Chapter 6 First Fight

Everyone clapped when Sean kissed me after we said our vows of marriage. I was lost in the kiss that was burning and full of sensation; if only Ranila had not reprimanded us with her throat pretending to be itchy, I'm sure I would have lingered with that kiss.

I saw Sean's face, which was perfect for me and this universe. A god stood before me now with a sharp, cold, passionate, and burning gaze. I blushed at the fact that this almost flawless handsome man was mine.

"Are you done admiring me? Since we have a dance," he said, waking me up from that beautiful fantasy; I nodded with an embarrassed face and blushed.

"Are you happy?" he asked as we danced; I smiled and nodded sincerely.

"you?" I asked, still caught up in his charms and always will be.

"Married the woman I've wanted for a long time, of course, I'm happy; I promise this relationship will work and succeed," he promised; I smiled, a little disappointed.

"No, just make sure you're always with me," I continued quickly; suddenly, the atmosphere turned emotional; where did the fear come from? I feared his abandonment and that he would throw me out one day. Tears threatened to come out of my eyes.

"Hey, don't cry. I want you for me forever by my side; I need you so I won't leave you," Sean said, which made me more emotional, and my defenses wavered; a single tear escaped from my eyes; Sean then took me into his arms which finally this has become my favorite place, we stop dancing, hug each other.

"I don't want to ruin Rani's hard work on your face, honey, you look gorgeous, and if we didn't have to accept the guests' congratulations in person, I'd like to get you out of that dress right now."

I suddenly stopped sobbing; my heart was racing abnormally; he would be my first man. Moving my body a little away from him, Sean took a handkerchief from his pants pocket and gave it to me; I wiped my wet eyes carefully not to damage my makeup. Sean grabbed my chin to lift my face, so I looked at him.

"I'm not sure I can satisfy you," I whispered, voicing my fear; Sean smiled softly, which could melt an iceberg at the North Pole.

"I just want you and I to enjoy it; that way, we'll be satisfied."

"But I'm not as experienced as you," I said, a little panicked, nervous, and embarrassed; Sean kissed the corner of my lips; if I were ice, I would be very liquid now.

"I will teach you until you can do well, but there is a condition."

"What?" I furrowed my brows slightly as I asked.

"You can only do it with me because, after tonight, you are mine, Ariana."

I felt like I had the upper hand when Sean said my name; he seemed to caress every letter with his tongue and lips; how sexy it sounded in my ears, and it was able to arouse my most profound passion and erotic side.

"You understand, Ariana?"

I nodded nervously, mixed with excitement; my lower stomach muscles tightened deliciously; this man significantly impacted me.

We received all congratulations from various circles, but Sean was calm, unaffected by the congratulations. He seemed to be watching and distrusting, except for a few people; he smiled sincerely. The rest was just a polite and formal smile. One of his arms never leaves my waist, so I stay close to him, very attached and possessive.

I noticed his response to the women who came to congratulate us. Still, there was no particular response except from a woman. He had a typical Middle Eastern face like Rani and came with a man who was quite handsome, but seemed unpleasant to my feelings, maybe. The woman was able to influence him, like realizing something I remember when he once talked about an ex-girlfriend that was quite impressive to him.

Could she??

I asked the Inner Goddess, and my common sense said, 'Maybe'; I was immediately anxious. She came to the show's end for more opportunities to chat with Sean, so I felt left out, odd, and unwanted. The feeling was disturbing, so it sent alarm signals in my mind.

No, I don't want this woman to be an early obstacle in our fragile relationship. Finally, I said goodbye to take a drink; it seemed Sean was only slightly affected by my departure from beside him. My heart felt like it was getting a small stab that was faint but still felt, but I tried to push it away so it wouldn't have a more violent effect on me. I took a sip of the yellow liquid; the taste of tropical fruit greeted me; it was refreshing. I took a small cake to try, but Rani stopped me before the delicious thing entered my mouth.

"Why?" I was a little annoyed by her action; Rani formed her lips into a straight line.

"You can eat your own there; it's for the guests," she grumbles, then drags me somewhere. The people were getting fewer and fewer; I swept my eyes to the back garden; Sean's conjured villa was so amazing, and my eyes fell on Sean, who was enjoying his chat with the woman.

"Oh no! What is that bitch doing here??" Rani's cynical question immediately turned my attention to her.

"Who's she?" I want to know.

