The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Dominic

When I came back home to Vanessa last night, I didn't know that I would feel so different, which is why when she seemed like she didn't want to know the details, it just didn't feel right to me and now, I can't stop thinking about the confrontation we had right before she left to be with Mia.

The last thing I wanted was for her to find out about Carmella and I before I told her, but she beat me to it. How would I have even pulled it off when I felt so awful about it?

No matter what happens, I need to explain everything to Vanessa. She even gave me the opportunity to do so but I just couldn't bring myself to do it and ended up changing the subject. What an asshole I am. On my way to the airport, I'm on the phone with Frank, talking to him about what happened with Vanessa less than an hour ago.

"Whoa! She actually knew before you even told her?" he asks from the other end of the line.

"Yeah."

"That's fucked."

"I know." I close my eyes with a sigh. "I've never seen her so distant and upset with me."

"What did you expect?"

"I don't know, but everything just feels wrong."

"Are you really not happy with the way things are?"

"How could I be happy when you know how I feel about Carmella now?"

"Then just give it time. Maybe by the end of the day, you'll be able to finally explain yourself to Vanessa and not walk away like a coward."

As he goes on to hype me up while also making fun of me, I have incoming messages from Carmella but with each one that I read, I only grunt a few times.

"Hey, that better not be directed at me," he warns me from the other end of the line.

"No. Carmella's texting me."

He cackles. "And you sound so irritated."

"That's because I am."

"Dude, you don't want to upset her."

"I know, but fuck this. You were saying?"

By the time my call with Frank comes to an end, I arrive at the airport to meet up with my father and other company executives so we can all travel together for an important meeting.

We gather around a certain section after the flight takes off, discussing a few strategies along with other members of the team, but I mostly just find myself not even paying attention because all I can think about is Vanessa. Why do I feel like I wronged her so deeply?

After the short meeting, I sit alone by the window, looking outside at the clouds. I've never been so confrontational with Vanessa and I don't like it. It's not only because she's pregnant. I know I'm to blame for it but it just doesn't feel so easy to make things right.

Just as I lean back in my seat and close my eyes while wondering where to start, my father's voice gets louder as he approaches me.

"Is there something on your mind?"

I open my eyes and lean forward as I shake my head. "Not at all."

"Women issues?"

I raise my eyebrows a little. "How did you know that?"

He chuckles. "I've been married for thirty years now. I know that look when I see it." He sits on the other side of the small table in front of me and places his elbows on top of it. "What's going on? Talk to me." "Vanessa's upset with me. It started last night and continued this morning. I don't want to get into the details, but she wants me to address a certain problem, yet I don't want to do it because I'm ashamed." He nods in understanding. "I see. You don't like the way things are and you want to fix them, but you're hesitant because of your own feelings."

"Yes and that frustrates me because I don't want things to keep being this way. This only started last night and I already can't take it anymore especially because I'm the one at fault between the two of us." He chuckles, making me wonder what's funny.

"My son, you're still newlyweds. Believe me when I say this is just the beginning. There's so much more ahead of the two of you and you need to learn to grow together. Don't you remember how many times your mother and I argued but that only made us stronger?"

"Of course I remember."

we're still together all this time. I've had moments where I really missed up and I was certain I couldn't come

my eyes, finding it

a bit more to

me about it." I lean forward, ready

unexpected. That's the first step towards

with that he rises to his feet to sit

he's just said to me. Do the unexpected? What could I possibly do? I look outside my window again, tapping my foot as I think about where I should even start. Finally, an idea crosses my mind and I nod with

the boardroom on the top floor, I slow down so I can talk on the phone right outside and the first person I call is my father-in-law.

all right?"

and you should

find it funny as I'm actually worried about

should quickly head inside, I say, "Can you

"What? Why?"

out. Since

see. Just give me a

me Mia's number and I dial it right

we can head inside together, but

all depends on her. This is the only unexpected thing I could think of and it'll only be ruined if I don't speak

she says, her tone filled with

please don't tell Vanessa. Is she

"Oh, hi! Well...yeah."

to talk to you in

just give me

herself and I wait as I listen

she closes the door

surprised that I

"Of course I am."

"How's Vanessa doing?"

chuckles. "I'm surprised you're asking me that. Shouldn't you be

to, but I can't bring myself to do it. We're not

know. She told

did?" I raise my eyebrows. "What exactly did she

unresolved issues that you

I need your

"Sure, anything you need!"

please keep this a secret between us. I'll inform you

giggles. "Of course,

raise my eyebrows a little. They're on an island Fixing my

glancing at my wristwatch, wondering when

who sits next to me,

getting ready to do

you took my advice but for now, focus on the meeting

it doesn't matter

already decided

private jet to head to the island. I'll only arrive around 5 p.m. but it doesn't matter because

saying

get a ride to

jacket and throwing

my shoulder while making my way to the beach house. The scenery is beautiful and it reminds

how times

changed between us.

just as instructed by Mia as she

my unexpected arrival