💞Married To The Arrogant Star

Episode 9

By: peachlips

Liana Pov:

I swear I never thought I could be this nervous in my entire life.

I feel my heart thumping as I stare into his face. Oh my gee! Is he this handsome?

I mean this is the first time I'm having such a close view of his face and oh my! He looks heavenly gorgeous far more than he appears on TV and magazines.

Gosh! No wonder all the ladies are crazy over him.

He has these dark pretty sexy eyes and little pink soft-looking lips and the gold ring on his ear glitters.

He's wearing a red long sleeve but the little part of his hand that I see is covered in tattoos.

Wow! So Ethan Blackwell's for real?

We keep staring at each other and I actually forget he asked a question. What?

I mean I can't answer such a question.

I quickly turn back to the running water and turn it off. I almost forget about it.

Gosh! I'm really nervous right now.

I take my bag from the table without looking in the mirror and turn around to leave. Ethan is still standing there staring at me.

I wonder what he must be thinking.

I swallow hard and start walking to the exit approaching where Ethan is. I fix my gaze on the floor as I don't want to stare at him.

But when I get to where he is unfortunately and stupidly my bag falls from my hand to the floor next to his feet but I can't tell if it touched him or not.

Oh my God!

Liana!

"Geez! Are you blind?" he mutters.

"I'm sorry," I say immediately as I drop to a crouch to pick it up.

Hold on did he just say I'm blind? What the heck? Do I look blind to him?

I put the items that have fallen back in the bag and stand up.

My eyes run into his in a flash as we stand close to each other.

Then I start walking away but suddenly stop and turn back to look at him.

"And just so you know, I'm not actually blind," I tell him and walk away.

Geez! I can't let that slide.

I walk out the entrance and the guards by the door stare at me like I'm some sort of movie.

I go back to my seat and take a deep breath as I sit.

Gosh! I still can't believe the encounter I just had with the world's famous Ethan Blackwell. It's incredible.

I remember his pretty dark eyes as they stared into mine. His soft pink lips as they speak to me

"Are you blind?"

Why did he have to ask me such a question? Maybe the reply I gave suited him best.

I exhale and tuck my hair behind my ear. The whole image keeps replaying in my head.

Gosh! I need to stop this.

I look around and see him walking out of the room tracing his steps.

He walks so stylishly like a king and I keep staring at him until he gets to a table where three other boys sit.

Oh! I know one of the boys from there.

Of course! He's also an artiste and his stage name is Masked.

Wow!

Ethan sits with them takes a drink from the table and they start communicating but Ethan isn't talking much. One of the boys there is actually smoking.

Fortunately where they're seated is far from me and there's no way Ethan could see me.

There's still a bottle of wine on my table and I decant some into a glass and drink from it. Just then, a young-looking boy comes up and sits next to me.

What the heck?

"Hi," he says with a smile as he stares into my face.

I scoff and look away.

"Hey what's up?" he says again and I shake my head.

"I'm fine. Do I look like someone with a problem?" I ask and he laughs.

"Wow! Chill okay? By the way I'm Frank. And you?" he says as he stretches out his hand for a handshake.

"I don't think my name is of any concern to you," I reply with a derogatory stare ignoring the handshake.

Well I get a lot of these lately and I'm trying to learn how to handle them.

He laughs again and brings down his hand.

"Okay then. I guess I'll just call you pretty. So how're you?" he asks and I scoff.

"Isn't that the same thing as 'what's up'?" I reply and he chuckles.

"Wow! I must say you're hot. Keep it cool okay? Anyway I just saw you from a distance and really really admired you. Can we be friends?"

I'm looking ahead and see mum and Ethan's mum walking together.

Hah! Finally they're done with whatever they've been doing. It's been ages now.

"Hey pretty," the boy next to me calls.

"Hi. I'm interested okay? So just let me be," I reply tiredly and look at mum.

Ethan's mum stops at Ethan's table while mum starts proceeding to where I am. She's probably spotted me already.

"Okay. Can I have your digits?" the annoying jerk says and I roll my eyes.

Just wait till my mum gets here.

I look at Ethan's mum as she takes him from the table and stands at a distance with him talking.

Was she telling him? I wonder if she knows he's a deep-soaked player.

She uses her palm to brush his hair as she talks to him acting like he's a baby.

Hm. Guess the rumours are true. She really loves and pampers him a lot.

"Hey," the boy beside me calls and just then mum arrives at our table.

