Chapter 130: Chapter 130

Sorry, I had things to attend to inside. He apologized as soon as he appears in front of her.

It's nothing, I was the one who appear uninvited.

Stop saying that, you know that, I won't dare reject your invitation, if I still love this life of mine. Barbara look at him confused, of cause, Dante will kill him, if he say or do anything that will make his princess sad. Anyways why are you here?

Hm! It might sound offensive but the truth is, I really need your help, I don't want to go through that, stupid thing called rented boyfriend, so I decided to pick from those I know... She gasped for air then keep narrating what she wants from Riley, the young man wanted to Laughed, he wanted to hit the head of this silly brat in front of him, earlier before Barbara arrived there, he had received a call.

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Few hours back, Dante and Jayden were watching the news. Then Calvin's news of him been hospitalized and the company almost going bankrupt appear on the screen.

Shit! When did all these happen? He asked Jayden.

Within, two days, I just got off the phone with Kathleen now, is like Barbara dad will have to go through a surgery but he only wants Barbara to get married before the surgery.

Did he pick who she should get married to?

No! He didn't but Kathleen said she is going to meet Riley because Gordon didn't agree to get married to her.

Why will he marry her when they are cousins? Jayden look at Dante.

Stop staring, I was curious when her father said, he can't marry her because I too can't marry Sally, so I had him investigated, Gordon dad is Barbara's mother's brother.

No wonder, he was protecting her like mad.

Yes, he really is a good brother but why did she had to meet with Riley, why not me?

Ha! Ha! Jayden laughed. You?

Yes me, am I not good enough for her?

You should know that, she will never option for you, after what you did to her, that girl will not want to face that same humiliation, Kathleen said she even wanted to contact Jeffrey but Gordon doesn't seem to like Jeffrey and his number isn't going through.

Good! Dante said then place his phone on his ear, Jayden look at him.

Who are you...

Hello Riley!

Hi bro, what's up.

I need you to do me a favor, Barbara is on her way to you, probably want to asked you to marry her...

What?

Yes, you should turn her down.

But why?

Stop asking the reason, just turned her down.

If I don't get a good reason then I am not going to turn her down.

This brat, fine, I love her, I can't let anyone else get married to her, if you don't want to die, then you shouldn't agree.

Don't worry, I am not going to accept, I am in love with someone else.

What?

Yes, I love Aria, I want to tell her how I feel about her later, so you are save but you should pray Aria accept me, if not, I will marry her.

You wouldn't dare. Riley titter at the other side before he off his phone, Dante frown at the mocking laughter.

You look hilarious.

Stop talking nonsense, all of you are stressing me and don't you have to be with Kathleen.

No! I only have to be with you. Jayden run out as soon as he said the words, Dante rake his hair backward.

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Presently, Riley move closer to Barbara, then put her hand ASAP, the young lady smiled thinking that her wish will soon be granted.

You are a very beautiful, intelligent woman... Her heart race, she is excited yet choose to hide her excitement. I would had not think twice before jumping for the offer... Barbara face go sour.

Wait, are you rejecting me?

No! Why will I do that? I am scared about what someone will do to me, If I crossed the line, I really don't want to get into his bad book.

Who? Barbara asked, he haven't answered the question, before Aria walked in.

Oh! You have a visitor? Aria voice startled her, she turned to Aria.

Aria!

Barbara, what are you doing here?

I... It's... Nothing, I have to go. She grabbed her bag in a hurry.

Wait! Aria voice came up, Barbara close her eyes tight as she back Aria. Don't you think it's disrespectful to back your big sister.

Sorry! She turned and face her.

Good, you are as stubborn as Kathleen, you should tell that naughty girl to return home and takes her calls, dad is worried about her, tell her, I am sorry too, that I am not going to bully her again, I only said those words because I love her.

What did you say to her? Barbara asked, Aria pushed Barbara's head slightly.

You brat, just do what you are asked to do and you should take care of yourself too, you looking all sick. Aria caress Barbara's face. Now run along. Barbara hurry out, she just assumed that Aria is the one that made Riley not to accept her proposal, not that Aria is a bad person, she is way too strict for her age and she is been too hard on Kathleen, who is the opposite of her.

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What is wrong with that kid? She asked as she turned her gaze back to Riley, he shrugged his shoulder. Oh! You send for me, are you having issues with regards any of the documents.

No! Aria look at him. Come on, you should seat, it's lunch time already, aren't you hungry. She nodded unconsciously. Let's grabbed some meal then before we start, it might take longer time before the issues I want to discuss with you ended, let me get you what to eat. Aria watch him make his way back to the kitchen, yet he is not back, she stand from the couch, then make her way to the kitchen, only to see the young man cooking.

What are you doing?

Cooking, I told you, I want to get you what to eat.

But...

How am I going to get you what to eat without cooking it? Aria smiled inwardly, he pulled the stool for her to sit.

Let me help you. She commented, Riley look at her wears. Oh! I really I am on my working attire.

Not to worry, let's do it this way, I do the honor of cooking for you today, when I finally get to know your condominium, you should cook for me.

Do you want to visit me, general Riley?

Stop with the general, just omit the general, call me Riley.

Alright!

Can I also call you Aria, instead of miss Aria? She blushed, for the first time, Riley notice it. I take that as a yes, Aria, how was your day?

That was fast. She said mentally.

What are you thinking? She snap from her thoughts then nodded to Riley to indicate fine. Riley smiled, at least he is getting somewhere, his dad said he is never going to get any woman in his life because he is so uptight that he should learn from Jayden because among the three of them, Jayden seems to be the most friendly one and easy going, he had this sugar-coated tongue that could lure any woman on his bed.

Aren't you going to asked me about mine?

Sorry, how was yours?

Not bad seeing your face, make it more exciting. He blurted out, Aria look at him in shock, he get the stuff from the gas In a hurry, then start setting the table. Riley didn't notice that Aria is blushing badly as her heart leap for joy, she love Riley since the very first day, she met him at Jayden condominium.