MR BILLIONAIRES MRS CLUMSY
Episode 19
(Everything is Perfect)
~ Aaron ~
You know the feeling of accomplishment, yes this is it. Or no, it’s something more than that. Cause whenever I accomplish something, it’s just my brain enjoying the victory but these days, it’s my heart dancing in happiness. It’s been two weeks since our date, and my mind can’t stop but revolve around that day like a wheel.
I never once thought that Eva will give me chance. But the moment she accepted to go on a date with me, I was on cloud nine. And when she fell asleep, I went to study room and searched online for so called ‘Perfect dates’, yes I was that stupid.
But they just suggested dinners or fireworks, so I did everything I could do. I called Chloe and asked what Eva likes to do most. Her reply was sleeping! Now we couldn’t do that….. Yet! She also told me that Eva likes to ice skate, so that was added in to do list. She told me about Eva’s craze for bikes, Mc’Donalds and how she loves simplicity more than extravagancy. Though I was afraid she will not like the idea of seeing sunset from hot air balloon, but her expressions when she admired the sunset from it were priceless and my doubt was long gone.
I kept dinner simple and the fireworks, it was Adam’s idea, but illuminating the sky with our new found ship name was my idea.
Everything is perfect and I couldn’t ask for more.
Next day when she rushed up just to see if I am fine or not, damn! To know that she cares for me so much, that she was literally shaking in my concern made me immensely happy.
Am I falling in love with her? Cause if I am, I don’t want to stop.
“Sky, for Pete’s sake just stop!”, I heard a manly yell and the next moment my office’s door was thud open, and in entered our five years old Golden Retriever. Sky.
His eyes searched around and as soon as they landed on me, he gave a bark and rushed towards me. I was more than shock to react. He jumped on me and my chair wheeled back due to the impact. He started showing his happiness of seeing me by licking my whole face.
“Dude dude! Calm down, calm down, Sky!”, I stroked his stomach and behind his ears to calm him down. He wagged his tail and sprinted off me. Strutting towards couch, he jumped on it and sat like he owns it.
“How?”, I asked Adam while cleaning my face with tissue.
“What do you mean by how? With his four legs!”, Adam deadpanned and I gave him an annoyed look.
“He was in London! With your parents! Then how?”, I asked. We three, I mean I, Adam and Riley brought him when he was just two months. Not getting enough time with him, we decided to have him for limited time span. For first two years he was with me, next two he was with Adam and now with Riley. He was comfortable with the people he find safe and doesn’t hesitates to go with them. I thought keeping him for first two years with me will make him inseperable from me, but the moment Adam said that he will feed him three times a day, Sky didn’t leave a second to jump in Adam’s car. Betrayer!
It’s been a year that I had seen him last, Riley immediately took him to London. Initially we were against it, but then gave up.
“Riley came two days ago on my doorstep and left him there stating that she can’t cope up with his tantrums any more. At first I was angry on her that how can she talk about him like that, but then when he pushed me off my own bed and slept like he owns it, I understood what Riley suffered through.”, He sighed and sat beside Sky who tried to push him off from couch with his paws. One slap on his leg and he stopped. I sighed, he is really spoiled, we shouldn’t have let him go to London.
“What then?”, I asked.
“I can’t take him with me, he has peed on my bed for what like 4 times. He has become mannerless! He needs you!”, He said and I nodded.
“Fine, I will take him. I just hope Eva will be fine with this.”, I said and he gave me an encouraging smile.
“Don’t worry, she will be. I have a meeting to attend, I willl see you later”, he stood up while adjusting his jeans.
“Me-meeting? With who?”, I asked incredulously.
“With my bed. I haven’t slept from last two days! I need sleep.”, He said and here for second I thought he really is serious about meeting thing.
He went out after muttering a good bye and I sighed. To adjust himself, Sky threw all cushions on the floor and sprawled on it after finding a comfortable position. I glared at him but he just craned his neck towards window avoiding my glare.
Ignoring as if a mannerless dog doesn’t exist in my office, I busied myself in work.
“Aaron!”, A voice chirped and I smiled. Eva entered with a big smile on her face. She walked towards my desk and placed Lunch boxes on it. “I didn’t make anything special today, it’s just simple pas”- Bark! Sky’s voice stopped her mid-sentence and her eyes widened. “Are you fine?”, She asked placing her hand on my cheek with concern filled gaze.
“Wh-what happened to me?”, I asked gulping over her sudden question.
“You don’t know?”, I shooked my head on her question. “You just barked”, she said sympathetically and I almost face palmed myself.
