Chapter 6 New Home, Family Love

The next morning,

Ariana woke up and found an empty room. Ryan was not there. Getting all the tightness and creakiness out of her body, she moved to the washroom. There she found everything she needed new shampoos, body lotions, cleansing milk, and everything. These products were not new to her as Ainsley had these things of the low brand but for herself was the first time.

Ariana had a good, warm shower after such a long time. She came out in a towel and entered a walk-in closet.

In the night, she didn't find time to look around as her heart had broken, but now she glanced around and found amazing dresses.

Partywear, formal, casual, every type of dress was present there. She took one short dress that didn't fit her.

"Oh! These dresses are not for me. Why would it be for me? Ariana stops expecting." She exclaimed, moving to the jeans section. She took a pair of loose pants and a tee-shirt. Ariana walked to the undergarments drawer and found a startling collection but nothing to her size.

Huffing, she took one bra and adjusted it to her size by cutting the straps and adding additional cloth.

"I think Mr. Ryan, all these things are for your would-be-bride. That was not me."

With great difficulty, she made herself presentable.

Arianna, nothing can change your fate. You have to carry yourself like this all your life. " She mocked herself in front of the mirror.

Getting ready, she walked out of the room and reached into the lounge where Evelyn was present.

"I was going to see you, but you came by yourself. Come sit here. " Evelyn made her sit with her extending hand.

"Thanks, Mrs. Walter."

"What? I'm Ryan's mother, and now you're his wife, so call me mom, not Mrs. Walter."

Ariana nodded.

"Thanks, mom." She smiled.

Evelyn hugged her and kissed her head.

She looked at Ariana's feet and found slippers. Her shirt was also too tight for her comfort.

"Everything happened so soon. We didn't find time to arrange for your closet, but don't worry. Everything will be present in your room till night."

Ariana nodded, tapping her fingers in nervousness.

"I don't know who you are and how you came here, but now you're Ryan's wife, and I assure you that you won't have any problems here. This house is yours, and if you want anything, just tell me, and you'll have." Ariana's eyes became teary.

"What happened? I said something wrong. Oh! Sorry baby. " Evelyn wiped her tears and tried to calm her. Ariana shook her head no.

"You're so good. Except for my father, Michael, no one treated me this way." Ariana sniveled.

"No one, I didn't get your meaning," Evelyn exclaimed, and Ariana looked at her, and then she talked about her aunt and uncle.

Listening to her past, Evelyn sympathised with her. She took her in an embrace and cried out.

"Shush, stop crying. That passed, but now you have your mom and dad. I don't promise you anything, but I assure you that you won't have any problems here in my presence."

"If I had my mom, I'm sure she would be like you." Ariana became emotional.

They became busy chatting with each other. The marriage that gave her a strange husband also gave her a loving mom and a mother-in-law.

In between their talks, Evelyn asked her about the previous night, whether something had happened between them or not.

Ariana shook her head in embarrassment, and Evelyn sighed.

"Ryan needs some time, and he'll be good to you soon. Just give him some time. " Ariana said nothing, as she knew nothing.

"Ryan's fiancee ran with her lover on the wedding day. I don't know if he told you this, but you should know everything." Evelyn gasped and then continued.

"Ryan liked her from childhood, but that girl was not good for him. I'm happy she ran away, but my son has broken. I can see your innocence and purity in your eyes, and I know you're a perfect match for him. The moment I saw you in the bridal room. I know you'll be the only one for my son who'll mend his broken self and make him a better version of himself." Evelyn spoke in her trance when Ariana cut her off.

"But he doesn't want me." Her face was red because of embarrassment.

Evelyn caressed her face, and a sad smile appeared on her lips.

"He'll crave you, but it's up to you to tame him.Just give your marriage a chance and promise me you'll give it." Evelyn extended her hand for a promise.

Ariana thought for a moment that he didn't want me. He told me last night that I'm his wife only for the outside world. He took me with him just for five years, so how could she give a chance to this marriage?

"What are you thinking?" Evelyn asked.

Ariana again thought I needed shelter and support to hide from the outside beast. I was not a match for Ryan, but if I could make him mine, then it'd be a win-win for me. What I could get more than this was that he started to love me. A smile came to her lips, and she thought to give this marriage a chance to save herself and mend his broken self.

"I promise. I'll give this marriage a chance. " Ariana put her hand on Evelyn's hand and voiced out. Evelyn smiled, and the maid came to announce breakfast.

"Call your master in the dining hall. We're coming. " Evelyn ordered her and kissed Ariana's forehead.

"God bless you. Let's have breakfast. "

They moved towards the dining hall and took their seats.

Soon, Roman Walter came and took the head seat.

"Good morning, everyone."

"Good morning," Ariana replied.

"How are you feeling here? Did Ryan behave well with you?"

Ariana nodded, and he smiled.

"Good. Now, this is your home, so feel at home. If you need anything, tell your mom, and if she won't listen. Then talk to me. I'll help you out. " Roman showered his love and care on Ariana, and she felt overjoyed.

"Where is your son? and Damien, where is he? " Roman asked Evelyn, taking a fork and a knife in hand.

"Ryan went to the office early in the morning as he had some work there, but Damien, he...

"Someone call me and see if I'm here." Damien walked in the dining hall and took a seat next to Ariana. She felt strange because he was Ryan's friend, so what was he doing here?

"Hello, how was your night?" Damien mumbled in Ariana's ear, and she gasped.

"Damien, what is this? Don't be like Ryan. be on the table at the time. And about your son, what was so important in the first day of his marriage and he knew tonight is the reception party so what he'll do in the office. Can't he take a day off? " Roman's voice was solemn and he huffed in anger.

"Maybe, he really has some important work." Evelyn voiced out and Roman mocked. "Important work,"

"Sorry, dad. I won't be late next time. " Damien spoke to lighten the environment.

Roman nodded, and they became busy eating breakfast, but Ariana mumbled, "Dad,"

The word was a mere whisper, but Damien had listened, so he murmured close to her ear.

"Don't be shocked every time. I also live here, and you'll see me every day. "

A line formed on Ariana's forehead, and she raised her brow, understanding nothing.

"I'm not only Ryan's friend but also like a brother to him. My actual dad was the best friend of Roman Dad, so after the death of mom and dad, I moved here."

Ariana felt bad and surprised at the same time. She felt surprised because he was talking about his parents' death in a casual way but she felt sad as well. After all, they were no more.

"Sorry," Ariana tried to show sympathy.

"Don't make a sad face. It's okay.

They died when I was four years old, so I don't even remember their faces. "

Ariana gasped, looking at his face how easily he described his feelings.

"Damien, stop talking. It's bad etiquette to talk on the dining table." Roman voiced out.

Damien put his finger on his lips, and Ariana chuckled at his childish behavior.