Arranged marriage : Married to an unknown man

Ariana Knight

If anyone wants to know the definition of bliss and paradise, they should contact me because I can now perfectly define those as I have experienced and is still experiencing happiness more closely.

The last 6 months have been so beautiful that I can’t explain them in words. Life with Xavier is no less than paradise.

I have been growing as a working woman. It wasn’t easy to make way for myself but despite being judged at every step I tried to give my best. With Xavier supporting me as my backbone I walked forward confidently and took many decisions as the CEO.

Initially, it was hard as I was unable to finalize some deals and was criticized for that but my family’s support didn’t let me down. I even started learning software development again to get in touch with new enhancements so that I could keep pace with time.

Xavier and I always make time for each other. No matter how busy we get at work, we always find time to meet each other. We never discuss work when we’re in bed. There, we cuddle, snuggle, and love to keep our feelings intact.

Xavier has done everything in his power to punish every single person who gave me pain. When the deadline I gave to Andrew Smith crossed, he wasn’t able to give the promising result so for the betterment of the company I discontinued the contract signed with his company. He got angrier and tried to harm me but as always Xavier was with me, he didn’t let Andrew Smith touch me.

Xavier sued the whole Smith family for mentally and physically torturing me. My statements were taken by the police and court. Xavier made sure that no news reaches the media to keep me away from tortures of media.

When police went to Baron Smith’s house, they found both father and son overdosed with drugs so the court sent them to a drug rehab center to bring them back in their sense. After a few days of being in rehab, they were brought in front of the court and there they accepted what they did to me. They both have to stay in rehab until they get normal and after that, they will be sent to prison for 4 years.

Andrew Smith didn’t accept his doings and even my mother didn’t speak against Andrew so, for now, he’s not behind bars as no proofs were found against him but Xavier didn’t spare him from his wrath. According to Xavier “to bring someone down on their knees, all you have to do is an attack on their most precious thing.” And for Andrew, his business/company is most precious to him. I don’t exactly know what Xavier did but Andrew’s company is now in the state of bankruptcy which has made Andrew lose his mind. This is Xavier’s way of mentally torturing him.

Xavier did the same to Chris Silva, his business too is falling apart and he is struggling to keep it intact.

Xavier is fighting for me with every one and this is making me fall for him even more. I was going through so many things but Xavier didn’t let me feel low even for once.

I had lovely news to share with Xavier so I went to his office building. The moment I reach there I was cornered by my friends. After assuring them to have talk with them later I reached Xavier’s floor. He still hasn’t appointed any P. A for himself. I knocked on the door and after the sound of ‘come in’ I entered inside to give him a surprise.

“Hey,” I said cheerfully keeping my hands at the back holding a bag in them. His face lifted up from the files which portrayed surprise.

“Hey, What are you doing here? I mean.. suddenly. Is everything okay?” He stood up and came up to me.

“Everything is perfect. I just have something for you. I couldn’t wait to give it to you so I here I am.” I replied.

“What is it?” He asked in confusion.

“Remove your suit jacket.”

“Woah! Someone is in mood in broad daylight. Huh?” He smirked stepping towards me. I blushed profusely at his comment. Not his mistake, it was mine. I should have said something else.

“Well, I am always ready to fulfill my wife’s wish.” He removed his jacket hastily and started opening his shirt buttons.

“Xavier stop. It’s not what I meant.” I grabbed his hand to stop him from opening his shirt buttons.

“No?” He made sulky expressions. “Then why you want me to remove my jacket?” He sighed.

“Because of this,” I said showing him the paper bag in my hand. ” A t-shirt for you. Try it on.” I said.

“A t-shirt? You came here just to make me try a t-shirt?” He asked in disbelief. I mentally rolled my eyes and taking out the t-shirt I made him wear it.

“Now go and look in the mirror.” My eyes started welling up with moisture but I didn’t let them fall instead I smiled.

“It’s just a t-shirt Ari which is a bit oversized. What is in it to look in the mirror?” He rolled his eyes.

“It is not just a t-shirt. Now go and have a look.” I forcefully pushed him in the adjoining bathroom.

He took almost five minutes to come with and when he came he had tears in his eyes.

“Are you serious?” He asked pointing his fingers at the words written on the t-shirt.

‘Dad, I am on my way.’ It was written on the shirt with a photo of baby.

Nodding my head I let the tears slip out of my eyes. Xavier ran towards me and hugged the life out of me.

“Thank you. Thank you so much for giving me this happiness.” He sniffed resting his head on my shoulder.

“When did you find out?” He asked, slightly pulling away.

“Today itself. I was suspicious so to confirm it, I visited the doctor and then I found out that I am three weeks pregnant.” I smiled with teary eyes.

“Why I’m not aware of your visit to a doctor?” He frowned.

“Because I hid it from you.” I said in the ‘duh’ tone and laughed.

“I can’t believe we’re going to be parents.” He whispered dreamily touching my stomach. Then all of a sudden he started shouting excitedly jumping up and down on the floor.

“I’m going to be a dad. We are going to be parents.”

“We are.” I laughed at his excitement.

“This is the best news I have ever heard.” He said cupping my face and leaned in to claim my lips.

“How should we tell it all?” He asked.

“Let’s have a family dinner.”

We invited them to our home to give them the breaking news.

“Are you fucking serious?”

“Daniel. Sean.” I rebuked. We were sitting in the living room after dinner and when we told all of them about my pregnancy, Mom, dad started crying and both of my brothers shouted in astonishment.

“Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. I have been waiting to hear this for so long. I am sorry Princess but I can’t hold my excitement. I. Am. Going. To. Be. An. Uncle.” Daniel shouted on top of his lungs and enveloped me in a bear hug.

“Let her breathe.” Xavier scowled and pushed him away from me. Leaving me, Daniel jumped onto Xavier making him stumble on his steps.

“Goodness, Ariana you just gave the best news of all time.” Sean too pulled me in a bear hug and kissed my forehead.

“I am so happy today. I’m going to be a grandmother.” Mom cupped my face, she had tears in her eyes.

“And I grandfather. Finally. Thank for making this possible.” Dad kissed my forehead.

“I will become the best uncle in the world for my niece or nephew.” Daniel clapped his hands.

“Excuse me? I am also in line.” Sean scowled at him.

“So what? You will be uncle number two and I uncle number one.” Daniel narrowed his eyes at him.

“I will be number one.” Sean too narrowed his eyes at him.

“Princess, Xavier. Are you listening to him? Tell him that I’ll be number one.” Daniel whined looking at both of us.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Xavier and I shook our head and listened to their never-ending bickering.

9 months later

Xavier Knight

It’s a baby girl

My heart skipped a beat when I heard that. This happens when you keep the gender secret.

I glanced at my love who was lying on the hospital bed; had her eyes closed and was heaving heavily. My eyes glistened with tears when I looked at the woman who endured immense pain to bring the beautiful life into existence. I kissed her forehead.

The nurse gave the baby in Ariana’s hands who cried pulling the little angel to her chest. My lips quivered watching my little world. I tried not to cry but I couldn’t hold the tears.

“Xavier, our baby.” Ariana cried.

“Our little world.” I whispered admiring the angel.

Ariana held our baby towards me for me to take her in my arms. Without hesitating I held her in my arms securely to feel the essence of the first touch of our daughter.

And at that moment I cried even harder. I kissed her forehead with drenched eyes.

“Hey baby AMARA. It’s your dad.” I cooed. We decided the name long ago. She stirred in my arms.

“Ari, see Amara responded to me. She heard me.” I looked at Ari in astonishment.

“Of course, you’re her dad.” Ariana smiled.

I looked at our daughter with admiration. “Amara, my baby, you don’t know how happy I am to hold you in my hands. And today I am promising you I will protect you from the bad eyes of the world like I am doing to your mother. I will never let anything happen to you. You’ll be kept at the highest level in the family. I love you, baby.” I kissed her forehead again.

Placing her back in Ariana’s arms I kissed Ariana. Tears again fell from my eyes. I took her hand in mine and held it tight. “Ari, I.. I am sorry. I am really sorry that you had to go through so much pain. I can’t even tell you how much I cursed myself watching you going through the pain.”

“It was worth it. And don’t cry, smile that our daughter is here.” She wiped my tears. She’s so strong. Not for once she complained about the changes and pain she had endured for 9 months.

I looked at her in adoration. “You’re stronger then I think. Thank you, Ari, for bringing a new life into existence, for giving me new life, for extending our sweet little family. I love you more and more and more.” I kissed her face repeatedly.

“I love you too.” She kissed my forehead too.

Other impatient members of our family choose the moment to barge in the room.

Mom took Amara in her arms and cried. Dad too cried.

“Welcome to the family, baby.” Mom and dad said in unison.

I looked at my friends who were still standing at the door, shifting on their feet.

“What are you two doing there? Come over here.” I gestured them to come closer.

Both of them looked at the baby who was in Ariana’s arms now. They both smiled with teary eyes.

“Come here, hold her” Ariana said to them. They both seemed hesitant. “Come on, you both were excited to hold her in your arms. What happened now? Why are you hesitating?” She asked them.

“I’m scared.” Daniel whispered. Sean didn’t say anything, he just looked at Amara with adoration.

“Daniel, hold her, she wants to be in her uncle’s arms.” Ariana smiled at him. Daniel hesitantly held her in his arms and cried.

“Goodness, she’s so adorable.” He said. “Hello, Queen Amara. It’s your favorite uncle, Daniel.” He said loudly making us laugh and Sean scoffed.

“Hey hey, she smiled at me.” He said in astonishment. “Queen Amara, I am going to spoil you rotten and no one will be able to stop me. Not even your grumpy father.”

I scowled at him “You can’t talk bad about me to my baby.” Ignoring my comment he continued his talk with baby.

“I’ll teach you so many pranks and we will form the greatest team. And if your Dad ever scolds you come to me directly, I’ll take care of him. It’s a promise of your favorite uncle.”

I rolled my eyes and Sean scowled more.

“Let her decide the favorite one.” Sean took her in his arms. “Hey baby Amara. This is your uncle Sean. Make me your favorite.. please.” He pleaded. We all laughed at him. “I promise you that I’ll protect you from Daniel’s bad teachings. I will give you so many toys that you’ll never be short of them. Hey, hey see she’s smiling at me too.” Sean’s eyes lit up.

Daniel and Sean’s never-ending bickering started again. Taking Amara in my arms I placed her back in Ariana’s arms.

Sitting beside Ariana on the bed I placed my head on hers and watch our daughter fondly who was lying on her mother’s chest. I kept my hand on Ariana’s which was placed on the back of the baby.

I never knew that Ariana’s unexpected entry in my life will change my life. She made me realize what love is. In a very short time, she became my world. And now our daughter has entered our little world.

I vowed to myself to keep them safe, will make their every dream come true, and will love them till my last breath.

I vow to remain entangled with my love for ever.

–THE END-