MR BILLIONAIRES MRS CLUMSY
EPISODE 18
(Our first Date ?)
~ Eva ~
Something wrapped around my waist and pulled me closer. Attracted to the warmth it provided, I snuggled more closer. This feels good. This feels…………. Home.
“Morning”, A raspy voice whispered in my ear and I jerked my head up with wide eyes, there was Aaron, lazily smiling at me with squinted eyes.
Feeling little bit awkward and uncomfortable I tapped his arm that was on my waist, he getting the signal took it off and I sighed in relief.
“Sorry”, his apologetic voice confused me.
“What for?”, I asked sitting straight.
“You know…. “, He trailed, crimson color heating his ears and neck. Adorable!
“It’s okay”, I smiled and stood up. Pulling out a navy blue off-shoulder knee length dress from cupboard, I entered bathroom closing door behind me.
After completing my morning business, I came out and he took it as a cue to enter bathroom. Once he too was done, we walked down and heard the chitter chatter of everyone surrounding the dining table.
“Morning!”, I chimed and everyone looked up with bright smiles on their faces.
“Morning”, Everyone one unisoned back.
“Look at this sissy!”, Liza handed me her phone quite enthusiastically and I trained my eyes on the scrolling feed of her Instagram account.
“What?”, I frowned.
“Look at this captions!”, She pointed towards the caption of the post which had mine and Aaron’s photo, his hand around my waist back hugging me. In Maldives, Liza forced us to pose for one photo as a couple and asked Adam to click it.
“AarVa enjoying their honeymoon?”, Who is Aarva?
“Who is Aarva?”, Aaron asked the question that lingered in my mind.
“It’s your ship name!”, She exclaimed with big grin on her face.
“Ship what?”, Aaron choked on his egg. I handed him a glass of water and patted his back to calm his coughing down.
“Ship name. Aaron plus Eva, is equal to AarVa!”, Liza clarified and I rolled my eyes.
“From where did this people got our picture?”, I questioned.
“Adam shared it on his Instagram. But he didn’t shared ours. Only both of you!”, She whined and we ignored her question.
“Because it was honeymoon for world but vacation for us”, Aaron explained.
“But really, when are you guys going on honeymoon?”, Liza asked with raised eyebrows.
“Soon”, Was Aaron’s reply.
“This one is good too. EvRon”, Chloe gave me a sly smile while shoving her phone in my hand. Their was another picture of us, me absorbing the beautiful view of sunset and Aaron staring at me. I arched my eyebrow at him and he sheepishly smiled. This one had the caption, “She admiring the sunset, he admiring her. EvRon are perfect”, I read out loud. A smile tugged on my lips.
“EvRon name is good”, My smile dropped.
“No, AarVa is better!”, I replied. Aaron frowned.
“EvRon is much better!”, He insisted and I rolled my eyes.
“No, it feels like a new model name of Android series!”, I snorted.
“What? No!”, He stated.
“Okay kids! Calm down! Both are good”, Aunt Bethany tried to cool the atmosphere.
“EvRon is better”, he mumbled under his breath.
I scoffed. “Why?”
“Because your name comes first”, he muttered nonchalantly. I stayed still, while everyone else ‘awed’.
“That’s so cute!”, Liza’s excited voice made me wince and I diverted my eyes which then landed on Chloe’s questioning stare.
Breakfast ended with me stealing glances at the figure sitting beside me while he continued to chat with uncle about his new business venture.
****____****
“What was that?”, Chloe asked referring to the breakfast incident.
“He confessed his feelings”, I stated blankly.
“What?!”, She whisper shouted and I confirmed with a nod.
“What was your answer?”, She asked.
“Nothing”
“What do you mean by nothing”
“Nothing means nothing”
“Eva!”
“Really, I didn’t answered him. I mean it was his decision to confess his feelings to me that doesn’t mean I am oblige to respond to his feelings”, I shrugged.
“Give him a chance, Eva!”, She smiled while gripping my shoulder.
