Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

*The next day*

I was still enjoying my sweet sleep when I heard my phone ringing. I ignored it because I didn’t want want to wake up from my sleep but when it rang the third time, I had to pick it up.

I didn’t even bother to check the caller’s name when I clicked on the answer botton.

“Hello.” I said in my hoarse morning voice.

“Ariel…. finally.” My sleepy eyes became fully awake the moment I heard that voice.

I moved the phone from my ear and checked the caller’s ID but it was an unknown number. Did he seriously called me with another again?? Before he could say another word, I ended the call and blacklisted it immediately.

What the hell is wrong with him?? Can’t he just leave me alone if he’s in love with someone else?? I know I’d still meet him at school even though I block all of his calls.

I’d deal with that problem when it arrives. I stood up from my bed because I was unable to go back to sleep. Besides, it was already around 6 am in the morning.

I went into the bathroom to freshen up. After that, I dressed myself for school. I stood in front of the mirror and smiled. I looked really breath taking today, more than before.

I recalled what my so called husband said to me yesterday and I frowned deeply. Pretty sure he hasn’t met anyone that can match my beauty. Instead of complimenting me, he was insulting my body.

Well. I know that he was lying. Looking at myself through the mirror is enough for me to know that my body is very enticing, more than I think. I mean, why would all of the male species that set eyes on me for the first time want me??

He should really consider himself lucky for having someone like me in his life. I was still busy with admiring myself through the mirror when my phone rang. I picked it up and smiled when I saw Hillary’s name flashing on the screen.

“Hillary.” I called happily the moment I picked the call. It’s been really long since I last talked to him to I’m really happy now to hear his voice.

“Ariel. How are you doing?” He asked.

“I’m fine. How’s work over there?”I asked back.

“It’s alright. So sorry for not calling you for a while now…”

“No worries. I know that you were busy.” I said cutting him off. Still on the call, I picked out one of my numerous school bags and left for the living room.

On my way out, I smelled something good coming from the kitchen so I went in to see what it was. My stomach grumbled loudly when I saw the delicious delicacies resting on the dinning table.

I sat down on the chair and my food was served by one of the maids there. Then I started digging in, slowly though so I wouldn’t choke.

“So, I have great news for you.” He said.

“You do? What is it?” I asked back, with the phone still placed against my ear.

“I’ll be back from my business trip today.” I almost screamed happily when I heard that. I really missed him that much.

“Really??”

“Yee. And I bought somethings for you, well a lot of things.” He added.

“I can’t wait to see them.”

“I know.” He said with a small chuckle.

“Bring your pretty friend with you. I have something for her too.” He said.

I smiled then he mentioned Sandy. She would be really happy to know that Hillary is coming back today. Considering the fact that she has been waiting and asking about him the most.

“Will do. I can’t wait.” I said

“I know. Love you.” He muttered with a small chuckle.

“Love you too. Bye..” I answered before the call got disconnected. He didn’t mention anything about my marriage so I don’t think he knows because if he does, he would have come back home since.C0pyright © 2024 Nôv)(elDrama.Org.

I wanted to continue eating my food when I heard a manly voice say;

“Love you?? Are you seriously cheating on my cousin immediately after you married him?” I raised up my head only to see the foul mouthed guy, Oliver.

I wanted to reply him but I held myself back. I don’thave time to exchange words with this nobody. I turned my attention to my food and continued eating it like I didn’t know he was talking to me.

“Wow.. are you seriously ignoring me now even though I had caught you red handed?” He asked again but was still met with my silence.

I think that got him very infuriated because he came over to me and pulled my arms, making me stand up from where I was seating.

“Answer me when I’m fucking talking to you!!” He said loudly, attracting the attention from the servants around but they were quick to look away and leave the dinning hall after one glance from him, leaving just the both of us alone here.

“Get your filthy hands off of me!!” I said as I snatched my hands off of his hold.

“What the hell is your deal huh?? Why do you care if I have a lover or not?? Besides, your cousin already consented to it.” I said to him and that made him grimace.

“So just because he gave you his consent, that means that you had to disrespect him and start acting like a fucking whor…”

PAHHHHHH!!!!

I didn’t let him complete his sentence when my hand connected with his left cheek, making it whip to the other side. Who does he think he is to term me a whore??

“Did you just hit me??” He asked as he held his already red cheek in surprise.

“Yes!! I did. And I’ll do it again if you don’t want to learn how to mind your fucking business!!” I screamed out, anger surging deeply in me.

“You…”

“You what?? What are you going to do?? Hit me???” The shock on his face increased every passing moment. Well, he is in for more shock.

“Who the hell do you think you are to tell me what to do and what not to do?? Lest I forget, I got married to your cousin and not to you so why would you be bothered with what I do with my life huh???” I asked as I moved closer to him but he remained silent and kept staring at me in surprise.

“I have been trying to hold back myself since I came in here but you have been really crossing your boundaries. And now, you had the audacity to term me a whore??”

“Isn’t that what you were acting like??” He suddenly asked. The surprise in his eyes had changed completely into a very cold look.

It scared me to the bones but I decided not to show my fears. I didn’t want him to think that he had the upper hand.

“Whether I act like a whore isn’t your fucking problem. I own my body and I’ll do whatever I want with it.” I said.

“Oh really??”

“Yes really. And if you ever try what you did right now again, a slap isn’t the only thing you’ll get.” I warned.

“Is that a threat??”

“I don’t care what ever that you think it is. Just try me and you’ll see the other side of me.” I said and picked up my schoolbag and phone before leaving him stamding alone in the hall.

What a douche!! I had already lost my appetite because of him.

I got into the garage and saw my driver waiting for me as usual. He opened the back seat of the car for me before entering the the driver’s seat. He didn’t ask where I was going like he used to and drove off immediately.

Maybe he noticed that I wasn’t in a good mood.

We got to school and the driver parked the car in the driveway. Usually, students would come out to gush at my car anytime I arrive but today, there was no one.

I didn’t think too much about it because I was in a very bad mood at that time. I got out of the car and walked into the school with my head held up high as always.

I noticed something immediately I stepped into the hallway. Students were staring at me with mocking looks and whispering to themselves while the kept taking glances at their phones.

What the hell is wrong with them? I passed by Bianca and her minions and noticed that she gave me a small smirk. What the hell is wrong with her?? Is she happy she finally has that goat all to herself? Well, I wish her good luck.

Deciding to ignore the annoying looks that the stusents around were giving me, I was on my way to class when Sandy stooped in front of me. She seemed agitated.

“What’s wrong???” I asked in concern.

“Everything is wrong. Look at this.” She said as she showed me her phone.

My eyes widened in horror when I saw the news on our school blog. Someone had leaked that I was married, to Adrian. Is that why all the students were laughing?? No, this can’t happen now.

It wasn’t supposed to be out till I got out of college. Who could have released the news?? I only told Sandy and no one else. Or did someone else over hear our conversation??

“I thought you said you were not going to sign the marriage documents?? Hoe come you are married to him now??” I heard Sandy ask but I wasn’t listening to her.

From the corner of my eyes, I could see a very furious Lucas heading towards us. Things are about to get really heated!!