Waiting for the rights one novel

Chapter 22 At first , he said I was too young and he didnt want to tie me down with marriage .

Then , he claimed he wanted to start a business first to provide me with a better life and put my family at ease .

Every excuse sounded noble , as if everything he did was for my sake .

I loved Jonah , so I believed him .

I truly thought he had my best interests at heart .

Whenever my brother grumbled about wanting to beat Jonah to a pulp , I defended him .

I waited for six years .

My friends even joked that if I didnt get married soon , the relationship would fall apart before I ever became a bride .

% Finally , Jonah proposed .

% The wedding date was set , the preparations were underway but he still refused to meet my parents .

He claimed he wanted to surprise them at the wedding .

% Then , just like that , Nadia returned with her terminally ill mother .

% That was when I realized I had been a joke all along .

% I let out a self deprecating laugh and pulled Jonahs ID card from the drawer , tossing it toward him .

% Relax , I have no interest in marrying a second hand husband .

% The words seemed to hit him hard .

His brows furrowed and he said , How many times do I have to explain this before you get it ? What Im giving her is just a show , a wedding in name only .

Once its over , Im completely yours .

Why cant you be satisfied with that ? * % Right , of course .

Go ahead and get your marriage certificate then .

% Jonahs fingers trembled slightly as he took the ID card .

% Maybe he felt guilty , or maybe he was just trying to convince himself , but he hastily added , Look , Im not actually going to register the marriage with Nadia .

Were just going through the motions at the City Hall … Z If it was just for show , why did he need his ID ? % i responded with a simple oh , my expression indifferent .

Jonah seemed momentarily thrown off by my lack of reaction .

% He hesitated , then stepped forward , trying to kiss me as if to soothe me but before he could , Nadia , who had been eavesdropping at the door for who knew how long , suddenly barged in .

% She lunged between us , using just enough force to knock me backward .

% I lost my balance , stumbling onto the floor .

At the same time , she flung herself dramatically into Jonahs arms .

% He caught her instinctively , but the momentum sent them both toppling over .

% I sat on the cold floor and watched as Nadia ended up straddling Jonah .

Her cheeks flushed , her breath shallow and then she murmured in a voice just loud enough for me to hear , % Jonah , your abs are still as hard as they used to be … % Jonah stiffened , coughing awkwardly .

He looked uncomfortable , but he didnt push her away .

His hands remained firmly on her waist .

Nadia turned her gaze toward me , her eyes welling up with tears .

She bit her lip , as if on the verge of sobbing .

Arabelle , Im so sorry ! Please , you can yell at me , hit me , do whatever you need to just dont take it out on Jonah ! If he gets hurt … % Disgusted by their pathetic act , I pushed myself up from the floor and walked straight out of the room .

If youre so worried , then go ahead and check him out .

Want me to give you some privacy ? % Jonahs expression twisted .

His face , already tinged with lust , darkened instantly .

I wasnt sure if he was holding something back or just furious .

% Arabelle ! Thats disgusting .

% Disgusting ? it hadnt even been thirty seconds and he was already reminiscing about old times with Nadia .

Who was being disgusting here ? % I turned back and kindly closed the door for them .

% As I waited for the elevator , I heard hurried footsteps behind me .

Nadia , her face still glowing , her lips suspiciously moist , rushed over to block my path .

* Arabelle , Im really sorry ! Please dont misunderstand things between Jonah and me .

That was truly just an accident ! If it werent for my mother insisting on seeing a marriage certificate , I wouldnt have asked Jonah for this favor .

I beg you , please .

Arent cause trouble at the wedding ** e dont cause trouble at the wedding .

N She even made a move to kneel before me .

} Before she could , Jonah now looking perfectly composed grabbed her and pulled her into his arms .

His glare was ice cold .

Arabelle , Im warning you dont take this too far .

If things spiral out of control , you wont be able to fix it .

W His voice was laced with authority , a command I was supposed to obey .

From today until the wedding is over , you are to stay at home and behave yourself .

Ill arrange for a bodyguard to keep an eye on you .