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

The kiss and the taste of her.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

After leaving the restaurant, Dwayne and I strolled through the city, enjoying the feel of the warm sun on our skin. I still couldn't believe he was really here, walking beside me. Our daily calls and messages weren't the same as having him physically present. "I'm still in shock," I said, smiling at him. "Why did you come?"

His eyes dangled with amusement as he glanced at me. "I missed you. Simple as that."

His response left me momentarily speechless. I guess I would never get used to how straightforward he can be most of the time. We walked in comfortable silence for a while, taking the sights of the street together.

"I noticed that young manager," Dwayne suddenly said, making me halt in surprise. I told him about Stephen and even sent a photo, but I didn't expect him to recognize Stephen that easily especially when they were not up close.

"He looked at you like he was ready to devour you whole," Dwayne went on, his tone teasing and amusing. "Ah, youth."

I laughed, feeling a slight blush rise to my cheeks. "Stop it Dwayne. You know I'd never take that seriously. He's just a child."

Dwayne chuckled, "He'd be heartbroken if he heard you say that. But hey, it's good news for me. I can stop worrying about you being charmed away."

I punched his shoulders lightly, rolling my eyes playfully. "You're ridiculous."

As we walked on, I couldn't help but notice how much Dwayne had transformed since we first met years ago. Back then, he was quiet and carried an air of melancholy that puzzled me. Now, while he still held onto some mystery, it felt lighter-perhaps Italy and the art of cooking had softened him.

And I didn't hesitate to voice my thoughts to him. "You know Dwayne," I began. "You've changed a lot."

He stopped to give me one of his signature amused looks before he resumed walking. "You think so?"

"I know so," I replied. "You seem more... carefree."

"Maybe I am. Somebody cares about me so I won't have to care that much."

were once again plunged into

a reasonable distance on foot but I didn't care, as long as it was

I turned to spare him a glance, and was surprised to see him

the look?" I asked, giving off a laugh to mask how awkward I

locking into mine, as if preparing to say something important. I slowed down, too, my heart beginning to beat slightly faster. "What is it?" I

I sighed inwardly and took it out of my

my spine. Why was he calling me? Just then, a

it's

I said to Dwayne, feeling

me a reassuring nod. "Go ahead. It seems

call, my eyes never

tone usually urgent. "We need to

My frown

the country soon and we need to talk. Please meet me at Cafe Bliss, the one close to

the information. His grandmother, the grand monarch

the intent to die there and meet with her ancestors. She had loved me so much and was always in support of

well with me, as it only meant one thing;

suddenly became nervous. Dwayne seemed to notice my

to,' he said in a soft tone. "I

on

find out why the monarch of the Smith's family was suddenly returning to the country and my

the last thing I wanted

the earth.

leaving, I asked, "Whatever you going to say earlier? You seemed like

nothing serious," He responded, chuckling. "It's just that I'll be heading back

heart sank at the news. "So soon? You just