Bark! Sky tried to tell his presence and with a frown Eva turned to face him. She blinked and her mouth resembled fish’s. Opening and closing continuously.
“Is that a dog?”, Now I really face palmed myself. As like answering her, Sky barked again. “It really is”, she confirmed her own question.
What the hell?
“He is so cute!”, She gushed and rushed towards him. He backed out and threw a bark at her.
“Hey buddy, I will not hurt you”, Eva said softly and patted his head. Sensing that she is safe to be around, Sky neared her and Eva sat beside him. She took him on her lap and started playing with him.
“You are so cute!”, She cooed and he licked her face, his tail wagging continuously showing his happiness because of her presence.
“I didn’t know you had a dog?”, She asked and I shrugged.
“Adam, me and Riley brought him when he was two months. He was is in London last year.”, I answered and she nodded. Sky demanded her attention and she caressed his neck softly.
“How old is he?”
“5”
“Big boy!”, Eva shaked his head side by side and he barked in confirmation. She laughed.
I thought she will freak out or will be uncomfortable, but she seems to accept him easily.
“Will it be okay, if he stays with us?”, I asked hesitantly.
“What? Really? Wow! Of course I have no problem. I am more than happy to share our home with him. “, She said and I smiled at her mention of our home. “You wanna come with me buddy?”, She asked him and he nodded his head.
“Do you have his food right now?”, She asked and I shooked my head. “Then we can’t eat infront of him, ask someone to bring his food too. “, She said and I asked Stella to bring him his food.
We had our lunch and she went back to her work. Sky tried to follow her but I locked door before he can step out. He glared and growled at me but I ignored busying myself back to work.
Hours later I switched off my laptop, propelled my phone in pocket and walked out, Sky following me.
Reaching on the ground floor, Sky ran out and I saw him rushing towards Eva’s open arms. I smiled.
“C’mon dadda, we are waiting for you!”, Eva whined imitating child’s voice, making Sky pretend like he is talking.
“Ask mommy to sit in car, Sky!”, I patted Sky’s head and sat inside driver’s seat.
“Dad is no gentleman, Sky! He didn’t even open door for me!”, Eva pouted and stomped towards passenger seat, with Sky in her arms. I chuckled.
We reached home. Sky jumped out of car and ran inside mansion. We too got out and entered in only to find Martha petting Sky.
“What a pleasant surprise is this, Aaron!”, She exclaimed and I told her how he got here and will stay with us now.
I was about to go back to office when Eva held my hand and stopped me. “Please don’t go, spend some time with us. Office work can wait, can’t it?”, she said and I smiled. Everything is new. This attention, someone desiring your presence is new but not unwanting. If someone I care for wants my time, I am more than willing to give.
“Of course.”, I agreed and a big smile adorned her face.
“Sky! C’mon let’s play”, she asked and he barked in approval.
****___****
Next day, 2:00 PM
“The conference will be in Dubai sir.”, Stella said and I sighed.
“Will my absence affect the conference?”, I asked.
“Not really, but our restaurants there are facing some legal problems. You need to be there cause the branch head is unable to deal with it”, she said and my mind dwelled on it.
“Fine. Tell Mr. Fredrick to get the jet ready till tomorrow afternoon. And book my stay for two weeks”, I ordered and she nodded in acceptance.
Work hours ended and I strolled out. Taking elevator, I pressed for ground floor. The elevator descended down and door slide opened. Spotting Eva, I called out and she waved at me, a quick smile tugged on her lips.
Once we sat down in our car, I revived the engine, changed gear and pressed on accelerator.
“I am going to Dubai tomorrow”, I told and her head j*erked towards me.
“What?”, She scowled.
“I am going to Dubai tomorrow”, I repeated.
“What!?”
“I am goi-”
“I heard what you said! But why?”, She asked grimacingly.
“Business”, I replied and she sighed plopping back on seat, shoulders sagging in defeat. She blowed out air and craned her neck towards me.
“That’s not fair!”, She whined.
“I am sorry”, I apologised.
“But what about Christmas? It’s our first Christmas together, Aaron!”, Sh!t! How can I forget about Christmas?
“I am so sorry, Eva. The Christmas thing literally didn’t came into my mind. I really forgot. I am so sorry”, I said glancing towards her before concentrating back on road. “But I promise I will be back before Christmas Eve”, I assured her but her twitched lips showed her disappointment.
“What about Christmas shopping? Decoration, food, gifts? I thought we will do it together”, she sighed sadly.
After so many years I had the chance to celebrate Christmas like normal families. Otherwise I am either celebrating it with Adam’s family or with my work in office.
I am blowing this chance off just because of work!
