The Billionaire's Daughter novel Chapter 18

Franco

When I woke up and saw Saphira lying beside me, my heart went berserk. I vaguely remember her helping me to bed. I thought I was dreaming but seeing her beside me sleeping peacefully, I realized she was really here. I tried to keep still but the force that made me want to caress her face was strong. I was almost touching her face when she woke up.

Her concern and care was overwhelming. I am drowning with happiness.

After helping me with the food she cooked for me, I thought nothing could ever ruin my night until my mother decided to go home and bring an unwelcome visitor in our home.

“Franco, oh. Were you sick? Hi Saphira I didn’t know you were here.”

“Good evening Ma’am.”

“Mom, why did you bring her here? I can’t do this now mom I still feel weak.”

“Sorry son, she insisted to come here and talk to you. I didn’t know you were sick. I should have stayed home to take care of you.”

“Don’t worry mom, Saphira took care of me.”

“Now that you’ve mentioned it, I guess I have to get going now. Your mom is already here so I’ll just. . .”

I felt like my head was about to explode, from my headache and from the realization that Madeleine’s presence may hurt Saphira. I have to protect her so I did what I have to do.

“No. Stay. Please stay.”

“Owkaayyy.”

“So kids, I have to go and cook dinner and you can just talk here while I prepare some food.”

“Ahhm, ma’am I already prepared something for dinner. Sorry but I was bored while waiting for Franco to wake up.”

“Oh Saphira honey, you are such a sweetheart. Thank you.”

Seeing my mother hug Saphira soothed my aching head and calmed my nerves.

“I’ll prepare dinner so we can all eat.”

“Mom, Saphira and I already ate. Please go get your dinner and rest. I know it was a long day for you.”

“Thank you honey. Are you sure you are feeling better?”

“Yes mom. My nurse here is very efficient.”

I saw Saphira blushing and I can’t help but smile. I almost forgot there was someone else in the room.

“Okay kids, see you later.”

“Franco.”

And so she speaks.

“Madeleine, this is my best friend Saphira. Saphira, this is Madeleine someone from my past.”

I saw Madeleine flinch with those words.

“Can we talk? In private?”

“Whatever you have to say you can say in front of her. I will tell her about it anyways, so better that she will just hear first hand.”

“Franco, please don’t be rude.”

Saphira was always the kind one and I know I have to listen to her or else she will just scold me after this is done.

“Fine. What do you want to tell me Madeleine? I’m listening.”

I saw her looking cautiously at Saphira before exhaling loudly. I guess she was nervous.