MR BILLIONAIRES MRS CLUMSY
CHAPTER 25
(A decision)
~ Eva ~
You know the game flinch, yes the same game which like whole Hollywood might have played with James Corden, I am feeling same here. It feels like, I will blink and instead of fruits, one more shocking revelation will be thrown at me.
My throat feels dry, and I am gulping while there is literally nothing left for me to gulp inside. My throat has become as dry as Sahara desert.
Divorce Aaron?
Is this a freaking joke?
“Say something, Eva!”, She sneered.
“I-I can-can’t!”, I tried to speak confidently but it came out as a duck quack!
“You can’t?!”
Hold yourself Eva! Be the strong woman you are! And who are you afraid of? This, 5.5 feet koala? You shouldn’t be!
“Yes I can’t! And you should know it! The contract states that we should be together for at least one year! I can’t divorce him!”, I stated confidently. And it did sounded confident.
“What if one year ends?”
“What then?”
“Will you leave him?”
“Why should I?”
“Because I love him god dammit! And you don’t!”
My eyes widened at her revelation. Her raised voice interested others attention.
“But he likes me!”, I declared.
“Exactly! He likes you. He doesn’t love you! But I! I love him. I have loved him since I first saw him in the classroom introducing himself. I have craved for his attention since he first smiled at me. I have yearned for his touch since he first held me before falling. I have loved that man with every ounce of me for him to love me back. But you came and everything was just snatched away from me. Please, I am begging you. Give me my Aaron back!”
Her vulnerable state reminded me of myself. I was same when Liam left me. I was same! But I can’t give up on Aaron! I can’t be all alone again!
“He doesn’t even think of you in that way!”, I snapped and she flinched.
“That’s because you are around.”
No! That’s because he doesn’t like you! If he had, he would have asked her for marriage. Why doesn’t she just understand?
“Eva, you know what love is. And believe me, I too know what love is. That man is everything for me. You love Liam, what you are feeling for Aaron is nothing but infatuation. You can’t just forget twelve years love over mere six months contract marriage! Your love can’t be that weak! Please, I am begging you.”, She pleaded, tears trailing down her cheeks.
“He doesn’t love you, why don’t you understand!?” I stated feeling frustrated. How dare she judged my love? I had loved Liam! I had loved him with all in me! She can’t just fucking judge my love for him.
“Then I will make him fall for me. I just need you to get out of his life. Once you are not around, I will be there. And I won’t be a coward anymore, I will confess my love to him.”, She said like it was as easy as kicking pebble.
“You are engaged to Liam!”, I tried guilt tripping her. Of course, she won’t break her engagement, right? Or would she?
My doubt was cleared when she pulled out her engagement ring, and throwed it on table carelessly.
“He is all yours!”
What does that mean?
“What do you mean?”, I raised my brow.
“I mean, you and Liam can be back being happy together. Getting engaged with him was never my intention anyway. I just wanted you two to meet each other, and that was the only way I could think of!”, Is this woman even serious?
“And what do you think, he wants to come back to me? He will never! He-”
“I want to”, my words were cut off by a familiar manly voice. I froze, I couldn’t dare to turn on my place to see his arrival.
“Good morning, Mr. Woodwords. Please join us”, Riley immediately straighten her posture and greeted him formally.
Is this the way they talk to each other?
Liam sat beside me, trying to catch my eyes but I kept dodging his stare.
What the fvck is he doing here?
I winced when his cold palm touch my knuckles. In a reflex, I withdrew my hand and placed it on my lap.
I can’t stay here anymore!
“I am sorry, I need to go”, said that, I stood up and turned. But before I could step forward, he held my wrist. Stopping me from going.
“Eva please, I know I did a grave mistake. And I am still regretting it. But please don’t give up on me. We promised to love each other till eternity. You can’t just forget it! Please precious!”, I gasped when a drop of warm tear tickled the base of my palm. Turning on my place, I winced on his broken state.
He looks so…. Vulnerable. So broken.
Feeling my eyes watered I blinked continuously to keep them from rolling down. Why the fuck am I crying?
