The Billionaire’s Unwanted Wife

Chapter 5

The week passed, and Franceska just locked herself in her room. She would only come out to eat when her family was done. Although the two adopted children would call her to join them at the table, she remained stubborn. She knew that her father wasn't done with her yet. He would scold her in front of Francine, Layla, and Nicole.

Until Monday arrived. Franceska decided to lie low for a while. She avoided going out. Her routine became just home and university.

Even though she was itching to join Andy and their friends in their outings, she restrained herself. She continued doing that for several days because she was still in her father's bad graces.

Until Friday came again. Every Friday night, they couldn't miss their drinking session with the group. Friday nights were always set for their bonding and drinking.

"So, girl? Are you in now? You've been passing lately. We're having a drinking session again at Rex's apartment. It's just nearby. You're coming, right?" Andy said to her. She said that because she didn't know that Franceska got slapped by her father because she came home late last Saturday after drinking with Wayne and the others.

Andy put her arm around her as they were leaving the university gate. Franceska didn't say anything, so Andy spoke again, "They're expecting you, girl. The group misses you, Cheska. Maybe you could come," she added.

Maybe if it were another time, she might have agreed. Besides, she had been lying low in her father's eyes for a few days. But she couldn't, especially since she was anticipating something. Maybe she could if she hadn't heard Chase say that he was going to their house on Saturday.

She couldn't afford to be hungover the next day. She needed to catch him. She might come home late again if she drank. It would be a waste if she missed that opportunity. She had been waiting all week for Saturday to come.

Besides, it had been a while since Franceska had a fling. There were willing guys at the university. But since she met Chase, her standards had risen even higher.

He was her target now! And she was being given a chance through the young man's visit to their house on Saturday! So she would have to refuse the group for now. She'll just join them for a drink next time.

The alcohol will always be there, but the chance to see Chase at her house is rare.

"I'll pass for now, Andy..."

"Huh? Why again?" Andy said, her voice showing disappointment.

"Just because I can't today. Go ahead. I'm going home. Enjoy. Tell the group I'll make it up to them next time. Bye!" Franceska said. And before Andy could protest, she got into the cab that stopped in front of her.

***

AS Franceska planned, she would wait for Chase tomorrow morning. She was sure that he would come to their house early again, and she would prepare for that. She would wake up early tomorrow, and tonight, she would sleep early and get a beauty rest so she would be fresh the next day.

When it was time for dinner, Franceska joined her family. She saw the surprise etched on Layla's face, but she just ignored it.

"It's good that you decided to join us?" her father said when he saw her.

But because Franceska was excited for tomorrow, she just ignored what her father said. She just forced a smile at him and then focused her attention on the food.

After dinner, she went upstairs and rested. She had a hard time falling asleep because she often slept late. But luckily, she eventually fell asleep after setting her alarm for five in the morning.

So the next morning, as soon as the alarm rang, she immediately got up, took a bath, and made herself beautiful. She also put on makeup, and her lips were very red. She also wore sexy clothes. It was a sleeveless top and denim shorts-short.

When she faced the mirror, she couldn't help but smile. Her smooth and fair skin was very exposed.

If she still couldn't get Chase's attention with her appearance now, she didn't know what else to do.

"You're really sexy!" she whispered to herself and then left the room after glancing at the clock. It was almost six thirty. That meant the visitor might already be there.

So she went down to the table. She found her father and mother and the two other adopted children there. They were already eating breakfast.

Franceska approached them and saw that they were looking at her. Surprise was still etched on their faces except for her father.

"Do you have plans, Sis Cheska?" Layla said.

But she just rolled her eyes at her. If she put on makeup, does that mean she immediately has plans?

"It's good that you didn't go out last night to drink again. You woke up early today," her father said. "That's how it should be, Franceska. Not doing just anything. You might get pregnant with what you're doing."

She sighed. She couldn't tell if her father was praising her or lecturing her. But she was sure that he was doing the latter to her.

"That's enough, Fernando. Let her be, Cheska seems to be changing anyway," her mother said and then turned to her.

"Eat now, darling."

Franceska didn't say anything and scooped some food.

Soon after, Francine also came down. She heard her father's worried voice, saying that she had been up until dawn studying again, so she stayed up late. But she just ignored it and focused on her food. Besides, she was waiting for the mayor’s arrival.

Since he had come to their house early for two Saturdays already, she was sure he would come here today too. But Franceska was wrong because after they had all finished eating, no Chase came to their house. So she was disappointed.

She woke up early for nothing!

"Move aside!" Franceska was so annoyed that she couldn't help but snap at Layla when she passed her on the stairs while Layla was cleaning. Franceska was on her way up to her room then.

Layla had no reaction except to shake her head and then comply with what she said.

Upon reaching her room, Franceska slept again. Aside from still being sleepy, it was also nice to sleep, especially since it was raining and the weather was cold.

So that's what she did all day. She only came down in the evening when it was time for dinner. She was also losing hope that Chase would still come to their house. Given the current weather, it was impossible.

So after dinner, she went up to her room again to rest. She fell asleep immediately but woke up because of the wind, accompanied by the spray of rain, hitting her cheek. That's when she noticed that the window near her head was ajar. She glanced at the clock and saw that it was already midnight. She had already been sleeping for two hours.

Franceska shook her head. She was sure it would be hard for her to fall asleep again now.

So, annoyed, she approached the window and closed it. But before she could do that, her gaze caught a black car parked in front of their house.

Suddenly, her heart pounded rapidly when she recognized whose car it was! Aside from that, no one else who visited them had a car!

So Franceska quickly left her room and went down the stairs to confirm what she was thinking. And she was indeed delighted when she confirmed that her suspicion was correct.

She could now see on the sofa the delicious sight she had been longing to savor. His gaze was still focused on the cup of coffee he was holding.

Suddenly, a mischievous smile appeared on Franceska's lips when she thought of something naughty.

He shouldn't be drinking coffee. That wasn't enough to warm him up from the cold weather.

Franceska bit her lower lip and then whispered to herself, "Target lock: Mayor Chase Williams," she said and then went back to her room.

She would just get something from there to make sure she would get the young man's attention tonight.