Chapter 19

Ariana stared in amazement at her reflection in the mirror. Wearing a white A-line dress with a few tiles on the surface, not to mention the pump shoes of the same color that she wore on her long legs, Ariana's beauty level increased dramatically.

And what makes her appearance even more stunning is the make-up that seems to fit the contours of her face. In addition, the hairstyle that afternoon was deliberately made into a twisted braid model.

Ariana Grey barely recognized herself at this moment. Really, she looks like the princesses from the fairy tales that she often reads and watches. In fact, Clara's mother was amazed because she did not expect that her foster daughter could look so different from before.

"Mother's child is indeed incredibly beautiful. Lucky Mr. Samuel can marry you, Ariana."

Ariana then turned to Clara. Reviewing a smile while stretching his arms, inviting his foster mother to hug.

"Mother," Ariana called spoiled. "Ariana is so nervous."

For this one, Ariana did not brag. Even though their relationship with Samuel is only pretend, the marriage process that they will undergo soon will still be true like a couple in general.

That means, Samuel and Ariana's marriage will be valid in the eyes of law, religion, and the state. This made Ariana feel unbelievably nervous.

"Just relax, son. The process won't take long. Once it's legal, you won't be as nervous as you are now."

Ariana nodded. Trust what Clara says. He also believes that after the main procession event is over, this nervousness will definitely disappear by itself.

"Later, when you officially become a wife, don't be fierce with your husband. Be devoted sincerely. Carry out all obligations properly. Remember, there is another person that you must take care of and pay attention to after this," Clara advised Ariana. Deliberately giving advice at the last moment before releasing his foster daughter to Samuel. "Mother, you understand, in marriage there must be ups and downs. Sometimes there is sweetness, sometimes there is bitterness. If later there are differences of opinion between you and your husband, don't ever involve emotions. Remember! Everything must be resolved with a cool head, "continued Clara then. Then after that he gave Ariana a tight hug.

"Yes, Mother. Ariana will remember all the messages that Mother just delivered."

"Anyway, Mother, I pray for the best for your and Samuel's marriage. I hope it lasts until death do you two apart."

Right after breaking the hug, one of the wedding organizer officers came over to Ariana. Giving instructions for the woman to get ready to go to the venue.

"We will leave in five minutes, Mba Ariana. I hope you are ready."

Ariana immediately stood up. Inhale repeatedly in order to expel the nervousness that had haunted earlier.

After receiving a signal from the wedding staff at the event venue, Ariana was immediately led out of the room. Walk slowly accompanied by Clara towards the venue.

Entering the venue, Shane Filan's beautiful in white song echoed. This romantic song, which often becomes an icon at every wedding, accompanies Ariana's steps, which walk gracefully towards the place where Samuel is currently standing.

From a distance, Ariana could see Samuel, who at that time was so handsome in a broken white tuxedo. Although he was naturally handsome, today, the man's aura looked much different than usual. Especially when he threw a smile so sincere towards Ariana.

As soon as their positions were close to each other, Samuel immediately welcomed Ariana's arrival. Leading the woman who is now officially his wife to stand side by side with him.

"You can be beautiful too," Samuel whispered on the sidelines of the event.

"My goodness, you just realized? Where have you been all this time? Wasn't I born beautiful?" joked Ariana casually. This answer made Samuel laugh immediately.

"Narcissistic Bastard."

"Didn't you teach?"

Samuel just smiled. Didn't reply anymore because then had to focus on listening to the wedding Mc that started the event. The man assigned to guide the event asked Samuel and Ariana to exchange rings.

Samuel tenderly grabbed Ariana's cold wrist. Slowly embedding the diamond ring that Arabella had prepared for her son-in-law and son to wear.

After the two rings were pinned beautifully on the ring finger of each bride and groom, this time Mc invited Samuel to kiss his wife. Suddenly this command made Ariana a little surprised. As far as he could remember there was no kissing briefing before discussing the wedding plans between him and Samuel.

"You don't really want to kiss me, do you?"

Samuel just smiled, instead of answering, the man even without permission and on cue immediately grabbed Ariana's nape. With a quick movement, pressed his lips and then kissed Ariana's lips with great tenderness.

Against the backdrop of a sunset and a stretch of sand that was so beautiful, Ariana could feel how Samuel's lips moved slowly on top of hers. The man just kept on biting, tasting so skillfully as if he was enjoying every second that passed.

Then, not long after, maybe after feeling satisfied, Samuel slowly pulled her face away and then released their lips together. With an innocent face the man even threw a meaningful smile at his wife.

Don't ask about Ariana's feelings right now. Of course not abysmally and mixed up. Meanwhile, Samuel looked relaxed. The man seemed not burdened at all by what he had just done.

Ignoring the kiss, after going through all the core processes of the wedding, Samuel and Ariana started mingling with the invited guests. Many congratulated William and several other big businessmen who were deliberately invited to come to the wedding.

"Congratulations Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Ariana on their marriage. I am so moved to see one by one the procession that you went through until you finally legally became husband and wife."

Samuel smiled happily. That meant that what he and Ariana did was perfect in the eyes of the invited guests present. In his opinion, it was not wrong to choose Ariana as a partner for this temporary marriage.

"Thank you very much for your words, Mr. William. My husband and I are also very touched because you want to take the time to attend our wedding."

This time it was Ariana who was assigned the task of responding. She acted as if she was so happy because she had just become the wife of an Samuel Walters.

"With pleasure, Mrs. Ariana. I can't possibly miss this historic day. I pray that your relationship will last until death separates you," William prayed sincerely. "Once again, enjoy your wedding. As soon as you're done with your honeymoon and back at work, please notify me immediately for the process of signing a business collaboration between Palma and Pakuwon. I'm really looking forward to further news from you two."