"Mum," I call kinda sounding relieved.

She remains standing and looks at the boy.

"And who are you?" she asks and I turn to look at him.

The expression on his face is funny.

"Uh...no one ma'am," he replies and quickly leaves.

Geez!

Mum glares at him as he leaves and takes her eyes back to me.

"Come with me Liana let's say hi to Ethan," she says and starts walking away and I almost laugh.

Hold on is it funny? I mean what did she just say? Say hi to who???

"Mum?" I call but she doesn't turn to look at me.

Oh, my God! What the heck? Why does she want me to see Ethan? I mean like what the heck?

Ethan!!!

She's already far from me and I know I'll be in trouble if I don't go along with her.

I nervously grab my bag from the table and start scuttling after her.

I catch up with her and we get to where Ethan is.

Oh my God! I'm meeting Ethan again.

Holy Christ!

You might probably be wondering why I'm so nervous. But trust me when you get to meet a god like celebrity you'll understand how it feels.

"Liana," Ethan's mum calls as we stand in front of them.

Ethan is now focusing his eyes on me.

"Hey Ethan," mum calls with a light smile.

"Good evening ma'am," he greets her and takes his eyes from me.

"Um...Ethan I want you to meet Liana. And Liana please meet my son," his mum says happily and I become really really nervous.

I can't help but fiddle with my bag and wonder if I should say hi to him. But we've met already.

He doesn't say a word either and his mum looks at him and then at his hand, and I understand she's trying to tell him to shake mine. But he ignores.

"Yeah...we've met before," he finally says as he inserts both hands into his trouser pockets.

"Really? You've met before?" his mum asks and looks at me surprised.

"Where?"

"In an inconvenient place," he replies with a scoff and just then a call comes into his phone and he brings it out from his back pocket.

Wow! You wouldn't believe the type of phone he's holding.

"Guess we're done here? Excuse me," he says brusquely and walks away.

Wow!

His mum turns back to look at him, and from the look on her face, it's obvious she's abashed by her son's attitude.

"Um...hope you don't mind Liana? You should know how boys are sometimes," she says and I just smile.

"Okay Becky we'll be on our way now," mum says.

"Oh! Of course. See you tomorrow," she replies, and they give each other a parting hug and I leave with mum.

I follow mum to the car and she takes off.

"Have you met with Ethan before?" she asks as we get on the road.

"Yeah in the restroom," I reply with an eye roll and she flinches.

"Restroom?" she asks and I nod.

"How? When?"

"Well it's today at the party. I had been pressed and needed to make use of the restroom, and coincidentally when I got there I found him there as well," I reply.

"Did you guys speak to each other?" she asks.

"Well...not really. My bag had mistakenly slipped from my hand and almost hit him and he asked if I was blind," I reply and she scoffs.

"Wow! Really?" she asks and I just shrug.

She doesn't say anything else throughout the drive until we get home.

I eat shower and lay on the bed to sleep.

TBC.

So how is this episode?

What do you think about Ethan and Liana's encounter?

Married To The Arrogant Star

Episode 10

By: peachlips

Liana's Pov:

When I wake up the next morning, I can't find mum at home as she has already left for work. Perfect!

I follow my normal morning routine take my bath, eat and leave for school.

I get to class and meet Nicole there already, I wonder if I can ever beat her to it, She comes too early.

"Hello princess," she teases as I sit next to her.

"Hi," I reply with an eye roll, and she laughs.

"I've been waiting the entire day for you Liana. So tell me how was-"

"You wouldn't believe what happened," I cut her off knowing what she wants to say.

Her eyes beam immediately.

"Oh my gee! Liana spill it out already," she says curiously and I smile.

"Well first of all, I caught him making out with a lady in the restroom," I say and she gasps eyes widening.

"What???" she shrieks. "Making out... you mean they were having s3x?"

"What else does making out mean?" I ask and she gasps again.

"Oh my God Liana! Are you kidding me? And... hold on did you say you caught them? Like... you really?"

"Gosh! Of course not. I only heard them moaning from the room," I reply irritably and she sighs.

"Better. You're too young to see such a view," she says and I glare at her. She laughs.

"But this is really incredible. Hold on did he see you?" she asks.

"Yeah... when he was done with the lady. I had to wee and was washing my hands when he came up and stood behind me," I reply and she gasps, holding my hand.

"Oh, my God! You saw him? He... he saw you?" she bumbles,and I huff, releasing my hand from hers.

