Love after marriage

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distant. "Ariana" she called out, her voice devoid of warmt

Sage was comforting her, with Sage giving her hand on

er mother, as they got

room below. She felt nauseous and dizzy, as she qui

escended, " you're going to make a

thought of Kieran, she shredded at the thoug

ze cold and distant, but deep down he kept wondering how the nerdy gi

her black gown hugged her body, showing her boobs and stopping below her as

ooked kissable. Then he shook his head, eras

omach. Kieran's gaze still lingered in her mind, unnerving her. Suddenly, the noise around her seemed

adjusting the straps that dug into her shoulders. Ariana had been so excited about her first recital, despite the way her costume fi

ard laughter behind her. She turned to see Kieran and a group of boys from

h to draw the attention of others nearby. "It looks like your tut

ened her shame. Kieran stepped closer, pretending to inspect her costume.

em see her cry. When she finally stepped onto the stage, her movements w

back to the present. Her gaze involuntarily darted to Kieran, who

her to join Kieran for the toast. She took a deep breath, forcing her fe

s to ask his fiancee to dance w

Kieran. The murmurs of the crowd encouraged them to step forward, and A

e guided her to the center of the room. The room blurred as his other hand s

gers pressing into her back as if silently warning her not to embarrass him. His face was

ugh clenched teeth, her head tilted just enough to

y, his lips barely mov

steps following his lead. He moved with precision, his posture perfect, as if he were

note. The room erupted in applause, but Ariana's skin crawled with frustration. When he let her go,

king of glasses being cleared away. Ariana thought the night was f

you join us in the

parents into the dimly lit room. The weight of their families' expectations pressed down on her

and we believe it's best for you two to start livi

d, caught off

n, offering her a kind smile as though that would soften t

jaw tightening. "Tonight?" he asked,

hing. Ariana's things will be moved to your place by tomo

other's eyes. She bit her lip, the words dying on her tongue. Her desir

om thin until he finally nodded,

rp gaze turned t

d a nod, her voice barely

rily against the polished floor. Kieran followed at a more leisurely pa

lling clothes from her closet, throwing them

voice sharp. "Just get out, K

're stuck with each other now, p

a loud crash echoed from dow

he tension replaced

hat?" Arian

tightened.

rd the door, neither knowing what th