“It is important”, I tried to convince and she huffed in annoyance.
“Fine. Go! I will do everything by myself!”, She snapped.
“You will not be alone. Martha will be there to help you, you can call Chloe and Liz-”
“They are not my husband, Aaron! You are!”, She snapped cutting me off. I pressed the brakes real fast, and car stopped with a screech sound.
Did she just said that!?
Damn, my internals are doing somersault!
My heart was beating erratically and I could actually hear their repeating drum sound in my ears. Even she was shocked and was gulping continuously.
“I-I mean, I mean that… Not that. I uhh, you know what I mean…”, She trailed confusingly and turned towards window, hiding her blushing form.
“Yeah, I know what you mean”, not wanting to embarrass the situation and ourselves more, I ignited the engine and we reached home within no time.
“Hey sky! You wanna play?”, She asked as Sky came out wagging his tail. He barked in response.
“Great, go grab your ball and we will go for a walk”, she said and he barked twice before running back inside. He came back quickly with his ball in his mouth and dropped it infront of Eva.
“I will see you later”, she said avoiding my gaze and I nodded.
I went to our room, got changed and came down.
“Martha, bring me a coffee in my study”, I told Martha before walking towards study room.
Eva came back after two hours. We had dinner and went back to our room. She was making her bed, while I was admiring her back.
That’s call staring, you creep!
Shoving my disrespectful sub concious mind aside, I stood up and walked towards her.
“Eva?”,
“Hmm?”
“Can I hug you?”
She abruptly turned towards me with wide eyes. “Wh-why?”, She whisper asked.
“I want to feel you in my arms before I go to Dubai. At least those oppressive two weeks will have something beautiful to remember”, I said and a blush crept her face. She nodded slowly.
I wrapped my fingers around her elbow and pulled her towards me. She took baby steps forward until our faces were just inches apart. Her lips looks so inviting! D@mmit!
I hold onto her waist and pulled her in my embrace. My own face nuzzled in the crook of her neck. My feelings for her have grew so strong that I am afraid of being without her now. Even that thought shakes me from core. Her presence is my peace and her absence my storm. Don’t ever take her away from me Jesus. Please don’t!
“Aaron?”
“Hmm?”
“I think I will miss you”
“Please miss me.”, I said. I want her to miss me. I want someone to crave for my presence too. I want someone waiting for me too. I want to experience that feeling of coming home back when you know there is someone waiting for you. “Eva?”
“Hmm?”
“Sleep with me tonight.”, She stiffened. “Just sleep. In my arms”, I clarified and her rigid form relaxed.
“Okay”, her voice barely above whisper.
“Let’s go”, We walked towards our bed and she crawled up. I lied down beside her and enveloped her in my arms. She nuzzled closer. Switching off the lights I k!ssed her forehead and murmured our usual night greeting. She did the same.
****___****
Next Morning 5:00 AM
The alarm rang and I closed it before it can disturb Eva’s sleep as she stirred little. We were cuddling.
I laughed inwardly. For me, once cuddling was childish and look at me now! I want to cuddle with her more.
I slowly took out my arm that was under her head. She turned to face me, her silky brown strands falling on her face due to moving. Twirling them around my finger, I placed them back behind her ears. Should I k!ss her? She is asleep, she won’t know! I will just peck.
Shut up, Aaron! You are not pshyco!
Listening to my mind’s suggestion, I stood up and went inside bathroom.
I am living prank free days now and that’s a big relief. I can do normal things without worrying about abnormal outcomes.
Wearing my track pant and half sleeved jersey, I came out. Grabbing my protein shake from kitchen, I jogged out towards local park.
I jogged for almost one hour and then took a rest on nearby bench. I was drinking my protein shake when a female voice caught my attention.
“Hi”
“Umm, hi. Do I know you?”, I asked.
Do I know her?
No I don’t!
“No, you don’t. But I do. I mean, I am seeing you jogging here from last one week”, she said. Okay? I come here everday, but I haven’t seen her anyday.
“I am sorry, I didn’t recognised you. I mean I have never seen you around”, I said.
“Yeah, because I just shifted New York last week”, she said nervously twiddling with her water bottle.
“Ohh okay, how may I help you?”, I asked.
“I actually, I uhh…. I am sorry, I am just nervous. I have never done it, this is my first time so I am just scared.”
What the hell is this girl blabbering?
“I need to g-”
“I like you”, she blurted out and closed her eyes in fear. Fear of my response.
“I am sorry, I am married”, I said and her eyes instantly opened. She looked at me with wide eyes and I showed her my wedding ring. A sad small tugged on her lips.