“We three are on same position, Eva. I love Aaron, you love Liam and Liam loves you. Please stop tangling all this. Clear your mind, and see, the man you had loved since childhood is right infront of you. Begging for a chance, don’t you think he deserves it?”, My mind pondered over her question. Do he deserves a chance? But what about Aaron?
“What should I do?”, I whispered to myself.
“Give me my love back. And be happy with yours”, her answer came immediately. I frowned. Is this right?
Liam is willing to come back to me. And Riley is right, I can’t just forget twelve years love over six months contract marriage! But what about Aaron? He never said he loves me, so I am not doing anything wrong, am I? He deserves better, not a messed up girl like me. Riley is best for him. Yes, this is best for all of us. My attraction towards Aaron probably will go away within the span of time.
“Okay”, I yet again whispered.
“Okay?”, Both asked in unison.
I nodded. Riley broke into fit of giggles. She looked like, she achieved something very big. I was caught off guard when two strong arms enveloped me in bear hug.
Liam k!ssed my forehead and I flinched. “Thank you”, he smiled and I nodded with small smile.
“Thank you, Eva! Thank you so much! You don’t know how happy I am right now! Thank you thank you so much!”, And now I was crushed in Riley’s arms.
“It’s fine.”, I muttered.
“Okay, I need to leave. I have some important work. You two love birds enjoy your time together!”, She gushed and left immediately after placing bill on the table.
“Hey precious, you are thinking about something?”
“No, I am fine”, I gave him warm smile and stood up.
“Where are you going?”
“Office. I need to go.”, I said and he frowned.
“Okay give me your phone!”, He forwarded his palm for my phone and I handed him. “There goes my number in your contacts list”, he mumbled while his fingers speedily worked on screen.
“I will leave now”, I said and he nodded after giving me my phone back.
Coming back, I directly went towards my department and busied myself in work.
The only question that lingered on my mind was,
Did I made a right decision?
****____****
8:00 PM, King Mansion
“-and then that bald man was staring at me like I snatched his hair away when he doesn’t even have any!”, Aaron said but my concentration was merely on the conversation.
“Little Warrior?”, His hand on my elbow snapped me out of my riverie.
“Huh?”
“You okay? You keep spacing out a lot lately.”, His voice laced with concern and worry.
“Yeah, I am fine.”, I shrugged.
“Sure?”
“Yeah, Aaron. I am fine. You were saying something?”, I tried to divert his attention, he immediately went to his happy self and started retelling everything in detail.
Will he be this much happy even in my absence?
Can he be this much happy with Riley?
Have I taken right decision?
And I am back to square one! Stop thinking Eva! You have made right decision! It is perfect that way.
“Let’s go to sleep?”, Aaron asked once he wiped his mouth with napkin.
“Yeah”, I agreed. “You go on, I will come after petting Sky to sleep”, I said and he nodded.
“Good night, Martha”
“Good night, dear”, Smiling at Martha and me, Aaron went upstairs.
“I will clean this mess, you go enjoy some time with Sky”, Martha said. I offered her help but she denied. So I quietly went towards Sky’s small round bed on which he was sprawled on, staring at nothing in particular. Noticing me, he sat straight.
“Hey buddy!”, I greeted carassing his neck softly and crouched down beside him. He gave a grunt of approval.
“Am I right? Is my decision right? I am so confused, well when I am not?”, A chuckle escaped my mouth and he barked in response.
I wanted to spend some more time with him, but he looked tired and drowsy. So letting him sleep, I took my leave from there.
Entering, I saw Aaron in deep sleep. He was laid on his stomach. His right cheek squished over pillow. Hair messily falling on his forehead. Mouth slightly open, and soft snores can be heard. While his muscular back is the most s*xiest thing you will ever witness, his face is the most adorable thing you will never forget.
Shoving all the thoughts aside, I decided to call it a night too.
“Bad night, sweet nightmares, Mrs. King”, he slurred drowsily. I chuckled, he never forgets to say that. Repeating the same, I lied down on my bed and let myself fall in deep slumber.
****____****
Next Morning, 8:55 AM
“Eva, move!”, Aaron pushed bumping me against his waist and I was shoved away from mirror.
“You move!”, It took me all my power to push him away.
