Darling, only I can be your man

chapter 8

Ariana took her belongings and left the company for the day. Everyone in her department had

gone home, she was the last one from her department. She saw Emily’s car parked at the front as she

came out. She smiled and walked over. She got in the car passenger seat and blew a breath of relief.

“Why did it seem like you had a long day at work?” Emily looked at her worriedly.

“You can say that but I am alright.” She smiled at Emily because she knew Emily would overreact

for anything when it came to her, so she did not want to tell her about it.

Emily looked at her seriously, “Are you sure? I know you will keep everything inside, you don’t take

me for your bestfriend and you know I would do anything for you.”

“I know you would.” Ariana smiled at her. “Now let’s go.”

Emily did not believe her but she had to give up and start the car. Not far away someone was in

their car watching them but he did not know who she was in the car with. As soon as Ariana's car drove

off, Michael withdrew his glare and went deep in thoughts. Nobody knew what he was thinking.

Alex seemed to understand his boss, “Sir, do you want me to follow them?”

Michael was frightened but masked quickly, “Why would you want to follow them, do I look idle?”

“I am sorry sir, where do you want to go?” Alex asked cautiously.

“What are you waiting on? It seems like you are tired of working.” Michael responded irritated.

Alex felt lost, “Sir, you did not give me any instructions.”

“Follow the car.” He commanded.

Alex was speechless and had no other choice but to follow the care Ariana was in. it was good that

their car was not at a fast speed. Alex sighed inwardly ‘it seemed as if the boss is going crazy in just

one day since Miss Fearon was hired. Then what will happen after a month?’

…

“Ariana, do you know Mr. Johnson from the JJ Group?” Emily suddenly asked.

“Not really, why did you asked?” Ariana sounded calm but in fact she was so nervous that she

started sweating. She did not tell Emily that her father had arranged the marriage with Mr. Johnson

even though she just found out who the man was. She wanted to handle her problems on her own.

Emily has a company to run so it wouldn’t be wise for her to get mixed up in the Fearon’s family drama.

“I heard today that he is getting married. I don’t know who would want to marry that old bastard. He

has a bad reputation when it comes to his relationship affairs.” Ariana was even more nervous but she

wanted to learn more about him if she is planning to fight against her family for not wanting an arranged

marriage.

“What is his reputation?” Ariana asked expectantly.

“Well, he likes to prey on young girls. He would invite them out for dinner and drug them to sleep

with him. After that he dumped them on the streets and sometimes passed them on to his friends when

he didn't need them anymore. I don’t think a man like that can change.” Emily was still driving and

Ariana listened eagerly but she felt bitter in her heart to know that her father would let her get married

to someone with that kind of reputation. What made it worse is the fact that Johnson is the same age

as her father.

“I feel there is more to this marriage that is not being said. Furthermore, he had been married twice

before and it was rumored that his first wife committed suicide by jumping off a building and the second

wife had gone crazy so her family came back for her.” Emily felt heartache for both wives.

Now Ariana knew why Michael was behaving weird today, but why didn’t he say it clearly? “Well

whoever he is getting married to, I am sure she will find a way out of that marriage.” Ariana was

wondering if she should tell Emily but then she decided against it.

Soon Emily reached Ariana’s apartment. Ariana lived in an apartment building on the 5th floor. The

building is quiet because it was rented mostly by elders and the security was not bad. It was a good

environment for Ariana’s personality.

“Babe, I won’t be coming up with you today. I have a business dinner at 7pm, I will call you when I

get home and I am going on a business trip to Country C at noon tomorrow.” Emily said fake crying to

Ariana. Ariana only looked at her with amusement. Such a child.

“Hehe...” Ariana laughed at her. “Honey, you will be fine. I am going to miss you but take good care

of yourself and keep safe.” Ariana knew Emily would get caught up in working and don’t eat.

“It is just for 5 days, I will be back to accompany you soon and please stay away from Fearon's

home until I come back.” Emily looked at her seriously.

“I know, I know. Don’t worry, I know what to do.” She was sad in her heart when she thought of

how her family sold her for status but she smiled at her friend so she won’t be worried and do

something stupid to avenge her.

….

Ariana took the elevator up to the 5th floor and was surprised to see her father, sister and step

mother waiting on her at the door. “Why are you here?” Ariana asked, feeling bitter in her heart

because she knew why they were here.