"Stop being so dramatic, Nicole. I mean, he asked why I was there because he had ordered the guards at the entrance not to let anyone in. Gosh! That guy's so rude. I felt like smacking him in the face. You won't believe what he told me. My bag had slipped from my hand and almost hit him and he asked if I was blind," I say loathfully and she gasps.

"Oh my gosh! He did?" she shrieks.

"Yes. And it was so annoying. Well I told him I wasn't blind."

"What? Liana, you did? You spoke back at him?"

"Of course. He's lucky I even apologised in the first place. Seriously, Nicole he's too rude and grumpy. I wonder how his friends cope with him.

"Mum had taken me later on to say hi to him when we were about leaving and you wouldn't believe the way he snubbed me. He completely lacks manners. Even his mum had prodded him to give me a handshake, but he ignored her. He's such a spoilt dumb-ass brat," I say angrily and Nicole starts laughing.

"Oh my God! Liana, you're so funny. You're acting like the whole thing happened this morning. I can't. You're talking about the world's famous Ethan in such a manner.

"Anyway, I've always heard how rude he was. I just never knew it was to this extent. But tell me how does he look? I mean, is he really as cute as he looks on TV and on stage?" she asks and I roll my eyes.

"Well when it comes to good looks he's the top. I don't think I've seen someone as cute as he is," I reply and she shrieks covering her mouth with her palm.

"Oh Liana! You're giving me goosebumps. I can't imagine it."

"Yeah he's handsome and all that but his looks are the exact opposite of his attitude. No wonder they say beauty lies in the heart."

The ABC girls don't show up in school that day and it kind of puzzles me. Well it's better that way.

We receive the morning classes and during lunch Nicole and I eat together in the café. After a few more hours school finally comes to a close.

"How's Jackson?" Nicole suddenly asks as we walk out together.

I sigh and tuck my hair behind my ear.

"He's fine," I say perfunctorily. I need to get ready for my date with him.

"Is everything okay with you guys? I mean you sound-"

"I'm fine Nicole. I know you're just trying to look for a blame to put on him," I cut her off and she chuckles.

"Well you're wrong, Liana. I'm just being concerned. I don't want my best friend to fall into the wrong hands," she says and I just roll my eyes.

"Hold on; isn't that your mum?" she asks, and I stop walking as I also catch a sight of her.

What? Mum? What the hell's she doing here?

She's standing by her black jeep looking around, and finally she sees me and starts walking toward me. What's going on? What's she doing here?

"Wow! I must admit Liana this mother of yours is really something else. She's so pretty and hot," Nicole says but none of it interests me as I just keep pondering mum's unheralded appearance at my school.

"Good evening, ma'am," Nicole greets with a little bow when she gets to where we are.

"Good evening," mum replies and turns to me.

"How're you Liana?" she asks with a smile, making me even more confused.

"Uh... I'm... I'm fine. Good evening," I stutter helplessly.

"Come on I came to pick you up," she says, holding my hand and starting to walk with me to the car.

I turn and look at Nicole and she just shrugs and waves at me.

"Hold on mum; did you just say you came to pick me up from school?" I ask as we both sit next to each other in the jeep.

She chuckles. I can't remember the last time she ever did something like that coming to pick me up from school. I mean... mum???

"I've got great news Liana great news! And I just couldn't wait for you to get home before spilling it out," she says excitedly and I just watch in mere bewilderment.

"Wh... What news?" I ask curiously and she laughs.

"Wait till we get home," she replies and speeds off.

So many thoughts keep dancing through my head as I think about mum's uncanny attitude. What news could she possibly have to tell me that'd make her come all the way to school to pick me up? I can't believe she even laughed. I mean I can't remember the last time mum laughed with me.

She's so excited during the drive, and it only increases my curiosity.

Finally we get home and I feel so relieved because I can't wait to hear the "great news."

We step down from the car and go into the sitting room together and I sit down and await her to speak up.

"Liana," she calls ecstatically as she sits in front of me.

"I'm listening mum."

She pauses and giggles.

"Do you remember a few days ago when I told you I was working on something important?" she asks and I try to think.

Of course.

"Y... Yeah I do," I reply and she continues.

"Well, guess what? It's finally been accomplished. And guess what it is," she enthuses and I scoff.

"What is it mum?" I ask not interested in guessing.

"Come on just guess," she says but I keep mute, and she laughs.

Oh, God! I can't believe mum's actually laughing.

