The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 31

I stood up abruptly from the couch as I turn to go after Nina but Deborah pulled me back. I still can't wrap my head around her pregnancy. Is this one of her scheme to separate me from Nina?.

And to think that both of my parents are aware of it, it's no wonder mom and her were getting closer the other day. How can she be pregnant, I've never released inside of her, hell! I never had sex with her without using a condom.

“How many months is the pregnancy?"I said as I turn to look at her awaiting her reply.

"I_________” she fidgeted on her seat avoiding my eyes nervously

"Michael, my son. How are you?” Mr. Melton said as he comes over to greet me cutting her off from whatever she wanted to say.

"I'm good sir" I reply as I turn to leave "I'm sorry I have a meeting with important investors in thirty minutes" I lied to him as he nodded for me to go. That's one of the specks of being a rich CEO, you can lie using your business as an excuse.

I took the elevator to Nina's office but was told she has left. I turn back taking the elevator to the parking lot defeatedly.

My hands are tied especially now that Deborah is using a child against me knowing fully well I wouldn't be able to do anything against it.

I just hope she understands my last word to her, even though I end up marrying Deborah, she will always be the woman I love but can't have.

I enter my car as Mark drove me to the company. Mark keeps glancing at me from the mirror as I chose to ignore him. My thought was on Nina, she didn't even behave like she cared. Did she move on from me? Has she fallen in love with Austin? “No, she can't do that," I said shaking my head.

"Is everything okay sir?" Mark asked looking at me cautiously.

"I'm okay, just drive," I said as I turn to look out of the window. As a child, I've always been fascinated with the view of New York. I remember vividly any time my parents are taking us out, I will roll down the window and gaze appreciatingly at the houses, shops, and even the green scenery but today I was not seeing all of that. My world was dark and it's like a heavy burden has been placed on my shoulder, who should I turn to in my time of sorrow?

Mark dropped me off at the office as I rode the elevator to my office.

Aurora greeted me but I ignore her and walk into my office, pulling down the blind I off the light as on the lamp as I rest my head on my couch. The tears fell from my eyes as I wipe for the things I've lost.

I don't know what I'm going to do about Nina, I love her so much but is she worth the risk? I don't want to lose her in this game that Deborah Melton and Austin Walker are plotting. Should I hold on to her or let her go? I don't know what to do, I'm just so confused right now.

"Aurora, I don't want to be disturbed"I called into the intercom as I went into the adjoining room to take a cold shower.

I've just finished taking a shower and dressing when I walk back to my office to see John waiting for me. I guess Mark must have told him for him to rush down here but John isn't the person I want to see right now I need Nina beside me, I want to cuddle her. I want her to whisper sweet nonsense in my ears. I want to feel her in me.

" Is everything okay sir?"John asked as he watches my face seriously.

I sigh heavily as I sat down on the couch opposite him “I'm not okay, John" I replied slowly as I look at him with raw vulnerability.

I'm tired of being the strong man. I'm tired of putting family first in everything look where it has got me, making me lose the one woman I love with all of my heart. Is this my reward for being a player?

"What's wrong with you sir?” John asked getting concerned as he reaches for my hands.

“Deborah Melton is pregnant," I said to him looking at him.

"Really, sir?" He said smiling happily "That's good news our plans are easy, I assume it for Austin right?. We just have to tell your parents about it and the wedding will be called off quickly_______”

“ it is not Austin's but mine" I scream at him tired of him babbling on like an idiot”

“What?"John stood up from the couch shocked "How come?” He asked slowly.

"That is the question have been asking myself too and I've not received any answer since I heard the news" I reply as I shrugged defeatedly.

" I thought it was a joke when I read the news on social media this morning ”

"It's not a joke. I've been pushed to an extreme end there's nothing I could do but marry Deborah"

"But________"John try to protest

"No, but that's my decision, and it final" I reply as I went back to my table to get ready for work.

John stood up and walk out of the door when he saw that I was adamant about my decision to marry Deborah.

I went back to typing away on the system getting ready for the relaunching party of hotel Italia. To think that I brought the dress that Nina will be wearing to the party with me and now Deborah would be wearing it.