The CEO's Fated Mute Lover

2 The woman he loved was Ariana

Rose

I felt a pair of arms around my waist. Would it be too early to say I felt the heat radiating in between my legs due to the slight touch. Nolan was now the one shielding me.

“Wow Nolan trying to protect the mute huh? All right then why don’t we strip him first Ethan” My inside was burning due to the fact that Nolan didn’t make a move. Is it that he has problem with hearing or just wouldn’t answer them.

“I wonder how will she moan when they have s*x later?” The one called Ethan said lowering his head,

“I doubt she would be able to make a sound. She is a mute man” the other one added.

All of a sudden, the room pick up with silence. The disgusting look was still plastered on their faces. The urge to give each of them a dirty slap.

“Why do-”

“Shut it!” If I say my body didn't shiver at the sound of Nolan’s voice, I would be lying. A voice I have never heard him use before. Not like I get to see him everyday. I'm always left alone in my own world. While he bury himself in his office work.

“Did-”

“Shut the f**k up!” He roared again. “Just because I'm quite doesn't mean you will open your mouth and utter rubbish. Get the f**k out of the room!”

The eyes widened to a certain degree. I bet they were not expecting their cousin to burst. “Nolan, don't tell me you're chasing us away because of this mute” Ethan profound passing me a disdain look.

“If there's more than that I will. This is my house. And I have the right whether you're to stay or leave. So while I'm being nice, get your dirty legs out of my sight. We will meet at the funeral”

Funeral? What funeral is he talking about? What happened?

I saw a shade of what I will labeled as rage in Ethan’s eyes. “Alrigh then. We will leave” He said and made a walk out. “Let’s go Max”

The door was shut in a loud thud behind us. Nolan hand was still secured around my waist. My inside was burning up. I'm afraid if he made an effort to travel down more, I will lose my s**t. When his hand finally left my waist, a pang of cold washed over me. How I wished he will keep holding me. Forever.

I used the time to take a closer look at him. He looked fragile and his lips were a bit pale like someone who hasn't gotten enough rest for days. His once dazzling eyes looked dim, like a once shining gem being buried in the dust. I wanted to touch him. To feel his warmth, to caress his face, get lost in the dept of his alluring eyes, giving him some comfort. The last time I saw him, he was still that confident, proud and powerful Nolan even now I could see the strong Nolan. The way he stood on his ground and put Ethan and Max in their place.

But then again, he just looked out the window blankly as if his soul had gone. “Ariana, is that you?” He finally spoke. My heart pick up with beating . Should I tell him the truth? That I'm not Ariana but her sister Rose.

This is your chance Rose. To get the man you have always wanted. A voice said in my head. If I tell him I'm not Ariana, he will be angry. And things will get messy.

I am Rose, not Ariana. But if I can be a bit happier, I will be her then.

“Can you at least talk. Oh, I forgot you're-”

“Wait. You're mute!” the way he said it made shivers ran down my spine. If only I can speak up, I will explain everything to him. Maybe he will understand me better.

“Can you fetch me my phone from the nightstand” He said. My eyes scanned the room and stopped on his phone that was lying there. I took steps towards the bed and grabbed the phone.

“Dial your father’s number and put it on speaker mode”

Father? What will he tell father? Did he know I'm not Ariana? God. Nevourness crept into me. “Be fast” He uttered impatiently.

With almost shaky hands, I dialed father’s number which was saved with Mr. Owen Jacobs.

“Hello Mr. Nolan” My father’s not so calm voice resonate from the other end. I bet he has taken the lead of the call. And the fact that my father labeled him professionally didn't sound pleasing to me. He is already succumbing to him.

“Mr. Owen, I will skip the formalities. Why didn't you tell me your daughter is mute? Why did I have to find out now?”

Father please don't mess up. I silently prayed. He shouldn't find out that I'm not Ariana

By the looks of it, Nolan was trying to stay calm. I could see the way his jaw was clenching. “Erm…Mr. Nolan… I didn’t mean to lie to you. You know how things turns out to. I was planning to tell you. I’m sorry for that”

“Mr. Owen. You had all the chance to tell me before the wedding was fixed. I had only two dates with your daughter and surprisingly, they were all online. Can you tell whether that was planned or not”

Silence followed. I know Nolan is a renowned business man who owns more than ten business ventures in the city of New York. But he sounded like a journalist. I’m afraid, he will see through us.