He scowled and then stood behind me. Picking up his cologne, he started bathing himself with it. I frown. Noticing my expression, he begin spraying it on me.
“Idi0t!”, I punched him on his shoulder and moved away.
“Your idi0t!”, He whispered pulling me back, and I bumped on his hard chest.
My heartbeat fastened and I felt guilty ? I don’t know, but it felt like I am committing some big crime. Like, I am playing with his feelings!
“We are late!”, I flicked my wrist out of his grasp and took my clutch before walking out.
“I am the boss and you are boss’s wife!”, He yelled behind me.
We left for office and reached little bit late.
Not again! Why does this turnstile have tantrums whenever my mood is damp!
“Let me help you my, Mrs. Clumsy!”, His warmth enveloped me in its embrace. Once the turnstile opened, I immediately walked out. He left after placing a lingering k!ss on my forehead.
I entered elevator and rested my back against metal wall. Why I feel like something important, something big will be soon missing from my life.
I completed some file work, replied some e-mails, noted some important points that were discussed in meeting, and hours later it was lunch time.
Aaron told me not to prepare any lunch for us today. He wants to have lunch out, in some restuarant. He will be leaving to South Korea tomorrow, then will travel directly to India, then China and last will be Japan and Thailand. He will be gone for almost three weeks.
“Where are we having lunch?”, I asked.
“Not in Mc’Donalds”, was his only answer.
And we ended up in some lavish, screaming rich types restuarant. Typical Billionaire.
We ordered our food, and as soon as it came, I digged in right way.
I was in mid way of gulping my noodles when his out of the blue chuckle stopped me. I looked up and frowned. “What?”
“Nothing. It’s just that, everytime I see you eat, I feel like I have starved you for months!”, He teased and I rolled my eyes. “And the sound you are making right now!”, He snickered.
“What sound?”
“The slurping sound. That’s so cute!”, He laughed and my cheeks heated in embarassment.
“Aww, don’t be embarassed. You look so cute while making those slurpy sounds and gulping down the noodles.”, He cooed pinching my cheeks. I swatted his hands away and continued eating. Making the slurping sounds more loud this time.
After lunch, we continued with the office work. Office hours soon ended and we were back home.
****____****
Night, 9:30 PM
I was preparing my bed, when two strong arms made it’s way around my waist. And believe me, this felt comfortable. Hell lot of comfortable. I rested my head on his chest and sighed in contentment.
What is happening to me? Why am I doing this?
I said yes to Liam, then shouldn’t I be happy. But then what is this feeling? Why am I unable to resist Aaron’s touches.
I gasped when felt his warm tongue flicker on my neckline. Excitement took over my every other thought and I turned immediately, only to meet his dark green-blue orbs.
He leaned in and started peppering my jaw with short k!sses.
Liam!
I was about to push Aaron away, but then his short pecks turned into wet sloppy k!sses and all strength left my body. I gave in. I couldn’t resist his touch! I hate myself for that.
I feel like I am fooling myself. I don’t even know what the hell I want!
My body shivered when he sucked and nibbled on my sweet spot. I let out a moan of pleasure and felt him smile against my skin. His hands freely wandered all around my body, and every inch of me felt like it will melt soon.
“This is enough for tonight. Cause once I started, I will not be able to hold myself. And I am leaving tomorrow, so it’s better if we continue this once I come back”, he whispered while k!ssing my ear lobe lightly over and over. His warmth was no more and I came out of my dazed state when the bathroom’s door shut closed.
I am nothing but a slut! A tear rolled down my cheek and I quickly wiped it away. Getting under duvet, I closed my eyes.
“Eva?”, I was wide awake when Aaron’s voice called me. But I pretended to be asleep. Not to forget, keeping my eyeballs steady. So that he won’t notice them rolling beneath my eyelids.
Soon I felt pair of hands around my shoulders and under my knees. I knew he would do this!
He kept me on his bed and lied beside me. Pulling me closer, he kept his head on my stomach and my hand on his head.
You know what the surprising thing was?
I felt sleepy immediately!
****____****
Next Morning, 11:45 AM
“I will miss you”, he mumbled against my skin, as his lips rested on my forehead.
I smiled. I know he expected me to say the same but I couldn’t muster the courage to say it. Not when I am gonna tell him everything once he comes back.
