The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 89

Anna's POV

A WEEK AFTER

I am still here, in Aidan's mansion, with my baby. We have been avoiding each other ever since that night. It seems to me like he is the one avoiding me the most, he sneaks in and out of the house without me knowing.

I know I am not supposed to slap Aidan but I felt he deserved it for so many reasons. First, for kissing me and wanting me to believe what Pam said. Second, for all the pains he had caused me and my mother. I believe the slap is nowhere near half of what he has done to us.

That night, when I entered the house after slapping him, I got a call from my mother and she was seriously crying over the phone. I went back outside immediately. Aidan was still in his car and he kept asking me where I was going. I didn't answer him.

I called my driver out and he drove me to my mother's house. Mother was in a consolable state and I kept asking her what the matter was, she couldn't tell me until she stopped crying. I felt sorry for her and guilty. I totally forgot I had the intention of visiting her that day but I guess the fake date Pam and Richard organized for me and Aidan made me forget about my intention. I guess my mind was clouded by anger and confusion, I wasn't thinking straight.

I felt responsible for my mother's unhappiness. I felt I was not a good child to her. I am supposed to be her closest friend, but I was holding grudges against her, without remembering the last time I visited.

I also forgot I wanted to surprise her by helping with the establishment of her restaurant and that made me feel bad. I was surprised when she told me what Aidan did, I didn't expect it.

I just came out of the bathroom. I asked Tania to help me bring Lily to the room, I don't have the intention of going anywhere today like I have been doing for days now.

I am thinking of playing with her for a while and try to check the children's amusement parks around this vicinity on the internet so I can go out with her tomorrow. She is still young though but I want her to have wonderful childhood memories, unlike me.

I don't know why I am still here, even though I haven't completely forgotten about my intention to move out. I don't know when I am going to do it but I might leave soon.

I also thought of giving Aidan another chance a few days ago. If he messes up again, I will be forced to move out before time.

He got me flowers two days ago and I don't know how to thank him for the gesture. I feel Aidan is changing. Right from the night we went out, he has been acting differently and it is damn surprising.

I have seen him struggle these past few months with being nice to me and those around me, it is difficult for him but now it looks like that part of him has always been there, hidden from the rest of the world. Something must have triggered that part to show up now more than ever.

Is it because he doesn't really want me to go?

The door opens and Tania comes in with my baby. My phone rings at the same time but I ignored it and walk to get my baby from her with a smile on my face.

"Hello, my little doll", I tick her cheeks, and she giggles. She has a smiling face, unlike her father whose face is always in a frown. I take her from Tania and move to my bed.

My phone rings again, making me remember it rang a few minutes ago.

"How is my baby doing today?" I ask and pick up the phone. Tania comes to sit in front of me. I place Lily on my left side before picking the call with my right hand.

It is Tony.

We haven't seen each other for a week now, but we talk on the phone. He has been extremely busy with work and I was glad it is in time with my less desire to go out. I also wanted to use the opportunity of being home all day to figure a lot of things out. A week hasn't been enough to figure it out which is why I am still here, stuck.

"Hi", I say into the phone with a little smile.

"Hello, baby", he greets.

Lily is still in my hands and I am hoping she won't make a loud sound for Tony to question me. I look up at Tania and I debate within me whether to give her Lily before going elsewhere to take the call.

After a while, I realize there is no reason to do that, Tony will get to know someday.

"Anna?" He calls, jerking me out of my reverie.

"Yes, sorry."

"You were lost in thought again? What is the problem?"

"Nothing, I just woke up", I give him a lame excuse.

He is quiet for a while before saying. "Can we see tonight?"

I did not know how to respond to that.

"I have a surprise for you", he adds and my heart begins to race with curiosity.

A surprise? What surprise does he have for me? Is it something I am going to like? Did he get me a gift or is he going to...."

"Anna, don't say no. It's important to us", he remarks. I can feel his smiling tone.

"Alright", I say. "Early as usual", I tell him.

Lily begins to giggle again and I decide to disconnect the call before he asks me anything. "Bye."

"A surprise?" I stand up and give Lily to Tania. I am thinking of what it might be. I don't know why I am anxious and curious to know what it is.

Can it be a proposal? Something in me says and I gasp.

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Aidan's POV

Esther's death brought unexpected fear to my heart. She was found dead in a lonely alley with blood gushing out of her head. I paid a condolence visit to her parents and gave them some money.

They said she went to work that morning and never came back. At first, I thought she must have had a fight with her boyfriend and it ended badly but her mother said she is single. I gave her a cheque and left.

I was scared. I became scared that something bad will happen to Anna or Lily. I don't know if it's the fear that Damien will stick to his threat or the fear that Anna will eventually leave me.

Ever since the night I kissed her, I am always embarrassed to look her in the face. I didn't know what came over me and why I kissed her.

Am I doing this because I think what Pamela said is true? What am I trying to prove to myself? Am I trying to prove to myself that I love her as Pam and Richard said?

How can I love a woman without knowing? Is this how I felt with Paige? These were the questions I kept asking myself but I found only one answer. That answer was that I do not want her to leave, ever.

Because of my fear, I told Tania to tell me whenever Anna is going out, especially with Lily. I also get off work early these days too.

I drive for a few minutes before stopping right in front of the jewelry store. I want to get Anna a necklace and Lily too.

Women love gifts, this was what Richard told me and I know Anna also loves shopping. I want to always get her a gift and I am planning to take her shopping soon, with Lily.

I am about to get out of the car when my eyes fall on the young guy that just entered. He has a phone glued to his ears and he seems to be in a hurry. I find his gait familiar and I sit still trying to think of who he is when he turns back abruptly and I see his face from the transparent door.

It is Tony.

"Jerk", I hit the steering wheel in anger. I hate him.

I am thinking of staying in the car till he is out before going inside to get what I want when I see him going towards the ring section. My heart begins to beat twice its normal rate.

Why is he getting a ring? Is he going to propose to Anna?

"What the hell!" I grab my phone immediately to give Tania a call.

Why the hell hasn't she called to inform me that Anna is out of the house? Isn't that what I asked her to do a week ago? I would have given the job to Natalie but I know Tania is closer and always around Lily and Anna.

Natalie will be busy with the supervision of cooking and the house to notice a thing.

Tania picks the phone at the second ring.

"Tania, is Anna home?" I am breathing hard in fear and anger.

Tania isn't saying anything and it is adding to my annoyance.

"Will you say something? Is Anna home?" I snap at her.

"No, sir", she answers sharply.

"What the hell? Why didn't you call me?!"

"I'm sorry, sir. I thought it wasn't necessary since Lily is here with me", she explains.

"I asked you to tell me whenever she is out, what the hell is wrong with you?" I shout in frustration and hit my forehead.

"I'm sorry, sir. Did something happen?" I did not answer but disconnect the call instead.

My mind is running wild with different thoughts. What if I hadn't seen Tony now? I am so sure he wants to go out with Anna? What if something bad has happened to Anna on her way? I am sure Damien is still lurking around ready to strike. Is he going to propose to her now?

What should I do?

I turn back to the store and I am shocked to see Tony out already. He is moving towards a car and the moment he enters, he drives away at a high speed.

Without thinking any further, I follow.