Chapter 3 - Defiance

It had been over two hours since their arrival at the Ortega's residence, and she was still waiting.

With a sigh, she decided to walk in the Flower Garden.

She had wanted to take a closer look since she saw it. Her mind wondered as she took in the beautiful flowers before her. 'Should I  pretend I am not feeling well and go home?... No...father would have my head.'

HOWLING!

She looked up, as the sound had her scanning her surroundings. 'Was that a dog?... But what would a dog be doing here?'

There was another howl.

Following the sound, she came across a gazebo in the flower garden. She stopped just a few feet away, as there was a man before her playfully patting a dog's head, who wagged its tail happily.

The man was tall and had jet-black hair that was styled in a high Fade cut. He wore a white French cuff shirt that clung in the right places, Navy blue flat-front pants, and Burnished chestnut gentleman shoes.

She didn't recognize him, but she didn't need to. It was the man himself; Eiser Ortega.

His attention was fixed on the dog who had such beautiful white fur. "A Siberian Husky".

The sound of another voice had his head turning in her direction. He was aware of who she was and turned his attention back to the dog who also noticed her presence and growled as if she was intruding.

She instinctively took a step back.

"Settle down Siri, she means no harm." Rising to his feet, his eyes met hers once again.

"So, you're Arianna Albrecht" He stepped closer to her and lifted her chin with his right hand as if to examine her.

She felt her heartbeat speed up as her lips parted. She watched as his eyes roamed from her face, then slowly dropped to her body and then back to her eyes.

A smirk appeared on his face that sent a shiver down her spine.

'What the hell is he doing? How dare he touch me...'

"Hmph, I suppose you'll do"

"Excuse me?"

Removing his hand, he walked away leaving her stunned.

A few days later...

Throughout the next few days, Arianna felt that Eiser had done things to test her patience; from ordering her to have dinner with him, only to be completely ignored. And she was unable to set foot outside the compound.

However...on the fourth day, HE had crossed the line, and she was already at her limit.

It started when she was searching for her sister. She kept asking the servants about her whereabouts but no one would give her an answer.

She started to worry, "Lord Ashton!" He looked up from his papers as the panicked young lady rushed up to him." What's wrong?".

"I can't find Ari, do you know where she is?" He stood up from where he was seated and was about to call for one of their servants, but a familiar voice had their heads turning.

"Your sister has returned home." He said as he leaned against the door frame.

Arianna wore a look of confusion, "Re-returned home? Did something happen?".

"No, I just sent her back." He gave her a blank look.

"What did you say?" she asked through clenched teeth.

"I was getting sick and tired of her being around..."

His words had finally snapped something inside her. Sick and tired... Sick and tired... Sick and tired...!!!

"Besides, her presence was never needed here." He continued.

SLAP!

Ashton stood there in shock!

(Author: Bro was shooket!!!)

Of all the people to slap his brother! He had never in his life, expected it to be a fragile young girl to do it.

Eiser's cheek became red, and his face which was kept to the side was covered by his bangs.

His eyes shifted back to the woman before him and was met with eyes filled with anger.

"How could you! She's my sister! Saying she isn't necessary, as if she's an animal! I DON'T GIVE A DAMN IF YOU ARE A GENERAL OR MY FUTURE HUSBAND! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ORDER ME OR MY FAMILY AROUND! I WILL NOT MARRY A..."

SLAP!

She had no time to finish, as she felt the back of his hand slammed against her cheek. The impact was so powerful she was knocked to the ground.

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