Filed to story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“Pedro got a woman pregnant,” Julie said out of nowhere and it took Anabelle a second to comprehend that he just confessed the truth to her.
“Since you’re not shocked, I’m guessing you knew the truth already,” Julie said, finally recognizing the root of the problem.
He had his suspicion that Anabelle might have somehow gotten hold of the news and was mad at him for not telling her – she was the empathetic type – he just needed evidence. Now, he finally got what he wanted.
“How did you know because I’m sure as hell that Isabella is too proud to reveal that to you?” He was curious to know.
“You’re right,” Anabelle finally said, “Isabella didn’t tell me, no, she didn’t even let me in. But luckily for me, I overheard Pedro narrating everything to you. Satisfied?”
Julie took a deep breath, “So you became mad that I kept such a secret from you?”
Anabelle didn’t say anything but her silence was all the answer he needed.
“Hey, I’m sorry,” Julie said and tried to reach for her but she wriggled free.
“Sorry does not erase what you did, Julie! How could you not tell me?!” she said to him, her anger rising to the surface.
He arched a brow at him, “Even when Pedro told me not to?”
Anabelle threw her hands up, “For Christ’s sake, Julie! We are a couple and if you can’t trust me, who else are you going to trust? How would we be able to function as a couple?”
“How does Pedro and Isabella’s secret concern the effectualness of our relationship as a couple?” Julie asked her with a straight face.
“We should be open with each other, Julie! For fuck sake, I even told you about Isabella’s pregnancy when I wasn’t supposed to!” Anabelle said with an outburst. How could he be so unfeeling towards her? They were supposed to be a team here!
“Actually, the news of her pregnancy slipped out of your mouth,” Julie corrected her.
“God, why don’t you just own up to your fault!” Anabelle was exasperated. All she needed was just for him to sincerely acknowledge his fault of keeping the secret.
“Apologize for what?” Julie stared her straight in the eyes, “For following up my client’s wish of keeping his private matter confidential?”
“Julie!” Anabelle was close to exploding, “Pedro is family!”
“Yet at that moment, he came to me as a client. Moreover, Pedro wanted to keep that a secret, why should I expose that to you?”
“Because I will be your wife soon, that’s what couples do!”
“And now you know the truth, does it change anything about our relationship? About your life? Does it change how you feel about me?” he retorted.
“Julie….” Anabelle was hurt by his words. He used to be so sweet to her, boohoo, tears stung her eyes.
“Anabelle, I admit the fact that couples aren’t supposed to have no secrets between each other, but not secrets like this one. Can you boldly tell me that there’s no secret you’re keeping from me?” he asked her.
At once Anabelle looked away out of guilt.
“Answer me, Anabelle,” He demanded a reply from her.
“Well,” she gulped, fidgeting with her hands nervously, “there are a few that I haven’t told you yet,” Anabelle then added immediately, “But it’s because the -“
“See,” Julie said and then leaned closer, cupping her face with her palm and striking it tenderly as he said, “Just because we are a couple and about to get married doesn’t mean we won’t have our privacy,”
“But then,” He went on, “I promise to never keep a secret that would harm our relationship and marriage in the future. When I’m having a problem at work, I’ll talk it out with you and we’d work on a solution together. I would listen to you as well as you share your problems. That, I promise you, “
“This is a bribe!” Anabelle’s mind boldly recognized that he was compromising her belief. But she was melting under his charm, not to mention the fact he was somehow right.
“Nonetheless, I’m sorry,” he pecked her on the lips with his charming smile
Anabelle knew at once, she’s a goner.
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The third point of view:
Anabelle’s heart skipped a beat. This was so annoying, how could someone have the ability to make her so mad only to cool her like a freezer.
“Don’t think that this is over,” Anabelle told him with a stern look, pointing at him. She would just let it slide today because it was late already and she wanted to go meet Isabella.
“Of course, my princess,” Julie grinned knowing inwardly that he won this battle.
“Now drive!” Anabelle growled at him, she didn’t want to see his annoying face right now.
“Drive where?” he asked and that made her brows furrow. What was he talking about?
“To the hospital, of course, I need to go spend time with her,” she told him.
“But we’ve already reconciled,” He pouted, “Didn’t you intentionally say that because you wanted to punish me for hiding the secret from you?”
Anabelle nodded her head, “I admit that was my intention at first but then I realize Isabella might be lonely and I need to take care of her in this critical situation,”
“Isabella is not a baby,” He said and that earned a glare from her.
“How could you be so inconsiderate, Isabella is going through a tough time right now.?I’ve been really holding back from calling Pedro over and giving him a piece of my mind. I just wanted to deal with you first,”
“Ouch,” He feigned hurt, his hand on his chest, “I thought you loved me?”
Anabelle rolled her eyes, “Stop being so romantic and drive me or I would find another ride,” she was already close to grabbing the car door when Julie pulled her towards him.
“Show me a little love then,” He said.