The Billionaire 1&2 novel Chapter 8

AMBER sighed and leaned her head on the couch. She’s not different from being a gold-digger. She doesn’t know if she will be happy or sad that at least she has two million to give to Mr. Lim. A tear slowly escapes her eyes, she’s using her child as an excuse and it pains her.

“Hija, what do you want to have for a snack?” Nana Mildred coming from the kitchen. She quickly wiped her tears.

“I..I’m okay, Nana.” She answered; she’s embarrassed, for sure, the old lady already knows what the real score between them and Rafael.

“I didn’t say anything yesterday but I already had a hunch especially when Rafael mentioned that he will marry you. I am not in a place to judge, but you should try opening yourself to Rafael.” Nana Mildred said making her cry.

“I don’t know what to do, Nana Mildred.” She said. “I really need that money and I really do regret dragging our child just to get that.” She said in between her sobs. Nana Mildred hugged her, trying to calm her down. “If only I could go back in time, things will be different.”

“Shh… Stop crying, hija.” Nana Mildred said stroking her head. “You may not go back in time but you can just be honest with yourself and tell Rafael about it.” She added.

“Will that be worth it, Nana?” She asked. “I mean, Rafael already thought that I’m some girl who want to get my hands on his wealth.”

“Isn’t that because that’s what you made him think?” Nana Mildred said making her sigh; the old lady is right; it was her who made him think that way. She shamelessly asked for five million because she’s really desperate. She wanted to cut her connection with Mr. Lim by paying her father’s debt. The clearing the debt is one thing she wanted not because she wanted to be debt-free but she can sense that Mr. Lim wants something from her.

“I don’t know what are your reasons but you can count on Rafael. I know that he will be a good husband and a father.” Nana Mildred smiled and wiped her tears away. “He is not the type to just marry someone because he made you pregnant. He can just give financial assistance and claim the baby once delivered but he didn’t do that.”

“Thank you, Nana.” Amber smiled. “Please, don’t tell Rafael anything what we’ve talked about.”

“If you say so.” Nana Mildred smiled.

“I will go to my room and take a rest, Nana.” She said.

“Okay. And I will continue cleaning the house while waiting for Tess and Dina.”

“Can I help you with something, Nana?” She asked, worried that the work might be too hard on her.

“No, it’s okay, hija. All I have to do is just to dust off the furniture and sweep.” She said. “Don’t worry about me, Tess and Dina are on their way.”

“Okay…” She was hesitant to go to her room but Nana Mildred assured her.

When she entered her room, she took her phone on the bed and check her account. Rafael really did transfer two million on her account. All she needs to do is to give it to Mr. Lim, she decided that she will meet the man on Saturday before meeting with Kaylee.

She lies down on the bed and shutting her eyes close, she wants to take a nap, but hours passed and she still can’t sleep. She stood up wandered around the room thinking of what to do; she thought of roaming around the mansion but she changed her mind when she saw what’s outside the window. It is a beautiful garden with different varieties of flowers and in the middle is a fountain, there is even a pond on the side of the garden. She grabbed her phone and took a photo of the breath-taking view. The view reminded her of her mother—who is a nature lover, it was her mother who made her appreciate the beauty of nature.

Amber’s mother is the one who take goods care of their garden, and she always plants different varieties of flowers and plants. There is a wide garden on their resort before where guest can go and take a stroll, it was her mother who is hands-on taking care of those. But that accident took it all from her.

She’s not contented on just viewing the garden so she went to the garden. She started weeding and watering the plants; the joy and excitement she feels at that moment is the same as when her parents are still alive. Together with her mother, they would water the plants while talking about things, while her father is on the balcony glancing at them while reading.

If being a nature lover is what she got from her mother, her father influenced her in reading books. His father will not end his day without reading a book or two.

“What are you doing?” A baritone voice echoed throughout the garden—it was none other than Rafael, her husband.

It is four in the afternoon when Rafael got home, after storming out the house earlier, he went to his restaurant. Joshua and Gabriel followed him there, and they knock some senses on him.

“Nana Mildred, where is Amber?” He asked the old lady who is arranging the flowers.

“I saw her going to the garden, hijo.” Nana Mildred answered.

“Is Tess and Dina back?” He asked.

“Yes, they just got back.”

“That’s good then, so that you’re not the only one doing the chores here.” He said. “I will go and see Amber.”

“Wait Rafael.” Nana Mildred stopped him. “I know that I’m in no place to say this to you but don’t hastily judge, Amber. It seems that your wife is having troubles.” She said.