“But Li-”
“Let him go to h*ell! Liam is not here! Don’t you get it. You have such a good man waiting for you, why to push him away. And for what? For the coward who ran away without even sparing you a glance? You waited for almost two years, and that’s enough. Aaron is a good man, Eva. For someone who might doesn’t even remember you now, and would be probably happy with some hot chick, doesn’t deserve your waiting! Uncage your heart and accept Aaron. I am not forcing you, but I know that you too feel something for Aaron. “, She explained in the most calming way. Sometimes her pitch did went high but it lowered as soon as she noticed it.
“It was you who told me to let him go. To not play with his feelings. To let him be happy with Riley! Remember?”, I spat out.
“I know, because sensing their closeness I thought that he would eventually fall for Riley, but no! He didn’t. That means he wants you. So stop mourning over your past love and give Aaron a chance. He deserves it. Try to open up to him-
“I did”
“You did?”
“Yeah, yesterday. You remember the cemetery boy I told you about?”
“Yeah, what about him?”
“It’s none but Aaron”
“Really?”, She gasped surprisingly and I nodded with a smile.
“D@mn! That’s icing over cake. C’mon Eva, stop waiting for that bastard, please. I want you to be happy, and I think Aaron can provide you that. I am not telling you to directly jump in the relationship with him, go on dates, get to know each other-”
“I am his wife, I know him more than anyone else”, I stated cutting her mid way.
“Oh really? Tell me”, she demanded.
“He carelessly throws towel anywhere after using it. He likes his omlett full fried. He prefers park jog over treadmill. He-”
“Not his habits or likes and dislikes only. What are his aspirations-”
“Money”
“Will you let me complete?”, She gritted out and I pouted but nonetheless agreed.
“What he wants from his life? What he feels for certain things? Get to know him emotionally. He is a good guy, you will definitely fall for him, I know!”, She beamed, giving my shoulders an encouraging shake.
“Okay, okay. Fine. But what if Liam comes back?”, I asked and she groaned.
“We will think about it later. Right now, just focus on Aaron! Okay!”, She said and I sighed in defeat.
****___****
Evening 4:00 PM, Airport.
“There is no paparazzi around, sir. We are clear to go”, Troy informed and Aaron nodded curtly.
Placing a protective hand around my waist, he pulled me with him. “What about Liza and Chloe?”, I asked glancing back.
“Don’t worry, guards will drop them home safely”, he said and I gave a last wave to Liza and Chloe.
We walked out and sat in his black Range Rover.
“You came back. I missed you!”, Martha enveloped me in a motherly hug and I reciprocated with a giggle at her enthusiastic greeting.
“I have some work in office. I will leave”, Aaron said and I turned to grab his wrist.
“Have lunch first. You didn’t ate in flight too. “, I said and he grinned showing his dimples.
“I am good, you take rest”, he patted my cheek and released his wrist before marching out of door.
“Don’t worry. He will be fine”, Martha said as she noticed my concern filled gaze that lingered on doorstep more than necessary.
“No Martha, he didn’t ate anything except breakfast, that too was nothing but eggs and bacon. My mom never allowed us to leave home empty stomach. And I too can’t help but act like her. After all I am her gene”, I said and dashed upstairs towards our room.
Getting fresh, I came down and immediately entered kitchen. Preparing simple Mac and Cheese, I filled it in Milton tiffin and made my way towards office.
“I will see you later”, I shouted over my shoulder and Martha waved at me shouting ‘Come soon’.
“We are here, Eva”, Mr. Moore said as the car stopped infront of my office building that probably might be New York’s largest sky scraper owned by Kings. I stepped out muttering a thanks before closing door.
“Oh my God! You are here”, Lily squealed and squeezed me in her arms. I chuckled and wrapped my arms around her petite frame.
“Yeah, how are you?”, I asked.
“I am fine. What about you? And how was your honeymoon?”
“I am fine too. And honeymoon was good”, I blushed. Damn! What’s happening to me!?
“You are blushing, huh? Was it really that good?”, Lily twisted her head at side and nudged my arms teasingly.
