The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 71

Aidan's POV

It's been so long since I came to a bar. Richard rarely comes out these days as he used to in the past. I really have no idea if what I discussed with Pamela on my birthday is what is making Richard serious now or if it is because Richard has decided to become a responsible man.

I sit silently, sipping my drink and thinking about the information I got from Tessa. I wish I didn't see the picture, it keeps flashing in my mind, even when I close my eyes. I don't want to be angry but I can't help it.

I was distracted and I had to leave work so I could calm my nerves. I wish Richard is here with me. I tried his number but It wasn't connecting.

It's been so long since I last felt this disturbed. This disturbance is stopping me from working and I don't want it.

I wonder who the guy is and where they know each other from. Is he her ex-boyfriend? Are they back together? Does he know about me and her baby?

I can't find answers to the questions. I sigh and take a gulp from my drink.

I don't want to show Anna how displeased I am, which is why I am trying to calm myself down before going home. I have nowhere to go now but home. I finish up the bottle in front of me and beckon to the barman to bring me more.

"Two more, please", I say to him and lean forward with my hand on my forehead.

"Ok, sir", he smiles and places two bottles in front of me almost immediately. He opens it for me and I take it before pouring it into the glass cup in front of me.

"Drinking alone?" A voice mutters behind me. I almost spill the drink I am pouring while turning back to see who it is. I really need a companion.

She looks familiar but I have no idea where I know her from. She stands confidently in her short skirt with a ruffled top. Her blonde hair is in a ponytail and her legs are crossed. I face my drink and I hear her move closer.

"Why are you drinking alone?" She touches my shoulder when she is within my reach.

"Who are you?" I blink, staring at her. I don't want to sound harsh but I can't help it.

"You don't know me?" She peers at me with a raised brow.

"No", I say and take another gulp. I don't feel bad for telling her the truth that I can't remember who she is.

"Well, we had a one-night stand a few months back", she smirk.

I thought as much. I know she must be one of my one-night stands. I always recognize the people I have business with. They are important people and I feel remembering business partners and clients is one of the ethical principles in business.

She sits when I don't say anything else.

She takes the glass cup from me and sips it. "How have you been?" She drops the glass cup.

I suddenly lost interest in continuing my drinking. I don't know why I am beginning to feel uncomfortable with her presence instead of being glad that I finally have company, to make me forget what happened. She is making me feel the exact way Tessa used to make me feel, sexually attracted.

"Aidan?" She trails her hand on my chest, jerking me out of my reverie. I watch her. She licks her lips and I can feel her legs going towards my groin. I am trying hard to stop the groan about to come out of my mouth.

I turn back abruptly, making her hands go off my body, I pick up the bottle and gulp down the remaining content of the alcoholic wine from the first bottle.

She chuckles softly and stands up from the seat. "I miss you, you know?"

I am suddenly speechless. She goes behind me and begins to rub her hands over my body. My body unexpectedly becomes hot. I am now aroused. I didn't plan for this but my arousal comes at the least expected moments. I can barely withstand seductions.

She bites my earlobe and it almost pulls me over the edge. I stand up abruptly and grab my car keys from the desk. I stride past her and say out aloud.

"Let's go."

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Anna's POV

I told Tony to avoid Tessa, not because of anything but because I don't want her to reveal my secret to Tony. I didn't let him know there is something I am trying to hide which is why I want him to avoid her. Tony agreed willingly after another brief laugh.

After lunch, I told him I needed to go. I know Lily must be awake and I needed to be around to feed her. After feeding my baby, I took a shower and a nap. I woke up to the ringing sound of my phone. Tony called to ask if we could go out but I said no.

I am in the living room, thinking about how to deal with my constant refusal to go out with him every night. I don't want him to suspect a thing and I feel if I refuse to go out with him once more, he will become suspicious and when he becomes suspicious, he might get to find out about what I am hiding from him.

The boredom in this house these days is out of the world. Aidan has stopped the maids from chatting with me, he claims they aren't concentrating on the reason for their employment, even though I still chat with the head maid and Lily's nanny. I like them both, they are elderly women and we do confide in each other.

