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

The promised protection.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

After driving for a while, I finally brought the car to halt at a spot I considered safe and tried to catch my breath. My hands shook uncontrollably on the steering wheel, while my heart thudded fast like it would jump out of my chest.

I tried to calm down, else I might not be able to drive myself home in that state. Taking slow, deep breaths, I tried to get a grip on myself. Panic tried to press in on me, but I pushed aside the feeling. I can't have a panic attack, no, not here. After a few minutes, my heart rate slowed down to normal, and my hands steadied. Satisfied that I was okay to drive again, I turned the car back on, and resumed driving home, my senses now on high alert.

As I drove, I grew increasingly anxious, as I tried to figure why someone would follow me. It didn't add up, and intermittently, I looked at the rearview mirror to ensure the person was not behind me.

Each glance revealed nothing suspicious, but I still had to be extra careful. I couldn't risk leading the person, whomever it was, to my home, as I didn't know what their motive was.

Finally, after taking so many turns and even taking a longer route than usual, I turned into my street. Even as I pulled into the driveway, I kept my eyes fixed on the rearview mirror for any funny movements. Heart racing, I alighted, and before I walked into the house, I looked behind my shoulders one last time.

Nothing, fortunately.

Inside, I locked the door behind me firmly, before leaning on it, with my hand pressed to my chest.

Safety. Finally.

I made it home to my mum and Son.

"Mom!" Maverick yelled, breaking into my thoughts as ran towards me.

I straightened up, stretching my arms to accommodate him. I had to put on a smile and shove the thoughts of the incident aside like it never happened. I was safe and home to my family and that was all that mattered. "Hey, champ, how was your day?" I asked, forcing a bright smile.

"It was awesome, Mama. Nana and I made cookies," he exclaimed, his usual bubbly self.

My Mom joined us, a smile on her face. "You're back. How was your day?" And then a frown creased her forehead. "You look tired."

smile trying to sound casual. "It's nothing, mum. Just a long

missed you," Maverick said, snuggling even

you two,

then I pulled away, exhaling. "I need to freshen up.

Dinner's almost ready,"

me. It felt relieving

family for dinner. We chatted about our day, and I

chair back. "I'm tired, guys. I think I'll head to bed early

me in bed," Maverick

I promise I'll do it tomorrow," I said, guilty enveloping

I leaned down, pecking

Mama," he

asked, looking

I said quickly. "Goodnight," and then

to call asleep but it was futile. Thoughts thru say is obstinate, and so my thoughts kept drifting to the incident

town for a week or so, surely I haven't incurred any enemies,

the troubling thoughts, I reached for my

deep gruff voice

I responded. "Did

you did," he said with a chuckle. "But you know I don't mind,

the terrifying details. "Someone followed me

he wanted

be paranoid. You know, you think

"I'm not being paranoid."

I took a breath and

up. "I'm sorry you

feeling shivers run down my spines just