The Arranged Marriage To Playboy Ian

Anastasia just arrived from the airport, she decided to check up on Ian at his room. She walked into Ian's messy room, littered with empty wine bottles, pizza packs, and empty cigarettes pack. Ian was asleep, holding onto a pillow. Anastasia was furious

"Wow ! What a brother I have! She muttered.

Anastasia angrily went to Ian and began to hit him with her bag. Ian quickly woke up and was surprised to see his sister in his room. He looked around his bedroom, quite messy.

"So, this is all you do?! I go on business trips, work my but out to help you become a better person and all you do is this trash? You threw a party in my house? Anastasia screamed at him in anger "Our.. Parents.. house. It wasn't a party really" Ian retorted "Oh really? He's talking back at me" Anastasia hit him again with his bag.

Anastasia took out her phone from her bag and called in the security to come drag out Ian's friends. The security arrived at Ian's room and began to wake his friends up. They apologized to Anastasia and began to leave.

Anastasia noticed a brasserie beside Ian and it made her more furious.

"What is a bra doing on your bed? Oh my, you now sleep with girls? In my house? You bring girls and you frolick and make out with them in my house! Ian! Ah geez! Cigarette packs? Wow! What a brother I have. You smoke Ian? Just wow! Anastasia ran her finger over her hair and exhaled , trying to keep calm.

"No. I don't smoke. My friends did. I didn't sleep with any girl. I'm pure" Ian knelt on his bed, trying to act innocent.

"Pure my butt! You ain't pure. You're dirty. Oh my gush! Why did mum and dad leave me with this trouble kid to raise? What sin did I commit in my past life to be punished in such a severe manner. You're so annoying "

"Are you crying? Don't cry. Fine... I'll call the maids to clean these mess"

"Did you say call the maids? Anastasia glared at Ian. Did they make these mess? No breakfast and lunch for you, until you get this room sparkling clean" Anastasia ordered him.

"Me? Alone? Are you kidding? Me? Ian asked in a surprised tone.

"Who else is with us? Yes you Ian. You!

"Okay, at least send one maid to help me out. Please sis"

"No. Do it yourself. Ah! Such a headache. Make sure it's sparkling clean. I'll come by to inspect your room "

Anastasia left Ian's room in anger. Ian was sad. He quickly started cleaning up. He packed up everything and used the vacuum cleaner to clean up the rest. He arranged his bed and disposed the waste. He had his bath and went to the dining room.

Ian met Anastasia at the dining room and informed her that he carried out her orders and requested to go inspect his bedroom and be quick about it as he's really hungry.

Anastasia inspected his room and was pleased. She asked the maids to serve Ian his food. Ian was happy and ate to his fill. Ian had thrown the party to celebrate his graduation from college. Anastasia had traveled immediately after his graduation. She took some pictures with him and handed over a gift box to him before leaving for the meeting she had outside the city .

At evening, Anastasia. Invited Ian the pool side to have a word with him. Ian was quite surprised that she brought a bottle of wine.

"Wine? Nice. What's the celebration?

"You graduated yesterday. We haven't had a proper celebration "

"This too isn't a proper celebration. I need a party "

"You've already thrown one"

"Ah , c'mon sis'

"Fine. I'll throw you a party. Now you've graduated from you can finally join the company "

'What? Not now. I still have a life to live "

"Are You nuts?

"No"

"You're definitely nuts Ian."

"I'm fine. I'll be nuts if I join the company now. I'm not saying that I won't join the company, I will, but not now. Sis, this dude is still young "

"I'm going crazy with this boy. What do you think, that we hire old people at the company? We hire young blood. What kind of guy are you? Something is being offered to you at a platter of diamond, many guys idea would kill for this"

"You always complain. I wonder if you'll ever get married. I pity your future hubby " Ian said jokingly.

"What did you just say? Do you want to die?

"But I just said the truth. You're always irritated, angry, complaining, yelling and scolding everyone, especially me. If you weren't my sister, I won't be able to tolerate you. I can't date your like "

" What?

