Billionaire's Bride

Chapter Three

The continuous ring of the phone made Dylan groan in displeasure, His eyes still closed, he located the phone with his hand but failed doing so ; The phone continued to ring non stop and he groaned. Dylan opens his eyes angrily, He sights it by the table lamp and grabs it. Clicking the answer button, he places the phone to his ear.

" Hey Baby " A feminine voice came, Dylan furrowed his brow by the word " Baby ". He looks at the screen of his phone to check the caller ID but unfortunately it's an unsaved number, He sighs

" Dylan Red, Who is talking ? "

" Seriously ? You wanna tell me you don't at least recognize my voice anymore " The voice says again and Dylan blinked, He sits up immediately

" Meave ?? " Dylan asked to be sure

" That's what I thought. Come get me silly "

" Get You ? I don't understand.. What do you mean ? " Dylan asked now for he wasn't expecting her call

" I'm in Washington dumbass " She said at the other end and Dylan blinked

" WHAT ? '' Dylan panics, not believing his ears

" I'm waiting!" She said and with that, the call ended

” Oh My !" Dylan says getting off the bed immediately, He gets into the bathroom and runs a quick bath.

Coming out in a towel, He quickly gets dressed in his white shirt and jean trousers putting on his jewelry, He grabs his phone and car keys .

Dialing Jason's number, Dylan placed the phone to his ears walking out of his penthouse.

" Hey man, You won't believe what happened" Dylan says immediately he picks up

" What ? What happened ? Katherine forgave you, right ? " Jason asked at the other end

Taking slow steps up, Dylan walked through the alley, passed between doors heading for their bedroom.

" No. Not Katherine, I didn't make it home last night "

" What ! Why ? I thought I told you to head home and if she's mad, you apologize, What the hell is wrong with you ? " Jason said and Dylan ruffles his hair

" Can we worry about Katherine later ? Meave is back and something tells me it's not going to be a good one " Dylan says

" Yeah, you told me Meave texted you a week ago, Did she text again ? What does she want ? "

" Damnit Jason! She's back, Meave is back in the country ! " Dylan blurted

" Wait, What ! " Jason muttered at the other end and Dylan rubbed his forehead

" Oh My God! " Jason muttered, his voice showing her name was no other than bad news.

" Why is she in town ? Did she say something? I thought you said you were done with her, Why the hell is she back now ? "

" I don't know Jason! I don't ! And that's why i'm going to find out "

" Find out ? What the hell do you mean by that? " Jason asked, confused

" I'm going to meet with her. You can help with cooling Katherine down from going crazy, I will call you later " Dylan informed

" What ? Meet with her ? Katherine ? What the hell do you want me to say- " Before Jason could complete his words, Dylan cut off the call. Getting into his car he drove to the airport with different thoughts running through his mind .

" Why is Meave back ? "

Different thoughts came running through his head and all was unanswered. Dylan halted the car at the airport, Getting down he walked further into the crowd, eye searching for Meave. Dialing the same contact she used in calling him so as to locate her faster, She picks on the second ring .

" Where are you ? " Dylan asks immediately she picked up

" I didn't think you would come "

" I came to be sure if you're really in town. I'm still finding it hard to believe "

" You really think I'm lying, don't you ? " Meave says

" Just show yourself and let's get this over with " Dylan said and she doesn't say anything for awhile

" Meave ? " Dylan called. " Are you there ? " He asks and a lady walks over to him.

" Right behind you, handsome, " Meave says, a few inches away from him. Dylan turns around just to see her right there, Before him. Dressed in a black leather jacket and a short tight skirt, He swallowed at the sight of her ; She always looked stunning, no doubt.

" Yeah, I figured you will check me out a little bit considering the fact that it's been awhile you've seen me " Meave said and he blinked, Looking at her, Dylan licked his lips.

" I'm still surprised you're In Front of me " Dylan says and she smiled, walking closer to him.

