The Billionaire 1&2 novel Chapter 12

“Let’s make this marriage work, Amber.” Rafael said while giving her a kiss on her temple. They are both lying on the bed, naked under the sheets of the blanket. “And I’m serious, Amber.” He added.

Amber doesn’t know what to react, she pinched herself for how many times to make sure that she’s not dreaming. But on every pinched she does, she feels the pain.

“Hey! Stop doing that.” Rafael said and grabbed her hand. “You’re hurting yourself.” He added and kissed her cheeks that are now red due to her pinching. “I know that it is hard to believe, but I really do want this marriage to work. I want to work things up with you.”

“But you don’t really know me, Rafael.” Amber said, her eyes are filled with worry.

“That may be true, but come to think of it, you also don’t know me, Amber.” Rafael said. “Isn’t this a perfect time for us to get to know each other better?” He asked. “What can you say?”

“O-okay.” She softly agreed making Rafael smiled and kissed her forehead.

“But there is only one rule,” Rafael said staring at her eyes. “We will not talk about money, the contract or anything that is related to money.” He continued. “I noticed that we are fighting when it comes to those.” He added.

“Okay.” Amber agreed; she thought that she’s the only one who noticed that the major reason of their fight is money but she thought wrong.

She, herself also wants to stop their fighting and to work out their relationship just for their unborn child. They can just be civil to each other.

“Sleep now, wife.” Rafael said pulling her in his arms. “We will be busy tomorrow.” He said, perking her interest.

“And why is that?” She asked.

“We will go to the restaurant tomorrow.” Rafael informed making her flinch. “What’s wrong?” He asked playing with her hair.

“I’m not confident paying a visit there, Rafa.” She sighed. “There might be rumors about me circulating there.”

“You don’t have to worry, Amber. I will be there with you.” Rafael reassured her but she can’t keep still, her heart felt heavy. “You didn’t do anything bad for them to gossip about you.”

“Marrying your boss is enough for them to talk about me.” She sighed and moved closer to Rafael.

“Don’t think too much about it.” Rafael said giving her a kiss on her forehead. “Sleep tight.”

“Hmmm… Good night, Rafa.” She said before drifting to sleep.

“I’ll just wait for you here in the car.” Amber said when Rafael parked his car outside the restaurant.

“We already talked about this, Amber.” Rafael said and held her cold hands. “You’re worrying too much, hon.”

“But…”

“Hon, everything will be okay. I am here with you and whoever tried to spread rumors about you will be personally dealt by me.” Rafael sternly said and give her a reassuring look. Amber nervously nodded. Rafael smiled before going out the car, and opened the door for her. Rafael holds her hand as they approached the entrance.

“Good morning, Sir Rafael.” Benny, the security guard greeted as he opened the door. Benny is the security guard from Gabriel’s security agency. “Sir Lohan is waiting for you.” He added.

“Good morning too, Benny.” Rafael smiled; he’s always generous when it comes to his employees really respect him. “I want you to meet Amber, my wife.” He introduced Amber making the guard awed in shock.

“Miss Amber?” He exclaimed.