"Yes. You're definitely not my type"

"Oh my goodness. I think I'm gonna die right now. Look, do you know I'm your elder sister? I practically raised you as my son'

"Practically, that means, I'm not your son"

"My gush. No party for you. Good night "

"Oh my sis, sweet sis. You know you are the best sis ever, mother figure. I meant that, no man deserves an angel like you"

"Cut it. It won't work this time"

"Like it has ever worked on you. Geez, you're so stiff. Loosen up sis and enjoy life. Throw the party, ok? I love you. Good night. Kisses. Bye " Ian kissed her forehead and left with his wine glass, whistling.

"Goodness, what kind of a brother do I have Anastasia? A crazy one and a pervert "

Ian did his best to convince Anastasia to throw him a party. Anastasia finally gave in and threw a party for Ian. It was quite a huge party.

Ian invited his friends over while Anastasia invited important guests. Iris parents were present at the party too. The party was a huge success and Ian was very happy and grateful to Anastasia. Anastasia surprised Ian by gifting him his dream car.

Ian was filled with so much joy. Ian hugged her and thanked her.

The party ended and everyone retired home. Ian dropped by at Anastasia's room. Anastasia was getting ready to sleep when he walked in. Ian hugged her from behind and thanked her for throwing him a party and getting him his dream car. Anastasia broke off from him and asked him to go to his room and get some sleep, it has been a long night. Ian took a bow and staggered out of her room. Ian retired to his room. He had warm shower and went to bed. He had a lovely smile on his face before falling asleep.

Ian and Anastasia are siblings with contrasting personalities, with Anastasia being the oldest. Anastasia has been incharge of the fortune left behind by her parents, she runs the companies and takes care of the houses. She raised Ian and showered him with so much love, though strict on him, has much love for Ian.

Iris has concluded her degree in Arts and graduated. Mr Edward Graham offered Ian to join him to pick her up from the airport. Ian declined and told him he has an appointment. Mr Graham picked up Iris from the airport. Her mum, Cathlin was preparing for a party. Iris tried to refuse the party but her mum insisted. Anastasia and Ian were the first on the guest list. Iris was excited to see Ian after some years. Her gown arrived shortly. Cathlin served her some food which she ate and had her drugs. The guests started arriving at Graham's house. Anastasia is already angry because Ian was taking too long to dress. Ian hated formal outfits. Anastasia had forced him to dress formal. Ian joined Anastasia at the sitting room. He didn't wear his tie properly and Anastasia had to help him out. They quickly left for their car. They finally arrived at the party. Anastasia and Ian went in and Iris' parents welcomed them with a hug and they were showed to their seats.

Iris' nanny who has lived with her since she was 12,Alice( who is 30 years old and more like an elder sister) rushed over to iris' room. Iris was getting ready for the party.

"Hi little princess, guess what." Alice said winking at Iris 'What now Alice? I'm a bad guesser" Iris said.

"Your prince charming is here" Alice voice was filled with excitement.

"My prince charming? Who? Iris asked 'Oh c'mon Iris. Your Ian. Ian Santiago, Anastasia Santiago's younger brother, your childhood friend and crush"

"Ian is here? Iris blushed.

"Yes. He's looking so handsome and hot in that formal attire. So dashing, so cute and sexy. It's my first time seeing Ian in a tuxedo. He looks so manly and hot. I mean, he looks well built. Oh my Iris, you're so lucky"

"Alice, c'mon. You're exaggerating his appearance. I bet his himself. I mean, he's just normal like other guys" Iris looked away and smiled.

"What ? No girly, if you ain't interested, I am 100% interested. Gush, so hot" Alice fanned herself with her hands. " I'm hot too" she laughed.

"Alice, c'mon, he's younger than you. You're 30 and he's 25 "C'mon. Age is just a number. Love knows no bounds. So dashing. I love him "

Cathlin walked in and saw them talking "Alice, Iris, why are you wasting time? Cathlin asked them "Nothing, we're right behind you mum" Iris said with a smile.

