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."

Typical Ashley, always nice to anyone nice

a pleasure,"

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

real. I haven't even been to a karaoke bar

Juliet. "You're kidding, aren't you? You're in your twenties, if I guessed 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

huh? I wouldn't have pegged you as

you've never been to a karaoke bar? Not even once, and probably you forgot?" Juliet pressed on, amazement in her eyes. She seemed bent on not letting the

be so sure. She might have

not true," Ashley shook her head. "Arielle is not like

even more intrigued now. "Are you saying she doesn't have a boyfriend, fiance, or a man in

some of

not ready to back off. "No, I want

conversation is over," Ashley hissed.

voice in a placating tone. And then I turned to Juliet. "I've never been to a Karaoke bar until today, and it's true. And about my relationship status, I'd rather not talk about it. I hope you respect

how prying she was because her face fell. "I'm so sorry if

no, it's fine," I said, flashing

surprised you've never been to a karaoke bar. You're

"We should do this again sometime. Maybe

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

Everyone burst into laughter.

Suddenly, Dwayne checked his