The Daring Billionaire’s Wife

Vanessa

It's been a few hours since I left the alley and I can't stop thinking about that kiss and confession from Patrick. No matter how I look at it, it still feels like there was something he was hiding from me behind that sudden cocky attitude of his when he scoffed at me, but what could it possibly be?

Forgetting all about it is harder than I thought, which is why even as I spent time with my father, Patrick's still running through my mind. It must be the combination of it all, including his unapologetic attitude. With nothing important to do back home, I plan to spend the whole day with my father and after having lunch together, I'm accompanying him to go shopping for a new suit.

Before taking a sip from his glass of juice, he says. "In only an hour, Dominic and Patrick will be having their match."

It takes me a moment to respond as I wonder if that'll actually happen, considering the state Patrick was in.

"You're right," I say to him. "I didn't even realize that."

"How do you feel about this?" He leans back, his expression thoughtful.

"To be honest, I don't mind."

"And Dominic's obviously not on bad terms with Patrick and that's why they're spending the afternoon together. I rarely hear of such things happening and that just goes to show how good of a man Dominic is. He's an amazing son-in-law."

As he goes on to further praise Dominic, he continues to smile and all I want to do is add to the conversation, but I can't. It's because of something that's been on my mind for a few days now. Unable to take it anymore, I put down my fork.

"Dad, I know something has changed ever since Uncle Jerry was here."

His smile instantly fades. "I thought we wouldn't have to talk about that."

"We should. Let's not avoid it."

"Oh, my child, I was hurt by my brother's interest when he was here. I thought we could move past our differences but it just didn't happen. I haven't even spoken to him since that day."

"I'm glad you haven't. If he wants to talk, he'll be the first to reach out and only with an apology."

"Vanessa-"

"No. I know you'll easily forgive him, but I won't. I hope he stays away."

He chuckles and his face brightens up a little, making me realize I've put him in a better mood.

He even goes on to talk about the specific destinations he wants to go to and it makes me smile seeing him like this even though he's doing it all because he's running out of time.

One thing I haven't yet told anyone is that I want to go with him. I can only imagine how Dominic will react. So far, he's given me everything that I want, but I'm not so confident when it comes to this. He wouldn't want me out of his sight now that I'm pregnant.

While my father goes up to his room to change his shoes so we can leave, I call Dominic and it takes a while for him to pick up.

he says from the other end of the line,

narrow my eyes

for you. I was

understanding. "I was just checking on you. Have you

"No. I just arrived."

it just be

obvious? Who else will I be

okay?" I ask,

"Everything's fine."

"It sounds like-"

"I said everything's fine."

he might be stressed with work, I nod

"He better be ready."

like you're going hard on

else

"Uhm... no."

because I

my jaw drop in surprise at how

Dominic

to call me just to find out if I'm already teaching her boyfriend how

the more I

why lie to me about it? I even thought she would mention. that she was with Patrick earlier, but she chose to say nothing, which just goes to prove that there's something going on. I don't even have to make the

I look down at my wristwatch, wondering where Patrick is. I paid for the entire premises just so we could

more

he says from

voice makes me

even fake a

swings his racket a few times. "I've been watching a few videos online before I even

a subtle but intimidating gaze, I say, "Are you ready

scoffs. "No. I'm

leading the way as

day so

"It's one of the best days of my life, especially in

"Did anything special happen?"

something

making fun of me right now, like I'm an idiot or something because he's

begin," I say to him, my tone