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

Transcend running into each other.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

The young man chuckled and took off his shades, revealing piercing eyes that sparkled with amusement. "Alright, there was a catch. How're you, Madam?"

I was stunned, my eyes widening in surprise. Dwayne? Of all people? Before I knew it, laughter bubbled up from my chest, and I burst into tears-streaked giggles.

He was the last person I expected to see, and I couldn't believe I sang alongside him without even recognizing him.

"You're so-" I started, still chuckling.

"A jerk?" He finished, grinning. "I know, guilty as charged. I'm sorry if I startled you. I didn't want to reveal my identity and startle you. I wanted to hear you sing, and I'm glad you did. You sing so well. Are you sure you've never had a music career? My cheeks turned warm at his flattery. I shook my head, still trying to process running into him again. Is this a coincidence, or some planned act?

"Here," he cut into my thoughts, handing me a tissue. "You need it."

I nodded and accepted it, dabbing at my cheeks and eyes. Just then, Ashley and Juliet approached us.

"Bestie, that was a stunning performance," Ashley said, and then she turned to Dwayne, you too, gentleman. You were-" She paused as recognition dawned on her face. "You again? Dwayne, isn't it?" Dwayne nodded, grinning.

"How come we didn't recognize you?" Ashley turned to me. "Did you know it was him?

I let my hand up. "I didn't."

Surprisingly, Ashley didn't seem weary of Dwayne like she used to be, in our previous encounters. She flashed him a smile. "It's nice to see you again. Thank you for singing along with her."

Ashley, always nice

a pleasure,"

say you don't know how to sing?" Juliet chipped in,

don't, for real. I haven't even been to

correctly, and never been to a karaoke bar. Is that what you're trying to say? Juliet inquired. "She's right," Ashley concurred. "She's been so uptight in college, always buried in her books. And when

eyes sparkled with interest. "Culinary school, huh?

a karaoke bar? Not even once, and probably you forgot?" Juliet pressed on, amazement in her eyes. She seemed bent on not letting the topic slide until her curiosity was satisfied. "It's true. She's been my friend

She might have visited without

Ashley shook her head. "Arielle is not like

she doesn't have a boyfriend, fiance,

point, Ashley's eyes lost some of their cool. "Let's not talk about that

Juliet was not ready to back off. "No, I

is over," Ashley hissed. I could tell she was

a placating tone. And then I turned to Juliet. "I've never been to a Karaoke bar until

how prying she was because her face fell.

it's fine," I said,

you've never been to a karaoke bar. You're really talented." Dwayne nodded in agreement. "She is. I was

should do this again sometime. Maybe next time, we

them. I was glad I agreed to come. "Maybe, but don't screw your faces

Everyone burst into laughter.

Suddenly, Dwayne checked his