"Okay fine I'll tell you. Besides I'm sure you won't be able to guess it right," she pauses and clears her throat a bit.

"This Saturday," she says.

"You'll be getting married to Ethan."

TBC.

Married To The Arrogant Star

Episode 11

By: Peachlips

Ethan's Pov:

"Ethan come on you can't possibly do this to me. You can't ditch me," the bitch says as she stands in front of me.

I stand up quietly from the bed and go to sit in front of my system which is facing the window. This way I'm now backing her.

I'm shirtless and undoubtedly just my bare skin is driving her crazy.

"Get out of my room Michelle," I say calmly as I bring out a stick from my cigarette pack and reach for my lighter.

"Ethan please you know I love you. You can't just use me and dump me. I gave you my dignity," she says, and I scoff.

"Stop lying bitch," I say lowly as I light the cigarette and stick it in my mouth.

"Fine! I know you didn't meet me as a virgin but you're the second guy that has ever crossed my legs. I told you the first one was done forcefully. You're the first guy I've given it to willingly. You can't do this to me Ethan."

I sigh and turn on my laptop.

"I'm not interested in you Michelle. The only thing I wanted was to f**k and go and you knew it. So stop chirping," I tell her bluntly and I hear her sniff.

"Ethan... please. I promise to be faithful to you. I'll do whatever you want. Just give me a chance," she pleads.

These ladies... when will they ever learn?

I reach for one of my phones and make a call placing it on speaker.

"Sir," the security says over the phone.

"Come and get a bitch out of my room," I say coldly and end the call.

I hear her whimper and next she grabs her bag from the bed and runs out of the room.

I puff out smoke from my mouth as I hear her slam the door. I wonder when I'll stop seeing such drama. Cheap ladies.

They know the only thing I want is their body. Yet they still go ahead and make attempts on me. When will they understand I can never fall in love?

I start going through my system and not long after a call comes into my phone. I check and discover it's mum.

I sluggishly pick it up and place it back on the table putting it on speaker.

"Hi mum," I say with a sigh.

"Ethan where are you?" she asks and I heave.

What does she want this time around? I really want to be alone.

"I'm at my mansion. Is there a problem?" I reply.

"Of course not Ethan. But you need to come home now. There's something we need to talk about. It's very important."

I pause and touch my forehead. What could be more important this time around?

"Ethan?" she calls and I sigh.

"Fine. I'll be there," I tell her and hang up.

I wonder what they're up to this time around.

Liana's Pov:

I scoff and look at mum my head spinning from what she says. Or did I mishear her?

"Ethan?" I ask.

"Marry? I... I don't understand, mum. What are you talking about? I mean, who's getting married... to Ethan? What Ethan?"

"Liana," she calls and tucks her hair behind her ear.

"I know you must be confused okay? But you need to understand this. You're getting married to Ethan."

"Ethan?" I repeat.

"Yes, Ethan! Ethan Blackwell."

A short silence steps in as I stare at her stunned.

This is a dream.

"His parents and I have been talking about it and we've finally come to a conclusion. He's the heir to the Blackwell Incorporated and you're also the heir to my company. So we've decided to do a partnership and that's the reason both of you need to get married for the future of the company. That way we'll never have a thing to worry about Liana."

I drop my bag on the floor and try to comprehend the whole thing. Is this woman serious?

"So you... you're trying to say I'll be getting married to E... Ethan? Like... Ethan?" I ask bemused.

"Yes."

"Mum! Are you kidding me?" I snap and stand on my feet.

"I mean you want me to get married to someone because of some worthless company?"

"You better shut that mouth of yours Liana before I shut it up for you," she retorts.

"Well you better do mum because I want to believe you're joking. Like seriously, can you even hear yourself? You want me to get married to someone I know nothing about and for goodness sake at this tender age? I'm just nineteen."

"I gave birth to you at the age of seventeen," she says as she stands up and I halt.

Hold on seventeen???

"You..." I pause and scoff.

"Listen I have no idea how it happened. But you can't make me pass through the same way you did. I can't let you do this to me. I can't get married mum not at this age and not to someone like Ethan."

"And what are you talking about? Do you know how many ladies are out there dying just to touch his finger? You should be happy you're getting married to him."

"Well I don't care mum! And I'm not one of those cheap ladies. I don't love him. How do you expect me to get married to him?"

