The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Vanessa

It was only last evening that Dominic and I were at my father's house, making the announcement about the pregnancy and yet, he called me a few minutes after Dominic left my bedroom, saying he wanted to see both of us today.

Though it's already 1 p.m., I can't stop thinking about the tone of his voice when he said that. It almost sounded urgent and serious. He didn't even give me a single clue about what he wanted to talk about and it only makes me anticipate this evening so I can go over and find out.

Patrick and I have just ordered lunch and this time, it's a different restaurant.

"I really hope you like this place," he says, sitting across the table from me.

"I like the ambience." I smile at him.

"I really wanted to bring you to something better than all the other places we've been to, because I can afford it now."

"Come on. You should never talk like that."

"But it's the truth." He smiles at me. "I'm doing so much better now. Just look at me. Even you can see it."

I nod, as if trying to be dismissive.

"You don't have to hide it." His smile fades. "I know I looked awful before, but look at me now."

"To be honest, I just didn't want to say it, but you're right. You only get better and handsome. I bet you don't even notice the girls swooning over you."

Though I expect him to say something to that in agreement, he just stares at me with a half smile and the silence only makes me feel a little awkward, so I look away.

"So, are you ready for your match with Dominic?" I ask, glancing at him as I try to ignore the awkwardness.

"I wouldn't call it a match. He's only teaching me how to play."

"If that's what you're expecting, then you're wrong. My husband loves to be competitive, so I'm certain that as soon as you get the hang of it, he's actually going to challenge you to a match right there." "You think so?" He raises an eyebrow.

I chuckle. "Wait and see. Just be ready for that."

Our food arrives only a few minutes later and it all looks so delicious that we both enjoy it.

After the meal, we head over to his apartment and just from the yard, it's better than I expected.

He leads me inside, the bodyguards following right behind us and he keeps looking back at them, as if he has something to say but ends up not saying it.

When I feel like he's bothered by them, I tell them to stay back, then continue moving through the apartment with him to look around.

still feels like he has

the stairs, I say, "You know, if you have something to

heavy sigh, he stops in his tracks, holding onto the railing. "For the past few weeks, you haven't had the bodyguards with you and it's the most comfortable I've ever been, so why are they back?" The reason

it's up to you to decide when you get to

different now because

"Safety?"

"I'm pregnant."

eyes widen a little and he suddenly steps forward and hugs

"Congratulations," he says.

unable to hug him back as I'm

take a step back. I would've never thought that something like this would be happening again, but here we are. Walking down the stairs with my heart racing, I

soon? Can't you stay a bit

have other things

last

His voice

hand on my wrist

sighs, then takes a step forward

if there's anything you need, anything

from his grip and instantly walk away.

you to the door," he

bother looking back as I can feel my heart

would've been flattered by all this, but it's no longer the case. I thought

he freshens up

I had said to myself that if he would ever try anything like that, I would

go with Patrick?" Dominic

was great. His apartment is

"I see."

"Yeah."

not to tell him about everything else that

long do you think we'll stay over for dinner?" he

"Maybe two hours."

9 p.m. and he's a potential investor who wants to meet over

sure this shouldn't take too long. I still wonder why my dad wants

how serious he sounded. Whatever it is,

me anxious since I still have no idea what this could

work, I

care line?