The heavy sigh of my father resonate from the other end. “Mr. Nolan, I know it will affect your business considering how much you have planned for the wedding and also the sudden accident. I bet you wouldn’t want people to talk that you lost your eyesight and also your wedding getting called off. You should be happy at least you have someone by your side”

Nolan muscle relaxes. Father sure has a way with talk. A smile found its way out of me. “You’re right Mr.Owen. At least I have someone I love by my side. Although it won’t be easy but I know we’ll get through it. We’ll talk another time then” And the line went dead silent.

I don’t know why all of a sudden, I felt a pang in my chest. The one he’s in love with isn’t me but Ariana. He thought I’m Ariana. How would that get better for you Rose. My inner voice ushered.

"Although I’m not happy you and your father hide the truth from me. You could’ve told me. But that’s enough. I have you by my side now. Come over here" He stretched out his hand. I looked at him and hesitated for a while. Afraid of him seeing through me even though he can’t see me.

I crouched down before his chair and held his rough big hands in mine. "Can I feel your face?" He asked in a soft voice. If he touches my face, he might find out right? That I’m not Ariana? But I can’t refuse him.

I hesitated for a short while before I eventually nodded, leading one of his hands to my face. Actually, he was in a relationship with Ariana for a few months, but he didn’t do any intimate things with her. That one is certain. Their courtship is for a short time before they decided to make it official.

Though he treated Ariana like a princess, buying everything that she wanted. Sometimes Rose couldn’t help but get jealous at the gifts being sent to their house for Ariana. Nolan being a busy man. Their date were always short and professional.

Nolan’s cold and dry fingers found its way to my face caressing my brows, my nose, my cheeks, and then my lips. His fingers suddenly stopped on my lips, stroking them gently. My breathing hitched at his touch. Did he find out? My thoughts was cut short when my body was taken into his arms the next second.

"Why are you still marrying me, silly girl. I’m a blind man now. I'm not the same Nolan Hendrix anymore” He muffled out against my hair sending shivers down my spine.

It doesn’t matter. He’s still the same Nolan I know. He will always be my beloved Nolan. I sniffed in my tears. I shouldn’t break down. I should cherish the moment. I would say I have gotten the golden ticket. I will be with him. That’s the only thing that matters.

"Don't be scared Ariana. Me being blind doesn’t mean we don’t have a chance anymore. I’m perfectly fit. I will surely regain my eyesight. In as much as I have the money. Getting it back won’t be that hard,"

His voice was deep and solid as he promised, "I'm probably powerless right now, but I'll fight the world to protect you. I will be a good husband. I promise."

Of course, you are a good husband. But I am not Ariana . God, please forgive me. I just want to stay with this man so badly. I held his hands even more tightly as the tears I’ve been holding up found their way out.

“Can I kiss you?” The question came as a shock to me and also made something twitched in me. What will it be like to feel his lips on mine. To have my first kiss with him. I will be the happiest person on earth if that happens. His voice was so soft and gentle. He looks so different today. I want him to kiss me so badly and do all the intimate things with his sweet bride. The silence he got in return gave him the go ahead. My inside was thumping as Nolan cupped my face and gently kissed me on the lips.

The butterflies you get after your crush finally noticed you, that was the same thing I felt at the pit of my stomach when his lips touched mine. My first kiss, our first kiss. I was stunned for a short while and before I deepened the kiss. His lips were cold but the tip of his tongue was hot. He tenderly kissed me wrapping his arms around me like he was kissing the most precious gift in the world.

Slowly, his gentle kisses become more eager and overbearing. He invaded into my mouth, probing every corner enthusiastically. He tasted the tip of my tongue, dragging me into a passionate and erotic dance. I felt like I was in cloud nine, like I was in some sort of dream. The dream of this day. The day I will get to be with the love of my life. The day I will be with Nolan. The day is finally happening . My wish is finally coming through. The way his hand were hot on my body is making me obsessed with him. As soon as our lips were on one another, I couldn't let go. I began trembling as the kiss went deeper and more passionate. A sweet and exhilarating shiver ran through my whole body.

God. Only if he know how his touch and kiss was disrupting every cells of my body. I don’t want him to stop. I don’t want the moment to stop. I want us to be tangled in each other arms. Forever. My heart was pounding inside my chest as if it’s going to rip apart.

He tentatively stroked his tongue with mine as he explore my lips. The kiss suddenly turned more demanding again, his tongue and lips mingling mine. We kissed each other so passionately as if it was the last day before doom. Somehow, we found our way to the bed. My hands were then on his shirt button as I try to unbutton them.

However, I didn’t get to do that when the door was suddenly kicked open.