The Billionaire's Secret Lover

Chapter 6

I drove all the way to my parent’s house and use the remote to open the big gate. I park my car in the garage and walk into the house.

“Welcome sir, everyone is at the dining” Maria my parents’ maid said as she ushers me into the house. I walk into the dining room to meet everyone seated and all waiting for me.

“Good evening mom, sorry I’m late” I perk her on the cheek, I turn to greet my father who was seated at the head of the table, and mom was right beside him. Vino and Victor were both to the left and right of me.

“Where have you been, young man,” My dad said with his authoritative voice.

“I was with Deborah today” I replied “It was mom’s idea to spend the weekend with her”

Mr. Daniel Thompson smiles “That’s good. You ought to have done that without your mom having to tell you” He chastised me. I shrug and turn to my brothers for help but they all pretended like they were not there.

“Okay. Enough of the talk, let’s eat,” Mom said coming to my rescue, Maria started dishing the food onto each of our plates.

After the meal, both of my parents have retired to their room, leaving us boys to bond. We are currently relaxing in the sitting room with a glass of red wine each.

Vino will be traveling to Italy soon to head out company, while Victor will also be going to continue his shoot.

“So tell us, why were you late” Vino asks as he dropped his wine to look at me knowingly.

I smile as I shrug reluctantly about telling them, though I trust my brothers but sometimes they could be a pain in the neck.

“I know something held you up and that something is not Deborah, come on bro, we both know you don’t really like her,” Victor said, they seem to know me more than I know myself.

I sigh” Okay guys” I smile as I also drop my glass of wine on the table. ” I met her today”My mouth curve up, as the smile spread into the whole of my face.

They both look at each other and laugh, while Victor came over to check my body temperature.

He nodded to Vino “He’s alright”

“Then why is he saying nonsense?” Vino reply

“Wait guys, I’m still here. What are you guys insinuating, that I’m insane” I said angrily?

“What else do you expect us to think, you’ve been seeing Deborah almost every day, so why is it a new thing for us that you saw her today”

It finally dawns on me that they didn’t understand who I mean, I calm down as I turn to them to explain slowly.

“Not Deborah. Her?”

“Who” They both ask curiously.

“Nina” I shrug as I sip my wine.

“What?” They both exclaim.

“Yes. I met her at my outing today with Deborah” I then went on to narrate all that happens today for them. They were both shocked and astonished.

“What will you do now?” Vino asks sounding concerned.

“I don’t know right now. She was so angry with me today but I still love her so much”

“I always knew that Deborah Melton was a b***h” Victor suddenly exclaimed while I and Vino both rush to cover his mouth, If dad or mom to hear this, they will both have our heads for supper.

“Be quiet” I shouted at him, as he calms down

“For now, I’ll just play along with her and as for Nina, nothing change, we will continue just as it was before”.

“Okay,” Vino said and stood, saying he’s tired and want to turn in earlier, Victor also follow him leaving me alone with my wine.

Immediately I stood up to go to my room, my mom was there asking how my outing with Deborah went. I told her that it went well, and even smile so that she will think that I’m smitten with her.

” Woah!! You must have really enjoyed your day cos you’re smiling and you rarely smile”

” Mom are you saying that…..”

” I’m not saying anything son,” she cut me off before I could complete my sentence, I know she thinks I’m in love with Deborah but I’m not.

“Son, I want to invite her and her Dad over for dinner next week Saturday, just the five of us” she block my way as I want to escape to my room. Knowing my mom she wouldn’t budge until I give her my answer.

” Okay, I will call her first thing tomorrow morning and ask her to invite her Dad over” She smiles excitedly, and move from the step, making the road for me to walk into my room after telling her Goodnight.

6. Wedding Rehearsal

It still feels like a dream to me. I met him after searching for him all these years. And he’s engaged to my friend. Though we’ve just met but I still regard Debby as a friend. She was the only person that reaches out to me apart from Lilian. Speaking of Lilian, I need to prepare cos we’re going to the wedding rehearsal today being Sunday.

I have called Lily and she told me that she will be back in time today for the rehearsal. I’m to meet her at the venue which is like two hours drive from where I stay.

I quickly put on my teal green strapless gown with a white platform. I got into my car and drive all the way through, have to call Lily and she said she’s already at the venue. I can’t wait to see her. Gosh, I’ve missed her!!.

Exactly two hours later, I packed in front of a big white St Patrick’s Cathedral, where Lilian will be getting married in three months.

