The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 25

Aidan's POV

Lucy picks mother's call. It's been three days since I have seen my mother. I want to tell her about the pregnancy and I wish I could see her reaction after I must have told her but I can't go home. I have a busy schedule at work and I might go home late again.

I want to know how she will feel about accepting the baby, hoping she will no longer pressure me about getting married.

"Madam is in the bathroom", she informs me.

"Ok, tell her I called", I say to her.

"I will, sir", she responds. I am about to hang up when I hear her voice.

"Is it Aidan?" I hear her ask.

"Yes, madam", Lucy gives the phone to her.

"Son?" She calls loudly.

"Mother?" I call back with a smile. Hearing her voice gives me joy and peace. "How are you?"

"I am fine, love", She answers. "Any news?"

I am imagining how curious she is to know the reason for my call. "Yes, there is."

"Have you found someone?" She questions.

I scratch my head nervously. "Not really, mom."

"Why are you calling?" She demands.

"I have good news", I inform her.

"Good news when it's not about your marriage? I am not interested, Aidan. Call me back when you have news of the woman you want to marry", her voice is harsh.

"Mom", I groan. She knows how stubborn I can be and I am sure she thinks I made a fake promise to her about finding someone. "Mom, it's news you would love to hear."

There is a short silence. "Mom?"

"I'm all ears."

"I am...I am expecting...", I stammer. I don't know how to tell her when I'm not even sure yet. I am kind of ashamed to tell her I am expecting a child from someone I don't know yet.

"You are expecting a business deal?" She asks me.

"No, mom. I am expecting a child, mom", I blurt out.

"What?!" She exclaims. I am imagining how wide her eyes will be right now, as she is sitting in her wheelchair with her towel since she is just coming out of the bathroom.

"Aidan, you are expecting a child?" She asks again as if to be sure.

"Yes, mom", I smile with pride that I am making my mother happy.

"Oh, Goodness!" She mutters with a sniff. "When am I meeting her, when can we fix the wedding?" She demands from me.

I know what she means by when she can see her, she is talking about my baby mama. I don't intend to introduce her to mom because of the marriage, I just want her to be recognized as my baby's mother.

"I'm not getting married to her, mom. You said you wanted kids, right? We will take the child from her after the birth", I imply.

"What? What nonsense are you saying, Aidan?" The anger is back in her voice.

"Mom, isn't that what you want?"

"Of course not, I want kids but I want you to be married as well. Why can't you marry her? You promised to look for someone, why are you going back on your words? Since she is pregnant with your child, then she is the best choice, unless that person is Tessa. If it's Tessa, I won't accept....." She rants.

"It's not Tessa, mom", I assure her.

"Then who is she? Where does she live?"

"Her name is Anna, she is a college girl", I inform her.

"A college girl? Waw, she is a good choice then. When can I meet her?" I can feel her anger dissolving and the excitement in her voice.

"Mom...."

"Aidan, don't deprive me the opportunity to carry your child and see you happy before my death", she mumbles.

"Mom, don't say that."

"Bring her to me, let's fix a date. I beg of you, Aidan." She implores.

"Mom...."

"Aidan, please", she pleads with me once more.

"Fine, mom. I will bring her but after confirming the paternity of the baby", I say to her.

"You haven't confirmed the paternity?" She queries.

"There is every possibility that the baby is mine but I want full assurance that it is", I utter.

"Do that right away and let me know what the result says."

"Alright mom", I realize mom is the only person I listen to, she is the only one that can give me orders and I will oblige.

I am sure dad knows which is why he is asking her to persuade me to marry Tessa. I really do not know what would have happened if mom was in support of Tessa.

I don't know if I would have agreed to it because I want to make mother happy just like I am agreeing to get married because of her, or I would have simply gone against it because I don't want Tessa and she is my last option, not giving a care whether mother hates me for it for the rest of her life.

"Talk to you later, son. I love you", she dismisses me.

"Love you too, mom", I reply. I add. "Did dad ask you about our meeting?"

"No, he hasn't, we haven't seen each other in two days. He is probably busy", she asserts.

Yeah, I agree with me. He is probably busy with his sluts.

"What do you intend to tell him when he asks?" I inquire.

"I will tell him you refused", she declares.

"Ok, mom. I will see you next week."

"With your bride-to-be", she says more like a statement.

I chuckle lightly. "Alright, mom."

"Bye, son."

"Love you, mom." I hang up immediately and dial Tristan's number. He picks at the first ring.

"See me in my office. I have a job for you." I said to him.

"Yes, boss", he answers. I drop the call.

I have a lot on my mind and I need a little rest even if it is just for tonight. I might probably go on a vacation after the award night, I need to reward myself with some space. Besides, it's been a while since I had sex.

My last sex was with Tessa.

I pick my phone up again and dial Richard's number. I need something to take my mind off everything springing up like a new leaf and Richard is the best person to be with in this situation.

"Hello, Aidan", his voice booms from the other side.

"Hi Richard", I smile. I can hear some music playing from the background and I shake my head. He is either in a club or a bar by this time of the day. Richard is the most unserious fellow I have ever met. He has a company but he isn't committed to keeping things together. He is the type that preaches all work and no play makes Richard a dull guy. He loves having fun.

"What's up, man? How are you doing?"

I know Richard and we can go on and on with our conversation on the phone, I might end up not doing any work again, so I decide to go straight to the point.

"I want us to go to a party tonight", I say to him.

"I want to get laid," I add and he is silent for a while before bursting into laughter.