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

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Julie's POV

I looked at my back to find Mrs Martinez. I recalled her telling me that she is a doctor. But the mere thought that she can tell Matteo about my whereabouts had my breath stop.

“When did you return from the US?” She asked and I looked here and there.

“I…yesterday?” I said not knowing what else to answer.

“Oh, girl. You are so huge. What are you expecting?” Thinking she just bought my lie I tried to loosen up too. If not I could tell she would alert Matteo.

“A girl.”

“How lovely?” She swooned and before she could continue someone called for her attention and she excused herself.

I went to see Veronica and told her how I made a call to David. I wanted to tell her how I met Mrs Martinez but I avoided it. The nurse asked me to fill a prescription from the pharmacy and I left. I was standing near the pharmacy when I saw Mrs Martinez walking beside a nurse. She didn’t look at me and passed me. I too stood indifferent. On my way back, my feet got static as I heard,

“I think Mr Lucca is back in Italy...Why?...I just met his wife here in the hospital. Everything's alright?” I could tell that it was Mrs Martinez's voice. I walked backed to find her with her back to me. It was me she was talking about I couldn't help. “Why you want to know?” She said and my heartbeat quickened.

“Yes, she was pregnant. I told you she was expecting that gala party too. Didn’t I?”

“Now, you are sounding suspicious, honey. Tell me what it is about? Hello? Hello?” And, before she could turn I walked away.

I knew he will come to know about me. And, I might not be lucky this time. They can check I was here with Veronica. And, with Veronica’s whereabouts, they can reach me. I went to Veronica to find David already sitting beside her.

They looked at me and David’s eyes fell on my belly. He got up and walked to me to receive the packet. “You should take a rest. I am here now but thanks.”

“David…” I barely whispered but he was back to Veronica. I didn’t want to sound rude as they are going through a tough time too. I bid my farewell and went back to the university taking a taxi.

What if Mr Martinez is in contact with Matteo? No matter how much I tried to sleep I couldn’t. For the third time, I get to my window to see if someone was having his eyes on me.

Listening to Mrs Martinez it was clear that her husband was asking probing questions about me. There was no doubt that Matteo already knows that I am here.

It was one in the night when Veronica came back. I walked to her to give her support. She had her friend standing with her. After making sure that she was settled in her bed I started. “What happened?”

“Nothing, I ran into a motorbike. But…thank god it wasn’t coming fast.” She answered and I asked,

“You need anything.” She was looking at her cellphone. “Yea, please pass me a book I can’t sleep right now.” I smiled and got to take the book before starting.

“Someone saw me today.” She looked at me with wide eyes.

“What does it mean? Someone who can tell Matteo?” Her voice got louder at the end.

“Yea…and, I am very certain that he already knows that I am living here.”

“What are you talking about? How can you be sure? Tell me everything.” I walked to her to make her calm before starting.

“I met Mrs Martinez today. She is a doctor…also the first lady of Italy.” Her brows shot up but I continued, “I tried to act naturally...you see...and I guess she didn’t suspect anything but then I overheard her talking to her husband who seemed to be asking pressing questions about me. She too asked her husband why he was asking about me… he certainly knows that I am not with Matteo. And,…he will tell him because they…have…”

“That motherfucker…” She hissed before stating. “...But you only needed time until the baby is around. I am sure it is past making an abortion. Maybe it’s time that you fuck him up. Go to the court, ask for a divorce and don’t forget the alimony…” I placed a hand on my belly. Even my baby girl was going restless. Even the thought of seeing him was enough to make me shiver. He must be very angry and murderous but before I could tell Veronica she added,

“…Also, if he tries to get the matters solved in person. Tell him that you will speak against him in the court…about all of his spooky businesses. I am sure they will find something with your statement?” She said making me recall how gross his games could be.

“No, no, no, no,…Veronica. If he knows that where I am? I am sure I am being eyed. And,…he…he will never let me a…lawyer..." I was shivering at this point. Not able to make any words. "...He knows very powerful people,” I said literally trembling at the thought. I can expect him to even kill my baby.

“To be honest, I think…you…and,…David is overdoing it.” I wonder what she meant.

“…Look, don’t take me wrong. But I don’t think he will follow you. At this stage, he might have forgotten about you. And,…about someone having eyes on you…trust me. I am sure they can’t be this super fast. So,…relax. And, even if he comes tomorrow knocking at our door. You can easily call the police.”

“You…you really think that I am stupid to not go out of this university?” I was surprised.

“But please don’t get mad. You are doing fine.” She tried to assure.

“I…you don’t know him. I know I am not safe here.” I said looking at the clock.

“What you want to do? You know…I will always support you. But please report him. For God’s sake.”

“I…I don’t want to see him until I don’t give birth.” I said and she shrugged her shoulders. “But prepare yourself. One day…you might have to run into him.” She said and I huffed.

“I have to leave from here,” I said making her shout.

“Are you for real? You are doing fine. Where you will go?” She asked and I got up from her bed. “Anywhere but not…here.”

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