"Hey! Wait, I am adding Noah and Rian." Eva quickly got into action.

"Eva Miller!" Aria knew all would start teasing her. She glared at Alan, "Talk to them yourself! I'm going"

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Alan easily pulled her to him wrapping his hand around her waist which wasn't visible to Eva. Aria felt her waist too small held by his big palm. She held his palm to escape from his touch which made Alan intertwine their fingers.

Eva coughed, "Arrie, I can see all your facial expressions. Control control."

Noah stared at the screen, "Am I seeing things? Our goddess is blushing and standing with PRINCE at THIS TIME in HER ROOM. Guys, what's going on?"

Rian snorted, "Little devil! How can you say Yes so soon? You could have played my brother for at least six months given your demand."

"Oh! Second young master! I will remember that."

Noah chuckled, "Rian. Congratulations on provoking President Morgan. And Our Goddess is taken. Should we call Brother Alan as Brother-in-law?"

"Hey!..." Aria was cut in.

"Sister-in-law!" Rian dramatically addressed Aria leaving her speechless.

"Wifey, How should I address my love rival?"

... ... ...

Aria was tongue-tied in the whole conversation. Alan enjoyed her every expression. They ended the call after deciding to party next weekend on the trip which was Alan's treat.

Aria looked like a red apple when they hung up the call. Alan poked her cheek, "I have got your friends' permission too."

Aria rolled her eyes, "Had fun seeing me getting teased?"

Alan promptly responded, "Certainly! We can do it weekly once with all. I didn't know having friends is fun too." But he had fun only looking at her.

Aria: "..."

Alan chuckled seeing her pout in anger and embraced her kissing her forehead. An angered Aria looked too cute to him.

'Did I make a mistake saying yes? Isn't he aloof? Why did he join this crazy trio to tease me?'

"Okay! Okay! Leave now. I'm sleepy." Aria was pushing Alan out but he turned around holding her hands.

"Heartless girl! How can you throw me out of the room on our first day itself?"

"Hey! Eva was kidding. Go to your room." Aria went far from him making him chuckle.

'Spend the night together... We will not disturb.' Eva had said it with a wink at Aria.

'Dirty Eva! I'm going to kill you.' Aria thought to herself and Alan reached her. He bobbed her head. "Dummy"

Even though he does gently, Aria still pouted and punched him. "Young Master Morgan, it's late. You should also rest. Good night."

He bent and bit her cheek. Aria was about to punch, he left her and said, "Alan!" He gently rubbed her soft cheek with his finger seeing his teeth mark.

"Huh? I know your name...Oooh, you want me to call you by your name. Were you getting vexed in the past because I was calling you President Morgan?"

Alan hummed and carried her towards the bed. Aria was already used to him carrying her around. "Young master Morgan sounds good."

She finished and tried to run away from bed seeing him sit on the bed, "What are you doing?"

Alan sighed resignedly, "Nothing happens as your friend says. I will leave after you fall asleep. Come here."

He didn't know whether to laugh at her behavior or scold her for taking Eva's teasing seriously. He leaned on the headrest and pulled her to him. "Stop overthinking."

Aria thought not to go by whatever Eva says and she decided to put her whole trust on him.

She was pulled to his arms. His one hand wrapped her shoulder as her cheek rested on his chest making her feel like a small kid.

Alan smiled seeing her curled up lips as she snuggled closing her eyes. "Good night"

Aria's smile widened hearing his voice, "I'm having one."

Who will not like to get pampered? She was enjoying his full attention.

Alan was happy hearing her. His plan was to spoil her rotten and be her everything to make her stop feeling insecure.

He was surprised to see her fall asleep faster. He carefully laid her on the bed and tucked her in before leaving for his room.

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The two woke up after their good night's sleep. Finishing their exercises, Aria went downstairs for breakfast in white shorts and full sleeves pullover.

Rian went behind her in uniform, "Little devil, don't waste your blood for the DNA tests." He plucked a single strand of hair and handed her, "Give this."

Aria chuckled, "As My Beauty wishes." Aria had to give a sample for the DNA test and go through some psychological tests to prove she was fine.

Amelia, Rowan, and Alan were already sitting when they entered. Aria was going next to Amelia, as usual, but she was pulled back by her pullover from Rian, "That's my place now."

He left her near Alan, "Bro! Take care of your Young Lady."

Aria: "..."

Alan stood up and pulled a chair for her next to him. Seeing her glare Rian, he moved her and made her sit then he sat down.

Amelia and Rowan looked at the new couple in admiration. Aria couldn't take their gaze with her poker face and covered her face with the plate.

Rian burst into laughter, "Little Devil... Even you know to be a shy little girl. It's too late to regret now."

Alan pulled her plate away with impassive expression and served her. Aria gritted her teeth, "I have my hands."

Alan finished serving and said, "I know."

Aria: "..."

Rian chuckled, "Arrie, hadn't I told you? Only my brother can tame you... Yeah yeah, only you can tame him too."

Rowan coughed lightly, "Can anyone of you say what is the status? Pursuing or 'It's a yes'"

Aria took a mouthful and behaved dumb and deaf. Alan ignored them.

Rian rolled his eyes at the new couple and answered his parents who were eagerly waiting to hear without eating. "Little Devil was too easy on Bro. It was yes yesterday night. Isn't it? Sister-in-law"

Aria choked on her mouthful and coughed very badly. Alan who was next to her naturally tended to her giving a feast to his parent's eyes.

Aria composed and chased after Rian in the living hall beating him. She let him off-hook after they heard they would get late.

The housekeeper who heard everything was very happy for them. While talking she said 'Young Madam' from which Aria spat out milk which she was drinking.

"Aunty Lilly, it's Young Miss. Young Miss Cooper. You can call me Aria also."

The housekeeper just smiled.

Amelia brought the topic again, "Arrie! Address me as Mom. Come on, try it."

Amelia was over moon from the time she got to know Aria said yes that made her feed Rowan more than usual. The latter didn't mind at all.

Alan who didn't respond to anything till that turned to Aria after hearing Amelia.

Aria knew he was expecting her to call Mom and Dad too. She felt everything new and too quick. She wanted it to come naturally.

She wanted to accept her and Alan's new relationship slowly falling in love, not just because of the confession. She wanted to know him and understand him. Similarly, he should know about her too so that she does everything wholeheartedly but not by anybody's wish.

'Am I wishing too much?' Aria thought to herself glancing at Amelia who was very happy and expectant.