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.

the other end of the line, his tone a

I narrow

you. I was talking to

checking on you. Have

"No. I just arrived."

be the

Who else will I be

everything okay?" I ask,

"Everything's fine."

"It sounds like-"

"I said everything's fine."

stressed with work, I nod in understanding. "In that case, I

"He better be ready."

sounds like you're going hard on

anything else

"Uhm... no."

I have to

cuts the call, making my jaw drop in surprise at how hostile he was with

Dominic

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

with her while on the phone, the more I got irritated just by the

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 assumption. I saw them kissing. What

hand, I look down at my wristwatch, wondering where Patrick is. I paid for the entire premises just so we could have it to ourselves and he hasn't even shown up yet. He's probably standing somewhere still thinking about how great it felt to

I think about it, the more I tighten my grip on

man," he says from behind

voice makes me poke

to face him, unable to even fake a smile. "You're finally here. I thought you wouldn't

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

but intimidating gaze, I say, "Are you

scoffs. "No. I'm just ready to

leading the way as I think of asking

day so

of the best days of my life,

"Did anything special happen?"

yeah, something special definitely

now, like I'm an idiot or something because he's kissing

I say to him, my