As William left, Samuel smiled broadly. Visions of cooperation and getting big profits are getting in front of our eyes. I can't wait to speed up all the processes so that I can immediately sit down with the Pakuwon.

***

"What did your kiss mean?"

Ariana continued to protest, even now she was in a hotel room with Samuel.

Their outdoor wedding reception just finished. The two of them hurriedly entered the room so that they could immediately stretch the muscles of the body that felt tired and stiff from standing for so long to welcome the guests.

Samuel himself is currently sitting while quickly removing the tuxedo and shirt that are attached to his body. Feeling hot and want to clean up and get some rest.

"What do you mean? I don't understand what you're talking about, Ariana," Samuel replied.

"You don't have to lie. You must have arranged all of that. You're sneaky Samuel! Just kiss her without warning."

"Okay, next time if you want to kiss me, I'll make a notification first so you won't be surprised."

"Samuel! Who would you want to kiss again?"

"Who knows," replied Samuel. The relaxed expression on his face made Ariana even more exasperated. "Besides, the name is also improvised. Don't you often do that before?"

Ariana was getting irritated. Why did Samuel act as if she was reversing everything she had ever done to that man.

"But still. You're being rude."

"Why is it so impolite? Isn't it normal for a husband to kiss his wife? We're legal. So what I'm doing isn't a sin either, right?"

Ariana immediately fell silent. Seeing his wife who didn't answer, Samuel immediately got up from her seat. Walked closer, approached Ariana while taking off, then just threw away the thin shirt that wrapped her body. Showing off his chest muscles and stomach on purpose.

"What do you want?"

Samuel kept walking forward. Making Ariana, who had been calm, now change her attitude to be alert. Trying to step back. But unfortArianately, the woman's footsteps had to stop when her shoulder hit the wall which made her Arianable to move anymore.

"Samuel, you hear me, right? What are you doing so close? Don't be a pervert!"

Samuel is just cool. The man kept getting closer, then locked Ariana's position in his arms. The scent of citrus perfume that stuck to the man's body even stabbed Ariana's sense of smell sharply.

"I actually suspect, is it possible that the kiss was your first kiss?"

"W-what?" Ariana stammered. She couldn't hide the nervous look on her pretty face.

"Just admit it, Ariana. From the stiff way you kissed me back, you can guess that you've never done that before, right?" Samuel inquired. Somehow, he was sure of what he felt.

"Don't talk nonsense!"

"Oh my gosh, Ariana. Just admit it. Like this, I can tell which people are skilled and who have never done this before."

Samuel certainly didn't take her words seriously. He was deliberately boasting in order to lure Ariana to admit her guess.

"Yeah! I've never been kissed before."

Ariana said that short word firmly. Of course this answered the curiosity that Samuel had been feeling. He finally understood why everything Ariana did to him seemed stiff. It turned out that his wife did not have any experience in relationships between the opposite sex.

"Just so you know, you're already impudent for grabbing my first kiss! I should have given that kiss to someone I really like."

Ariana chuckled angrily. He said the right thing. Samuel shouldn't be kissing like what that guy did before.

"In that case, just pretend I'm someone you like. So that the kiss wasn't redundant."

"It's just delicious! That's a gain for you but a loss for me."

"But your kissing sucks really bad, Ariana. Shall I teach you or not? So you can be more pro? So, in the future, you can better compensate for my kisses."

Ariana immediately glared disapprovingly. That second also immediately pushed Samuel's chest hard so that the man's body moved away. Taking the opportunity to get out then rushed to the bathroom.

Meanwhile Samuel could only laugh. Feeling funny with all the behavior that Ariana showed him.

And apparently Ariana's excitement did not stop there. When it was time to rest, the bride and groom seemed to be standing looking at each other right in front of the bed. As if having an inner contact to do the same thing and almost at the same time. The two stared at each other fiercely. Their pupils move frantically towards their opponent and then change towards the bed and so on.

The next second, both of them unexpectedly jumped onto the bed. This of course made the bodies of the two collide with each other and groans and groans could be heard from Samuel and Ariana's lips simultaneously.

"Samuel, I'm tired. You should sleep somewhere else. Let me sleep on the bed tonight."

"Don't worry! I'm tired too, Ariana. I need to rest."

Samuel immediately laid down on her bed. Deliberately stretched his arms and legs as if emphasizing that the mattress was his.

"You only have two choices. Sleep in the same bed as me or the sofa in front of the television."

"You should be the one who gave in. You're a boy!"

"You don't need to talk about toxic masculinity. Why bring up all kinds of genders? Boys and girls in this world are equal. After all, we just got officially married, don't you want to sleep with me and do what a husband and wife should do on their first night?" ?" Samuel's eyes twinkled. It was a pleasure to seduce the woman who had just officially become his wife.

While Ariana could only stare in horror. Instead of agreeing to her husband's crazy invitation, she chose to rise. He grabbed the blanket that was on the bed and carried him to the sofa.

"You're just the first night with a pillow! I don't want to sleep in the same bed as you."

"Okay. I understand what you're talking about. Just watch out for the next day, you're forcing me to sleep with me."

"Don't dream, Samuel Walters! Even if there's a rainstorm, I'll bet it won't really happen."

Another chuckle escaped Samuel's lips. He couldn't stop shaking his head while continuing to laugh at all the ridiculous behavior that the secretary and wife showed.

It had crossed Samuel's mind about the excitement and other surprises she might get in the following days after marrying an absurd and barbaric woman like Ariana.