Billionaire's wife by Ashleh Queen (free ebook novel TXT) 📗

“I know…” I blinked as he smiled showing me his perfect teeth. The next few days passed by without any hurdle. I did feel dizzy sometimes but it was nothing serious. More than gala the reality that I have to undergo a procedure was dreadful to me. I did found David quite a few times around but he was always spotted with Mr Lucca on the lawn and I couldn’t go to talk to him.

The day we were supposed to get prepared for the gala arrived. He received an urgent matter early in the morning.  I waited for him to finish the call and didn’t touch the breakfast but didn't find him at rest until he left for the office.

Two women arrived to help me get ready. They settled my hair into a perfect low bun. I had a heavy bracelet on my left wrist and long diamond dangles in my ears. My dress was long and had a lean metal ring over my waist.

It took us hours and I was expecting Matteo at any moment. I stared at my nails as I waited for him in the living area. My heels were sure high enough and I knew I will be dead tired the moment I will be back. Fifteen more minutes passed and I saw his father wheeling his way to me. “You look absolutely gorgeous. I hope you have a great night.” I got my brows narrowed thinking from where he got this change of heart but what left my mouth was, “Thank you,”

For the hundredth time, I looked at the wall clock. “I thought I will give you some company until he arrives. So, to what doctor you are seeing nowadays.” He asked making me look at him. “You know Matteo doesn’t know about it.”

“But that doesn’t mean you can risk this baby’s life. I am going to set your appointment with a doctor for tomorrow…” And, before he could say anything else we both found a security guard coming in.

“Mrs Lucca,…Mr. Lucca is waiting for you in the car.” I nodded and got up. I held my clutch before taking a long breath.

“You are not calling any doctor and causing a scene here. If you can’t help me why don’t you just leave me alone?” I almost pleaded before turning around. I found David standing beside the security guard too.

"Hello David," I said but he didn't reply as he walked to Mr Lucca. I couldn't look at him and went outside straight to the car. I didn’t want to make Matteo wait. The guard opened the door for me and I got in noticing his hard jaw and a cigarette in his hands. He was prepared in his tuxedo and had a bow around his neck. His eyes moved to look at me before he smirked, “You look expensive,” I smiled before nodding my head, “Thank you,”

The door of the car was shut and sitting with him in this close space had my heart beat fast. I tried to have my lips curled up when he grazed my cheek with the back of his hand. He held my dangles before grazing his hand on my arm. The car had started and now was running on the road. “Do you know how expensive these are?”

“What?” I asked not knowing what he was referring to.

“You can’t earn this much in your whole life. This is how much worthy these articles are.”

“Thank you,” I said and he looked into my eyes.

“You should be...” He said coming closer to my mouth.

“...And, soon…your very own face will be something that I will like the most.” I gulped recalling his plan to have my face under the knife.

“About that…I have something to tell you. There is a reason that we can’t do this.” I know it could be the worst time to tell him about the pregnancy. But at least he can’t afford to get mad at me. We are leaving for the party and he will have to calm down.

“No…we will have to do it. If I have decided to keep you as a wife you will have to do what I tell you. It will be very convenient and simple this way.”

“Matteo…I really need to tell you something.” I saw fire in his eyes before he hissed.

“Don’t even try to get my mood ruined. We will talk about it later when…” He held my chin up. “…I have the luxury to get mad at you.” Of course, he too knew he can’t get mad right now. I nodded my head. I gulped before exhaling out. I couldn’t worry about meeting a lot of people at the gala anymore. If I can sit beside him I can do anything.

I looked out to notice different outlets and parks. But my breathing stopped the moment he leaned into my neck to inhale. “It was such a fucked up day. I am really looking forward to seeing money raining in this gala.” His arm came to wrap around my waist from the front when I felt his mouth on my neck. I could tell he wanted my attention.

I turn to look at him. “This…this is for donation, right?”

“Yea, for sure.” He smirked.

It was enough for me to know it wasn’t the case. But I smiled when he came closer to graze the tip of his nose on my neck.

“I hate parties.” He whispered and I tried to look at him but got his lips on my neck in the process. “I thought you like parties.”

“The only thing I like about the party is how people envy my success. In reality, I hate humans around me. Especially the ones in front of them I have to pretend.” Well, it was surprising for me. I thought he enjoys faking to be kind where he is thinking he is making people fool.

“Either way, I am impatient to get you out of this dress.” His mouth came over my mouth to whisper.

“How many people are going to be there?” I asked and he smiled. “Around fifteen hundred guests and it doesn’t include the staff. And, most of them are going to have their eyes on you…” He said keeping his hand on my shoulder. I could tell he never destroyed my hair or lipstick. Of course, I was a thing for him to show to other people. “…Am I making you nervous?” He asked and I smiled,

“No…I will try my best to pull it fine. I…I think I am prepared for it,” I don’t know if I was trying to impress him. Underneath I had started praying for our venue to come already. He asking the nice questions was so weird.

“Well, if I am happy with your manners at the party I might gift you…something.”