The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 61

Anna's POV

When I see Tony's name flash across my phone screen, I assume he is calling to know if I am truly married or not.

The first time he asked me a question like that, it sounded ridiculous to my ears but now that it is real, I feel ashamed of telling him about my unreal marital status.

"How are you doing, Anna?" He requests. I am quite surprised he Is sounding cool and calm. His voice isn't raised and I can't detect any tone of anger, impatience, or apprehension.

"I am fine, Tony. How are you?" I demand from him too?

I am still expecting him to ask, 'Are you married? I saw it in the news', but he isn't saying anything.

I know seeing my marriage to Aidan in the news is not expected because of how quiet it was but I wouldn't be surprised if it happened to be on the news. There are spies everywhere and would do all it takes to get information like ours to the public.

"I am fine, Anna", he answer softly, after a moment of silence. He isn't sounding happy.

"Are you sure? You don't sound well", I tell him.

"I'm ok. Pam told me you study online now", he mutters.

"Yeah."

"Is it the baby? Are you ok?" He demands again and I raise a surprised brow at Pamela who comes in at the moment.

Why is he being nice to me now after two months of ignoring me?

"No, I'm fine", I reply again. I don't want to mention anything about my baby or my new lifestyle.

"I was wondering...hmm wondering if we could meet", he mutters the courage to voice out his thoughts.

I never knew Tony still had a thing for me, I thought whatever he had is already faded. I wanted to go to school the following week after Aidan helped process my studies online. I wanted to go because of Tony, I wanted to see him for the last time and talk to him since he was still ignoring him. I also wanted to tell him about my marriage, so he can feel envious of the man but now I am glad I didn't go to school to tell him I am married.

"What do you say, Anna?" His voice isn't shaky or firm. He is just having doubts about my acceptance to meet with him. I really have no idea what the meeting will be all about but I am curious to know it.

"Erhmmm...I would love to but the thing is, I am not in New York at the moment...."

"Are you avoiding me, Anna?" He asks sadly.

"Of course not, why will I do that? I'm seriously not in New York. I'm on a vacation and Pamela is with me too." I lie.

Pamela grins and shouts so he can hear her from where she is sitting across from me. "Hi, Tony."

I hear him heave a sigh of relief. "My regards to Pam."

"She's all ears."

"When will you be back?" He demands.

"I don't know yet but I will let you know when I'm back."

"Promise?"

"Yes, promise", I smile. I can't believe I am excited about the meeting with Tony. I used to think I didn't like him until the day he began to ignore me. I realize I like him too but I was playing hard to get to be on the safe side.

Tony is a pushy type who won't give up easily until he gets what he wants but am I ready to give him a chance in my life?

Aidan says I can date and Tony will be the first man on the list of men I will like to date, but that will be after I have welcomed my baby to the world.

I remember Cameron. I can't remember the last time I thought of him, I can't believe I have gotten over the idiot in just a few months. I guess the overwhelming happenings in my life are enough to make me let go of the hurt that came with his betrayal and subsequent breakup.

Cameron can't know I am married to Aidan as Pam and I planned before. This is because the relationship between Aidan and me is discreet. I am still using my name, Anna Gomez instead of changing it to Anna Alvarez.

This is what Aidan wants and I am damn ok with it. I no longer use his credit cards whenever I go shopping, this is to avoid suspicious looks from where I buy things.

He has credited my account with enough money to last my baby and me a year if I spend a lot and I am tempted to go elsewhere since I am financially balanced at the moment. I am tempted to move out of his house and find a luxurious home to live in on my own, but I know he won't allow that.

Since Cameron can never know about me and Aidan, I guess Tony can be the substitute, but that will be after the baby is born so he won't think Tony is responsible for my pregnancy and I don't want to push Tony away. It is obvious he is scared of the responsibilities that comes with being in love with a lady who is pregnant with another man's child.

"Anna?" He jerks me out of my reverie.

"Uh?" I answer, feeling stupid for getting lost.

"I said bye, I will be expecting your call", he repeats.

"Oh, ok. Bye."

"Take care of you", he utters.

I smile. "You too." I drop the call and Pam peers at me in anticipation of the news.

We just got back to the mansion a few minutes ago, we went shopping for the baby's things.

Pam comes to the house to keep me company and I am sure Tony will believe my lie about the vacation with Pamela. She has been absent from school for a week now.

"What?" She waves her right hand in my face.

"He said he wants us to meet and talk", I inform her, trying to hide my smile.

"Really?" She opens her eyes wide dramatically and stands with hands akimbo. I nod and look away.

"I'm happy for you, baby girl", she comes to me and pulls me into a tight embrace.

"You are killing me", I struggle to get out. She laughs and I push her away.

"Are you going to meet him?"

"Yes", I answer sharply.

"Are you going to date him?"

"Yes...", I bite my lips. "I don't know." I really don't know.

"If it's because of the baby, don't worry.

Everything will be fine", she pats my bump gently. "You need to come out so mommy can start dating again, ok?"

I shake my head in disbelief and laugh. She picks up her bag and stands up. I wonder where she is going.

"Your husband will be home soon, I need to take my leave now", she says, as if reading my mind. I keep telling her to stop calling Aidan my husband but she wouldn't listen.

I am about to say something when she turns to me with a mischievous glint. "I never knew you lie too", she winks. "You are a great liar by the way."

Before I can stop her, she goes out and slams the door shut. I smile to myself about the remark.

I became a great liar the day I came in contact with Aidan and I got to know I was going to be his bride.

So much for being an unwanted bride, I muse to myself.