Mr billionaire's regret chasing his irresistible wife by Gabby Emmanuel

His wife.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

My face fell as I scanned the empty space, realising that Jared and Sofia had gone in without me. I didn't have a problem with Sofia, but I did have one with Jared.

I was his wife, and weren't couple's supposed to arrive at an event together? Hesitating for a moment, I contemplated going in on my own or calling Jared to come lead me inside.

I felt really nervous walking into the bar without Jared, because despite being his wife for three years, I had never met his classmates and friends, mainly because I was busy with work, or an opportunity never presented itself.

After a few seconds of indecisiveness, I decided to walk in alone. I took a deep breath, smoothed my dress, squared my shoulders and made for the entrance door.

As I pushed open the door, the sounds of laughter and banter welcomed me, and I was immediately hit by the smell of expensive perfumes and alcohol.

Woa! This was definitely a reunion for people that matters, I decided. I scanned the room, my eyes adjusting to the surroundings. And that was when I spotted them-Sofia and Jared.

They were standing by the bar, laughing and chatting with a group of people I presumed were friends. My heart squeezed painfully as I watched how Jared laughed and spoke carefree, making me wonder if he even remembered he came with a wife. Did he even notice my absence?

I scoffed, of course not. Sofia was beside him, playing out the role perfectly as she held onto him, smiling and waving at everyone that stopped to greet them.

My heart churned painfully at the sight and I quickly averted my gaze. I forced a smile on my face as I turned to make my way to the rows of seats at a corner.

take a step, two voices stopped me. Their topic of discussion rather. I paused to listen to the

Sofia? I still

arrive with her? The instruction was clear; arrive with your spouses. Why will he

wives or fiances. They were asked to come with a female friend. And you know Jared and Sofia

child has to be Jared's. Or, do you think another man will let his

right, Nate," the second man, who I would love to call a doubting Thomas

pals. It was really disheartening that once again, Sofia had the upper hand in Jared's life, compared to myself. For a moment, I wished I was not so engrossed in work and had pushed to meet with Jared's friends. That way, these men wouldn't have to debate about my

leave now, I turned again, but the next line of the men's conversation got

transformation?" The first man began.

don't think I understand you,"

you see how much he

in designers, gentle and courteous. A stark difference to his arrogant and rough self in

now. The Jared I know and married, is a meticulous gentleman, how come I was just hearing about this side of him now? And yet again, I felt that

know my husband.

I inched closer. Who knows, they could deviate and talk about Sofia and Jared's relationship while as teenagers and I just might be able to gather some

hands and landing on the floor with a thud

breath, crouching to pick it up, but the first man

said, handing the purse to me. "Are

and smiled gratefully, trying to mask my embarrassment.