" I Know, But it's good to see you, " Meave said. Dylan was going for a peck on her cheeks but instead, Meave kissed him… Dylan drew back immediately.

" You can't do that, Meave. We are no longer a thing besides I'm married " Dylan said and she frowned a little bit.

" So it's true ? The rumors I'm hearing.. " Meave says disappointed and Dylan breathes out softly.

" They aren't rumors Meave, It's true " Dylan forced the words out of his mouth. A glint of hurt displayed in Meave's eyes, she swallowed down thickly still unable to believe, Meave nodded her head slowly.

" Well, A married man should have a ring on.. I don't see one " She mutters and Dylan arches a brow at her. He checks his left hand and truth be told, No ring was present. Dylan sighs recalling he took it off when going to bed last night.

" It doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm married and we're not together anymore. Most especially, we can't be seen this way in public, At Least not this close. " Dylan rasped, stepping away from her. He took her traveling box and started towards where he parked his car.

Meave frowns watching him leave. " How could he ? How could he say such words to her ? "

They have been lovers since forever, How could he just move on from her to another woman in the space of just two months, He didn't even go around f*****g women like how she did when they broke up but instead, He went ahead to marry, To wed with another woman ' How could He !! '

Meave yelled at the back of her head, Her hands fisted, She tried to calm herself down.

" Meave ! " Dylan shakes her vigorously and she snapped out of the thought

" I have been calling you, What were you thinking ? "

" Oh, I - " She clears her throat trying to get her words right .

" I must be tired " Meave mutters

" Great, let's get going then cause I have to be somewhere but before that, you're gon tell me what you are doing here in Washington '' Dylan said and they both walked to the car. Meave doesn't say anything. He opens the car for her and she gets in, He turns around also doing the same and the moment he got in, His phone rings

Dylan sighs noticing it was Katherine calling. Meave leaned closer seeing the contact was saved as " Wiffy " Meave widened her eyes and snapped her head to Dylan, furious. Dylan rejects the call and ignites the car, joining the road.

Meave stared out the window in anger,She frowned.

Dylàn pulled the car at his penthouse. Getting down he walks into the house, Meave following behind.

" Why would you bring me here ? " Meave asks immediately they got to the mini sitting room

" So we can have a little chat, We can't be seen publicly " Dylan says looking at her and she bites her lips.

" Well, I like the privacy " Meave said walking slowly to him

I mean, I remember having a lot of fun here " She added standing few feets before Dylan ; She watched him look away from her, She smiles stepping closer

" We - "

" Yes, We had a lot of fun, Meave. But that's all gone, Why are you in Washington? You texted and -

" And maybe if you had replied, Maybe I wouldn't be here. Maybe you won't be so overwhelmed by seeing me right now cause you won't be able to stay loyal to your Dear Wife ! " Meave snapped at him angrily and he looked at her, surprised by her remark.

" Two Months Dylan, Just how easy was it for you to forget me ? "

" It's not my fault Meave, Can we just forget about it and move on ? " Dylàn mumbled and she scoff unbelievably

" Move on ? You say it like it's that simple. You break up with me then you go ahead to wed another woman, She deserved the ring but I didn't ? '' Meave asks heartbroken and Dylan ruffles his hair in frustration

" I'm sorry alright! I am. I had to break up with you, I had to get married.. It all happened so fast and none of it is my fault either; so please Meave.. Just tell me, why are you here ?"

" Why am I here ? '' Meave asked walking closer to him and he nodded

" I'm here for - " Meave paused looking at him, And she licks her lips

" Contract deal, I'm here to sign a deal with Lyten Enterprise " Meave says facing down

" Oh. '' Dylan muttered and she looked at him. He nodded shortly.

" Alright then. It's good to see you and do call me if you need anything " Dylan says walking past her.

" Where are you going ? " Meave asked

" I told you before, I need to be somewhere " Dylan says

" I don't deserve to know where you have to be ? I just arrived aren't you supposed to even entertain me ? " Dylan sighs halting, He turns around

" You know the way around Meave, Help yourself " He said and he continued on his track, Meave scoffs unbelievably.

