Dating Ariana was a bet

" ladies and gentlemen.... " Nick called the attention of the people with a glass of wine

" as we are know we are here for our beloved brothers birthday party Rowan so all attention should be on him,, .... hey get the cake........ Rowan shall we"

" yes"

"; so after the cake cutting then a toast, right"

"hey Nick". Ariana called him and whisper something in he's ears,

" that's true " he replied to her and then turned to the audience " but before then Rowan you need a partner to help you out in cutting the cake, don't you think???"

" yes of course .... Ariana said. " and u think I have a perfect match for him... she went and draw Amira to him. " what do you think guys????

" perfect". they all shouted

" okay so can you please save us and cut the cake " Nick said

" wait". Amira stopped them opened her purse and brought out a shiny candle placed it on the cake and light it up, " someone once told me that when you make a wish on your birthday it's will surely come true.... so < she turned at Rowan> don't you have a wish????? make one infront of the cake candle" but he stared at her, they stared at each other for secs ... everyone just stood there watching silently ....." Rowan" she called him. " make a wish " she said with a smile and he smiled back at her he fold he's hand and close he's eyes after some secs he was done...." now blow off the candle" she said and blend down and blow them off everyone clapped the hands with excitement.... together with her hand he cuts the cake and a round of applause was given

" awwwn they look so cute " Ariana said

but immediately they were don cutting the cake she took her hand off him and turned immediately...she left he's side

" what happened???" , why did she withdraw immediately? she was smiling just now, did he do something" Nick asked Ariana

" no...he did nothing, she's playing hard " Ariana said smiling

" hard???"

" yes... can't you see he's restless..... he feels empty as she left..... don't worry they will be fine"

" you sure???"

" let me check"

" Amira!!! you good??"

"of course, why??"

" you left ... just like that"

" I felt like I was too interfering"

" of course not..... what you did is a normal thing... anyone in your place will do same"

" I don't know Ariana "

" I thought you were playing hard to get , see he's restless.. .... should I put in words"

" no no no no you don't have to.... Ariana I have something to tell you"

" don't worry it's fine I will talk to him"

" Ariana.!!!!! < Ariana didn't stop she stood up and went straight to Rowan's

" I wanted to tell her about James...I don't wish to ruined anything here"

" hey brithday boy"

" boy??????"

" of course,,,, aren't you???

" no am not... am a man Ariana"

"oops my bad, so how is it going???"

" it's beautiful I love it "

" that's great.... but I think something is still missing"

" you think so too right"

" yes..... Amira..... she should be standing right here.. next to you"

" what.... don't you think so ???" Ariana said

" no.... it's just that....

" nothing.... hey Rowan you have loved her for years and she feels the same,..... if not because of the incident caused three years back you guys would have been all lovely dovely....well am sorry it's actually all because of me "

" of course not..... I was just ignorant and careless"

" James caused it all.....if he had explained everything according....all these would not have happened.... am sorry.... but still am gonna fix it trust me , okay

" okayyyyyyyy"

" so cheers"

" cheers"

Amira was behind listening to there conversation begining from James name being mentioned"

" Ariana would surely creat a mess when she sees James here, I need to look for help.... " Amira thought". "Jerry ..... yes or even Chris the can handle this " Amira said as she went in to look for them

" all you need is the courage ...you lost years back, if you waste more time you would lose her, you better go for her now that she's still into you before she finds you less sexy"

" Ariana!!!!!"

" what???, am trying to save your ass here, you were all blushing when she held your hand earlier and you were restless when she left... unannounced"

he stared at her surprisedly " what??, I was observing everything"

" Weldon" he said

" well thank you"

" forget about me for a sec... what's all these with you and Nick....are you guys really dating???"

" no not actually"

" then what???"

" just want to know him more"

" just???"

" hey he's still mine, but I want him over "

" but you can't??"

" yes"

" so I guess you are giving another chance???"

" should I???"

" Ariana you I love you right and I will advise you when necessary.... "

" I do"

" Nick isn't a perfect guy...but if he truly loves you then it's okay.... but only when you are sure he loves you .... Nick is my best friend but still he's an asshole... I told you this before didn't I"

" you did...."

" so you better be wise okay"

" okay...now let me go get you your better half,,, and make sure you make me proud very very proud okay"

" play your role and I will do mine"

" okayyyyyyyy bi will be back"

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" guy's what's wrong with Nick ..... why is he still playing around with the lady??? said Aryan

" we are not sure what the hell is going on" Chris said

" I was demn shocked when i saw them together at the coffee shop the other day" Jerry said

" he's ruining her" Chris said

" exactly.... the deal was cut off already, why is he still adamant" Jerry said

" forget being adament.... he won the bet...why is he acting like that, what is he trying to prove....we all know he doesn't love her why then is he using her to show off " Aryan said

"i guess Ariana has no i idea he made a bet on her"

" what?????" a lady voice said from behind and the whole guys were shocked as they turned to see who it was " what the fuck are you guys talk about, a bet on her????"

" Amira calm down its not what you think " Jerry said

" then tell me what it is , .....so you mean Nick never loved her he made a bet on her .. wait I want to get this straight,,,, so he bet on dating her or what"

" Amira..... calm down, you don't have to let it out.....it was just a bet that he was going to date her at all cost ....but we thought it was over we never knew he would take it out this long.... Ariana don't need to know this" Jerry said

" but it's too late" Chris said as he pointed Ariana at the side, shocked