Ariana stared at him without blinking because she eagerly wants to know what the relationship between Michael and Samantha is.
Michael was still having a mental battle if he should say it or not. He had never really about because most of it is not his story to tell.
He also wants to make it known that he will choose her in a heartbeat but he also made a promise to his parents and Samantha’s and it is not even as simple as that for a promise can easily be broken.
Ariana sensed his discomfort. She could tell he was not quite sure if he wanted to disclose any information which made her wonder how important Samantha is to him. She felt rejected because it seem as she will lose him before the one year contract is over.
Ariana made a mental check to focus on finding her mother. Therefore, she needs to get herself together and keep focus. Now is not the time to fall in love or become jealous over something that is not rightfully hers. They are not from the same world.