“It’s okay. I should be the one saying sorry. “, She said, her face regretting her previous actions.
“Don’t. It takes guts to say out your feelings. You did it quite confidently. You should be proud of yourself. Being her husband I was afraid to confess my feelings to my wife, you did infront of a stranger who you barely know and crushes over for just a week”, I said and she immediately grinned.
“You are just like I imagined you to be. Your wife is so lucky. I hope she too knows it. Merry Christmas and have a happy life. Bye. It was nice meeting you”, with that she turned and jogged back.
I came back and instantly rushed towards our room skipping gym today. Entering I saw Eva folding bedsheets.
“You seem happy, what happened?”, She questioned seeing my smiling face.
“A girl confessed her feelings to me today”, I said and plopped down on sofa chair.
“A b!tch did what!?”, She exclaimed throwing bedsheets on bed. I burst out laughing.
“A girl! Not bitch, Eva”, I said after sobering up from my laughter.
“Yeah whatever! Now tell me!”, She demanded and I detailed her with the incident.
“What a shameless girl! Was she blind, couldn’t she see a God damn wedding ring in your finger? Girls now-a-days!”, She started blabbering to herself. I persuaded my lips to not laugh again.
“Is that jealousy I see, Mrs. King?”, I teased and she glared.
“No”, She denied and I nodded sarcastically.
“Whatever helps you to sleep at night”, a pillow was thrown on me in response.
****____****
“Aaron, is this file important?”
“Oh, Yess! Thank you, I need to take it with me to Dubai today”, I said gratefully. “Shall we?”
“Your phone is still on charging”, she reminded and I face palmed myself. “Is your wallet with you, or should I remind you about that too”, she teased and I smiled sheepishly.
Pulling out drawer I took out my wallet and placed it in my pocket.
“God Aaron!”, She groaned.
“Sorry”
“Let’s go now”, she said and I nodded.
Today she prepared breakfast as Martha was not feeling well and Knox was on holiday. After breakfast we came out and she reminded me of my car keys.
D@mn! Am I developing Amnesia? Why do I keep forgetting things!
We sat in car and I started the engine before driving off from mansion premises.
I smiled. My smile seems to intrigues her cause she turned towards me with curious face.
“What happened?”, Eva asked.
“Nothing”, I tried to shove off the question. But I know her, she will dig in until she gets what she wants.
“Tell me!”, she insisted.
“You seem like a typical wife”, she raised her eyebrows as like didn’t understand. “I mean, making me breakfast, giving me lunchbox, remembering me my car keys, wallet, mobile, files. You seem like a typical caring wife”, I clarified and her brows relaxed as her mouth made ‘o’ shape.
“Well, I am your wife”, Shit! These monkeys in my stomach just flipped, my heart just skipped a beat. “For one year, of course”, and my happiness crashed down in usian bolt speed. I just so hate this fact! I want her to be mine for lifetime, not for one year. I totally forgot about the contract, what now? It’s already December. Just 8 more months and this will end.
I need to make her fall in love with me before this contract ends. That’s the only way to make her stay with me forever. Cause I am never gonna divorce her, even if it means to destroy the contract by keeping her oblivious about it.
We reached office in no time and got busied in work. I left for Dubai at 2:00 PM after my lunch with Eva.
Reaching Dubai, I directly went to my suite and got fresh.
The next two weeks were full of meetings and work.
****____****
24th December, 4:09 PM
The car stopped infront of mansion and I stepped out after thanking Mr. Moore.
Once I came out, I saw a big Christmas tree on the left corner of living room. And the fun thing was, Sky was sitting there, helpless. Tangled in lights.
He sensed my presence and was about to bark but I shushed him. Getting the signal he stopped. I tiptoed, because Eva was up the ladder, struggling to place the star.
“Urghh! Why I am so short!? Just little bit, Eva”, she whined and then encouraged herself. Tiptoeing she tried again but lost her balance. I immediately rushed and caught her in my arms.
“Oh my goodness!”, She breathed out in panic. Opening eyes, they widened at my sight but then relaxed. Her arms wrapped around my neck and she hugged me.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! The thought of opening my eyes directly on the hospital bed scared the shit out of me. You saved me”, she blabbered and I chuckled. Sky barked in happiness.
“I will always save you”, I said, promising her safety to me internally.
“I missed you”, she said.
“Thank you. For missing me. I missed you too”, I kissed the back of her head and set her down.
I got fresh and changed into something comfortable. I was never so happy after coming back from any business trip.
I helped her decorate the Christmas tree and the smile on her face was worth looking at.
