Darling, only I can be your man

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. 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 ove 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!"

Ashton was feeling frustrated so he just waved his hand at his daughter and wife to stop, "Let us go now so Ariana can talk with Mr. Matthews."

Gina hesitated before she stamped her feet and walked off in anger 'why does that bitch always get the good men, no woman in Westron can get close to Michael Matthews but yet he is being possessive of my sister. I must find a way to ruin their relationship. Ariana should not be happy'.

Ashton turned to Ariana with a smile but without any love or sincerity in his eyes, "Please come home tomorrow to have dinner with your family." Ariana looked at her father with tears in her eyes for she wish she could be hopeful but she knew he only said so because her father did not want Michael to know her badly she is being treated by her own family. Ariana knew her father's hatred is not just because of her stepmother and sister, the main purpose of his resentment has something to do with her mother but she had no idea what happen that year. The family never talked about it.

"I will think about it." Ariana stated flatly. She did not want to have much contact to do with her family.

The Fearon's family of three finally left and only Ariana was left in the corridor. Finally Ariana left Michael's embrace, "What are you doing here?"

Michael responded sharply at her, "And why can't I be here?" Ariana looked up on him and did not know how to respond.

"What can I do for you Mr. Mathews?" Ariana kept him on a business level to avoid misunderstandings.

"Aren't you going to invite me in?" Michael was very impatient just like the first night they met.

Ariana fold arms in front her chest and pouted angrily, "Why exactly are you her Michael?" Ariana was not really angry at Michael but she knew they are worlds apart and he would never marry a girl like her. She prefers to keep her fragile heart intact.

Ariana opened the door and let him in. As soon as they both got inside and Ariana closed the door, Michael pinned her to the door and kissed her. Ariana eyes were wide open staring at him with shock. The kiss was so overbearing that she felt suffocated. Michael finally let go of her lips after she was almost completely out of breath and he was panting hard as well but he still got her pinned to the wall.

Ariana stared in his eyes, his pupil was dark and deep like the ocean. Michael was staring back at her eyes that were so bright they were telling a thousand stories but only if she let you. He really liked her from the first night she saved him.

He finally let her go and Ariana came back to earth, "Mr. Matthews, it seems that you are idle."

Michael did not answer and went to her small living room and sit down as if he was home. Ariana stared at the shameless man. If only he was not so out of reach.

"Have you considered my proposal?" Michael suddenly inquired as she came over.

Ariana turned to look at him with her mouth in a flat line and without considering it she said, "My answer is still no."

"Why not?" he asked her surprised at her decisiveness. "Think about it first, I can help you deal with family, Johnson and even to find your mother." Michael stared at her intently when he said the last part because he wanted to see her reaction. He had investigated her today and found out that her mother ran away from home but reasons are disclosed. He knew he could find her and the reason for leaving her daughter because clues are always left behind.

Ariana was deep in thought for she was seriously considering his request to be his woman in order to find her mother. Michael saw that she was in a dilemma so he said reluctantly, "How about we sign a contract, you can be my wife for a year and I will help you find your mother. Your family can't offer you a husband if you are already married."

"Why do we have to get married? Is it necessary?" she pouted like a child.

He smiled at her and at this moment his features looked soft and more refined rather than his usual cold aura. "If I don't make you Mrs. Matthews, who will take you serious?"

Ariana really wanted to know why her mother left her and why her name is a taboo in front of her father. Why she did not take her with her?

Ariana had a lot of questions and only one person other than her father can answer these questions and it is her mother herself.

Ariana bit her lips and looked at Michael shyly, "Can you give me a few more days to think about it? I will give you an answer by then."