"She's Atika, Sean's ex-girlfriend left Sean for the man beside her; Atika cheated on Sean behind her back, but the idiot didn't believe it; he believed Atika's words more than if the woman was arranged by her parents." Rani snorts at the end of the story.

"Why do you know so much??" I'm interested in this discussion.

"Because I was the one who found the woman walking with the man who is currently her husband; at that time, Sean went here to attend the inauguration of his Orchid Cancer Foundation."

I was stunned, trying to digest this information. Does Sean still love that woman so much that he doesn't believe what Rani said?? My anxiety increased, and suddenly, I felt suffocated; the dose of fear in me was increasing.

"Has Sean ever told you about that woman?"

This topic is drying my throat and mouth; I nodded, trying to brace myself.

"But not much of a story." I took a sip of my fruit juice a little more, we were silent, and I looked away not to look at Sean, who seemed to have forgotten where he was standing.

"I seem tired. Can you help me take off my makeup, sister-in-law?" I asked while trying to smile, I was exhausted, but that's because I saw Sean with his ex-lover, who was very close in front of my eyes. With a cheerful smile, Rani took my arm to one of the rooms in this villa which became the bridal room.

Mama looked at me with a melancholy state; I rolled my eyes when she came over and hugged me; she has been like this since my wedding started this morning; I feel her eyes are puffy, and her nose is red. I can't hide my sadness either; she's the only person who will stay with me when everyone leaves me. Mama unwrapped her arms and looked at me with teary eyes; we smiled goofy as we stared at each other. Caroline came to interrupt us; she was confused by our situation, then she came over to me, and I moved to hug her.

"We will always be with you, no matter where Sean takes you; home is always home, baby." Caroline smiled, and my tears didn't stop like a broken faucet. Rani came closer, and we were like a girl group; they embraced me.

"We're a family now; I'm happy about that." Rani sincerely said it, and once again, mama cried; we all laughed because we saw how crybaby my mama was, oh! My mama is a crybaby but very caring and independent.

"Mam, already, don't cry; this is not a funeral; this is a wedding, home is always home, and I will always be your daughter," I said, trying to stop her melancholy state, which I thought was too much. Rani and Caroline helped undo my hairdo, took off my tiara and tulle, then took off my hairdo.

"Have you seen Sean? He seems to be enjoying his chat with a woman." Caroline spoke up, oh no! Don't talk about Sean and his damn ex-girlfriend; I'm trying to anticipate the attacks of what I'm going to hear and feel when I'm about to talk about this. Rani snorted; it was obvious that she didn't like the woman named Atika.

"That bitch is his ex-girlfriend," Rani said with an unmistakable tone of hostility. I wanted to know how harmful the consequences for this woman were due to what she did to Sean.

"What?? His ex-girlfriend?? But he still seems very interested." Caroline removed one of my hairpins.

My heart seemed to break into pieces when I heard Caroline's assumption. I stared blankly at my reflection in the mirror; my Inner Goddess lost her balance and fell to her knees as she tripped over her dress at the bottom. At the same time, my senses hid under the thick blanket.

"I'll skin him if he wants to get back with that woman." Rani is like an evil witch who likes to torture humans. Sadly, it sounds terrible when she is angry. My mind is paralyzed; I can't think of the pain any further or think of anything positive that can motivate me. I don't know how long I sat like a dead man; Rani's shock on my body brought me back from the Middle of nowhere I had just visited.

"Are you okay? Don't worry, dear; if Sean dares to hurt you physically or mentally, I will make his life hell for the rest of his life."

I look at Rani through the mirror; I'm happy that everyone wants to protect me from the betrayal that Sean can do to me at any time, I try to smile, but my face feels stiff. This feeling is new to me, so this is how it feels when someone we love betrays us.

Wait, did I tell someone we love?? Have I fallen in love with him??

My Inner Goddess looked at me disdainfully, then got up and sat on her soft red sofa. I bite my lip; it's so fast, but can love come this fast?? Is this love, or am I just afraid of losing him and being alone again?? Caroline and Rani finished with my hair, and they told me to stand up, and Rani stood behind me to unzip my dress; at the same time, Sean came in; we all looked at him; the atmosphere was silent for a while until my mom's cell phone broke the silence, mom went out to take a phone call.

"Done with that woman? I thought you'd go and spend some time with her." Rani waved her war flag and turned my face so as not to stare at Sean; there was a tiny stab in my heart, and my Inner Goddess jumped from her sofa.

"I want to be alone with my wife and keep your hands off her dress; I'll get her out of it myself."