He smiled back and sat in his car. I sighed. The car was soon out of my sight. I had no mood to go to office today, so I immediately ran inside and up towards our room.
My phone rang and I saw the caller ID, Liam.
“Hey!”
“Hi”, I greeted back.
“I wanna meet you today”, I frowned. Why does he want to meet me? Does he want to talk about so-
“I miss you”, Oh! He missed me? “Don’t you?”
“Uhh, I, yeah I missed you too”, I lied. I didn’t even thought of him since morning. And I felt guilty for that.
“I knew it. Should we meet today?”
“I don’t think that’s good idea. I mean what if any journalist or any other person saw us together?”
“Don’t worry, I will take care of that. You just be ready till 8:00. K! Bye”, with that the line went dead.
I need some advice! I need to talk to someone! Chloe!
I immediately got up and dressed in black jeans and black halter top. I asked Mr. Moore to drop me at Chloe’s apartment and he did so.
As expected she was not home. So I took the spare key from neighbour and welcomed myself in.
****____****
5 Hours Later,
“Oh my goodness! You freaked me out!”, Chloe yelped in surprise.
“I am sorry, I fell asleep while waiting for you”, I mumbled trying to dodge off incoming yawn but failed.
“What are you here for?”, She asked throwing her purse on table and sauntered towards kitchen.
“Liam wants to come back”, she spit out the water and it landed straight on refrigerator infront of her.
“So?”, She coughed and carassed herself on chest to calm herself down.
“So, I-I accepted”, I mumbled.
“I am fed up of this now!”, She declared and strode past me shoving me off on shoulder while doing so.
“Chloe! I need your advice. What should I do?”, I groaned while following her behind.
“You want my advice?”, She asked incredulously and I nodded.
“Then forget that b@stard and accept Aaron! If not, don’t ask for my advice. Cause it’s your life, so do whatever heck you want, I don’t care!”, She yelled and entered inside her bedroom, slamming door shut behind her. Now the only difference was, she didn’t opened her door this time.
Defeated, I came back and got ready for dinner.
He came exactly at 8:00 looking all handsome and hot. Blue shirt tucked inside black trousers. Sleeves rolled up till forearm. And a charming smile etched on his lips.
I introduced him to Martha as my college friend and left. He took me to another rich type of restaurant and I was somewhat scared.
What if someone recognises us?
“Liam?”, I tugged on his sleeves as he was talking to waitress about our table.
“Hmm?”
“I don’t think this is good idea. Let’s go”, I said. I don’t know why but neither I am interested in this dinner nor I have any appetite to eat.
“Don’t worry, everything is fine. And even if someone recognises us, just tell them that I am your cousin or something”, he said with a convincing smile.
But I am not convinced at all! I just want to go from here and sleep on Aaron’s bed!
He took my hand and I jerked it off immediately. He frowned.
“Let’s not be touchy-touchy”, I reasoned out for my indecipherable behaviour. He nodded.
We were having dinner silently. He was talking and I was listening. Fair said, I don’t have slightest interest about what he is talking.
“Eva!”, He hissed out of nowhere and I raised my eyebrows.
“What?”
“Will you please stop making those slurpy sounds! It’s embarassing!”, He gritted out while making sure that no one is looking at our side, or should I say making sure that I am not embarrassing him infront of everyone.
“I am sorry”, I apologised and continued eating silently.
I almost forgot that I was having dinner with Liam, not Aaron.
“Do you want to have anything else?”
“No, I am fine”, I said.
“Let’s go then?”, He asked and I nodded.
We left hotel, and sat down in his black Mercedes. He tried to hold my hand but I kept it away from his reach.
Why am I behaving like this?
I should welcome his touch not shove them away!
I think it might be just because I am still married with Aaron and don’t want to cheat on him? Yes, that’s the reason my mind is not allowing for any skin ship with Liam.
The car stopped infront of the entrance and I heaved a relaxing sigh. This drive felt like thousand years! I was quick to rescue myself from seatbelt and throw door open.
He too came out, and had an unknown emotion on his face. Like he was hurt or something.
“Eva?”
“I had a good time. See you”, with that I turned but he grasped my wrist.
