point to research her 'husband candidate'?!
She can't believe that she was paired with the guy she just ignored at the mall! What an unlucky fate. Is she destined to be entangled with this kind of mess from now on? Can she still back out from this mess? Now, more than ever, she felt like going with her plans, leaving her family, and managing her own life. It must be accomplished as soon as possible!
"Your granddaughter is beautiful. Look at her, so gentle and elegant." His grandmother was mesmerized by Raeven's elegance. "Bryce, don't you think so?"
Raeven was trying hard not to roll her eyes.
Who cares what he thinks? She thought to herself while the guy was looking at her; all smiles.
"Yes, she's beautiful. She looks good in that dress." The elders laughed. They are happy that everything is going well right now. Raeven's brother was choked, and he gently coughed. She just rolled her eyes at her brother. She knew that the jerk was teasing her, especially in the last part where he mentioned her dress. Seriously?!
The dinner was the longest boring night of her life. While the others were immersed in talking about business and some other uninteresting stuff, she excused herself. She lied when she said she would freshen up. Instead, she went up to the rooftop of the restaurant and enjoyed the night breeze all by herself. Ahhh... Now, this is relaxing. Sometimes, it's much better to be by yourself and away from the drama...
"So, you don't want me complimenting you?"
She was thankful she didn't jump out of surprise. Oh, the jerk! She was not paying attention to anything and just looked at the stars, to let him know that it was more fascinating than his handsome face. "I don't mind it." She said indifferently.
He came near the railing and leaned his back there. He was looking sideways at her. There was a brilliant smile on his handsome face. She sneakily looked at him. She doesn't want to accept the fact that he is so handsome. "Do you have something to say? If none, would you mind leaving me alone here?" She continued to be indifferent. She heard him chuckle.
"Do you know what they all say about you? You’re an ice queen."
This time, she looked at him with obvious disdain in her eyes. "So?"
"The first time I got curious, grandma told me she wanted me to meet someone. She gave me your name. I do some research. You are quite a stunner, smart, independent and now looking at you, can I also add... cold-hearted."
She glared at him. "I'm not."
"I have more than just general background information about you. Especially when it was about my future. If I don't like the girl, the first time I will do everything in my power to end it." He said about their arranged marriage.
"Same goes here." She doesn't want to lose. Who does he think he is?!
"That was the initial plan," Bryce said, reiterating the last word, intensely staring at her. She frowned at him. "But during the afternoon incident, you made me question my plan. You're something."
She sneers. Then she angled her body so that she was face to face with the jerk. "Then I have a proposition for you. We can get out of this predicament unscathed. Just follow my plan." She tried to compromise. She was not ready to be separated from her family yet. She needs to further think of her plan before she can escape from their grasp. The guy straightened up and left his leaning position from the balcony railing and make another step closer to her.
"You're not listening. I said that was the initial plan. Now I don't want to get out of this arrangement." He said with that blinding smile of his.
Raeven widened her pretty eyes. There is something wrong with this guy's brain...
He was captivated by her pair of sparkling eyes. It was like she possesses a pair of brilliant stars given by the heavens. She must be a goddess.
"The girl you are with just this afternoon, she's your girlfriend, right? Are you willing to dump her? I am offering you a way out. You should just accept it." She admonished him. Raeven was like a regal queen ordering a knight to do his duty.
And him. He must be her loyal knight. "Oh, you mean, Victoria?" He said, then after looking at her intently.
It almost scorched her, enabling her to breathe. This is too much; his presence, his body heat, his lips, his… Raeven was losing her mind.
He made one step backward, left a charming smile, then turned his broad back at her with his two hands hiding in his trouser's pocket, he left without turning back while Raeven was left speechless.
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