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Arabelle sipped on her drink and looked at Archer who was listening to his father and Antonio . As Antonio smiled at me i smiled back . I saw him walk towards me and i sigh . " Has Archer forbidden you to drink or is it you ?"I chuckled , " He did " Antonio was quick to grab a drink from a waiter passing by . "Have some wine , i am sure he won't mind " I took a sip loving its taste . " Antonio " i called looking at Archer . " Are you finally about to tell him ?" he asked and i looked at him . " I am scared , what if he gets mad "Antonio only shrugged . " He loves you " He said walking away .
Suddenly i was grabbed by Archer and kissed in my cheek . " Sorry love business " He said and i nodded smiling ," Common on " He said taking my drink and keeping it down . He kissed my cheek and pulled me in the middle of the hall . Right below the huge Chandelier . I bite my lip looking at him and suddenly everyone was looking at us . " I want to make it official " He whispered and frowned . " Archer ?" i asked and he looks at Antonio who walks away nodding .
" As everyone of you know . This evening event was held for a special occasion . My wishes have been fullfilled by my son Archer who today turns twenty four " Archer's father spoke with a drink in his hand . " I would like to make a toast . And i am very happy to announce His engagement with Miss Arabelle . " I shiver and fist my hand on Archer's sleeve , " Relax ." He whispered and i smiled Being the centre of attention sure wasn't my thing . " Happy birthday Son and congratulations to you both " Everyone started clapping as the music started playing .
Antonio walked towards us with two small golden boxes and handed one to Archer . Archer opened the box taking a simple rosegold ring out and taking my hand . He kissed my hand which hand his given diamond ring and he slipped the rosegold ring on top of it . Antonio handed me the box and i took it . My eyes wander off to my parents who were smiling but there was a hint of sadness to them . I took Archer's hand and slipped the ring on .
Everyone clapped and rose petals were thrown on us making my heart skip a beat . Archer leaned in to kiss me and i thought i was about to faint from the overwhelming feeling . His pressed his lips softly on mine and caressed my cheek , " Ah !! Congratulations !!" Archer's mother said walking to us with my parents . We hugged each other and i heard a voice which made me pull away from my father and look behind me .
I chuckled running to Mary and picking her kissing her cheek . " Hello princess " i said " you the princess tonight Belle " I laugh and Mary looked behind me to grin . " Hey princess " Archer said taking Mary from my hands and smiling at her . " Brother you look like a old man " Mary said and i gasp laughing . " Do i now ?" he said adjusting her on one hand and taking mine dragging us to eat dinner .
After Dinner Mary fell asleep in Arabelle's arms . Although asked by Archer's mother to give her to her nanny Arabelle's refused to move away from that little girl . They were more attached now then ever . Arabelle's moved her eyes to see Mary hugging her neck and Archer's father chuckle . "That kid ain't giving you a hard time is she ?" Arabelle smiled .
"Never . I love holding her " Marilyn smiled . "Hope you get one of yours soon " Marilyn said hinting Arabelle's future child making Arabelle gulp . Archer however glared at his mother as his eyes never missed the smirk on his brothers faces . Almost as if they wanted to hurt Arabelle . Archer grabbed Mary from Arabelle and kiss her forehead before giving her to her nanny . "Take her to her room " Archer ordered .
"Oh ! My son and you will have such cute kids " Arabelle nervously chuckled with everyone blushing hard and very scared now that they were already talking about her having kids without Arabelle having a job or getting married . "Mother . Us having a child isn't going to happened very soon . We will get going " Archer stated wrapping his arm around Arabelle
"You weren't ready for marriage but look here you are " Archer's father said drinking his third glass. His father was extremely happy considering Arabelle was coming from a lower rank than Archer's family . Arabelle felt happy but she was surprised that none of Archer's family members asked her of her status in the society .
Of course Archer choosing a women who would be of a good status was obvious. So as the guests thought . Archer left to say goodbye to his men and to deal with a small issue and Arabelle walked outside the hall on the big patio of the house . She sighs rubbing her hands at the coldness . Suddenly a jacket was draped across her shoulders and she jumped looking back to see Antonio .
"Shall i escort you inside again ?" Arabelle shook her head . "I feel nervous " she said eyeing her ring finger . " Are you okay with everything ?" Antonio asked . "I ..I just want him to be honest to me in this " Arabelle stated .
