The next morning,
Arianna woke up early.
She had to make breakfast, drop Arian off at school, handle some things at the office and then make an important delivery with the treasure hunters.
She was making breakfast when she felt a tiny hand hug her.
' Good morning Mom.' Arian says.
' Good morning Baby. How was your night?' Arianna replies.
' Good. And yours Mom?' Arian says.
' Good but you know.... You would sound alot cuter if you said mommy instead of Mom. Children your age call their mothers mommy.' Arianna says.
' Are you kidding me Mom? You are already nagging me early this morning. I like calling you Mom, I'm too mature too say mommy.' Arian says frowning.
' But kids your age....'
' Mom! Moms your age don't sneak chocolate into toothpaste tubes or use whipped cream to eat salad.' Arian retorts.
' Arian Aiden Havana! You cheeky little monkey! Just wait till I get you.' Arianna says as she pauses her cooking and chases Arian who is running like his life depended on it.
They run round the sitting room till Arian crashes into something..
Or someone... Ken.
She had totally forgotten about the visitor in her home.
' Good morning Arianna.' Ken says with a smile.
' Um... Good morning Mr Khurana.' Arianna replies.
They both stand still staring at each other.
Arian shook his head As he stood by the side looking at these two individuals romance each other with their eyes.
' Arianna Olivia Havana! I believe you have something cooking.' Arian says.
Arian facepalms herself and rushes to the kitchen.
' And you. Ken... Ken something Khurana. I need to speak to you in private.' Arian says.
A hint of amusement flashed through Ken's face.
The little guy that should be around 105 cm tall standing with his arms akimbo. He is putting on a serious face which looks very funny as it bloats his already dimpled face.
' Ken something Khurana?' Ken says.
' I don't know your middle name. Now keep quiet and obediently follow me.' Arian replies as he walks up the stairs. Ken chuckled and followed him.
At Arian's room,
' What do you want to talk about?' Ken asked.
' About my mother.' Arian says as he brings out a printed document.
' What about your mother?' Ken replies with interest.
' You like her right?' Arian says.
' Yes.' Ken replied straightforwardly.
' Good. Now read this contract and sign it.' Arian says.
Ken looked at the contract with curiosity.
It read as follows:
The both parties ( Arian Havana and Ken Khurana) agree to the following conditions;
1. The second party ( Ken Khurana) will have no close contact with any other female. Penalty will be annulling the contract.
2. First party (Arian Havana) will create opportunities for the second party to strengthen the relationship with Arianna Havana.
3. Second party will ,on no circumstances, make Arianna Havana cry (except happy tears). Penalty will be 10 million dollars per drop of tears.
4. Second party will, on no circumstances, interfere unduly in Arianna Havana's career life.
5. If after one year the relationship hasn't ended up in marriage, the contract will expire on the 25th January 2024.
Ken read through the agreement. Were all children this way?
' Pen?' Ken says.
Arian gives him a pen and he signs. Arian signs as well.
' I will send a copy of the contract to your house.' Arian says.
' What's the plan?' Ken asks.
' We'll have to go according to the classic Korean drama scene.' Arian replies.
Ken frowned.
' So your plan is for me to act out a film?' Ken says.
' Are you underestimating the power of K-dramas? Do you know how obsessed my mom is about them?' Arian replies.
Ken knew Arian was right. Back in school, Arianna would make him watch them with her while swooning over the characters ( much to his annoyance)
' What next? Are you going to give me lines to practice?' Ken says.
' Of course. I have printed them out.' Arian replies.
Ken was speechless.
What else could he expect when he asked a four year old to come up with a plan.
' Let's begin! Operation Romance.' Arian says.
Ken shook his head. This was going to be a long year.