Next day everyone came, Liza, Chloe, Adam and Riley. We exchanged gifts, had lunch and went to church. At night we went to Adam’s house as he arranged Christmas party.
“What are you thinking, Eva?”, I asked as she was deep in her thoughts.
“Riley is engaged”, she said and I sighed. That was a shock for me too. How did it happened? With whom? Why? No idea. She just told that she is engaged. I asked her but she denied to tell me, so I didn’t press for more.
“Leave it”, I said but she shooked her head.
“Can’t. I don’t know. Everything was good, now that thought is bugging me. I am getting a sick feeling that something bad is gonna happen.”, She said rubbing her chest while taking deep breaths.
“Hey, calm down, Little Warrior. Nothing bad is gonna happen. I am here with you”, I said and pulled her in my arms. She didn’t resist.
The days passed and soon it was New Year’s eve.
“This new year, let’s make promises to ourselves”, Liza suggested.
We were on the beach, celebrating among ourselves after the New year party that Mr. MacLeod hosted in the success of our new merger and New Year.
“Okay, me first”, Adam raised his hand.
“Go ahead”, Eva encouraged.
“I am gonna make Chloe fall for me before next year ends”, he smirked.
“Keep dreaming”, Chloe muttered sipping her wine.
“No babes, it will be a reality one day”, he challenged.
“We’ll see”, she scoffed.
“Okay, me next!”, Liza said.
“Hmm?”, I asked.
“I will acquire the internship in Mrs. Linda’s, For Divas “, she said, her voice reflecting confidence. ‘For Divas’ is right now the trending brand in fashion. While King is settled on second position, it is on the top. And damn, that lady is unbeatable.
“Impossible”, Adam said.
“Nothing is impossible!”, Chloe snapped.
“Exactly”, he smirked and she rolled her eyes.
“I will show my designs to Aaron once they are finished”, Eva said and I frowned.
“Really!?”, Liza squealed and Eva nodded.
“What designs are you two talking about?”, I asked puzzled.
“I will tell once they are ready to be revealed”, Eva said and I sighed over her stubbornness.
“Now your turn, Riley”, Chloe said and Riley looked startled for a second.
“I will make sure to take what is supposed to be mine”, she said and took a swig of her beer.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”, Adam questioned.
“Time will answer every question”, she stated blankly.
“Chloe”, I said.
“I will tell you guys my secret before the year ends”, she said and shrugged.
“What secret do you have? And why don’t I know about it? You hided it from me? How could you? Don’t you love me anymore? Is-”
“Gosh, Liza! Stop it!”, Eva groaned and Liza instantly pouted.
“Aaron”, Adam patted my shoulder.
“I will make sure to destroy every barrier that will try to keep us apart”, I promised to myself referring to the contract. I need to convert this perfect illusion into reality before a mere piece of paper destroys it.
“What barrier are you talking about?”
“Aww, that’s so cute!”
Eva and Liza said simultaneously. I shooked my head over her question.
Let this new year bring happiness that I have craved for since childhood.
****____****
1st February, 7:00 PM
“We will be late, Eva!”, I exclaimed and she rushed down.
“I am coming!”, She sighed.
It’s Riley’s birthday today, and Adam organised a grand party on account of it. I wanted to take Eva on a date today and confess my feelings to her.
That I am in love with her.
But this woman insisted on going for party as she wanted to see Riley’s fiance. How can someone be so dumb? Why should she care who Riley’s fiance is!
“Does this look good? Or should I change?”, She asked twirling around. She couldn’t look anymore cute!
“You look amazing, Little Warrior. Now let’s go”, I said and she smiled. I was wearing a black tuxedo which Eva picked for me. We sat in our limo, and I told Mr. Moore to drive.
We reached venue and found Adam at the bar side . He told us where Riley is and we wished her. Eva asked for her fiance but Riley told that his flight has just landed so he will be here within an hour.
It’s been one and half hour and I am bored to death. My wife doesn’t want to dance because she is on her 45th level of candy crush.
A pat on my shoulder turned me and I came face to face with Riley. Her arm linked with a man. He too was wearing a tuxedo, round glasses hiding his blue eyes, stubble jaw and his nose somewhat crooked. Black hair gelled back and a fake smile plastered on his face.
“This is my fiance”, Riley introduced and we shaked hands smiling at each other.
“Eva?”, Riley called while Eva just hummed in response. Her eyes never leaving mobile screen.
“Eva?”, I nudged on her shoulder and she annoyedly looked up. I glared at her nodding ahead towards newly arrived couple and she rolled her eyes before looking front.
“Eva, meet my fiance. Liam Woodwords”, Riley introduced with a smile.
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