Hinovel
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Summary
Jonathan Gonzalez is a successful, driven man who has always put his career first. At 24 years old, he has no time for love and is content to focus on his work. Stefani Hernandez is a fiery, independent 18-year-old heiress who refuses to be tamed. When Jonathan and Stefani are suddenly engaged, they are anything but pleased. Stefani hates Jonathan and makes no effort to hide it, while Jonathan sees the arrangement as nothing more than a business deal. But as Jonathan gets to know the real Stefani, he finds himself falling for her despite her hot temper. As he goes above and beyond to protect and care for Stefani, Jonathan becomes determined to win her heart and tame his feisty bride-to-be. Will their love conquer their differences, or will their stubborn personalities tear them apart?
Chapter 1 - Prologue
"Ahhh! Your arms are even wrapped around me! Ahhh what should I do? Do you think this is something to be smiling about? This is crazy!..." Stefani glared at Jonathan, "You! This is all your fault!!" She then went back with messing and pulling her hair in frustration and embarrassment.
"Whoa, hold up. You're the one who clung to me all night," Jonathan replied with one eyebrow raised.
"T-That! W-Well.. It's because I have n-no choice!" Stefani stuttered, eyes blinking fast as she avoided Jonathan's stare by turning around and pushing the white covers away from her body, her feet already on the floor, ready to leave.
Would Jonathan let that happen though?
The older caught the younger's arm before the little brat could escape again, turning her again so she would face him. Stefani's eyes were wide as they looked at Jonathan in surprise.
"W-What do you want? I have to go to school!" Stefani said snappily though couldn't hide the blush on her face. Jonathan was looking at her with serious eyes and it was only adding to the speed Stefani's little heart makes at the moment. Jonathan should stop gazing at her like that or Stefani would actually faint!
The older pulled the younger closer, the touch sending another set of butterflies down Stefani's stomach. Jonathan's hands cupped Stefani's face, not giving her a verbal answer as he leaned in and captured Stefani's waiting-to-be-kissed red lips, passionately claiming the younger's lips.
Stefani's eyes were still wide when Jonathan pulled away after a few seconds. It was like the younger one turned to a stone and Jonathan could only smile at the sight. Stefani was being too adorable despite her attitude and for Jonathan, this very image was what he had dreamt of ages ago.
It felt completely satisfying.
"That's how you thank your husband," Jonathan smiled widely - and teasingly - then turned soft as he ruffled Stefani's smooth hair and looked at her with eyes full of love and admiration.
"Go. I'll pick you up later," he added before kissing the younger's forehead for the last time then going back to the bed and pulling the covers up like nothing happened.
Stefani was still there sitting by the edge of the bed with mouth left hanging open. She couldn't believe what just happened. What was that all about?!
But glancing at the digital clock on Jonathan's bedside table got her on her feet again, now panicking as she hurriedly headed out of Jonathan's room but before doing so, she threw a death glare at her future husband's already sleeping form.
She hasn't even brushed her teeth yet. That monkey and his hormones, really!
Really, really.
A smile could not help but form on Stefani's face as she threw one more look at Jonathan on the bed.
Stefani hates him after all.