"So dashing. I like him" Alice teased Iris further.

Alice and Iris left for the ballroom, Iris heart skipped a beat. It's been long she met Ian. She wondered what he looked like. She's worried that Ian might be exactly what Alice told her earlier. She's worried if Ian would like her. She checked her make up before walking into the ballroom. She exchanged pleasantries with some guests and joined her parents. Anastasia hugged her and gave her the gift she brought. Ian had forgot his gift and had gone to pick it from the car. Iris thanked Anastasia for coming. Not long Ian joined them. Ian pretended not to recognize Iris just to tease her. Iris was happy to meet him and hugged him, which made him uncomfortable. Anastasia told Ian to ask Iris for a dance. Ian refused and Anastasia gave him the usual scary look, with her eyebrows raised and a Stern look on her face which made Ian immediately ask Iris for a dance.

Ian and Iris approached the dance floor. Iris placed her hands on Ian's shoulders and Ian placed his hands on her waist. Iris tried to make eye contacts with Ian who avoided it dozens of time. Iris spined and Ian held her from back and she blushed. She faced him and her heart beat increased quickly and she leaned on his chest. Ian was uncomfortable with everything. He hoped the dance ends soon. Finally the music stopped and he broke off from her arms and left the ballroom.

Iris grabbed two glasses of wine and left to find him. She saw him and tried calling him when she noticed a girl approach him and the girl hugged him, and kissed his cheeks. Ian kissed her cheeks and she held his hands while they talked.

Iris stepped aside and tried to exercise patience while Ian talked with the girl. They talked for a while before the girl left. Iris went to him and gave him a glass of wine.

"Why are you here alone? Outside. The party is inside" Iris asked.

"I prefer it here especially without you " Ian teased her and drank from his wine glass.

"What? Well... how have you been?

"I've been ok. You're still alive. Wow!

"What? Am I supposed to be dead?

"You're always sick. Back then, you almost spent your life in the hospital"

" Well... that's a lie. I didn't spend most of my life in the hospital. Just visited the hospital for routine check-up, that's all"

" Okay. "

" You don't believe me?

"How did you cope there?

"I had to cope in other to see you again'

"Don't, please. Cringe, goodness"

"I really missed you Ian. Are you single?

"Why? Well, I broke up with my girlfriend two weeks ago. No girl yet. Why? Did you find me a sexy girl?

"Sexy what? Naughty you "

"Don't act holy, I swear you ain't a...

"Ian! Geed. It's no use talking to you '

"Hold on are you still a... Virgin?

"Is it a sin to be one?

"Oh my gush. You are lying.

"Oh goodness. Whether I am or not, it's of no use"

"Yes. You were lying. You're not one. Who did it?

"Gross. I'm leaving '

"Tell me. I need to give him a handshake, with a sick girl like you. Wow!

"Ian... ! That's rude. First of all, I'm not a such girl and secondly, it's rude to say such things. Whether I'm a virgin or not, it's my business" Iris angrily walked out on Ian.

Iris returned back to the ballroom. Ian laughed hard for successfully teasing her. Anastasia noticed Iris mood and went to her.

"Iris, nice party" Anastasia said "Thank You "

"How have you been?

"I've been okay and you?

"Fine. Why are you sad?

"I'm not. I'm just maybe stressed out"

"Did Ian say something to you?

"Well... not really. He's still the old Ian I know "

"He teased you again. Naughty boy. Don't worry, I'll take care of him. Come visit us as often as you want. We're practically family. Your parents practically raised Ian and I as their kids. So I see you as my younger sister"

"Don't say that. Ah, don't see me as your younger sister. See me as your younger friend. Siblings don't get married to each other "

"Funny You. Smile okay? Always keep smiling."

The party ended well and Anastasia and Ian arrived at their house. Anastasia stopped Ian from going to his room.