“Stop it! I will leave now, he hasn’t eaten anything since afternoon. I am here to give him this”, I said showing her tiffin box.
“Oh, wife on duty huh? Sure sure. Go ahead”, she laughed and I smacked her arm before walking off towards private elevator.
What? I am here as his wife today not an employee! So I am allowed to use private elevator.
The elevator stopped with it’s designed sound and I stepped out. Nodding and greeting back at the smiling receptionist I made my way towards Stella’s cabin.
“Good evening, Ma’am”, she greeted and I rolled my eyes.
“How many times I had told you-”
“Good evening, Eva”, she smiled and a small smile framed my lips too.
“I need to meet Aaron, is he free?”, I asked.
“He is your husband, just barge in. “, She joked.
“I would have, but what if he is in a meeting?”, I raised my eyebrows, a smile still stubborn enough to not leave my face.
“Don’t worry, he is not. Though he have a meeting within few minutes, I will prolong it for some time”, she replied and I adored her caring side.
“Yes please do it. He needs to eat anyway.”, I said and she replied an ‘okay’.
I knocked twice and his cold voice, void of any emotions called me in. Entering in I sighed at the sight of him. This man can live with papers. A file in his left hand, papers in another, and eyes craning from computer screen to papers and file continuously.
Sensing my presence he looked up, for few minutes surprised and then a big grin broke on his face. Dropping everything that occupied his hands, he stood up and sauntered towards me.
“Eva? What are you doing here?”, He asked making me sit on chair. The voice which was cold and emotionless just few minutes ago was now filled with love and care.
“You must be hungry”, I shrugged my shoulders and placed tiffin in his hands. He perplexedly looked at it and then at me giving me a soft smile, showing his perfect white teeth.
“Thanks, I was really hungry”, admitting embarrassingly, he sat on the chair beside me and opened it hastily. Devouring a forkful of pasta he moaned in delight.
Once he was finished, he belched like a child and instead of feeling disgusted I laughed.
“Sorry”, he mumbled shyly covering his mouth.
I stood up and took tiffin box from him. “You are such a kid. Come home soon, I will be waiting for you. Bye”, I ruffled his hair and he nodded with a smile.
****___****
He came back at eight and we had dinner conversating about our stay in LA with Martha.
“Eva?”
“Hmm?”, I hummed in reply while I was making my bed.
“Eva?”,
“Hmm?”
“Eva!”
“Gosh Aaron! Stop whining like a child. What?”, I snapped irritatedly.
“Nothing”, he turned and I groaned in frustration.
“I will be sure to kill you tonight”, I snarled and went back to complete my work.
“Eva?”, This time I picked up a pillow and chucked it straight on his face.
“Oww woman! Why so violent?”, He winced shoving pillow off to the side.
“What?”, I placed my hands on my hips and he gulped.
“I wanna take you on date.”, He said making my hands drop on the sides. “Only if you want to”, quickly added after glancing at me.
I turned speedily to hide my smile. My stomach had a giddy feeling inside. All warm and fuzzy.
“If you don’t wan-”
“Sure. When?”, I asked turning quickly to face him before he can finish his sentence.
“Really?”, He chuckled with surprised face.
“Yeah”
“Tomorrow, be ready at nine in morning”, he said and I nodded in confirmation.
“Where are you taking me?”, I asked.
“That’s a surprise”, he smirked showing off his sexy side.
“Typical”, I rolled my eyes but the smile on my face didn’t had plan to leave anytime soon.
“Bad night sweet nightmares, Mrs. King”, he said while covering himself with duvet.
“Same to you, Mr. King”, I replied back and lied down on my bed.
****___****
Next Morning, 8:00 AM.
“Wear something casual. I will be waiting for you down”, Aaron said before rushing out. He was wearing a simple black t-shirt and black jeans underneath, accompanied with black leather jacket. The sleeves rolled up till his forearm showing off his sexy veins. I know I may sound weird, but I have arm fetish. Most girls love men’s back or shoulders but I love their arms. And my husband surely have the sexiest arms on this planet.
