The Billionaire 3: Tyron Cruz novel Chapter 14

Isabella can’t stay still; it is already late and Tyron is still not home. His last message to her is that he is going to meet some friends. She tried calling his number but it was always out of reach. She sighs as she looks at the food she cooked.

She decided to call Tyron again when her phone rang and it was him.

“Tyron? Where are you? Are you okay?” She asks, worried. “It’s late and you’re still not home. I even tried calling Zarina but she said that you left the office early this morning.”

“Relax, wifey…”

“How can I relax? You told me that you will come home early but you’re not around when I got home and I can’t even reach your phone!” She snapped.

“I’m fine, my dear wife. I’m sorry if I worried you, but calm down, okay?” He calmly said. “I’m sorry if you can’t reach me earlier, I just turned on my phone to contact you. It was one crazy day, I’ll tell you the whole story when I get home.”

“Where are you?” She asks.

“Here in Baguio.” Tyron answers making her shock. “I know that you are shocked but I will explain everything when I get home tomorrow.”

“Ty—”

“Let’s eat, Tyron.” It was a woman’s voice.

“I’m coming.” She heard Tyron answers. “Belle—”

She didn’t let him finish talking before ending the call and she hastily turns off her phone. She suddenly felt numb. Tyron in Baguio with some other woman.

She felt a sharp pain in her chest, and a tear escaped from her eyes. She quickly wiped it called Nana Helen and Rose telling them to take care of the food since she will not be eating and Tyron will not be home for the night.

Bella hastily went to the bedroom and cried her eyes out.

The next morning, Hal is surprised to see her swollen eyes.

“Whoa! What’s with that face?” He uttered in surprise.

“I didn’t get to sleep a wink last night.” She answers and entered the car.

“You didn’t sleep or o cried the whole night?” Hal asks.

“Don’t ask too many questions, Hal.” She said in irritation. “Wake me up when we got there. I didn’t really sleep last night.” She said and close her eyes.

Jenny just finished putting make-up on her when Hal entered the dressing room.

“Oh, it’s good that you’re done. We will start the shoot.” Hal said. “But it was a disappointment that Lohan is not the photographer today. But it’s okay, all of his staff are skilled.” He added but she didn’t say nor react, making Hal frown. “Hey, Bella, are you okay?”

“Bella is acting weird today.” Jenny said.

“Urgh! Can you just please stop it!” She said, raising her voice making the two shock. “I’m sorry, I am a bit sensitive today because of lack of sleep.” She apologizes and sigh. “So, what’s next on the schedule after this?” She asks and Hal told her the schedule for the day. And she felt relieved when she learned that they will end early.

After her photoshoot for a famous magazine, they went to the studio where she will be a guest host for the famous long-time noon variety show.

“Bella, there is a huge possibility that the management will offer you to be a permanent host here.” Hal said and stared at her. “But looking at you now, I don’t know if you can grab the chance. You should be cheerful on stage.” He sighs. “Ah, whatever, just do your best there.”

They are in the host room when the two creative writers entered the rooms and gave them briefing on what will happen for the sequence of the show. It is her first time to host a show that is why even if she’s not in the mood, she tried listening.

“Bella!” Mikaela greeted her with a smile as soon as she enters the room. Mikaela is Direk Mike’s only daughter. “I’m so glad that you made it.” She said as she hugs her tired. “But you look tired.”

“Lack of sleep.” She smiles and take a sip on her coffee.

“You should take care of your health even if you are fully packed.” Mikaela said, worried. “I miss our hang-outs, we seldom go out nowadays.” She sighs. “And you are keeping a secret from me.” She added.

“I don’t know what you are talking about.” She said and hands her a paper, where the sequence of the show is printed. “Read it, we are both in the opening.”

“We are not done talking, Bella. We will talk in-between the show.” Mikaela said, making her sigh.

During their break, Mikaela really drag her to their waiting room to catch-up. She also learned that her friend is pregnant.

“How about you, Bella? When will you have a baby?” Mikaela suddenly ask, making her shock.

“What do you mean?” She asks, flustered.

“You don’t have to hide it from me, Bella. I know that you’re—” she paused when the door suddenly opens and Flora, one of the hosts, enters. “I mean, when will you get married and have kids?” Mikaela said.

“You’re crazy.” She said. “Behave! We’re on the next segment.” She added making Mikaela shakes her head.

The show ended smoothly and well. For a moment, she forgot about Tyron, she’s just being her while doing the whole show—no pretentions at all.