(Not) The Billionaire’s Replacement Bride

“What do you mean?” Gerald raised himself slightly, supporting his head and propping it up with his folded hand. He lowered his gaze to Ariana, who still appeared incredulous about what Gerald was asking her.

“I’m just giving you options. I’m asking where you want to stay. Who knows, maybe you don’t want to go back to my house,” he said flatly.

“Will you grant my request then?” Ariana asked, still looking incredulous.

“As long as your request is reasonable, Mrs. Aarzu.”

Ariana chuckled. “What if I ask to stay at the Royal Penthouse President Wilson Hotel, would you grant it?” Ariana challenged again.

Gerald raised an eyebrow. Then he smiled cunningly. “Are you proposing a honeymoon with me? If so, why not.”

This time, Ariana was wide-eyed hearing his question. “You’re insane!” she exclaimed as she tried to move away. But Gerald was quicker. He restrained Ariana again with his hands and legs. Ariana tried to push his chest, but she always seemed to lack the strength.

They lay on their sides, facing each other. Gerald still looked relaxed, his head propped up. His right hand faithfully held Ariana’s waist, and his right leg was still wrapped around Ariana’s.

“I’m not crazy. Isn’t a honeymoon normal for a married couple?” Gerald asked, his voice softer.

Reluctantly, Ariana looked up and studied his face carefully. It was evident he wasn’t joking this time.

“No. I don’t want to do it. And probably never will,” Ariana replied sarcastically.

Gerald stiffened. His hand on Ariana’s waist became tense. But their eyes remained locked in a continuous stare.

“Why?” he asked through gritted teeth.Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Do I still need to explain why?” Ariana shot back, her voice carrying a hint of sadness. Gerald could sense it.

“Are you still not convinced that I won’t divorce you?” Gerald asked again. He was getting frustrated with Ariana’s misguided belief about him. But he couldn’t blame her entirely. He had been the one to make the wrong move from the beginning.

“That, and other reasons,” Ariana replied.

Gerald’s forehead immediately furrowed.

“What other reasons? Care to explain to me?”

Ariana shrugged. “I heard that you promised not to be faithful to one woman. And that could be one of the ‘other reasons,’ couldn’t it?” she challenged.

Gerald snorted. “Did you hear that from your twin sister?” Gerald shot back. Now it was Ariana’s turn to furrow her brows. “Honestly, yes, I did tell her that. I couldn’t promise my fidelity to her in our marriage.”

“Why?” Ariana finally asked. “Why did you tell her that? Isn’t it typical for a cheating man not to want others to know?”

Gerald shrugged. “I never intended to cheat. I’m a monogamous man, darling. Even though I know I can sleep with more than one woman in a night, I won’t do it.”

Ariana was taken aback by his vulgar statement. “So, you’re trying to tell me you’re some kind of macho man?” Ariana taunted.

Again, Gerald shrugged his shoulders. “If you knew what my friends were like before, I’m sure you would praise my courage.”

He answered in an arrogant tone.

Ariana snorted. “You know, men like that usually turn lethargic when they get old.” She quipped.

Gerald just chuckled. “How do you know that? Have you ever tried to hook up with an older man?” scoffed Gerald.

Immediately, Ariana hit the man’s arm. “I’m still a virgin!” he snapped harshly.

Gerald just laughed. He raised his right hand towards Ariana’s upper body. Playing with the girl’s long, black hair flowing down in a mess. “I know.” The answer was soft. Ariana raised her head again. The two of them looked at each other again.

Then, Gerald’s gaze shifted to the girl’s ears. Fixed the hair that was playing there and tucked it behind Ariana’s ear. The back of his fingers rubbed the back of Ariana’s neck gently. You know that that’s where Ariana’s sensitive point is-and continued towards his neck. “I even know I was the first to touch you this intensely,” Gerald muttered softly.

Ariana swallowed her saliva because she was nervous. Suddenly, the desire to be touched further by the man filled her head. His body had turned hot instantly. “And from the first time I touched you, I swore no other man would ever do that to you.”

Ariana frowned again. And Gerald was now staring intently into Ariana’s eyes. “What do you mean?” Ariana asked quietly. “I mean..” Gerald moved. Turn Ariana’s position onto her back. “No other man would do this to you.”

Gerald then kissed Ariana’s forehead gently. “And like this.” His lips descended towards Ariana’s left cheek. “And like this.” Shift towards the corner of Ariana’s mouth.

When Ariana hoped the man would come closer to her lips, the man got up. He propped up on his elbows and looked at Ariana with a gaze full of passion. “I wouldn’t even let another man do this.” He said before pressing his lips on Ariana’s.

Ariana moaned when she felt soft and supple lips touch hers. She knew that Gerald was not a smoker. She could see it from the reddish color of the man’s lips. And she never smelled tobacco on the man’s body. And Ariana had to admit that she liked him.

And she liked it even more when the man’s lips roamed her lips and her mouth’s cavity. As the man admitted, Gerald was indeed an intelligent man. He is very clever, so that he can seduce Ariana.

The man played with his tongue, getting Ariana involved in his game. Then, when the kiss stopped due to their gasping for breath, Ariana was shocked again when the man’s head came down and kissed her neck-amused, of course. But that’s not all. Gerald’s actions spurred Ariana’s passion.

Ariana groaned again. The man held Ariana’s hands above her head so that Ariana couldn’t do much. All he could do was raise his head and give the man more access to explore there.