Ashton first responded, “I came to give you a reminder, I hope you won’t do anything stupid before

your wedding and if anything happens to the Fearon’s Group I won’t let you go.”

“Sister, why do you make things so hard when the sooner the wedding is the better? He is just

forty-eight, Mr. Johnson is not that old.” Gina said softly and timidly. “I would have done it for father’s

company but I am already engaged and have done my part.”

They kept talking and Ariana did not get a chance to say a word ever since they started talking.

Gina was speaking timidly in front of her parents while Ashton was shouting from Anger.

“Are you going to anger your father to death Ariana? He had taken care of you for more than 20

years, I didn’t expect you to be so ungrateful.” Angela just couldn’t give up the chance of ridiculing

Ariana. She did not like Ariana mainly because she was much more beautiful than her daughter and it

is almost as if she did not grow out her baby face. She is even more focused when it comes to her

education while her daughter plays a lot. She had made a choice many years ago to suppress Ariana

so Gina would not be inferior to her. Who told her to be so great just like her mother?

What came next almost had Ariana fainted, “Mr. Johnson is requesting for you and him to get a

Marriage License in two days and hold a wedding after. Get yourself ready and you should be at the

Civil Bureau by 1pm Wednesday afternoon and don’t be late.” Ashton finally calmed down and blurted

out in one breath.

They were still in the corridor so people nearby could hear their conversation and doors were

opened. Suddenly a voice came from behind, “There will be no such thing.” Michael came up to Ariana

and stand at her side with his hands at her waist.

Mr. Fearon knew he was the CEO of the Matthews’ Group and he could not afford to anger him so

he calmed down quickly with a smile that did not reached his eyes, “She is my daughter and we are

just having a family discussion.”

Michael sneered and looked the family of three with disgust, “It did not sound like just a discussion,

I heard you from the first floor and it sounded more like you and your wife are forcing her into

marriage.”

Gina looked down and saw the hand of Mr. Matthews on Ariana’s waist and felt envious ‘how could

a b*tch like Ariana manage to seduce the President of the biggest company in Westron City’. “Mr.

Matthews excuse me.” Michael finally looked at her but with eyes as cold as ice, he definitely could

have the entire building frozen with his presence. “Mr. Matthew, we are not forcing her. She agreed to

get married to Mr. Johnson on her own accord. No one forced her and Mr. Johnson is already looking

forward to his marriage with Ariana so she can’t go back on her words now.”

Ariana looked at her sister with disgust, “When did I agreed to matter that old man?”

“Why don’t you marry him since you are so concerned about his marriage?” Gina blushed with

embarrassment for nobody had talked to her before in that tone since she became a part of the official

Fearon’s family.

“I am already getting married in three months.” Gina said shyly. She was afraid of Michael sharp

glares.

“You mean the boyfriend you took from her two years ago?” Michael suddenly asked. Ariana was

frightened and looked up at him shock ‘how did he know that, did he investigate me, but why?’

Angela finally spoke, “Ariana why did you tell your boss that your sister had taken you boyfriend

from you? He made his own choice that he prefers my daughter.” She was quiet ever since Michael

shown up with Alex not far away from him. Finally she found her strength.

“I do not care anymore about Adam Richards, you can keep him for all I care.” Even though Ariana

said that, she still felt heartache, after all they have been together for so many years.

Michael felt her body went stiff and he was not happy about so he held her waist tighter. She had

been trying to waggle out his hand secretly but his strength was more than hers.

Gina found a reason to ridicule Ariana in front of Mr. Matthews, so she said to her in a soft and

calm tone, “Sister, Adam is coming back in a few weeks from his studies in France, I hope you can

come over for dinner so we can catch up on old times but please remember not to pester him and talk

about your relationship with him because he hates those moments with you involved the most.” She

said it as if she was concerned for her sister when in fact she is ridiculing her of loving a man that hates

her.

Ariana was angry and her face got red from that anger. She clenched her fist with her nails pierced

into her palms but she forced herself to be quiet because her family is not worth her energy.

Michael thought she kept quiet because it is true, she still loves her ex-boyfriend. He was angry for

the mere fact that another man was on her mind but all he said was, “My woman would not be thinking

about another man when I, Michael Matthews is still alive.”

Then he turned to Ashton and Angela with a cold glare, “Find another way to solve your crisis but

you will not use Ariana as you please, I don’t care if she is your daughter. Therefore, forget about her

marrying Mr. Johnson because it won’t happen. She is my woman and no other man can covet her!”