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 to anyone nice to

a pleasure," Dwayne

know how to sing?" Juliet chipped in, staring at me

been to a karaoke bar until

stares from Dwayne and 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

eyes sparkled with interest. "Culinary school, huh?

karaoke bar? Not even once, and probably you forgot?" Juliet pressed on, amazement in her eyes. She seemed bent on not letting the

have visited without your knowledge. With

true," Ashley shook her head. "Arielle is

you saying she doesn't have a boyfriend, fiance, or a man in her

eyes lost some of their cool.

not ready to back off. "No, I want

hissed. I could tell she was

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

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

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

sang, hence the reason I was surprised you've never been to a karaoke bar. You're

she was back in an excited mood. "We should do this again sometime. Maybe

I was glad I agreed to come. "Maybe, but don't

Everyone burst into laughter.

Suddenly, Dwayne checked his