Choosing my outfit, I wore it and came down.
“Is it casual enough?”, I asked once stepped down the last stair.
“Awesome”, he replied and we walked to his car. Sorry bike. Bike?
“Aaron, bike? A-are we going on this?”, I asked pointing towards the hottest bike I have ever seen.
This is lit!
My eyes and mouth were wide open and I was openly gawking at the bike. Just look at her, god d@mmit she is so s*xy!
“Yeah, but only if you want to or we can take car too”, he said but I immediately shook my head.
“I am more than eager to sit on it”, I bit my lip in excitement.
He sat on it and made that epitome of s*xiness to stand straight. He wore the helmet and forwarded another one for me. I took the helmet but my eyes were froze on him. He just looks so gooood! If perfection really doesn’t exist, then this man has to be a dream. Cause he looks so fvcking perfect.
“Eva, wear it and hop on”, his voice snapped me out of my thoughts and I quickly wore it before sitting on the bike.
“Hold onto me tight!”, He said and immediately I wrapped my arms around his waist tightly, a sexy chuckle vibrated through his chest making me almost swoon.
“Enjoy, kiddos!”, Martha excitingly waved at us. The bike roared to life and soon we were exploring the New York streets.
After hour of riding we stopped and I nearly groan in displeasure.
I wanted to ride more!
“We are here”, he said and took off his helmet. The moment he did that, many girls and women stole a glance at him as he ran his hand through his dark brown hair, s*xily messing them up.
One minute! Aren’t you noticing too much about him?
I coughed and took of my helmet. Unlike him, no one turned to look at me. Except a toddler who laughed when my hair got stuck in the clip of helmet while I desperately tried to release them off.
“Wait, let me do it for you”, sensing my annoyance he took the lead and easily released my stuck hair off that stubborn helmet.
“Where are we?”, I asked.
“Look yourself”, he nodded at the side.
“Ice skating!?”, I shouted, my feets involuntarily started jumping and a big grin broke onto my face.
“Yeah, let’s go!”, He said and clasped my hand with his.
After forcefully making me wear thigh length winter coat, hand gloves, beanie and the obvious skate shoes we were off to the ice rink.
“Catch me if you can!”, I shouted and he gave me ‘challenge accepted’ defined smirk before skating towards me.
Soon enough he caught me by my waist and spinned us. “Gotcha!”, He shouted and I giggled uncontrollably.
After dancing, teasing, racing and challenging each other with stupid bets, we came out of the rink.
“You seem pro in skating! How did you spinned us?”, I asked incredulously.
“Years of practice”, he shrugged and throwed me my helmet.
Next spot was Mc’Donalds and I swear I prayed for this man’s long life in my mind. I mean who doesn’t love Mc’Donalds.
I ordered large extra cheese burger with cola and fries and he did the same. We ate while talking about ourselves and childhood.
“What next?”, I asked.
“You like to street shop or ma-”
“Street shopping!”, I chirped cutting him off.
“Let’s go then!”, He said and I nodded excitedly.
We shopped for next two hours and my feets then started aching after the long walk.
“Yeah, we are here on the main street, around the corner”, Aaron said to someone on the phone while I relaxed myself on the bench.
Soon one of his guard came and he handed our shopping bags to the guard. Taking a key from him, Aaron ordered him to go back.
“Why car?”, I whined when he opened door for me.
“Because, where we are heading now is quite far away”, he replied and pushed me little to enter in. I sighed and plopped myself down on the leather seat.
The drive was surely long, we were on the outskirts of city. The sun was close to set and night was about to arrive. The passing trees and beautiful blue sky soothed my mind in a calming way.
“We are here”, he said when the engine died down beside a vast flower field.
“Let’s go”, he called and stepped out. I too came and he gave me an annoyed look as I was fast enough to come out before he can open door for me.
Sighing he shooked his head and forwarded his hand for me to take. I placed my hand in his and he took me across the concrete road. The sight infront of me had my breath hitched.
An enormous hot air balloon was infront of me.
