In country A airport...
Andrew reached the airport way before it was needed. Nancy hand over to him some documents and his black coffee as he sat on the couch of the VIP waiting room, before excusing herself from there.
Andrew glanced at his watch to see what time it was, he was contemplating whether he should call Ariena to tell her his early arrival or give her a surprise.
''She must be in the office right now, it's not good to disturb her. Let me give her a pleasant surprise and I'll ask her what she wanted to tell me. She is so mad with me that she didn't even call me once, not even contacted Ron to know my whereabouts, since the last time when she disconnected my call..... Oh I hope she would like the gift.." Andrew mumbled as he put down the documents and called Nancy.
"Sir... I've already prepared the thing you asked for. Here it is.." said Nancy as soon as she entered the room and presented the beautifully wrapped box to Andrew.
"Thanks Nancy.... I think it almost time just check with them when the boarding will start." said Andrew with a big smile on his, as he was too eager to reach near her.
"Sure Sir... I'll do the same..." Nancy quietly dismissed herself from there to check with the airlines, leaving him alone.
Andrew look at the box in his hand with so much adoration and longing that he himself got startled, 'Why it's happening again.. why I want to see you the most at this time...' he mused as he caress the box with his thumbs. The first thought which comes across his mind, when he saw this beautiful pendant set, was that they are made for Ariena, it'll look so majestic on her.
Soon Nancy came in to inform him that boarding is started for the business class. He kept the box in the inner pocket of his suit as he advance towards the gate with his domineering aura around him.
Andrew put on his blue color sunglasses and mumbled inside his head with full of confidence, "I'm coming.... just wait a little longer Ariena, wait for me.."
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Ariena reached the venue given by the Evan just in time. She was surprised to see the well built, handsome and assertive man, waiting for her a few steps up on the stairs near the hotel building door, as she gives her car keys for valet parking.
Evan was looking so charismatic in his dark blue three piece suit, as he elegantly and steadily descends each step down to reach her.
"Ariena...You look so dreamy today... BEAUTIFUL... Shall we get go in... " asked Evan in a smoky voice, as he extend his hand to her to take it, giving goosebumps all over her body.
"Ahh.... sure..." replied Ariena shattering as she takes his hand, still awe by the gentleness he had shown to her.
It was first time for Ariena to come to this hotel. She was planning from a long time to visit it as she heard a lot about it's mind-blowing and beautiful ambience and delicious food but didn't get the chance to do so. She was too excited. As she entered the place she halted in her steps at the amazing view before her eyes.
The restaurant was situated in the upscale of the city, alongside the awe-inspiring and photogenic view of the river lined with cottonwood and sycamore trees. It was a open restaurant and have worked hard to set the stage for a romantic and peaceful candlelit dinner for the couples.
"SO ROMANTIC..." gasped Ariena as her eyes goes round and wide to see such a beautiful place.
"You liked it....." asked Evan looking straight in her eyes, to which she nodded vigorously in acceptance, gaining a manly chuckle from him. He continued with a smile on his face, "I think I should thank Emily (his secretary) for recommending me this place for tonight.. come let's me help you..." They started moving to their place directed by one of the waiter. He immediately pulled the chair for Ariena himself, dismissing the waiter who had come to assist them.
"So what would you like to eat Ariena, just the classic dish or a full course meal or should I order both kinds for my princess..." asked Evan in honeyed tone.
"Oh you are the best Brother Evan. Only you understand me and my unquenchable appetite for all the delicacies in this world... hehe... " said Ariena with blinking her rounded goo goo eyes at him, as she cupped her face between her palms, acting all cute.
"Haha.... you sweet little kitten, you don't have to flattered me to get anything just say it I'm more than willing to fulfill your every need and desire in this world..." he became serious as he intently look in her glittering eyes and held her hands in his, ".... Always remember this Ariena. I'm just a call away from you,you just have to tell me and I'll be there for you..... ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU.." He paid more stress on some words to make his intentions clear for her.
Seeing so much intensity and concern and god knows what were those emotions in his eyes got Ariena freeze on her spot.
' Was that some kind of CONFESSION. Is he really confessing his feeling to her in real..' ,she literally shouted, of course in her mind, as her heart was beating so fast that she felt it will pop out of her chest at any minute. She didn't know how to react to him right now as she was still in a little dazed and felt out of place.
After a few seconds or so, she finally was able to calm her running heartbeat by continuously reminding her naive heart that ' It's not like what it seems like, it's just a friendly gestures. It doesn't have a romantic meaning to it..." She glupped the invisible lump in her throat and said, "Brother Evan, I know you care for me,but please don't say it like this again or I'll surely die because of heart attack. You got me the shock of my life.. really..." She patted her chest to show how surprised she was.
Evan let out a roaring crispy laugh seeing her reaction. 'CUTE, SWEET and BEAUTIFUL as always' mused Evan while looking at her pure eyes.
" Sorry to startle you..... but I mean each word and you should always keep those words at the back of your mind... Okay, let's eat now..", said Evan to soothe the environment as he saw the waiter approaching them with a tray filled with food.
"Ah the food is here, I really wish just like their beautiful and amazing ambience, their food also taste divine...." said Ariena in excitement.
Evan gazed at the adorable little girl in front of him with adoration and yearning. He thought, 'Just now he had poured his heart out but this naive little girl didn't take him seriously and rejected his confession without even considering it one to be. She thought it was just some words and not my hearty feeling for her. But still he can't be mad at her... Ahh! why can't he still not let her go even after knowing that she's married. Why he still wants to pursue her even though it's unethical... WHY...'