Billionaire's Bride

Chapter3

Billionaire Frank was going shopping for groceries in a mall close to Anthony Johnson's house that evening. He had finished buying all the things he needed to purchase at the mall and the thought of passing through his friend’s house crossed his mind. He still felt excited about the news of Jessica accepting to marry him. And so he decided to pay his friend a surprise visit knowing he would be at home with his daughter at that time of the day. It will also offer him an opportunity to see Jessica.

Anthony Johnson opened his door and standing in front of him was his friend Frank. To say he was surprised is an understatement because he least expected billionaire Frank to visit him that evening as he didn't call him earlier to inform him of his visit to possibly know if he would be at home or not.

Hi, he greeted Mr Anthony who was still looking surprised at seeing billionaire Frank standing right in front of him in his house. Good evening. It looks like someone lost his way and found himself in a different place. Anthony said as he grinned.

No, I was coming from the shopping mall down your street and decided to pay my long-time friend an unannounced visit. Is there anything wrong with that? Billionaire Frank enquired as he was already moving into his friend’s living room happily. No, he said, honestly.

Jessica who was sitting in the living room had already begun to wonder who it was his father was conversing with at their entrance. Though the voice sounded familiar she was unable to place whose voice it was and she for one could not have imagined or thought of meeting billionaire Frank that evening.

Good evening, she greeted him shyly, looking down. How are you doing Jessica? I am good. Thanks. She responded still unable to look at him on the face. Mr Anthony walked towards them after shutting the door. I can see you both have met yourselves. He chuckled. Yes, my friend Billionaire Frank affirmed quietly.

They all sat together in the living room and continued to watch the television program. Fortunately, it was one of Billionaire Frank's favorite programs. He hardly sits to watch television except for the news and some favorite programmes as the one he met at his friend's house that evening.

The program ended in no time. Mr Anthony excused himself as soon as it ended. Living Jessica and billionaire Frank are all alone in his living room. He decided to leave both of them so that they could be free to have a healthy conversation, especially his daughter. He only wished and prayed, that their discussion would go well and that Jessica would possibly fall in love with him even though was the first ist time meeting.

He had always met with billionaire Frank at the club, cafe, or in his house ever since his wife passed on, he hardly had visitors because he always enjoyed his daughter's company and any visitor could be a distraction. Hence, he preferred meeting outside his home. Billionaire Frank had visited him only a few times when his wife was alive, Jessica was only a child and could hardly recognize him after several years of not seeing him, and more, she was barely little the few times he visited years back.

Jessica became uneasy, the moment her father left. She didn't want him to leave her alone with a visitor even though the visitor was her father's old-time friend and business associate as well as the man her father desired her to marry whom she had also given her consent. She is not used to receiving visitors in their home ever since her mother's demise. She and her Daddy are always together in the house especially when he's not working or closed from work. She has finished College. However, her father has said she doesn't need a job. He can take care of both of their needs especially as she's his only responsibility and his business is doing pretty well.

It's nice meeting you, Jessica. He broke the silence at last. Same here, she replied.

I hope my presence in your house this evening isn't awkward as I didn't inform your father that I will be visiting him. No, she said politely. She quickly went to the refrigerator and offered him a cold drink in a glass. Thanks, he said while taking the drink from her and sipping it gently.

What will you be doing tomorrow? I want you to visit my office so we can go out for lunch together and get to know ourselves better. That will be nice. I'm free tomorrow. However, I do not know your office address and how to navigate my way to the place. She said, with concern in her voice. That wouldn't be a problem, l will send you the address before noon tomorrow. It's all right, Jessica replied shyly.

Billionaire Frank exchanged contact with Jessica that evening. He was very happy meeting with his bride-to-be. The joy of the news of her decision to marry him has never left him it became even more exciting sitting beside her and having a conversation while admiring her beauty.

Jessica can be said to be beautiful, her blonde dark hair shone as it hung down her back. Her smile reveals her nicely played dentition as well as her dimples. There is no doubt she took this resemblance from her late mother. She looked so much like her mother. One of the major reasons her father loved her so much and both of them have become inseparable since the demise of his lovely wife.

On the other hand, Jessica was surprised at billionaire Frank's look because he didn't look as old as she had imagined or thought. He is tall, has a jawline that sits perfectly on his face, and dark blue eyes. His beard clean shaven. He wore a white T-shirt that hung on his body revealing his masculine chest and dark blue jeans trousers perfectly his body size. Frank's dress sense is top notch which complimented his personality and looks.

Jessica was swept off her feet by his appearance, hence she was happy. After all, that billionaire Frank is older than her, doesn't mean he looks like an old man which she has thought he would look knowing his age bracket. On meeting him tonight, one of her greatest anxieties which is his look has been resolved as she has been proved wrong.

She never knew she could meet him so fast. It all seemed like a nightmare having him in their house that evening. Her stomach fluttered happily at the thought of it all.

Moments later, billionaire Frank stood to take his departure as it was already getting late and he doesn't like driving at night. He moved closer to where Jessica stood as she made efforts to see him off to the doorstep when he put his hands around her shoulder hugging her.

Mr Anthony came downstairs to pick a bottle of water from the refrigerator when he saw both of them hugging.