Dylan stops on his track asif forgetting something, He turns around and heads up the stairs and into the bedroom. Grabbing his ring on the dressing table, he puts it on and exits the room.

Meave notices the ring on his finger this time and frowns a little. He walks past her and she swallows because she was expecting him to say something, but he doesn't .

" Let me guess, You are going to see her " Meave says, her voice full of jealousy, Dylan halts yet again, he gently licks his lips and he continues on his track, He walks out of the house, leaving Maeve who stares, bewildered.

Getting into the car, Dylan drives out of the penthouse heading home. And through the drive, He found it hard to believe that Meave was in the country for business … One part of him wants to believe but the other part doesn't, Most especially because of the look in her eyes.

Dylan pulls the car over at the garage, He alighted the car and throws the car key to a guard. Dylan walked further into the mansion, the guards continued to bow as he walked past them.

Stepping into the big sitting room, No voice was heard and no one was present at the sitting room either, Dylan furrowed his eyebrow.

" Has Jason left already ? Or he never came ? " He thought.

Taking slow steps up, Dylan walked through the alley, walked past doors and headed for their bedroom. He halted when he got to a particular door.

" Oh please! Let this be good " He muttered under his breath.

Pushing the door open, he walks in . Dylan sights her combing her hair, The moment she notices him, Katherine stands up and walks briskly towards him.

" Hey " Dylan murmured and she smiles

" I wasn't expecting you so soon " She muttered

" Why ? You don't want me back yet ? " Dyan asked, shutting the door behind.

" Hell, you have no idea how long I've been waiting. Jason told me you were with a friend at the hospital. I hope she's okay ? " Kate asked, wrapping her hands around his neck. Dylan's brow arched in confusion but he was quick to play along.

" Yeah, she is, " Dylan said and she nodded. There was silence for a while as no one said anything to each other, but shared an unending eye contact, Dylan clears his throat after a while.

" What about you ? Are you okay ? " Dylan asked

" Just by looking at you, Very much okay " Kate responds and he smiles.

" Have you had breakfast ? " Dylan asks and she shakes her head negatively

" I don't eat alone. '' She said and he noted it mentally.

" Now that I'm back, How about we go out to eat ? " She smiles

" Like a date ? " Kate asked and he smiled.

" Yeah, Go dress up, I will be waiting for you downstairs. " Dylan said and pecked her. He turned and exited the room leaving Katherine frozen to the ground.

" Did he just peck me ? " Kate thought in disbelief. She blinked rapidly, shocked to the bone.

" Yes. Yes, he did and I have a date to prepare for " With that, Katherine quickly went to the wardrobe and picked out a nice sexy dress.

Heading down the stairs, Dylan brings out his phone and typed away on it

" Thanks, Really appreciate your help " Dylan typed and sent to Jason .

The clicking of a heel is heard and Dylan shifts his gaze from his phone to the stairs and there she was, Taking slow steps. She looks fitted in a red mini gown.

Dylan lips parted at the sight before him.

" What do you think ?" Kate says her voice in a whisper and he swallows, He looks at her.

" Gorgeous, You look beautiful " Dylan compliments and she smiles.

" Shall we ? I'm starving, " Kate said and he chuckled.

" After you " He murmurs, stretching out his hand ; Kate took his hand and they both walked out of the mansion.

He opens the car door for her and she climbs in, Dylan turns around doing the same. Driving out of the mansion, Kate smiled.

Anger surged into Meave as she saw the car drive past her's. She ducked her head to avoid being seen and as soon as it drove away she raised her head up.

It was really her he came to see, He left her alone for another woman, For her !!

Meave hits her hand to the wheel as she couldn't contain the hurt, pain, anger and most especially jealousy.

" If I can't have you Dylan, No one can.. Especially not that thing you call a wife ! " Meave thought inwardly, a fume spreading across her face.

She Ignited the car and Joined the road, driving away.