Filed to story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“You’d know soon,” was all I told him and gestured to Micheal to drive since I’d informed him of the destination beforehand.
“So?” Niles began as Micheal drove off, ” I saw you give the kids kisses earlier,”
“So what?” I kept a straight face knowing he was up to his petty shenanigans once again.
“So where’s mine?” he demanded.
“What are you? Ten? Are you a kid?” I was flabbergasted.
“If I wasn’t a kid, why did you breastfeed me last night then?” he asked with all manner of seriousness.
“Seriously!” I gritted my teeth, going red in the face. How could he say this when we had company?
Out of embarrassment, I looked towards the driver seat and as expected, Micheal heard it all which is why he had put up the partition to give us privacy. Niles!
“Stop it, ” I frowned.
“Stop what? I’m just complaining of the unfair treatment,” He pouted his lips which was kind of adorable. Gosh, I hate this man!”It’s just day one of our marriage and you’re already denying me, wifey,”
“Suit yourself,” I relaxed now the partition was up. He can sulk as much as he wants, I don’t care.
“Wifey,” He nudged me, trying to get my attention yet I ignored him. Instead, I picked up my phone and texted Isabella.
[You owe me one for last night, Isabella – thank your lucky ass. While you’re at it with your boyfriend, remember to take care of your siblings. We’re leaving]
If it wasn’t because of protecting her, I wouldn’t have been in the position of breastfeeding this grown man.
Niles gave up upon realizing I wasn’t close to changing my mind. Though he pulled many other tricks, none worked on me until we reached our destination.
“We’re here,” Micheal announced, pulling up at the residence.
“T-this,” Niles was tongue-tied when he lowered the glass to see the property. It was Kay’s residence.
He turned to me, “Why are we here?”
“Do you trust me?” was the question I asked him.
There was a slight hesitation yet he nodded.
“Then, let’s go,” I intertwined his hand with mine and got out of the car.
Niles point of view:
What was she doing here? That was the first question that came to mind. Even though it’s been years since I came here, there was no way on earth I wouldn’t recognize this residence, Kays’.
“Why are we here?” I couldn’t help but ask, searching her face for an answer. Reina had to have a valuable reason for bringing me here before leaving for our honeymoon.
“Do you trust me?” She asked me, which was kind of stupid. I trusted Reina with my life.
I nodded.
“Then, let’s go,” She said and intertwined our hands together.
I glanced down at our intertwined hands and laughed mentally. All these while in the car, I’ve been trying to touch her when all it took was a question of trust for her to hold me instead? Well, I’ll add this special trick to my inventory.
I walked alongside her, curious to see how she’d get me into the residence. After Kay’s death, her parents hated me with fervor since I was partially responsible for their daughter’s death. As if that wasn’t enough, they had tried to get custody of Isabella but I fought tool and nail to win, so you can imagine how much they despise me. Hence, me getting into their place was an impossible dream.
Wait a minute, hold that thought… How did Reina do it?
The moment Reina knocked and the door was opened, I was expecting the housekeeper to send us away since she’d been here for long and pretty much recognized my face. But she let us in? Well, maybe her sight has deteriorated but Kay’s parents would chase me out – that was for sure.
“You’re here,” I saw Kay’s father welcome Reina with a hug.
My brows furrowed together in confusion, why does it seem like they’re acquaintances? It doesn’t make sense at all.
“Y-you? How did….? ” I couldn’t hold my curiosity back any longer.
Kay’s father said to me, “You’re lucky you have a good wife,” and left.
A guilty feeling squeezed my chest, it couldn’t be that Reina came here to beg for my sake? I glanced up at her, a little displeasure at the corners of my eyes, and was about to have a word with her when she said, “Let’s go,”
Wait a minute, go where?
“Oh,” was the word that escaped my mouth minutes later when I found myself in a garden, standing right in front of Kay’s gravestone.
An uncomfortable feeling arose in my chest and I guess that was called guilt;?It compressed my heart so tight and made it impossible to breathe.
I was her ex-husband and yet never visited her grave all these years – not that her parents would have let me. But that was no excuse, I knew if I had fought hard enough, they would have given me the right to visit.
Reina kneeled before the grave to my astonishment, why was she doing this?
“Here’s her picture as promised,” she said, foraging through her handbag and brought a picture of Isabella which she placed on the grave.
As promised? Does that mean this wasn’t the first time she was here? A huge sense of shame fell over me. This was my responsibility, this was something I should have done already.
“Your daughter grew up beautifully and I’m so glad to have known her. Though she drives me crazy sometimes – I’m sure she would too if you were here,” she laughed, “Buts that’s her allure and I couldn’t ask for any other person than her. Contrary to expectation, her father dotes on her a lot even though he claims to be one tough bull – he’s just a gummy bear inwardly,” she laughed again.
“Though Isabella’s new at it,” Reina went on, “She takes care of her siblings well – she only needs a manual for that – and I know she loves them. I’m sure she would have done well with them if you had given her a sibling,” she took a long deep breath, “You don’t have to worry anymore, Kay, I’ll take care of your daughter. I’ll remind her every day through my love and attention how much you would have done the same if life had given you a chance. So don’t be anxious anymore, rest in peace now,”
I bit back the tears that stung my eye. This was not the time to cry, Niles! You’re a man, behave like one! You’ve already gotten over Kay’s death, no need to bring up the bad memories.