“Wh-why did you br-brought me here?”, I stuttered nervously glancing between him and the view infront of me.
“To enjoy the sunset”, he smiled charmingly.
“In that?”, I pointed front and he nodded. “Can you pinch me?”, I asked and he furrowed his eyebrows.
“Why?”
“Just do i- Oww! It’s true. I am not dreaming!”, I whisper shouted to myself and he laughed. Without any warning he picked me up in bridal style and I squealed in surprise.
“Woah! Aaron, you scared me! I can walk you know!”, I yelled and he shrugged.
“I just wanted to do it”, he replied cheekily before walking towards the balloon.
“Is everything ready?”, Aaron asked a man who must be in his mid forties, seems to be the one who arranged this.
“Yes, sir”, the person replied confidently and Aaron put me down in the basket of balloon.
He too entered in. I clasped his arm tightly as the fire blared, aliving the balloon.
Soon we were off the ground and into the clouds. This is insane! I have never experienced something so beautiful ever before. The evening colors spreaded vast in the infinity of sky are beyond words to explain. I feel like a feather floating in sky. These igniting colors roars the uniqueness of nature. Nature is unpredictable, but a sanity that can calm your hurricane of emotions.
I sigh a breath of contentment and closed my eyes as air passed through my hair, touching me softly during it’s last wave.
“This is beautiful”, I mumbled, my eyes never leaving the setting sun.
“Sure it is”, was Aaron’s reply.
After the hot air balloon ride, Aaron drove us to a beach. Which looked abandoned?
But beautiful. Night time always make beach beautiful. I don’t know why people hate nights, but I surely don’t. I love evenings and nights.
A beautiful dinner set up was made on the shore. The way to dining table was carpeted. Beautiful lanterns placed on the side with proper distance between them.
Dinner was simple. It was not like a big feast or something but didn’t lack in the department of taste. It was delicious. Our talk was accompanied with the serene voice of sea waves and soft music playing in the background.
I brushed my hands on my arms feeling cold. “I will be back”, with that Aaron disappeared in the darkness of night.
Soon he was back with a hoodie and a beanie. Making me wear a hoodie, he placed the beanie over my head and I sighed in relief.
“Let’s go”, he said entwining our fingers.
“Where?”, I asked glancing at my wrist watch which showed it was 8:00 PM.
“Just come”, he tugged on my hands and pulled me with him.
After fifteen minutes of walk he stopped abruptly making me stop too. We were on the edge of a cliff, the height showed how endless the sea is.
“5 4 3 2 1….. Okay now see there”, Aaron pointed and I turned to look up at a blank sky. I was about to turn when numerous lights enhanced the dark sky.
The firecrackers one after another ignited in the sky with multiple colors. Soon letters started to form, and I gasped when the name
EvRon formed. Is this even possible?
With wide eyes and my jaw hanging low, I turned towards Aaron only to find him smiling at me. His eyes filled with adoration and care.
“Wh-why how? You- how you did? I can’t even”, D@mn! I am speechless! I can’t even form a correct sentence.
“I don’t know about many love stories, the only one I was forced to read was Romeo and Juliet back in highschool. Therefore my theory is that love stories may have man’s name taken first. So if we ever have our own love story, I want your name to be taken before mine”, his innocent confession made my heart flutter in numerous directions. This man is too good to be true. He can’t be real.
I placed my hand on his right side of chiseled jawline and carassed it. His eyes glanced at my hand and back at me. A warm smile spreaded on his lips.
No man has ever made me feel this much special. Of course except my dad. But not even Liam. With Aaron I feel like I am the most precious being on this planet. Like, it’s he who needs me not the other way around as it was with Liam. And this makes me confident about myself.
I tiptoed and k!ssed his cheek taking him by surprise. His sharp intake of breath proved how much effect of my such simple gesture have on him.
“Thank you”, I said sincerely, right now my gratitude towards him has no bounds.
“I hope you liked our date”, he said expectedly pulling me closer by my waist, I didn’t resist.
