Filed to story: Dumped by Scumbag Adored by Billionaire
“Don’t worry, I’m with you all through the way,” He assured her, kissing her on the top of her head.
In no time, both arrived at their place and for some strange reasons, Reina looked around, feeling as if a strong wind had blown around or more like a helicopter rotor downwash. Helicopter? Why would a helicopter be here? It didn’t make sense. At all.
Reina pushed the issue to the back of her mind, and headed inside, she needed to see her children who must have been on their best behavior with father and Nadia around.
“Welcome home mother and father!”
Reina was startled out of her mind as soon as she stepped into the house with her husband, Niles. What the hell was that? They almost gave her a heart attack.
However, Reina’s eyes narrowed and she scrutinized them. Something was amiss, her kids were being careful, which was not like them. The only time they are this disobedient was whenever they did something that was surely going to get them angry.
“Am I missing something here?” she hadn’t meant to say that out loud.
“What do you mean, mother? Aren’t you happy to see me and my siblings working together as one?” Isabella said to her, yet she detected a trace of sarcasm in her tone.
“No! Of course, I’m happy to see my lovely kids,” Reina bent down and opened her arms wide for her kids to run into – which they did without grudges.
Maybe, she should put a bit of trust into her kids. They must have missed her so much they decided to be good for once.
“We missed you so much aunty,” Neon told her sweetly and she ruffled his hair as usual. However, the boy wasn’t through with his words.
“But you don’t have to worry aunty, we had a lot of fun -“
Ailee quickly interrupted him by shutting his mouth with her hand. Reina’s brow raised at that gesture.
Ailee explained with a nervous chuckle, “Well, he’s trying to say we had fun but it wasn’t the same without you here,” she hoped to clear off suspicion that was boldly written across her mother’s face.
“Even then, he had a mouth to say so himself,” she added, “Anyway, I’ll see you guys later but right now, I need to see grandfather, so bother your father,”
Almost immediately, as if their mother just reminded them that they had a father, the kids turned all of their attention to Niles, who had been wondering if he was invisible all this while.
Unfilial kids, Niles felt like crying.
“Hiya pappy! “
“How are you father! “
“Hi, uncle! “
“Welcome, Niles,”
Greetings rang throughout the house but Reina ignored them to go find her father Sakuzi who must be in his room.
However, when she passed the flat-screen, Reina paused and turned around to the television – a gesture Isabella was quick to notice. Ever since Reina returned, she had been on tenterhooks knowing many misplacements could sell them out.
“What is it?” she asked, her attention divided between the television and reading Reina’s expression.
“Does it sound strange when I tell you that the television looks newer?” Reina pointed to the device, her brows knitted together contemplatively.
“Yeah, it’s strange, more than strange,” Isabella told her, yet feeling a bit of quilt inside that she was lying to her new mother.
“Well,” Reina pursed her lips, “My eyes must be playing tricks on me. Moreover, it’s been days away from home, is not exactly surprising for the confusion,”
“No, your eyes are alright. You just need rest,” She breathed, the guilt increasing.
Reina turned to her and gave her a warm smile that tugged at Isabella’s heart, “Thanks for taking care of your siblings,” she stroked her face affectionately.
“Well, I have to go,” She left.
Isabella turned around and watched her until her figure disappeared into the house. How would she feel when she tells her she had spent all her time daring instead of the kids?
“Father, open up!” Reina banged her hand on the door. She returned for him. And now he would vomit everything he knew.
“Reina dear, welcome back -,”
“Save me the flattery, I know what you did,”
“What?” the man seemed shocked by her accusation.
“Exactly,”
“I don’t understand you,”
“Angela,” She mentioned and saw the way color drained from his face, “Why did you hide her sickness from me?”
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The third point of view:
Cecil was awoken by the hot breath fanning on her neck. She sat up abruptly, shock spreading across her face as she grabbed her scalp. She had done it last night? With Emerald?
Slowly, she turned to the side to see the man propped up on his arm and having an amused smile on his face.
“Had a nice sleep?” he smirked at her which made heat rush at her face.
Slept her butt?! They had gone at it all night and judging from the time on the bedside clock, she barely grasped two hours of sleep.
“Seriously, how are you feeling?” Emerald rephrased his question when she didn’t answer immediately.
“I feel exhausted, other than that, I feel great,” She answered, unable to meet his gaze.