The Heiress' Revenge

Chapter 160: What Happened?

Ariana’s POV

I gulped a lump trying to wrap my head around what had just happened, I couldn’t believe what had happened

My legs were still shaking from the effect.

What have you done, Ariana?

I could still feel his lips on mine, hard and desperate like he had been starving for years, and I was his first meal.

Like he had been drowning and I was air.

My legs were still sore, and the feeling of his essence in me sends shivers rolling down my spine.

I could still feel his hands on my face.

I could still taste him.

Fuck!

What have you done, Ariana!!!

My lips stung not from pain but from memory of the way he kissed me like he was saying I’m sorry, and I love you all at once. From

I touched my mouth with my fingers.

They were shaking.

Everything was shaking.

I walked through the crowd with my legs feeling heavy, like they weren’t attached to my body.

Like I was floating.

Someone bumped into me, apologizing, but my mind was barely there. I just walked past her, deciding to head out and get some fresh air, or I would pass out any moment now.

I saw Sarah across the room. She was talking to someone, and she looked up and saw me.

Her face changed.

She said something to the man, then she walked toward me. Her heels clicked on the marble floor.

She reached me and grabbed my arm. Were her fingers warm? "Ariana? What happened? You look like you’ve seen a ghost."

I stared at her with my mouth open. Nothing came out. What was I supposed to say? The man I’m pretending to hate just held me like I was his?

My husband, who doesn’t remember me, just touched me like he never forgot. The father of my children just looked at me like I was the only woman in the world.

"I’m fine," I said, my voice was hoarse and strange

Sarah’s eyes narrowed; she didn’t believe me. I could see on her face the concern and worry. The love. "You’re not fine.... You’re shaking, and your face is pale. Did something happen? Did Melissa say something to you? Did she threaten you?"

I shook my head. "No, it’s nothing. I’m just tired. It’s been a long day... I need to go home."

Sarah squeezed my arm. "Ariana, talk to me. You know you can tell me anything. I’m sure Melissa did something. What did she say to you?"

I looked at her, trying to form the right words, but nothing seemed to be coming out.

"I can’t," I said with my voice cracked. "I can’t talk about it... not here, not now. I just need to go home, please."

Sarah stared at me for a long moment. I could see her fighting with herself, wanting to push, but she didn’t.

She just nodded and let go of my arm.

"Okay," she said. "Go home and rest. I’ll call you tomorrow, and if you need me tonight, anytime, I don’t care how late, you call me. Okay?"

I nodded. "Okay."

I turned away.

Not bothering to search for Ares... I just needed to get away from here before I lose my mind.

I reached the door, I stepped outside, reaching for the cars outside.

I pushed off the chair and walked toward the car. Ares was already there, leaning against the hood with his arms crossed.

His face was hard.

He saw me coming.

His expression changed.

He pushed off the car and walked toward me.

How is he even here?

I thought I left him at the party, then how the hell is he here?

"Ariana," he said with his voice sharp. Worried. "What happened? What’s wrong? You look terrible."

I walked past him and opened the car door, getting inside. I leaned my head back and closed my eyes.

"Nothing," I said. "Just take me home."

He didn’t move; he stood there by the open door.

"Ariana, talk to me. Something happened. I can see it on your face. Did Melissa say something to you? Did she threaten you? Did she hurt you?"

"No," I said. "Nothing like that. Just take me home, Ares, please. I can’t do this right now."

He dismissed the driver, getting into the driver’s seat and closing his door.

He started the car, but didn’t move.

"I’m not taking you anywhere until you tell me what happened," he said, his voice low. Firm. "You’re my sister, I’m responsible for you. Dad would kill me if something happened to you and I didn’t do anything about it... what did she do to you?"

I opened my eyes and turned my head to look at him.

"Nothing happened," I said. "I already told you. I’m just tired. It’s been a long day. I just want to go home and sleep." I was starting to get aggravated, which I shouldn’t have, since he was only looking out for me, but right now I just needed to be alone, and the fact that he kept pushing made me want to yell at him.

He turned to look at me."You’re lying... What happened? I saw Melissa follow you to the bathroom ."

"I already told you it’s nothing, now please just take me home!"

I bit on my lower lip trying to fight back the tears. I couldn’t do this.

Fuck your Dante Russo... for making me feel this way.