I saw Lilian rushing to meet me, she was putting on a white ball gown, her hair was packed up in a ponytail and bouncing at her back as she runs to meet me. I quickly got out of the car and meet her halfway, and hug her. I saw Danny walking to meet us and he also hugs and greets me.

“Hey! Nina,” he bends to kiss me on my cheeks. ” long time no see” he smiles while hugging me and Lily together.

“Hey! to you too”

During the few times I’ve got to meet him, we’ve gotten closer and I like him much more than some guys, speaking of him! Where is he?. My eyes scan the whole parking lot and around the church but there was no sign of Michael anywhere.

He’s supposed to be here since he’s Danny’s best man, though I didn’t ask Lily nor Danny to walk into the church.

The priest was standing on the pulpit dressed in a white robe. He was quite old. But his voice is quite young when he talks.

“Are you all, ready? “He asks as he looks at Danny who was trying to make a phone call.

“Not yet!! “We are still waiting for Michael ” Danny went back to typing away on his phone while the priest sat down on one of the chairs on the pulpit.

I sensed him before he enters the auditorium. My body couldn’t contain the excitement that washed through me. Ever since meeting him, my heartbeat has exploded.

“Sorry I’m late,” Michael said as he strolls into the church looking dashing ever in a teal green tuxedo and a white shirt. I didn’t know I was checking him out until Lily tap me on the shoulder and give me a look that says “isn’t he cute? ” as she smiles.

I’m happy that he’s here but didn’t like the fact that he brought Debby. She was putting on a teal green palazzo trouser with a white top and clinking to his arms like he will disappear the moment she let go.

She greeted me with a wink without letting go of Michael’s arm and I responded with a nod. Gosh! I hate her already.

Lilian’s and Danny’s parents were already seated, I didn’t notice them come in after Michael cause I was preoccupied with gawking at Michael. Nonetheless, I went to greet Lilian’s parents. They were like my second parents. My family owes them a lot. They were happy to see me and ask after my dad. Then we got ready for the rehearsal.

Danny was already Standing in front of the priest while Micheal stood behind him. Lilian and I were getting ready to walk down the aisle. Walking behind Lillian who was holding into the arms of her father, I couldn’t help but wish that I was walking with my father to meet Micheal.

I look at Michael, only to find his eyes on me, his face was hard, I couldn’t know what he was thinking. I hold his stare as I walk up to him and stood beside him.

Lillian and Danny stood in front of the priest while we both stood behind them. They took turns to say their vows. Everyone clapped when they were through. Lilian turns to hug everyone including me while mouthing “Thank you”.

Michael

The drive to the cathedral was quiet with I and Deborah sitting at the back of my limousine.

She was dressed in teal green Palazzo trousers and a white top. Her hair was packed into a ponytail, she’s light-skin, 6 feet 5 inches tall and she’s a model.

She is every man’s dream wife. But no matter how beautiful she looks, I will never love her as my wife. I know she loves me but I don’t love her.

We are always like this any time we are together we don’t talk to each other but when in the public will try to act like a couple in love with each other.

I told her right from the beginning that I don’t love her and that our marriage will be of convenience.

Immediately, we arrive at the church. Deborah came to hook her hands around me. I wanted to remove her hands from me but notice that Danny and Lillian’s parents were coming behind us, so I let her be.

“Sorry, I’m late!”

I said immediately I got into the auditorium, I noticed that they were all waiting for me, my eyes scan the room until it landed on a particular someone,

I suck in breathe. She looked dashing in a long bareback teal green gown, which fitted her like a second skin, enhances her brown eyes. She was as beautiful as a goddess.

She turns to stare at me when she notices my eyes on her but her expression change when she notices Debbie beside me.

Without wasting time we all got into our role for the rehearsal.

I was standing behind Danny in front of the pulpit, while Lillian and Nina were walking down the aisle.

She looked at me and I hold her stare. Within me, I couldn’t help but wish that she was walking down the aisle to meet me.

After the couple has recited their vows and everyone was rushing to get home because it was already late.

I saw Nina rushing into her car. I rush to follow her at least to talk to her but she zooms off without a second glance.

Since yesterday, she has been avoiding me like plague. Is it because of Deborah Melton?. This stupid woman! Shouldn’t she fight for the one she loves? I felt the connection when she was walking down the aisle with Lilian. She even smiled at me today. I walk into the car with Deborah beside me.

“I thought you said she wasn’t the Nina?” Deborah question softly, immediately we were seated at the back of the limousine while John sat down in front beside Frank, my driver.

“Who?” I ask, not understanding what she was saying, right now all I’m thinking about is Nina.