"What did you say to Iris at the party you punk"

"Nothing, normal talk. Adult talks"

"Adult what? What's that?

"Nothing much, just asked her if she has a boyfriend. She started it by asking me if I'm single and how many girls I've dated. I just redirected the same question to her "

"Ian I know you very well. What did you actually say to her that ruined her mood?

"Uhh.. C'mon sis, I'm so tired. Good night "

"Ian, I'm cutting your allowance "

"Huh? No allowance? I'll become broke? No. C'mon sis, let this slide. Please... I love you "

Ian kissed her cheek and rushed off to his room while Anastasia left for hers.

Two days later, Iris decided to pay a visit to Anastasia. She had informed Anastasia before coming over. Iris requested Alice to come with her. Iris picked out a nice fruit basket and baked some cookies and cup cakes which she took with her to visit Anastasia and Ian. Iris and Alice arrived at Ian's home. Anastasia welcomed them in and offered them snacks. Iris handed over the things she brought to Anastasia. Anastasia kept them safe in the kitchen and returned back to Alice and Iris.

Anastasia asked Iris to go meet Ian in his room before they talk. Iris left for Ian's room. Ian was having his bath. Iris took a deep breath before knocking at Ian's door. She knocked twice and got no response. Iris wondered if Ian was home. She turned to leave, but on a second thought decided to take a looka t his room.

Iris knocked again before going into Ian's room. She loved his rooms decor. She went through his stuff. Ian walked in on towel and drying his hair with another towel, whistling. Ian noticed someone in his room, a lady but not his sister. He went to her and grabbed her hands. Iris screamed. Ian was surprised to see her.

"Painful.. Please let go" Iris pleaded "Why are you here? Ian immediately let go of her hands "You sure do have strong arms. You almost broke my wrist" Iris eyes fell on Ian's lovely chest. Her eyes scanned his body and she realized he was on towel. Iris immediately backed Ian and bit her her lower lip and smiled. She blushed hard as her cheeks turned red.

'Why are you here?

"I visited. I'm here to say hi" Iris replied without looking at Ian.

"Why ain't you looking at me?

"I'm not familiar with half naked guys "

"Oh, so you are familiar with naked guys?

'No... Why... Nothing" she turned and shut her eyes and immediately backed him.

"Why? What? Since you have done it, why don't you let me in as well. I'm your childhood saviour" Ian placed his hands on her shoulders. His hands slowly moved down while he spoke. "You made high school miserable for me. I always carried you to the school nurse, 'cause you're always fainting. I treat you to lunch, I even made lunch and dinner for you, slept in the hospital because of you ' he grabbed her waist and Iris made a sound.

"Uhm...ye..yes, yes. I'm grateful. Later" Iris tried breaking away from him.

"To where? Let me in hurry. I can't control it " Ian held her closer and his breath was against her neck.

Iris began to melt. She was struggling to control herself. She held onto her cloth and bit her lips.

"Are You crazy? Sorry, I mean.... No".

"You can't even be harsh to me" Ian slowly moved her hair and kissed her neck "Ian please stop. I'm leaving. Please let me go" she tried breaking free "Fine, just grant my wish'' Ian made her face him.

"What wish?

'Give me what you have "Ian smiled and Iris turned pale immediately.

"Give you... No. Not yet...not now...I..I..I mean...uhmmm" she swallowed her saliva. She could feel the hot sweat on her forehead. Her heart was racing so fast. Is Ian going to make out with her in his bedroom? She fretted.

"Yes. I'm gonna take it "

Ian went closer to her. Iris stepped back till she reached the wall. Ian leaned towards her and placed one of his hands on the wall. Iris was scared. He brought his face closer to hers and she quickly closed her eyes. Ian smiled and took her purse from her.

'Let's see what's in here"

"Huh? You took my purse?

"What were you thinking? That I was going to have sex with you? Oh! Never. Dream on, not even in death. I can't touch you. You ain't my type"

"That hurts, you know?