The head maid once advised me to make Aidan fall in love with me by showing him care and concern.

It sounded ridiculous to my ears but I decided to give it a try. I did give it a try but it ended badly. I was beginning to like him for who he was and I thought something beautiful might spring up between us but Aidan is too hard. He is a hard nut to crack. I can't take his bullshit anymore because my patience is wearing off already.

I stopped waiting up for him and I stopped showing him the extreme care I was showing him ever since Tony came into the picture. Aidan's behavior and nonchalant attitude were among the reasons why I accepted Tony.

My mother also contributed. When she told me the story of my two fathers, I felt it was a warning to me. I had the belief that if I give birth to a girl, Aidan will not accept her and there will be no future for us. As fate will have it, I had a girl and I felt it was high time I look elsewhere for someone who will love me unconditionally.

I am grateful mom told me about the two men in her life. Thinking about her now, I miss her. It's been a while since we last saw each other. I am hoping to visit her since her birthday is approaching soon and I want to give her a big gift for her birthday.

She isn't telling me anything about her but I know she is making plans for her big dream, having a restaurant and I want to support her. I will get someone to find out what she is up to and use that as a birthday gift.

Even though I am not a happily married woman, I feel content with the current happenings in my life. My baby gives me joy and I have financial freedom. I only have two problems at the moment. The first is my fear that Tessa will tell Tony I am married and secondly, the boredom in this house.

The first problem has no solution for now but I am thinking of talking to Pamela about the second problem. I should get a job, it will reduce my boredom.

Pamela traveled to see her mother and she will be back next week. I can't wait to see her and tell her about Tony. We talked on the phone though and she was excited.

I want to stand up to go check up on Lily and her nanny in the room when I hear the horn of Aidan's car. I am still sitting and I remember the days I always wait for him to come home before I go to bed. He never showed his appreciation and it always annoys me.

Now, I can't wait for the four remaining years before our contract elapses so I can go home with my daughter, establish my beauty spa and begin to live with my mother again. If Tony proposes to me, I will marry him after telling him I have a child.

I didn't realize I am still sitting until the door opens and a blonde comes in. I rise sharply, thinking she is an intruder. I become numb when I see Aidan following behind calmly. His head is bent and he seems drunk because of how he is walking slowly. I need no soothsayer to tell me she is one of his slut.

I have never come across any of his slut, whenever he brings them home. The head maid tells me the next morning whenever he brings a lady home and seeing them together now is disheartening.

We are married for crying out loud. He is supposed to respect that fact and take his slut elsewhere and not here in our marital home.

"Aidan?" I call. They both hoist their head up. The girl is surprised to see me, so is Aidan. He must be thinking I am in bed already. That is what I have been doing these past few days, going to bed early.

"Who is this?" I point towards the girl.

"None of your business", he grits his teeth and grabs her hand. The girl looks amused and she stares at Aidan for an explanation.

They begin to walk towards his room and I have no idea why I am following them with a racing heart.

"Aidan?" I keep calling him.

He stops walking when they get to his bedroom door. He whispers into the girl's ear, she nods and walks into the room. He turns back to face me.

"What is the meaning of all these? I am tired of...."

"Shut up", he shouts at me.

"Shut up too", I shout back at him. "Do you have any idea what you are doing? Why do you keep bringing these girls to your marital home? Show some respect for goodness sake."

"I should show you some respect?" He laughs softly. "You think you deserve it? Of course not, you don't deserve a bit of sympathy or respect from me."

I gasp and I feel tears welling up in my eyes. I don't know why I still find his rude words offensive, I am supposed to be used to these already.

"Aidan...." I trail off, not knowing what else to tell him. I suddenly regret why I followed them in the first place and why I am still awake.

"You are here because of my daughter so get lost", he points at me.

"Aidan."

"Shut the fuck up and go away", he yells in my face, before walking to his room and slamming the door shut.

I can't believe we are back to being the couples that shout at each other. It's been a while since we fought like this. I feel hurt and I begin to cry as I find my way to my room, blinded by my tears.