Two weeks had come and passed. And until now, Arianna didn't know who CEO Han was. She wondered why he hasn't called for her, but at the same time she felt relieved. It was night already but sleep never came.
She thought her life might be a living hell here also, but it was different. She felt like a rich man's daughter. And Zariel's dishes were so delicious.
Every morning she would be served a big chunk of juicy steak, and a glass of red wine. All the foods she had been eating were like those of a five-star restaurant. Even though she hasn't been to one.
She would always have a warm and refreshing bath and mostly don't do anything at all. Her life was so luxurious during this two weeks. She wished it would always continue like this.
A knock came on her door and she stood up to answer it. It was Zariel and Arianna slightly bowed.
"Have you been well?" She asked.
"Yes. Thank you for asking" Arianna replied.
"He has called for you " Zariel said.
"Me?!" Arianna's eyes grew wide as her heart slowly began to race.
"Yes. Let me take you to his room" Zariel said
His....room? She gulped down hardly.
"Okay" Arianna said and came out. Closing the door, she followed behind Zariel to Ryan's room.
Zariel opened the door and walked in with Arianna behind her, then she closed the door. Arianna looked around but there was no one. His room bigger than hers, and had a theme of black and white.
"Come with me" Zariel said and walked to the opened door that led to the balcony.
"She's here, young master" she said.
Ryan stood there with his back facing them. One hand in his pocket, while the other held a cup of tea. Sipping it, he gazed at the city.
"Leave us" he said
"Yes" she bowed even though he wasn't seeing, before she left, leaving Arianna in her nervousness. She was like cat on hot bricks, biting her lower lip.
Ryan didn't say a word until he finished his tea, then dropped it on the stool beside him. He turned slowly to her and her heart sank upon seeing him. Her eyes wide in shock.
"Gosh!" She said with her hands over her mouth. "Y-You? Y-You re CEO Han?" she stuttered.
"Were you expecting someone else?" he asked.
Of course she was. Who wouldn't?
"I was" she replied" I was expecting to see a middle-aged man....maybe someone very ugly. But... you...."
Ryan just stared at her. Is it that she's a very cheerful person? Or She's behaving this way because she had met him?
Arianna looked at him. He wasn't surprised which means he knew all this while.
"Are you stalking me?" She blurted
"What?!" Does she know what stalking means!
"If you're not stalking me then why I'm I here?" Arianna asked.
Ryan just stared. He also started to think if he was stalking her. No! That can't be. She was the one who called him. And it was only twice. Oh...she actually called him once. The first time he just decided to help. Stalking is definitely not the word!
"I have no reason to stalk you" he spoke slowly and coldly.
Arianna gulped. The way he looked at her made her feel like this was pay back. Was he trying to punish her for putting him into those stress. But it wasn't her fault.
"Mr. Han, I ..."
"Ryan" he cut her off
"Pardon?"
"Ryan" he repeated.
Does she have to call him by his name? Does he know what that means? A business tycoon, a man who people usually gets scared at the mention of his name.....he wants her to call him by his name? Is he kidding her right now?
"I'm sorry for that day. Please do not punish me like this, I beg of you" she spoke in one breath with her eyes on the floor.
"Punish you?" Ryan said with a deathly smile "Who said anything about punishment?"
"I know you're punishing me for that day, I put you in a lot of stress. And also spoke informally to you. That's why you made me your mistress."
"That's not the reason" he said "But if that's how you see it then so be it." "Don't worry, you'll like this style of punishment " he grinned, walking towards her.
Beads of sweat formed on her forehead as he came closer, she could feel her heart creeping to her throat. His aura was so dark and cold. Her head could only scream 'danger'
Leaving little space between them, Ryan asked "What is your name?"
"Lee Arianna" she replied.
"Arianna..." he breathed, as though stamping her name on his brain "Arianna is too long for me" he said "How about I call you... Aria"
Ari...that name. Only her mother calls her that. She lifted her eyes and gazed into his. Tears misting in them as she remembered each moment her mother called her.
Ryan frowned. Did he hurt her?
"You don't.... like the name?" he asked.
"No, it's... it's not like that" she said, tears seeping from her eyes.
"Then....why are you crying?" Ryan asked.
"My mother....used to call me that." She replied as more tears rolled down.
Somehow, within Ryan, he felt a pinch of pain. He didn't know why but that tears...he doesn't want to see it.
Unknowingly, his hand lifted and he touched her cheek, wiping away her tears slowly.
Arianna lifted her eyes to him. Her face flushed, her heart raced. His hands were warm, adding up to her bright red face. Ryan noticed her red face, so he quickly removed his hand and buried it in his pocket.
"You can leave. Introduction is over" he said, turning back to the view of the city.
Arianna slightly bowed. "Goodnight, Mr.Han" she said and left.
"Why did I do that!" Ryan said under his breath. "There are so many ways to be nice. Not like this." he cursed at himself for doing that.
But....might want to have some fun in teasing her. Since she's seeing this as a punishment, then.... it's time to take his revenge for all the pain she caused him. He's so lucky this human fell into his trap. If only he would get to punish other humans as well, it would be fun.
So, he smirked at his thoughts. But wouldn't that be viscous? She's just a kid. Then we'll take the punishment slowly.
"Hahahaha" he laughed. So deadly.