Anastasia and Alice walked in.

"Your phone. You have a call' Anastasia said handing over Iris's phone to Iris.

'Thanks Ana. C'mon Alice'

"I'll join you two soon''

" Okay" Iris left Ian's room with Alice.

"Finally, she's gone. What a pest" Ian said. "It was fun teasing her again"

"You are the pest, Ian Santiago. Hold on, teasing her? What did you do this time you crazy boy?

"Nothing. Just teasing and it was fun"

"You're crazy. Don't ever tease her again" Anastasia left Ian's room.

"Yen, yen, yen, yen, yen. Whatever '

Iris couldn't sleep that night, though she didn't get kissed on her lips by Ian, she was satisfied with the neck kiss. She couldn't stop thinking about it. Her heart skips a beat once the memory of what happened at Ian's place comes back. She hopes that someday Ian will love her back.

Anastasia was in a board meeting when she received a message. She checked the message after the board meeting. Ian's driver had sent three pictures. Ian went shopping with a girl, bought her clothes and other stuffs. Anastasia flared up when she saw the last picture. Ian bought a car for the girl. Anastasia quickly left for where Ian was with the girl.

Anastasia arrived at the restaurant. She saw them holding hands, smiling at each other. Anastasia's evil eye brows (Ian always called them whenever she's angry) Showed up. She went to Ian and hit him with her bag. Ian was suprised to see Anastasia.

"You're here? How did you find me? Are you a witch? I could swear that you have some sort of magic mirror which you use to monitor my movement. Ouch! That hurts" Ian complained.

'Are you crazy? You spent such amount of money in an hour! Do you want to die?

'How did you find me?

"So you spend all my wealth on cheap girls? I feed you, cloth you, shelter you and give you everything you need, then this? Hey give me the car keys. Take it from her and you Ian come with me if you don't want more scene to be created!

Anastasia dragged Ian by his ear. Anastasia and Ian left the restaurant with Ian pleading that Anastasia lets go of his ear.

Anastasia and Ian returned home. Anastasia wanted to slap him but held it in. She kept screaming and Ian watched her. Anastasia left for her room, and Ian for his. He felt quite guilty and scared of Anastasia.

Anastasia refused to speak with Ian. She finally got out of her room and grabbed a bottle of wine and a glass cup and left for the dining room.She drank that night. She thought of how to get Ian on the right track. She slept off at the dinning room.

Ian came down to get some water from the kitchen when he noticed the dining room's lights on. He had some water and decided to check out the dining room.

He was surprised to see Anastasia completely knocked out after consuming alcohol.Ian removed the wine bottle and cup. He carried her to her bedroom and laid her gently on the bed. He covered her up with the blanket and kissed her fore head. He switched off the lights and left for his bedroom. The next morning, he bumped into Anastasia at the stairs. Anastasia ignored him and left to fix some hangover for herself. Ian followed her, apologizing for what he did.

"Sis, what will i do to get forgiven?

'Behave like a real adult "

"How do i do that? Gush, just give me a reasonable punishment, but forgive me"

"Punishment huh? You'll grant me a wish at my birthday party"

"What wish?

"I won't tell. Get ready till then'

Anastasia returned back to her room. She thought hard if what to do to change her brother. She thought of getting him married to Iris. Iris had a special effect on Ian. She decided to visit the Grahams. Cathlin welcomed her in and asked a maid to bring some snacks and juice. Anastasia's eyes searched for Iris.

'What a good visit. Hope everything is fine? Cathlin asked "Uh... I guess. My brother isn't" Anastasia replied "What? What's wrong with him?

"Auntie, the way Ian spends money is getting out of hand and i don't know what to do "

"Give him a position at the company. I guess he'll come around. Trust me'

"Auntie he has refused to work at the company. He said he's still young to do so".

"I'm out of options dear"

"I plan to give him a responsibility that will force him to start working"

"And what responsibility is that?

"Get him married soon.