Taming My Arrogant Husband novel Chapter 10

"I bet I was your first kiss, sweetheart."

-'Fucking shit!'- I murmured to myself as my eyes turned wide like saucers. And when his parents walked towards our direction, he pulled me, even more, closer to his body.

I tried to free myself from his grip but he didn't let me move a bit. But I should thank my three and a half inches heels for adding extra height that made me reach his jaw and ear.

-'Let's play the game, Mr Kelley. You don't want me to let go, huh?'-

I wrapped my arms around his waist up to his shoulders and tiptoe a little so my lips could reach his ear. And he suddenly stiffened when I planted light kisses on his jaw before whispering in his ear.

"Ohh... I'm sorry sweetheart but you're not. Hmm... the second kiss maybe." I smirked at him when he pulled back and narrowed his eyes on me.

"So you're no longer a vir-----" but he was cut off by his mother.

"Congratulations! I love what you did, son. It was so romantic." Mrs Kelley hugged us both and winked at me even though she knew Daniel was looking.

"That's just a part of a show, Mom." he defended himself, crunching his face.

"Where are you going?" she asked him when he dropped my hand and was about to walk out.

"I'll just call my secretary regarding the meeting tomorrow."

"Oh, my God, Daniel. It's your engagement party and your mind is still at work and business?"

"Mom, I've done my part. I've already given her the ring, so I'm done with this." He said kissing his mother's forehead. And then he walked out us without glancing at me.

"I'm sorry, sweetie. I know his act was so rude."

"It's okay, Mrs Kelley, you don't have to apologize. Because at some point he's right, he already gave me the ring and showed up himself. So yeah, he's done with his part."

"Sophia.." she held my hands. "Don't let my son always put you down in the future. Yes, he's my son, but I have not offered you this agreement just for his benefit, but also to help you. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me. You have my phone number and you can call me anytime."

I smiled at her and nodded. "Thank you, Ma'am."

"You're welcome, sweetie. Remember that you are now part of the family." she cupped my left cheek.

"Mom... Belle."

"My baby."

We both turned to Rian's smiling face. She hugged us both.

"Congratulations Belle." she also took my hand but I just gave her a half-hearted smile.

"Why do you call her Belle?" we both looked at her mother before our smile widened.

"Mom, her real name is Sophia Ysabelle and we've been friends since college. And you know what, I didn't know she's Dani's fiancée."

"Really? What a great coincidence, isn't it?" she looked at me with a different glint of happiness in her eyes.

"You're right Mom. I'm so glad you chose her to be my sister-in-law. I've always dreamed of having a sister and now it's happening." Rian exclaimed while clapping her hands.

"You know everything?" Mrs Kelley's eyes widened a bit when she asked her daughter.

And Rian's smile faded as she nodded. "Yes, I know everything Mom. From what happened in Belle's life six years ago and the mall incident last two weeks. And I promised Belle that I would help her not only find Layla but how to tame my brother's cold behavior." and she gave us a wink.

"You're right, but your brother hasn't even felt heartbreak  before, so I don't know why he turned into someone like that."

"Mom, we both know that, but despite being serious, Dani is one of the sweetest people in the world."

"I know my baby." then she looked at me. "Sophia, once you get to know my son well, you will understand what we mean. He's not that cold towards the people he loves, in fact, he's too much possessive over them."

I just smiled at them, although I really wanted to say...'yes, only for those people he loves, but he's totally opposite when it comes to me.'

I went home after the party with Mrs Kelley's driver, taking me home again. I haven't seen Daniel after that surprising fake proposal. He literally left me among his friends, family and other relatives. He only showed up when the guests were already saying their thanks and goodbye.

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"What? He freaking kissed you?"

Craig's eyes widened when he heard my confession. He was so persistent to know every detail happened at the party, so I had no choice but to tell him one by one, from the moment I stepped out of the car to the moment when Daniel kissed me. And that was his reaction, loud voice and eyes wide like saucers.

I nodded rolling my eyes.

"Oh my God! So how does it feel to have been kissed by one of the top bachelors in LA? And take note he was your first kiss!"

He asked, grinning widely as he clapped his hands. We are in my room and getting ready to sleep.

"And what did he say after he kissed you? Come on, Sophia spill it out! I'm dying here waiting for your answer!"

"Haha." I chuckled at his reaction. "Well, he knows." I shrugged and bit my lip when I remember the words he told me after the kiss.

"He knows what?"

"That he's my first kiss! Fucking shit, Craig! How did he know that?"

"Oh, my gosh, Sophia! Of course, he's a man and he would know it easily just by the way you respond to his kiss!"

"Oh!" I tapped my forehead.

"So what did you say when he told you about it? How did you react? Did you confirm his guess?"

"No, of course not!"

"So what did you do?"

"I denied it! I won't give him the satisfaction of thinking that he was my first kiss! And then what, he will use it against me and tease me forever? No way!"

"And how did you defend yourself? he asked me, chuckling.

"I told him he's wrong and he's not my first kiss. I know it will only boost his ego."

"Ohh.. did he believe what you said?"

"Yes, because he got mad and left even after his mother congratulated him."

"Tsk.Tsk. You know what, it's a good thing that Joseph didn't kiss you then, so your future husband got the chance and took the first spot."

"Yeah, that motherfucker didn't just go to hell!" I formed my fists as I started squeezing his ugly face in my head.

"Anyway, what's your next step after this? When do you plan to get married?"

I sighed loudly to get the stress out of my body.

"We're getting married next week. I just requested a simple wedding ceremony, no media, no paparazzi and no reporters."

"Hmm.. so what did your fiancé help you in preparing for your wedding?"

I gave him a sarcastic smile.