The Arranged Bride

Nick's POV

"Son, I have some great news for you", Dad barged into my cabin with a grinning face.

"Go on ", I said looking back into the files.

"You are getting married", he said.

I chuckled."Nice one Dad". I waited for him to say something but when he didn't I looked up.

His face had no hint of humor.

"You can't be serious !"

"Oh I am son, you are getting married to Mr. David's daughter, Sophia. They have accepted my proposal."

"Dad you know that marriage is just not my thing."

"Well you can try. Besides she will be a nice mother to Ethan. Stop just thinking about yourself, think of the little child. "

"How can you say that! You saw her once and you think that she will be a good mother to Ethan. She maybe something else under her facade for god's sake." I shouted in exasperation.

"Don't raise your voice young man and I as a matter of fact have a better choice in women than you. I very well know that she is not like the gold digger that you keep around these days... Christina right?" "Sure, she isn't "

I don't know how can Dad not see her intentions. We weren't properly introduced and she is ready for the marriage. What else if not for money?

"You are marrying her, end of discussion. I have had enough of your playboy ways. It's time for you to settle down. Tonight they are coming to dinner. I expect you to be there by 7" with that he left. I was so fucking pissed. First marriage and then this stupid dinner.

I drowned myself in work to get away from all these thoughts for the while but every now and then I remembered her face.

Her brown hair, her grey mesmerizing eyes, soft kissable lips...

Urgh.. stop it, she is just a gold digger.

Sophia's POV

It was half past 5 and we had to the Carters' for dinner. So I got up to get ready.

I took a warm shower and blow dried my hair. I wore an one-shoulder blue jumpsuit, put my hair down and put on minimal makeup. I completed my look with a pair of dazzling earrings and heels I came down to the living room where mom and dad were already waiting.

"Oh you look gorgeous honey", mom complimented.

"You look beautiful as well", I smiled.

"Now Princess, let's get going." Dad said checking his watch.

We got into our car and drove to the Carter Mansion.

When we arrived there I was surprised at how huge it was.

A maid opened the door and let us in. I looked around. The interior was even more magnificent and every corner screamed wealth. I was always uncomfortable with too much riches. I felt out of place and was reconsidering my decision when a familiar warm voice greeted us.

"David, good evening ", Mr. Carter greeted us cheerfully.

"Good evening Mr. Carter "Dad greeted back.

"Oh leave the formalities, call me Joseph "

Dad smiled back.

Just then a tall woman in her mid fifties walked in with a bright smile. She was beautiful and had the perfect figure. She came and greeted mom.

"I am Juliana, Joseph's wife. Nice to meet you, Amelia right?" She asked.

"Yes, that will be me " mom warmly smiled.

"And you're Sophia, you really are a beauty. I have been waiting to meet you since Joseph told me about you."

"Thank you Mrs. Carter, I was looking forward to this meeting as well.", I replied.

"Now come in." She showed us the way into the living space.

We were making small talks when the doorbell rang and in a few minutes, the ever-so-handsome Nicholas Carter came in. He was wearing a black shirt that showed off his muscles in the perfect way. His first two buttons were undone and he looked strikingly gorgeous.

I averted my eyes before he saw me checking him out.

Nick's POV

"Son, meet Mr. David, his wife Amelia and their beautiful daughter Sophia", my mom introduced them.

I shook hands with them and gave a small smile to Sophia. She looked absolutely beautiful. Her face looked quite natural and she looked like a genuine person but I knew better than this.

I had already decided that I would behave like a gentleman and marry her. She wants to marry my wealth. I will show the gold digger what she will get from this marriage.

"Sophia", Ethan squealed and sprinted from Amy's hold towards Sophia.

Sophia smiled and placed him on her lap.

"Hey,

sweetheart", she flashed a big smile.

"Are you Grandma's friend? Will you come again?" Ethan looked at Sophia with hopeful eyes.

"No baby she is going to marry your Dad." Mom answered for her.

His face changed from a blank to an excited one. He looked up at Sophia.

"That means you are going to stay with us! It will be so much fun." He pumped his fist in the air.

Sophia giggled at his antics. Her giggle sounded so pure and sweet.

Focus! pure!? my ass!

"Yes, it will be fun." she smiled.

The dinner went with the parents talking of a lot of things and us stealing occasional glances of each other.

Us... Sounds good

Shut up! There's no us.

By the end of the dinner our wedding was fixed at the end of the next week.

Mom gave me the ring to give Sophia.

"I am so happy right now, I would love to have you as my daughter-in-law " Mom hugged Sophia with a look of .... adoration?

"Thank you Mrs. Carter "

"Oh you make me sound so old, call me Mom " Mom demanded

Why the hell? Dad, Ethan and Mom as well? She was a tough one. I never saw her so warm with Clara but there she was smiling and complimenting Sophia.

"Sure Mrs. I mean Mom" she gave in.

"Okay we will take your leave now ", Mr. Jones spoke.

"It was lovely meeting you Juliana", Amelia smiled a mom.

"Oh the pleasure was all mine."

"Bye Ethan", Sophia bent down and kissed him on his cheek.

"Bye Sophia", Ethan hugged her when she returned.

She stood up and looked at me for a second and turned to leave.

I looked at my hand more specifically the ring.

Engaged pheew!☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