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

“Umm, no…they have a lot of people around? But I have invited Mrs Lucca and she has good ties with Mrs Hashimi.”

“And, what you are going to discuss? Makeup? If you want to have benefits approach Mr and Mrs Hashimi head-on. Well, I am invited to Mrs Hashimi’s suit the day after tomorrow. You can come.”

“Wow…But I have invited Mrs Lucca and Mrs Martinez that day. You…”

“You can bring Mrs Martinez…” Mrs Campbell replied and I got my eyes narrowed.

“What’s wrong with Mrs Lucca?” Mrs Anderson asked and I wonder too.

“Isn’t very obvious?” She snickered.

“I have met her. I don’t think she is what Sofia told us. Yes, she does look a little absent-minded but I don’t think she is rude.”

“Well, Sofia doesn’t think this way. And, I would rather want my cousin at my home than a snob who can’t handle being rich in a night.”

“She is pregnant. And, I guess it reflects she loves children. You know Sofia can be very quick to judge.”

“Excuse me?...” I heard Mrs Sofia coming in.

“...I am sure she is doing it now to…secure her relationship with her husband. You know what happened a moment ago. I told her that my son graduated and she didn’t even congratulate me? If she is pregnant that child is going to suffer a lot.” I wonder what I ever did to have deserved this but then I recalled how Matteo did his best to fuck up my first meeting with Mrs Sofia.

“Come on you both, don’t be judgmental. I…I am sure she is a little nervous at this party.”

“I don’t think so. I know such women. They like to act how pretty they are or lucky to secure a man like Matteo.” Mrs Sofia said,

“Well,  I can’t change your view…Hey…I thought you quit.” Mrs Anderson said,

“Have you seen this crazy party here? I totally deserve it.” Mrs Campbell’s voice came. It didn’t take a lot of time to notice the smoke coming.

“You know it is not good for your health? What if the tumour kicked back?” I heard Mrs Sofia say and heard a whining,

“You think I want to live?”

“You know what…I guess we are going to invite Mr Bianchi or Mr Henderson.” I heard Sofia say,

“Excuse me?” Mrs Campbell asked, 

“What? I can see he is into you. And, it is high time that you should have a company.”

“You two should go to your husbands. They must be looking for you.”

“No, he cares about this fact more that I keep a check on you. And, stop smoking Olivia if you wish to be left alone…” I heard Mrs Anderson.

“Ugh…I wish a company who is not bothered with my smoking.” Mrs Campbell replied and I heard the heels leaving.

“I can ask Mr Bianchi to start smoking.” They laughed making their way out. I bit my lip and made my way out. I noticed a cigarette that was hardly used and had a red stain of lipstick. I inhaled sharply knowing I shouldn’t be bothered by the opinion of others.

I looked at the door with pure horror. I didn’t want to get out there but for how long I could hide here. I heard someone coming and found a woman in a professional suit.

“Mrs Lucca? Mr Lucca has asked me to come to check on you.”

“I am coming. I am fine.” I don’t know from where I was gathering the energy to speak.

"I am going to stand outside. It will be better if I return with you." She left and I looked into the mirror.

You are still here, Julie. You are still alive. You will have to make it…for your child. It doesn’t matter what others think. You know that you will want nothing but the best for this baby.  I looked at my belly wondering what the future will hold.

I recalled how I have a cell phone. Opening my bag I got my cell phone to notice its battery is dead. But…it’s the winning. I have my cell phone and I…can be soon out of here.

I got out at the party where most of the people were now moving elegantly on the dance floor. But a lot of them could be soon conversing or making new contacts. I could notice Matteo standing tall in the crowd. He was standing with Mr Hashimi.

Mrs Hashimi seemed interested in talking with the other two women I don’t recognize. I walked to my husband and when I got close he noticed me walking to him. Though he passed me a smile but the way his eyes stays unmoved I knew he was irked by my behaviour. My legs worked on getting me closer to him.

“Hello,” Mrs Hashimi said but my eyes were fixed on Matteo until he didn’t look away. Recalling how my absent state was scrutinized I tried my best to what Mrs Hashimi said.

The other two women standing were Arab women too and I suspect very rich as they already seemed very friendly with Mrs Hashimi. One introduced herself as Mrs Saud and the other one was Mrs Salem.

“Julie,” Matteo’s very soft sound got my face to him. “Let me introduce you to my friend Mr Saud.” I walked to stand closer to him and felt his hand coming onto my waist as I looked at the bearded man in front of me.

“You are one lucky man, Matteo,” He said and I nodded hello to him while Mrs Saud came to stand right beside her husband.

“It’s very inappropriate, Matteo. You should take your young wife to dance. Or she won’t join you for such parties next time.” Matteo and I both looked at the man who was supposedly named Mr Salem.

“Matteo and dance…he will never dance to entertain us. But I can show you a move or two if you want.” Mr Saud added and Mrs Saud didn’t seem to have any issues as her smile remained intact.

“I am not very fond of dancing too…” I looked at Matteo and smiled, “…and I will never stop joining Matteo no matter where.”

“Wow, you have got the best one too and I thought only Saud was lucky.” Mr Salem said and I could get they were kind of the friends who knew him. Their piercing gaze continued until Mr Hashimi spoke something about the Riverland project and everyone got their eyes on him.

We talked to him for several minutes and with each passing minute, more people came to stand beside us. A piece started playing and even though I tried to decipher whose piece it was I couldn’t, that made me look to where the piano was to only notice Mrs Campbell sitting there and playing. Some people were gathered around her too.