“Leave!”, I snarled and jerked my hand away, he was taken aback with my sudden behaviour towards him.
“What happened to you?”
“I-I am sorry. It’s just, anyone can see us. There are guards and servants around so I am just making sure no one see us like this”, I said.
“Oh, I thought…. Let it be. I know you love me. After all we were in love for twelve years. Twelve years love can’t fade away within two years. I am happy that you are back in my life. I love you so much, precious”, his voice was sincere. Honesty was reflected in every word.
“I-I lo-love you too”, it felt forced out.
“I know”, he smiled.
“Good night”, he patted my cheek and sat back in his car. I immediately dashed upstairs towards our room.
It’s been half hour that I am lying on my bed but sleep is nowhere around. My mobile pinged with message and a quick smile tugged on my lips seeing the sender.
Aaron:- Bad Night, Sweet Nightmares, Mrs. King.
Me:- S2U! ?
I slept like a dead log that night.
****____****
Two Days Later, 3:39 PM. Cakes & Coffees Cafe,
“When are you planning to tell him?”, Riley asked sipping on her coffee.
“Tell about what?”, I asked avoiding her eyes.
“That once the contract is over, you will go to Liam.”, She emphasized.
“I don’t know”
“Tell him once he comes back from trip. Okay?”
“Yeah”, I nodded.
“Good, I am so happy. And you are the reason Eva. Thank you so much for realising that you still love Liam, it made everything so easy!”, she chirped pressing more on the love word. I nodded with small smile.
“I need to leave”, I said as I got a message from Chloe that she is waiting for me at home.
“Oh sure, see ya!”, And that girl was out of the cafe within seconds.
I drove back to home and saw Chloe sitting on sofa in living room. She was playing with Sky, once Sky sensed my presence he barked and ran towards me.
“Hey buddy! You missed me?”, He barked in response and licked my hands.
“Aww, I was just away for what two hours”, I laughed, he wagged his tail.
“I need to talk to you”, Chloe said catching my attention. I nodded.
I took her to my room for privacy. “So?”, I trailed for her to continue.
“Are you sure about your decision?”
“Ye-yes”, I stuttered, my breathing felt heavy the moment I answered.
“I can’t do anything then. I just hope you will not regret your decision. Because I can foreshadow it already!”, She said and stomped out of the room.
Was she here to tell me this?
****____****
The day of Aaron’s arrival,
I am scared, confused, nervous, worried, panicked and what not. I have no idea how I am supposed to tell Aaron what my decision is.
Riley and Liam are forcing me to tell him today itself but my insides have that uneasy feeling. They are screaming in agitation to never tell him. I am doomed!
I am pacing back and forth in living room, he will be coming any minute.
“And there’s my little warrior!”, I froze on my place. I can feel him smiling widely as he said those words. I turned, he dropped his bags, and strode towards me in large steps.
He crushed me in his arms and nuzzled himself in the crook of my neck. “I missed you!”, His words pierced right through my heart. I felt my vision blurred only to know that I am on the verge of crying.
What should I say?
That I went on dinner with my ex-boyfriend behind his back!
I am ashamed of myself.
“Aaron!”, I pressed my hand on his chest to make him move away but he winced, his face scrunched and his eyes closed shut. He looked like he was in pain.
“What- What happened? Are you okay?”
“Yeah, I am fine. My body is just sore from long flight”, he smiled assuringly.
“I want to tell you something”, there’s no point in avoiding this topic. I should tell him right away! If I have decided something, I should stay firm on it.
“Go ahead”, he replied while he crouched down to pet Sky on his head.
“Once the contract ends-“, he stopped and stood up, facing me with frown on his face. “I will go back to Liam. He wants to come back and I have decided to let him. I-I still lo-love him!”, Done with it! But was it right thing to do?
Will I regret this decision of mine?
Looking at Aaron, concluding anything was impossible. His face was blank, no expression, nothing. The happiness that he had just few minutes ago was long gone. Suddenly he clenched his jaw, and I could see his eyes turning glossy.
I gasped. Is-Is he crying?
Before I can confirm my doubt, he turned and stormed out of living room. Sitting back in the car, he drove away.
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