Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

“Who said anything about her being alone? She’s there with her husband. They are on their honeymoon.”

“What? Why would she be on a honeymoon? With him? School isn’t even on a break.” Sandy said in shock.

“Is not like she wanted to go there…”

“I’m well aware of the fact that she was forced but what’s more baffling is the fact that she couldn’t even notify me.” Sandy said in disappointment as she kept staring at her phone like a message from Ariel would pop out from it.

“Don’t take it to heart. I’m sure she’ll call you when she’s settled.” Hillary said and she nodded in understanding. Ariel was gonna get a earful when she eventually calls.

“So, now that you’ve finally found d out about Ariel’s departure, I’m sure you have nothing to worry about anymore. So, are we still going to have that date?” Hillary asked as he stared at her hopefully.

It isn’t like he actually wanted to go on a date with her now, he just wanted to be done with it fast so Ariel would stop nagging him. Also, he does have something scheduled for Saturday.

Sandy stared at him and placed her knuckles on her chin like she was deep in thoughts. After a while, she broke the silence.

“Thank you for the offer but my answer is no.” She said, surprising Hillary. This was the first time she was openly refusing him.

She had always been all over him. He thought she would jump at the offer to have a date with him today. He never expected that he would be rejected this way by someone that has always been into him.Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

“No? Why no?” He asked in shock.

“The only thing in my mind to do now is go home, wash up and have a nice nap so the answer is no.” She repeated.

She didn’t want to seem like she was still deeply in love with him as that would make him uncomfortable. Besides, Ariel did told her not to act like she’s still into him since the date was something like a farewell to all of her feelings for him.

“So, you’re rejecting me for a nap??” He asked in disbelief.

If it was for something important, like a date with someone else, he would understand but she was actually rejecting him just so she can go home and sleep.

“Yeah… besides, our date isn’t supposed to be today. You can’t just come here without notifying me beforehand and claim that you have rescheduled it.” Sandy said.

“Whether it happens today or Saturday, it’s still the same thing.”

“It might seem that way to you but it isn’t to me. If you would excuse me, my driver is waiting for me.” She said and turned on her heels. She was about to leave again when Hillary stopped her.

“What do you want Hillary?” Sandy asked tiredly. Well, that’s a first. Sandy has always been happy to see him but today, it seems like something is wrong with her. It feels like she wanted him to disappear out of her sight.

“You can’t just leave yet.” He said as he stood in front of her.

“Why not??” She grumbled under her breath.

Hillary knew something was up somewhere but he couldn’t place his hand on what it was. The Sandy he knew can’t act like this towards him. She had always worshipped him but now, she’s acting like she just wants to get rid of him.

“Is there something wrong Sandy?” He asked in concern as he placed his hands on her cheek.

Sandy felt warm within her with just that little action of his. She could feel the butterflies fluttering in her belly when she noticed how concerned he looked. The aloof Hillary was actually concerned for her.

Oh, how long she had dreamt of this beautiful moment and now, it’s finally happening. She was still lost in the lovely moment when something snapped her out of it.

This isn’t what she was supposed to be doing. She can’t let him get to her. She can’t let him see that she’s still into him or he’ll take her for granted just like he did that day.

“Hillary..” She called as she placed her hands on his that were still on her cheek. Hillary smiled in triumph. She’s still into him even though she tries so hard to hide it.

His smile disappeared immediately when she removed his hand from her cheek and placed it at his sides.

“I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be?” She asked. He wasn’t listening to her. He kept staring at her eyes.

He wanted to see if the spark she always had whenever she’s looking at him is still there. He searched and searched but couldn’t find anything.

“Is she she really over me?” He asked himself.

“Since you have nothing to say anymore, I’ll take my leave. I’ll see you on Saturday.” She said as she left him standing, lost in his own thoughts.

He didn’t try to stop her from leaving again. He stood there like a mannequin as he watched her get into her car and the driver zoomed off. He stopped staring when the car was out of his sight.

He still couldn’t believe what just happened. Sandy had really gotten over her long term crush for him. He thought he would feel happy and more comfortable now that she was finally over him but he felt somewhat empty.

He wondered if she had someone else that she was into. But it all felt too soon. How was she able to get over her crush for him that easily?? Then, he recalled how he treated her that day.

Maybe that’s the reason. Maybe his rejection hit her so bad that she fell out of her feelings for him. Was he that harsh on her? He had always felt like he did the right thing by rejecting her at that moment but now, he was rethinking his attitude towards her that day.

He missed the attention she gave him, the way her eyes sparkle whenever they landed on him, the way her face turns crimson red whenever he catches her ogling at him. Now, there’s nothing.

No blushes, no shyness, no sparkles, just a really numb expression and that made him feel somehow. Maybe he hasn’t gotten used to her acting this way around him so that’s probably why he was shocked.

He might get over it soon. At least, he wasn’t in love with her. It’s just the change in her behavior that surprised him. Nothing more.