Calm, controlled, cold, and intimidating, the atmosphere turned tense in this room.

"So now you remember your wife? Where have you been for the past two hours??" Rani snapped. My throat seemed to have a massive lump from resisting the onslaught of emotions trying to escape.

"I don't want you to interfere with my household too, Rani, leave us alone, or I will drag Ariana with my own hands."

A frightening threat, Sean could have killed someone with his words and how he spoke. Caroline and Rani gave up; they took turns hugging me before leaving; my eyes followed the two women out until they disappeared behind the door.

The silence was created between us for a few seconds before Sean exhaled heavily and then came over to me; our eyes locked with each other, and I felt an apparent wave of feelings created between us. Sean stood before me without a distance, then grabbed my chin and kissed me. As he deepens the kiss, I wrap my arms around his neck, and the next second, my defenses falter.

Not! Not now! Don't cry now, Ariana.

I cast the spell to keep away the emotions that would come through these tears. When our kiss ended, Sean's golden net seemed to glow, sending magical vibrations deep into my soul.

He pressed his forehead to mine and closed his eyes, and so did I.

"Sorry," he said quietly, and I felt sorry was not enough; I wanted an explanation. Sean exhaled through his mouth; I could smell a sweet aroma; it seemed he had finished a few sips of Wine; I don't know how much he drank; the smell bothered my sense of smell.

"I got carried away; I promise it won't happen again."

I can't say a single word. Can I believe it? What if later I was in need, but instead, he was with Atika? Will he choose and put me first?? Caroline's assumption replayed in my mind; it was alarming.

"Does she mean much to you?" My Inner Goddess glared at that question; then her gaze turned contemptuous; I was like stabbing a knife into my own heart. Sean slightly moved his face away from mine; we looked at each other; he looked confused, as seen from his slightly furrowed brow.

"What?" I asked, not understanding. What's this? He doesn't understand how he feels about her or what?

"The answer to your question is complicated," he said, and I was surprised, then disconcerted. It was beyond my expectations; my Inner Goddess was lying lazily on her soft sofa while my senses stared at me with an incomprehensible look.

"I'll answer your question later because I haven't gotten the right answer yet."

"Not yet??" I said quickly; I couldn't hold back my curious tongue and common sense; my Inner Goddess changed her lying position to facing forward like she was watching a Korean drama movie. I backed away slowly with small steps; Sean looked at me with a scratched look.

"You just have to say yes, or no; it's not a difficult question," I said, getting angry. Sean looked at me with a softened gaze; he put both hands in his pants pockets, and his shoulders dropped as he exhaled heavily.

"Our relationship was complicated after we ended up in a romantic relationship."

"Complicated?" I'm getting frustrated now; I roll my eyes because I'm tired of this debate and angry at the answer.

"She's your ex-girlfriend, and you're saying your relationship with him is complicated? What kind of complicated relationship exists between ex-girlfriends??" My voice went up an octave, I walked over to the bed and sat on the edge, then furiously tried to take off the high heels that were still on my feet, but unfortunately, I lost concentration in trying to take them off, damn it! These high heels, my mind is messed up. I'm like a storm, ready to rage.

"Curse! These highels!" The curse finally came out, and a pair of hands helped me; the movement of the hands-on my heels stopped, and I looked at Sean, who helped remove this cursed object from my feet. Straightening my body, then folding my arms in front of my chest, I turned my face to align with my right shoulder.

"Ariana, look at me."

I ignored his orders; I wanted to debate this matter with him.

"You have beautiful feet," he complimented; I felt him gently caress my feet and send sensations throughout my body. My gaze quickly turned to him. Sean lifted his face and looked at me with a smile full of mystery but seductive, his golden eyes slowly darkening; my heart responded to the gaze. My Inner Goddess bit her lower lip sexily and touched my calf slowly. I gasped with a desire that suddenly came like lightning. Sean stopped and then stood up; I automatically looked up at him then he bent down and locked me with his sturdy arms by my side in a bent position, his face level with mine.

"Make love to me, Ariana."

Those words were like the devil's whisper to Eve as she was about to eat the forbidden fruit in heaven, sounding sweet and full of sensual promise. That desire quickly awakened within me. I was surprised when Sean wrapped one of his arms around my waist, bringing me closer to him. An unexpected attack came upon me; another hot kiss craved from him, and my senses fainted in its place while my Inner Goddess was snoring on the sofa fast asleep; one thing will happen, I will make love to Sean now, here and surrender myself completely.