The Billionaire 1&2 novel Chapter 22

AMBER is having her morning tea in the veranda while looking at the vast sky, it has been days and there is still no sign of Rafael, and the most devastating part is that they can’t even contact him.

“Ma’am, you have a visitor.” Linda informed making her frown.

“Who?” She asked, it is impossible that her visitor is Kaylee because the last time they talked to each other, she already submitted her resignation letter and she is now busy taking care of her father who is in the hospital.

“Danielle Monteverde, ma’am.” Linda answered making her confused.

“Danielle Monteverde?” She asked. “Why would she be here?” She mumbled. “Please tell her that I’ll be there, and please make some snacks.” She said and went back to her and Rafa’s room to change clothes as she is only wearing her pajamas.

“Hello, I’m Danielle.” Danielle introduced her self and outstretch her hand. Amber accepted and smiled, she unknowingly stared at Danielle’s not so big stomach. “I’m nearly on my second month.” She said as she caresses her stomach.

Amber on the other hand, unknowingly caresses her stomach. “Ah, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to…” She shyly said. “Please take a seat.”

“I was shocked when I heard that Rafael got married, now I know why…”

“Because I’m pregnant?” Amber cuts her off.

“What? No… that’s not what I mean.” Danielle answered. “What I mean is that you are very beautiful.”

“But that was not the reason why my husband married me.” She bitterly smiled.

“I doubt it. I don’t know what really is happening between you two but you should know that Rafael’s been looking for you.” Danielle said making her confused. “Oh, I forgot to mention, I was Joshua’s secretary and I happen to heard it.”

“Oh… I thought…” She didn’t get to finish what she is about to say since Berta entered with a tray in her hands. “It is good that you come and visit.”

“Mom Althea tagged me along so that we can get to know each other.” Danielle answered. “I hope I didn’t bother you.”

“No, it’s okay.” She smiled. “I’m sure that our husbands will be happy to know that we are getting along.”

“I am still not tied to Joshua.” Danielle bitterly smiled. “We were supposed to ger married today but he postponed it. And until now he still didn’t call once.”

“Rafa also didn’t call once.” She said and they both sighed. “Do you want to tour around the garden?” She asked so that they can relax.

“Is it okay?” Danielle asked but there is a glitch of excitement in her eyes.

“Of course.” She smiled. “I’m dure you will love it.”

“Wow!” Danielle exclaimed in amusement. “Tita Allison’s garden is so beautiful and enchanting!” Danielle said. “Earlier, I kept blinking my eyes and pinching my cheeks to make sure that I’m awake not in a dream. The view is fascinating and enchanting at the same time.”

“I actually had the same reaction, especially when we toured around the subdivision, I can’t even almost believe what I am seeing.” Amber said. They are nearing the center of the garden when Draco and Copper suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

“Aww! They are so cute!” Danielle said as she pets the two dogs. “Are they your pets?”

“Tita Allison’s pets. Draco is the husky one and the Labrador is Copper.” Amber said, and in an instant the two suddenly ran around again. “They are very adventurous, if they are nowhere to be found in the house or in the garden, then they are roaming around the subdivision.”

“They are very lucky to have a wide playground.” Danielle said and she laughed when the two suddenly ran after a butterfly.

“I’m really happy that mommy Althea tagged me along, at least I can see you again after how many years.” Danielle said when they are resting in the balcony.

“You remember?” Amber uttered in surprise.

“Of course.” Danielle smiled. “You’re in a different block that is why we seldom see each other in the hallways or in the cafeteria.” They are both schoolmates when they were in college—same course but different block.

“Yes, and the first time we talked was about the approval of the plan our block is having.” She added. Danielle is the president of their department so, she’s the one screening the proposals for every plan of each block every school activity.

“That school festival is the most memorable to me, we merge our plans and until now the memory is still fresh. I can’t help not to laugh at our victim’s reactions but in the end they all ended up together.” Danielle said and laugh.

It was their school festival and Danielle’s block decided to have a wedding booth, while their booth decided for a blind date.

“If I’m not mistaken, we received a lot of harsh words in the process but as the blind date goes on, they were smitten by their partners and they proceeded to the wedding booth.” Amber said and slightly shook her head.

“That’s right. And until now, I am having goosebumps every time I heard that everyone who went to our booth are now real boyfriends and girlfriends. Some are even married and the others are still preparing.” Danielle added.

“Really? Wow!” Amber uttered in surprised. “Did we just become a cupid?” She asks laughing. “So that means, Sir Monde and Ma’am Francisco also got together?” She asks when she remembered the two instructors who are single at that time and they all set them up.

“Yes.” Danielle answered and laughed. “They are now married, blessed with a bouncy baby boy.”

“Wow!” She said in amusement.

“And thinking back, it is great that we didn’t join the craze or else, we might not be here.” Danielle said making her smile.

“You had a point there.” She said and they both laughed.

AMBER woke up by her ringing phone, thinking that it was Rafael, she immediately answered it without checking who the caller is.