The Billionaire’s Mistress

Episode 1

Anita’s POV

“Just one final touch and I’ll be done, all that’s left is just the eye lashes.” I assured my customer who has been here for over an hour to get her make up done.

Today is a special day for me and I have to close early to make preparations for the day.

“You’re blushing real bad, what’s the occasion?” Precious asked as she saw me smiling sheepishly. Precious is a staff in my beauty shop, also my best friend and gist partner. We literally talk about anything and everything.

“It’s no big deal, our wedding anniversary is today,” I said

“Really? Is it 2 years already? How time flies. That’s a huge one Anita, you shouldn’t even be at work today.” Precious patted me on the back and gave a large grin as she spoke.

“But why the sad face? What’s the matter?” She asked

I chewed on my bottom lips for a moment and responded. “It’s a special day for me but I don’t think the feeling is mutual. Alex never remembers our anniversary, I’m always the one doing most of the preparations. I guess he’s always very busy with work,” I responded, not believing a single word I said.

Precious pouted her mouth, her eyes rolling up as she said, “too busy not to remember your anniversary? What kind of man is that? She forced a smile out even if it wasn’t genuine.

“Hope you recall he didn’t remember your birthday last year, and the year before also? If he continues like this, I’m certain another man who cherish you more will snatch you from him,” she said jokingly and we both laughed about it.

“I’m finally done, I guess I might need to leave here early today to make preparations for our anniversary,” I suggested

“That’ll be a great idea, lover girl,” Precious said as she winked at me with a broad smile on her face.

“On a second thought, I feel I should wait till you’re done so we can close the studio together. It’s not like I’m so thrilled about the anniversary anyway,”

“You must be joking Anita, I need you to leave now so you can make preparations for tonight. It’s your special day, you aren’t even supposed to be at work today,” Precious added.

“If you say so then. But truth be told, I don’t have anything in mind for today. The previous anniversaries are always a disappointment so what makes this any different? He never remembers and I’m always the one bringing gifts. Well, I understand that being a CEO of a reputable car brand like Duncan Motors can be so hectic.

“Hmmm, if you say so. But left for me, that shouldn’t be an excuse for him to miss his anniversary. Anyway, let’s hope this year will be different. Go home and prepare something special for him before he gets back,” Precious added.

“Yeah I will do so in a bit but there’s one more thing I haven’t mentioned. For a couple of months now, it feels like Alex has been absentminded. He gets back home late and barely talks to me. I understand the nature of his job can be so hectic especially now that the company is facing a major law suit, but I don’t think that’s enough reason to change towards me.”

“That’s really strange Anita, very strange. Men can be so annoying at-times. You’re a good person Anita and every man will definitely want to be with you. I just hope Alex notices that before it's too late, you know I keep saying that,” she said jokingly as we both giggled.

A slight smile crossed my face as I responded, “I’m a married woman remember?”

A vein popped out my neck as I thought about what she said. Precious might be joking about it but with the way Alex has been treating me lately, I feel more like a side chic than a wife.

“Remember when I was hospitalised 3 months ago?” I asked and I tapped my laps continuously.

“Yes I do, you slipped while cooking and ended up slamming your face on the ground, at least that’s what you told me.” She said

“Well I lied about that, I didn’t fall down, I was beaten. He came in a little drunk that night and we got into an argument that moment, it escalated and he ended up beating me. I couldn’t say a word to anyone, I don’t want this marriage to fail.” I said as tears dripped down my face.

“Oh my! Are you for real? Precious asked with a sad look plastered on her face.

“That isn’t the only time, but he apologised and promised it was never going to happen again.” I said

I saw the corners of her mouth shift to one side, like she was so certain that experience might repeat itself once again.

“Please just try to take care of yourself and don’t let him control you, always stand your ground. Anyway, It’s getting late Anita, stop stalling and go prepare for today. Make sure you wear something hot tonight, I want to hear stories of how sweet the d**k is,” she winked at me as we both laughed out loud. Precious is a friend I cherish the most, she’s jovial, friendly and also very playful.

“C’mon don’t be silly, we still have customers around,” I replied as we all laughed.

“Okay then, make sure you lock the salon properly. This is a very busy area and we must be security conscious,”

“Yeah boss, it isn’t my first time locking the salon remember? Stop stalling and go get that “d” baby,”

I stuck my nose in the hair and responded, “I’m going already, silly girl.” A slight shiver ran down my spine as I packed my bags, I wonder why I was stalling as well.

I left the beauty shop and headed straight home. The initial plan was to go get some food items from the market first but I wasn’t just feeling like it at that moment. Since I knew he probably wasn’t going to remember, I decided to go home first before taking any step.

As I approached the house, I sighted Alex SUV parked in front on our apartment from far. “Why is his car here by this time of the day? I hope he’s fine? Could he be sick? Or could he be preparing a surprise for me as well? I had cold feet as several thoughts ran through my head.

I was so used to getting home first that my subconscious mind forgot to knock, my hands went into my bag for the key and I unlocked the door before I remembered I was supposed to knock since someone was home already.

As I entered, all the lights were switched off and he brought down all the curtains. “Could this be a surprise? Did Alex really remember our anniversary today?” I couldn’t contain the joy within so I pulled my clothes, I was left with the pink lingerie I wore under.

I walked up the stairs towards our bedroom to surprise him with my sexy body but as I got closer, I began hearing noises from the room. “Harder baby, hit me harder baby,” I couldn’t believe my ears so I ran towards the door and opened with force.

“Your p**** is so tight baby, just like I like it. Ride me faster baby, faster, faster, I’m almost there”

I froze there at that moment watching my husband and his mistress making love on my matrimonial bed. They were so into it that they didn’t even hear the door open.

I couldn’t stand the sight of that anymore and I shouted “how dare you Alex?”

Immediately they both jumped up trying to cover each other with the duvet.

How could you do this to me Alex?

“It’s not what you think Anita, trust me.”

“Trust you? Are you for real?” My fingers curled into a fist as I spoke

“I can explain, just give me a minute to explain myself,” Alex kept on ranting

“What could you possibly say that will calm me down at this very moment? I pulled the blanket away from their body to have a good look at the lady.

“Of course, it’s you Linda. You finally sneaked your way into my husband’s laps,” I always knew this was going to happen because I caught them flirting months back which my husband bluntly denied. Linda is a wealthy entrepreneur who plans on investing in my husband’s Car brand to save it from folding. They’ve been having several meetings recently but I always thought it was strictly business

“You have the guts to sleep with this slut on our matrimonial bed today of all days? I guess this is your anniversary gift for me.” I said as tears rolled down my cheeks.

Sadness clouded his features as he felt very guilty he got caught today of all days. Although he wasn’t remorseful about cheating, but he felt guilty he had to hurt me today of all days.

‘I’m really sorry you had to find out this way, but it’s a good thing you found out. I’ve been looking for a way to tell you about our relationship, I guess this is a perfect timing to speak,” his expression hardened as he spoke.

My face went blank as I was trying to understand the whole situation, it really came as a shock to me.

“Did you just say ‘your relationship’? Have this been going on for a long time?” My mouth fell open as I heard him speak

“We’ve been together for over 9 months now. I’m sure you might have noticed that I’ve been absent minded for a while now. I’m sorry for breaking your heart this way but I found a better person than you, I’m in love with her.”

“This has been going on for 9 months under my nose? OMG, you’re so stupid Anita.” My mouth snapped shut as my thoughts went wild.

Before I could go further, I heard 4 simple words I never thought I was ever going to hear. It struck me to the bones, “let’s get a divorce.”