Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Perhaps Nigel had limited experience in quarreling with a woman, or perhaps he was used to being the one who listened to others’ explanations because it was obvious that he was not good at apologizing. Therefore, he looked rather dumb at this moment.
Queenie escaped his grip and sneered. “I thought you were different from Leslie, but I was wrong. You men are all the same. So, you can play all you want in the future, but don’t come and look for me anymore. I don’t want to be someone else’s replacement.”
Once again, Nigel froze in his spot as he did not expect her attitude to become so cold suddenly.
Throughout her sleepless night, Queenie had been thinking about how men loved being surrounded by women. The more she thought about it, the angrier and more discouraged she became. She would rather hide under the covers, cry her heart out, and gradually forget about him than be played like a fool. That was her character; she could not stand the slightest bit of betrayal.
On the other hand, Bonnie never left the courtyard and had been hiding behind the trees, jealously watching Nigel apologize while Queenie pushed him away like a queen.
She would not have been able to do it if it had been her. Rather, she would have almost forgiven him instantly if a man as excellent as Nigel merely flashed a smile at her.
Unlocking her car, Queenie pulled open the door of the driver’s seat and got in while the man beside her instantly opened the door and sat on the passenger seat like a sly fox.
She was about to fasten her seatbelt when she swept her gaze across the man beside her and ordered, “Get out.”
“I won’t. Unless you listen to what I have to say, I’ll keep following you around until you’re willing to listen.”
While biting her lower lip, she compromised. “I’ll give you five minutes. After that, get out of my car.”
Nigel’s eyes brightened when he heard that, so he took a deep breath and organized his thoughts before beginning his explanation. “Two days ago, in the afternoon, I got a call from my mom, insisting that I attend a gathering. I didn’t think much of it back then and simply agreed. That’s why I only discovered there was a young woman there after I arrived in the room. It was also then that I realized my mom had arranged another blind date for me.”
“That woman must be pretty and come from a rich family, am I right? Also, her educational background must match yours brilliantly, so you should consider her! Why are you even here?” Queenie mocked.
After sighing, Nigel stared fixedly at her clear side profile. “Queenie, you’re the first woman whom I have fallen in love with, and you’ll be the last one as well. No matter how excellent the women my mom introduced to me are, I will never develop any feelings for them. I only have eyes for you.”
“Fine, then. Let me ask you another question. We’ve been dating for a month now, but why have you never mentioned anything about bringing me home to your parents?” There was a hint of interrogation in her words.
Her question immediately silenced Nigel as he blinked at her. “Queenie, it’s my fault for being insensitive. I had thought about bringing you home to meet my parents, but they are constantly urging me to get married, so I was afraid that they might put too much pressure on you. That’s why I wanted you to date me a little longer so that you can get to know me better before contemplating marriage with me.”
At that moment, Nigel’s phone rang, after which he took a look and saw that it was his mother calling. Immediately, he thought about asking her to help him explain last night’s incident, so he turned to Queenie and notified her, “It’s my mom. Why don’t I let her explain everything to you?”
Queenie was taken aback for a moment. Though she was angry, she did not intend to let an elder explain the situation, so she hurriedly refused, “There’s no need for Mrs. Manson to explain anything.”
However, it was too late because Nigel had answered the call and put it on speaker. “Yes, Mom.”
“Nigel, you better have a good explanation about your relationship with Julian. Did you refuse to get into a relationship because of him? I saw you keeping your distance from Ingrid and even ignoring her. Are you not interested in women? Tell me, please. Are you going to let the Manson Family end with you?” Brenda screamed her question from the other end.
Queenie was at a loss for words, and Nigel did not fare any better either.
The two kept silent for a few seconds before he seized the chance to pipe up. “Mom, I told you. Stop arranging blind dates for me because I already have someone I like.”
“Is the person you like Julian?” Brenda felt like her world was about to fall apart.
“Mom, I’m straight.” Nigel was speechless at his mom’s reply.
“Did you stay the night at Julian’s place? The paparazzi even took pictures and posted them online. Now, the whole Internet is talking about this matter and your dad is so angry that he almost got a heart attack,” Brenda continued to interrogate her son angrily.
It was then that Queenie finally understood everything as Brenda’s words clearly explained what had transpired last night. As Nigel had stated, it was a blind date where he was indifferent toward Ingrid.
Then, he placed his phone before Queenie and moved his lips to beg silently, Save me. Talk to my mom.
Although Queenie was still angry, she grabbed Nigel’s phone and used her sweet voice to greet Brenda, “Hello, Mrs. Manson. I’m Nigel’s girlfriend, Queenie Silverstein.”
As soon as Brenda heard a woman’s clear voice coming from her phone, she was stunned. “Are you really Nigel’s girlfriend?”
“Yes, we are currently dating.”
Meanwhile, Nigel was looking at Queenie with a gentle gaze while informing his mom, “Mom, I told you I have a girlfriend, but you didn’t believe me last night.”
“Nigel, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and deal with the rumors online. What nonsense are they talking about?”
As Brenda brought the matter up, Nigel was so infuriated by the paparazzi’s audacity to use him for clout that he thought they had to be looking for death! “Mom, don’t worry. I’ll sue that company until they go bankrupt.”
“Don’t forget to bring Miss Silverstein home for a meal.”
“Alright, Mom. I’ll make the arrangement soon.”
After saying that, he hung up and stared intently at Queenie, trying to make out from her pretty little face whether she was still angry or not. Meanwhile, she felt embarrassed as she played with her hair.
Have I been overthinking this entire situation?
It was obvious that her imagination had run wild last night and almost destroyed her good impression of Nigel. All the hateful titles like ‘scumbag’, ‘playboy’, and even ‘scoundrel’ had been used on him. Now that things had cleared up, she felt too apologetic to face him.
“Queenie, Julian and I have been misunderstood, and I’m in dire need of you to help clear my name.”
“So, you and Julian…” She turned to stare at him with inquisitive eyes.
Nigel’s handsome face fell as he reached over to the driver’s seat and cupped her face in his palms. Then, he fiercely punished those small lips that housed her sharp tongue. You have to bear the consequences of doubting me.
In the meantime, Bonnie stuck her head out from the cluster of trees she was hiding behind, wondering why Queenie’s car was still parked there. Why hasn’t she chased Nigel away? What are they doing inside the car? With that thought, she adjusted her body to peek from another angle, which just happened to be the car’s window; behind it was an inappropriate scene.
Indeed, Queenie and Nigel were locked in a passionate kiss. Bonnie’s pupils dilated at that very scene as they were slowly tinted by jealousy. What’s this? Did they reconcile?
Back inside the car, Queenie was out of breath from the kiss, after which Nigel released her from his embrace as her face turned crimson until the end of her ears. She pushed him and complained, “Nigel, have you had enough?”
Nigel’s phone rang again. This time, it was from Julian.
Subsequently, he put it on speaker mode. “Hey, Julian.”
On the other end of the phone, Julian’s voice sounded like a volcanic eruption. “That damned paparazzi, how could they write something like this?!”
“I’ll deal with it.” Nigel had already calmed down.
“My company has already sued them. I’m fine with this incident, but I’m worried that it might affect you and Miss Silverstein’s relationship. You better hurry up and explain this incident to her.”
“She’s sitting right beside me.”
“Greetings, Miss Silverstein! I’m Julian Gilmore. Nigel and I grew up together and we’re very close friends. Most importantly, we’re straight as a pole, so please don’t misunderstand our relationship.” As expected from a person who made a living through acting, his explanation was particularly on point.