“I loved it”, I said and rested my cheek on his chest, his erratic heart beat matched mine, telling that I am not the only one nervous here.
Right now, in his embrace nothing matters more than this moment. I don’t want it to end here. I want time to stop and stay still. I want these stars and moon to witness this night and never to forget it.
Somehow I am still waiting for Liam, but somewhere in the corner of my mind, something screams for him to never come back. That now I don’t need him. That now I am fine without him. That…. Now I have someone to fill the void space in my heart and life. Is it really true though?
****____****
Next Morning, 8:55 AM
“Eva, c’mon we are late!”, Aaron shouted from living room and I ran out with my purse and lunch box.
“You are the boss, for god’s sake!”, I shouted back.
Last night we were back after the fireworks. On the way, we ate ice-cream and after coming back retired off to sleep.
“Let’s go”, I said and he sighed.
We sat in car and drive till office was quick. I came out and walked infront of him.
“Be careful. Just don’t run into door”, he warned as I was jogging towards entrance.
I was damn late!
“I am not that clumsy”, I turned over my shoulder and glared. The moment I turned back, my head banged straight with revolving door and I jolted back.
Aaron caught me before my butt can k!ss the floor. “Owww!”, I winced in pain while rubbing my forehead.
“Sure”, he mused chuckling lowly. I glared at him.
Jerking him off myself, I entered in but that damn turnstile stared playing with me. Urghh! Everything was okay from past few chapters, why again?
“Let me”, Aaron’s hypnotizing cologne filled my nostrils and I involuntarily took a deep breathe.
Once done we stepped ahead. He placed a lingering k!ss on my forehead and was about to leave when I stopped him with my hand around his wrist. He turned and stared confusingly at me. Gulping, I tiptoed and quickly pecked his cheeks before scurrying towards elevator. I immediately pressed for my floor, not wanting to see his surprised reaction.
A chuckle escaped my mouth over my stupid action.
Once I entered my department, many questions were showered on me. ‘How was our honeymoon? Was is beautiful? The pics are amazing!’ And things like that. I thanked them and answered some questions.
****____****
After Lunch, 3:00 PM
The work load was a burden. I had lot to cover up. It’s been two hours since lunch but still I didn’t even had time to drink water.
My mobile pinged notifying a message. I pressed the power button, the lock screen hided the message but showed that the sender was unknown.
Curious, I unlocked my phone and opened inbox. My blood froze and heart picked up it’s race as my eyes grazed the words of message
??Protect your husband before I destroy him??
(Sent by unknown number)
The phone dropped down from my hand as they started shaking and I stood up abruptly. I rushed towards elevator but damn it has to be busy now. Many stupid thought were swirling in my mind. The deep breathes were of no use to calm my inner turmoil. Using private elevator, I dashed out as soon as it stopped on his floor.
“He is in meetin-“, rest of Stella’s words were cut off as I was already in his cabin, interrupting his meeting.
“Eva?”, He called out, sudden surprise present in his voice. My insides relaxed seeing him healthy and fine, the turmoil that was until now drowning me in fear came to halt. “Gentlemen, can we continue this later? My wife needs me right now”, with his sentence said, the two men immediately stood up and walked out as I step aside to let them go. The door closed, and the distance between us faded away as I strode towards him and pulled him in a hug.
He is safe!
“Hey Little Warrior, are you okay? What happened?”, He asked carassing my hair.
I pulled out from hug but not totally, resting my forehead on his chest I sighed in contentment. “Thank god you are okay”, I breathed out.
“What will happen to me?”, He questioned and I shooked my head.
“Someone messaged me saying something incoherent, but I think it was just stupid prank.”, I clarified.
“What? Give me the number, I will imm-”
“Aaron, it’s not needed. It might be a childish prank, let it be. I am sorry to disturb you in your meeting”, I said with apologetic face but his smile had me confuse.
“I am happy”, he said.
“Why?”
“You care about me!”
“Idiot”, I laughed, but nonetheless I know it is true. And today that stupid prank proved it. I care about Aaron, I care alot.
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