"Trust me Liana you will love him as-"

"He's a flirt! A rude brat! Do you even know what I catch him doing in the restroom last night? He's actually making out with a lady!"

"Well he's a young boy and you don't expect anything less from him. But all that is likely to change when you get married."

"Mum-"

"Shut up Liana!" she says raucously and I keep quiet stunned.

"I don't care if you like it or not but I'm not going to let you make all my efforts go down the drain. You're getting married to Ethan and that's final. The wedding is on Saturday and they'll be coming over for dinner tomorrow," she says coldly and turns around to leave.

"I have a boyfriend mum," I say tearfully and she turns back to look at me.

"I have someone I care about."

For a second she keeps quiet and doesn't say a word.

"I don't care. What's important right now is getting married to Ethan and that's what you should be thinking about," she replies.

I look at her in disbelief as tears run down my cheeks.

How can this happen? What kind of a mother is this?

I can't say anything else and I run away in tears.

Ethan's Pov:

I walk into the sitting room and meet mum and dad already seated there, discussing.

"Ethan!" mum calls as she stands up to embrace me.

She's the only woman who gets to hold me this way.

"Hi mum," I say as we unlock from the hug.

She smiles and arranges my hair with her palm.

"Good evening dad," I say turning my eyes to him.

He's a chubby-looking man.

"Welcome home Ethan. Come and have a seat," he says and mum holds my hand and makes me sit beside her.

"Okay so why did you call for me?" I ask looking at mum.

"Because we have something important to tell you about," dad chips in and looks at mum as if giving her the go-ahead.

"Um... Ethan," mum calls and holds my hand.

"Do you remember Maltilda's daughter at the party last night?"

I narrow my eyes and try to think.

That tiny girl?

"Yes. What about her?" I ask.

"Maltilda and I have decided to do a partnership and for that to happen we need both of you to get married," dad says but I maintain a straight face.

I mean I don't get what he's saying.

I keep staring at him without saying a word then I look at mum.

"What's going on?" I finally ask with a scoff.

"Ethan," mum calls with a sigh.

"I know it's coming as a shock to you but it's the truth and for the future of the company. Both of you will be getting married on Saturday."

Okay.

These people have got to be kidding me. I mean, what are they talking about? Who the f**k is getting married?

"Ethan-"

"Hold on are you guys trying to trick me or something? Because I want to believe you're joking," I cut mum off.

"This isn't a trick Ethan and we're not joking. It's for the best and you're doing it," dad says.

"So you're trying to tell me I'm getting married to who? What shit is that? Are you for real?" I rasp and stand on my feet.

"Yes Ethan and that's the only way you can inherit the company."

"Well f**k the company. F**k everything. I don't need it," I say and storm out of the house in anger.

"Ethan!" mum calls after me but I ignore her and head for my limo in front of me. My guards are already there.

"Ethan please," she finally catches up with me and holds my hand.

"Seriously mum I never expect this from you," I say anger eating me up.

"How can you really expect me to get married against my will? I thought all you ever wanted was my happiness?"

"Of course Ethan. And I'm doing all this for your sake. Can't you see? Finally, you'll become the heir to the Blackwell Incorporated. The fame will be ours," she enthuses.

"Well, I don't f**king need the company mum. I'm already successful without it."

"Of course you're not! Do you know what it's going to mean for us to own the company? We'll finally become the winners!"

"I can't get married mum I can't. It's going to be hell on earth. I'm not ready to stay committed. I'm only going to make life miserable for the bitch because I can't be a husband right now."

"Ethan please you don't necessarily need to stay committed when you're married. I mean I'd understand if you're tempted to have a taste of other ladies once in a while. But the most important thing right now is getting married to that lady so you can gain access to the company. Please don't let my efforts go down the drain. This is all I've ever wanted."

"Oh really? And talking about efforts I guess it includes the fact that you slept with your best friend's husband so you could give birth to an heir."

She pauses and looks at me in shock. That's enough to earn a slap, but she wouldn't even dare.

She bends her head and starts weeping.

Yeah, f**k.

"Ethan please," she whimpers and holds my waist.

"Try and understand me. I'm doing all this for your sake. Please son."

She hugs me tight and I roll my eyes.

She knows my weak point. She knows I hate seeing her cry.

But what the heck?

How can they expect me to get married to... that tiny girl? I don't even know her.

And mum... she isn't the type who'd want me to do something I don't like. But why is it different in this case? Why is it necessary for me to get married first? Why do I smell something fishy?

TBC.