Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

His eyes widened when then landed on whoever was knocking and he opened the door wider. Within the second, I saw a lady scream his name and hugged him like he had been lost for a long time.

The most surprising and annoying thing was that Adrian hugged her back. Who’s she?? I stood by with my arms folded as I watched them hug and exchange greetings like they were long lost lovers.

It was the first time I was seeing Adrian acting like this towards the opposite sex except with me and his step sister and that made me kind of angry. Why would he be hugging some other lady in front of me, his wife.

When I couldn’t bear how lovey dovey they were acting, I cleared my throat to remind them of my presence. Adrian turned to face me and smiled like he had suddenly recalled something.

“I almost forgot…” He began. Yeah right. Why wouldn’t you forget when the both of you were all over each other.

“Ariel, this is Alice, a childhood friend of mine.” He said and the lady came in. Her eyes widened when she saw me and she suddenly started fidgeting like she had seen a ghost. What’s up with her??

“And Alice, this is Ariel, my wife.” I could see her body stiffened and her eyes widened more with horror when Adrian said that. Weird..

“Nice to meet you Alice..” I said as I forced out a smile and stretched out my hands for a handshake.

She didn’t receive it as she was lost staring at me. She looked really shocked and scared to see me. It made me wonder if we’ve crossed paths before. I tried to recall if I have seen her face before but there was nothing.

“Alice, what’s wrong?” Adrian asked when he noticed she had zoned out completely. His voice brought her out of her trance and she smiled in embarrassment.

“I’m sorry. Nice meeting you Ariel.” She answered as she recieved the handshake.

“Since we’re done with the introduction, let’s go in. Come on.” He said and Alice reluctantly entered into the house.

Adrian offered her a seat and I sat opposite when she sat. Adrian left to get something for her to drink, leaving us both alone in the living room. I noticed she couldn’t move her eyes away since she laid them on me.

It made me really uncomfortable so I decided to say something.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

“Have we met before??” I could see her body shake a little when I asked that question.

“W.. why?? D.. do you know me??” She stuttered out.

“No, it’s just that the way you’ve been staring at me is kinda.. weird so I figured maybe we’ve met before.” I answered.

“O.. oh I haven’t seen you one on one before.” She answered.

“So why do you keep giving me that look?” I asked.

“It’s just that I didn’t really think Adrian would be married and to you of all people.” She said without thinking. Her eyes widened when she realised what she had said but it was too late as I heard everything.

“What do you mean by me of all people??”

“Well, you’re Ariel Addams, a very famous young model. I never thought he would go for you.” She answered. I could tell that she was lying as that was the lamest excuse that I have ever heard but I decided to play along.

“Why? Am I too young for him??” I asked.

“Well…. kinda…” She answered.

“That doesn’t really matter if we both love each other. Does it?” I asked. She opened her mouth and was about to answer but was cut off by a voice.

“It doesn’t.” I never knew that Adrian had been listening to what we were saying. She looked more conflicted than she was when Adrian said that.

Adrian placed a cup filled with orange juice on the table and walked over to where I was, then he sat next to me.

“Why didn’t you tell me you were married??” She croaked out sadly. What’s with her?

“I thought you knew. Isn’t that the reason you come over to greet me?” Adrian asked back.

“I didn’t know. I only heard rumors but I never expected it to be true.” She answered.

“Then how did you know that he is in Hawaii?” I asked.

“I saw you jogging along the street by accident. I called you but you didn’t answer so I figured you’d be here.” She answered.

“Oh.. I was putting on earpods.” Adrian explained and she nodded in understanding.

What if I wasn’t at home when she came in?? Then the both of them would be alone. Just that thought made me boil in anger. Why does he have a female friend and one that’s obviously attracted to him.

“How long is it now?” She asked.

“About a month, if I’m correct.” Adrian answered and the pain and sadness on her face increased even though she tried so hard to hide it.

“By the way, what are you doing in Hawaii??” Adrian suddenly asked like he didn’t notice her expression.

“I’m here for work. I didn’t think for once that I’ll run into you here with your new wife.” I don’t know if I was just imagining it but I sensed the jealousy laced in her voice and the way she looked at me sent chills down my spine.

“Yeah.. we came here for our honeymoon.” Adrain informed as he placed one of his hands over my shoulder, thereby pulling me closer to him.

“Honeymoon..” She muttered as she scoffed lowly but I heard it.

“I guess I shouldn’t disturb you guys then.” She said as she stood up. Finally.

“You’re leaving?” Adruan asked in surprise.

“Yeah…”

“But you just got here.” He reminded.

“Why are you acting like we aren’t going to see each other again? I stay in the hotel down the street so it would be very easy for me to come visit you anytime.” She said. Why would you do that?

“Okay, I’ll walk you there then.” Adrian offered. What?? She turned to face my and I swear, I saw her lips curved up in a small smirk.

“There’s no need. I’ll go by myself.” She muttered as she walked towards the door.

“I wish you guys a sweet and enjoyable honeymoon.” Was all the said before she left.

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Alice’s heart thumped the more as she walked back home. The fear she had always had since that day increased. How could she come back? What’s worse is that she is now Adrian’s wife.

What if he finds out about everything? What if he realised that she lied? Everything was going to be ruined. But why? Why would the past come back to haunt her? She had everything under her control so why now when she was almost finalizing her plans?

But Ariel didn’t seem to recall anything that happened since she’s married to him and Adrian still hasn’t called her out for lying about what actually happened that day.

She needed to keep it that way. That was the only way she could be close to Adrian and she couldn’t let anybody not even that little girl to ruin everything she had worked do hard for.

It doesn’t really matter if they were married. She was still sure that she had a place in Adrian’s heart and that was enough for her. A month relationship can’t destroy eleven years relationship. She was going to make sure that nothing would stand in her way of getting Adrian. Not even his wife.