I LOVE YOU

"What was that about?" Arianna asked immediately when she saw Yago enter her room. "What boyfriend was Belle talking about?" she added with a frown. Her sister was becoming more annoying lately. Did she lose her mind already?

Yago sat on the sofa not far away from the bed. He stared at that bed Arianna was sitting on, not meeting her eyes. It seemed like Yago's mind was preoccupied by something. After a while, she just heard him sigh.

"I said that as I was carrying you out of the restaurant. Should've I said you're my sister and announce your identity to the world?" he explained while his eyes was still staring at the bed.

Arianna nodded. So it's like that. It was indeed the best option at that time. She understood Yago's intention at once. She was about to thank him again when she noticed how Yago was still looking away, not daring to meet her eyes.

"What's the matter? You're gonna melt my bed with your stares." she said laughing.

"Don't you feel weird?" he said while staring on empty space. " It's just you and me alone inside your room. I feel weird. And I feel worse when I look at you." she stated and then again, sighed.

Those words put Arianna into silence. They've always been very close to each other. They've even slept next to each other when they were younger, let alone just being alone in a room! When the word "sleeping" crossed her mind, she suddenly recalled the scenes last night in her memory and she blushed. Perhaps the incident really changed everything between them! Would she be losing Yago because of that event?

When Yago caught a glimpse of Arianna's flushed face, he couldn't help but smile. In truth, he knew that only he can make Arianna blush. May it be when they were young or even now, he was glad to have the same effect to the woman in front of him. Not even Jayden can stir her heart as much as he can. It's just that, she's very much obsessed with that jerk and just wouldn't let him go!

"Rian..." she called her affectionately. If I tell you one day that I need to go, would you leave with me?"

Arianna who hadn't come up with anything to say yet was once again stunned. Was Yago really planning to leave?

"Where are you going?"

Yago looked at her anxious eyes. Could he really bear to leave her?

"Nowhere but..... someday I might have to leave. You'll find yourself a man and that would really break my heart." Yago lowered his head as he was saying those words. There were traces of sadness in his voice. "You may not know. I myself didn't realize how much I want you until last night. I won't be able to see you together with someone else. I can't stay."

Arianna's heart ached.

"What are you saying?" she stood up as she cried. "Why does things have to change? You can't abandon me, too!"

Yago stood up and walked towards Arianna. He didn't restrain himself and hugged the girl. "I don't intend to abandon you. I'm just asking hypothetical question. You don't have to be this upset." he comforted her as he caressed her hair. "I love you. More than you can imagine."

Arianna froze in his embrace. I love you? Did he mean it romantically? Since when din Yago had such thoughts?

"I've always liked you. I just didn't know I'll be selfish enough to want you."

As Arianna's heart started beating wildly, her face and neck started heating up. The traces of desire in Yago's voice made the parts of her body in contact with Yago's skin feel warm. Heat spread from his touch. She pushed Yago away as warning bells rang in her mind. Something was wrong with that...with her.

"Yago I...." she stuttered nervously.

"I want to rest now." she turned around, her back facing Yago. "You should rest too."

At first, Yago only stared at her. He didn't move an inch from where he was. "Does that mean you're despising me? You want me to keep my distance?" Yago didn't get any answer from Arianna. She didn't say anything. With that, he turned around and walk towards the door. "Very well, as you wish, my princess."

Arianna's heart ached when she heard that." As you wish, my princess". Since they were young, Yago always used that phrase when he was trying to please her. He had really spoiled her rotten, and now she's taking him for granted as a result. She was the despicable one. She knows that. How could she deserve the pure Yago?

When Arianna turned to look, Yago wasn't there anymore. He had already left the room. He didn't hate Yago. She was just confused. Her heart was playing games with her. It was a very complicated puzzle.

***

"Arabella."

Yago stopped when Belle walked past him when they met in the hallway. Belle stopped as well and looked at the man. "You made a mistake when you tried to harm Arianna last night." Yago was staring at Belle with his cold eyes as he was saying those words. The next moment, he released a strong killing intent. "This time, you will be punished. But the next time you try to harm Rian again, I'll make sure you'll ask for death yourself."

Belle trembled. The man's eyes reflects deep hatred. She had never seen Yago become this intimidating before. It was as if he was ready to kill. Calm, but murderous. How did he know she was behind all those? And how did the gentle Yago had such terrifying aura? Was he really dangerous?

"Wait for your punishment. It'll come very soon." he said as he continued walking away.

Belle was left speechless. What did he mean? What was he planning to do?

Meanwhile, Yago took out his phone and called someone. "Release the video." he ordered.

***

After waiting for a few minutes, Jayden's call finally connected. It was his fifth attempt on calling Arianna and finally, after several missed calls, she finally picked up her phone.

"Hello Jayden." at last, he heard her lovely voice.

"Arianna, did I interrupt you? Were you busy with something?"

Arianna raised her brows. She was taking a bath when he started calling. She wasn't in a very good mood and she wasn't in for some small talk.

"You need something?" she asked right away.

"I just want to ask you out."

Arianna rubbed her forehead with her fingers. It's really not a good time for her to go out. Should she refuse Jayden?

"I'm not feeling very well. Can I take a rain check?" she replied as she rubbed her wet hair with a towel. She just wants to stay at home right now.

"Then I'll come over and accompany you!" she heard him say from the other end of the line.

Arianna was dumbfounded. Why were people acting strange lately? What's with Jayden being extra-attentive to her? She shook her head and sighed. Looks like it's gonna be lively again tonight.