The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Aileen

This should've been a celebration of my big day and I should be into it just as much as everyone else while they listen to the wonderful speeches but I just can't forget about Kate. Liam sits right next to me and I have to keep a smile on my face despite the way I feel inside. Since I didn't even speak to him on our way here, he keeps sending me text messages to grab my attention even while we're next to each other but not once do I reply despite reading them all. He's yet to explain himself to me, but now isn't the time. Still, why did Kate say she was there? The questions on my mind only bring me nothing but heartache and I try my hardest not to think about it.

Just as I finish reading his latest text message, another pop up message catches my attention. It's from Abigail.

"You know what my dream phone is. Get me the latest release tomorrow."

I look away from my phone with a soft chuckle of disbelief and Liam sighs in defeat. He obviously thinks this is because of him.

How could my family only think of themselves even at this moment? It seems that no matter what I say, the entitlement just won't stop.

Not even my mother-in-law's beautiful speech can fully grab my attention as I find myself zoning out, wondering how I should deal with my family.

It's only when Liam towers over me while holding out his hand that I pay attention now.

While I'm still mad at him and demand answers, I can't ignore him anymore as everyone's watching.

I force myself to smile, placing my hand in his and he leads me to the dance floor.

The beautiful piano music played by one of the most talented pianists in the world, makes everyone go silent as they watch the two of us.

"I know you're mad at me," he says.

"Thanks for stating the obvious."

"Look, I really left on a business trip and afterwards, I thought it was just going to be a small celebration with my friends. I had no idea it was going to be a bachelor party. It was completely Josh's idea."

"But you still had fun?" I narrow my eyes, still forcing myself to smile brightly.

"I didn't fuck anyone, if that's what you're asking. I've only been waiting for you."

The sincerity in his eyes makes me smile but it quickly fades.

"What about Kate?"

"She's someone I had a fling with and the last time was two weeks before I met you. She didn't take it well when I told her about you. That was the last time I spoke to her before she showed up at the bachelor party. I didn't even know she'd be there last night as one of the dancers."

"Dancers? Looks like she's not over you."

"You're the only one who matters to me." He places his forehead against mine.

"I almost threw out the surprise I have for you," I say to him, my smile now genuine.

"What surprise?" He raises his eyebrows in curiosity.

when we get

let's go

I giggle, holding his hand even

it's time to

it was mainly to show them that I've moved on without them. I didn't

the spotlight earlier when his name was mentioned. He made it look like he's always been the light in my life and I tried

how I feel about this moment, it's also the perfect opportunity for me to talk to him one on

me,"

watching, that's the first thing you

dare you leave us like that

how I turned out. Are you proud of yourself? I admit that when you first adopted me, everything was great, but that was only until I turned six. Mom gave birth to Abigail and everything changed. You two

wanted, even if they were small for me. Don't even get me

ungrateful child. We could have easily taken you back to the

back. Maybe my life would've been so much better and I wouldn't have suffered the way I did. But

most powerful family in the world. So, when do I get a brand

there for you when your own parents weren't there for you and they still aren't. You

could I not? You walked out on the only father you ever had, yet you came

my hand from his shoulder, still keeping the smile on my face despite how furious

and lets me go, the audience once again giving us a round of

join us on the dance floor, my father-in-law comes straight to me so we can dance. He's just as tall as Liam is and

me and that puts

"Thank you."

of my

it was

Liam saw in you, he's not who he was before and he seems more responsible now. That's why I expect great things from you. Don't disappoint me." Before I can respond, loud giggles grab my attention and I look

find myself dancing with Josh, which

lips say you're glad I'm here but your eyes

smile at him. "Was

"Yes, it was. I just thought that he'd enjoy his last night as

want to hear it. It's fine if you want to indulge in such activities,

that in

but certain things need to

discuss this with Liam? He said the exact

thought

"Why not?"

He's now a changed man." He chuckles, but it soon fades

Kate and it instantly makes

away from her while keeping it respectful, only to find himself dancing with Stephanie but that's still something I can bear, so I look away

since you came into Liam's life, you and I have barely spoken. It's because he didn't want me near you. I guess he was scared

honest, you stood no chance. There's something I