[3 weeks ago ]
Arabelle walked out the kitchen holding the popcorn bowl as Archer waited for her in the living room . She walked slowly holding a can of soda For Antonio would had graced them with his presence . He was here for work wanting Archer's signature on some papers but Arabelle though it would be nice to make some popcorn for Archer's friend and give him a can of soda as she always noticed him drinking it . As she walked in the living room she heard Archer and froze on her step .
"Give me the details of the man . If he was Francis then kill him on sight . I won't be able to come there now . Make sure you dispose of the body " Arabelle stood there shocked . Archer was talking on the phone while Antonio looked at the paper never fazed by it .
As an instinct Antonio looked up and saw Arabelle frozen . His eyes wide as he looked at Archer who had no idea of what was happening. Antonio gulped and kept the papers aside standing up ." I'll be back " Archer nodded continued talking. Antonio grabbed Arabelle dragging her back into the kitchen and rubbing his forehead .
Arabelle never acted like she was fazed by it after that night but she needed answers . And Antonio insisted on her asking Archer himself . She knew now that Archer's day was his company business and his night was his his underground business . " He takes money from men to sort of ..convert a illegal club into a legal one ? Its kinda hard to explain . He offers men to build their clubs and companies on his own land and name it as a legal structure and building and takes fifty percent of the shares , that is the money that comes from the investments made by the club and companies ." Antonio explained and Arabelle looked away .
" I hope you are okay with this because you know Archer's loves you , he can die and kill for you Arabelle , he will always keep you safe in the dark world he had created . You are going to be his wife . And you love him back . so please understand him" Antonio stated and she nodded . Suddenly the doors of the patio opened loudly and Arabelle jumped looking over to see Archer . " Why are you outside ? are you feeling dizzy again ?" he asked
Arabelle almost felt like she was going to faint with the flutters inside her body and with confronting Archer . Archer took the jacket off his belle's shoulder and handed it to Antonio . " Night Arabelle , Archer see you tomorrow " Archer nodded . Arabelle watched him take his own jacket off and draping it over her . "How much did you drink ?" he asked looking at his belle's red cheeks . He pressed his palms on her cheeks to feel hotness on her face . " hm ?" she only hummed . He then pressed the back of his hands on her cheek to see how hot her face was and he looked around .
He took her cell phone out looking into his belle's eyes as she blushed and looked at his tie which was now half undone . " Ready my car we are leaving " Archer ordered on the cell phone and hung up . " What's wrong ?" he asked pulling her close . Arabelle sighs kissing his jaw loving his warmness but walking away making him confused . " Love ?"
" I love you Archer , so much . And i would never walk away from you , you must know that perfectly . You didn't tell me about your other works did you ?" Archer was smart enough to understand her . But he never acted as if he wanted to keep it from her . Archer simply walked towards her and took her hand kissing them both . " Do you not like me doing that stuff ?" Arabelle shook her head ." Its ..your life , you choose what to do with it but all the times that i saw you hurt it was because of your enemies ?" Archer sighs resting his head on her shoulder .
" I don't want you involved but at the same time i want you to see my enemies , so you can recognise them if they try anything on you . Few of my scars were infact given by my own brothers . Because we are rivals . " Arabelle licked her lip biting it . " Can we go home ? I am tired " She said and he nodded but didn't move . " You are sleeping with tonight , yes ?" he asked , Arabelle knew she could never say no . " Tell me how many people you have killed ?" she asked and Archer suddenly chuckled .
" I have never counted Arabelle . But i never kill people without any reason . I never kill a child or a women . " ..Intentionally he continued in his mind , " Those people who had their deaths written by me deserved it " He said . Arabelle was already prepared for this . Antonio had told her everything anyway . But Antonio begged her never to leave Archer .
He made a straight point telling Arabelle that they never kill for money . He made Arabelle know of the fact that Archer wasn't a killer , Antonio had begged her to stay relaxed and understand Archer's work . " Have you hurt people ?" Arabelle asked . " Yes " Archer replied honestly . Arabelle nodded . " Cool " She said walking inside leaving Archer confused and with a funny face .
The bloody Hell does she mean by that ? Archer thought .
