The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 50

“ Rise and shine, my baby girl” Mom's loud voice rang all through the stairs as she opened the door into my room. I groaned as I buried my head deeper into the duvet.                                

“Lillian Thomas” Mom screamed at me and she came around to pull the duvet off my baby making me scream in the process.

“ Mom____ .arrgh . I feel like killing you right now” I screamed at her as she rolled her eyes at me. She went about opening my Windows blinds to let the sun in...

“ Who kills her mom on her wedding day?” Mom mumbles to herself as I stood up and went to hug her.

“ I'm sorry mom. I was alone joking. You know how much I value my sleep. Moreover, Danny and I talked until the early hours of the morning ” I apologised to her as she turned to hug me with tears in her eyes.

“ It's okay Angel. I do understand. I can't believe you are getting married ” Mom said as she cried on my shoulder. I was teary too but I forced myself to be strong for the both of us. I haven't been going to visit her at the hospital, with the wedding preparation and all that.

“ Enough of the tears. Angel, I need you to go take a shower cause your makeup artist will be here sooner than you could imagine ” Mom said as she dragged me into the bathroom.

“ Don't worry about a thing darling, I will handle all of it. Take your time showering, remember you won't have time to shower anymore. Scrub everywhere clean in case you know, Danny might want to_____. What am I even saying? I keep forgetting that you are pregnant ”

Mom's voice called out to me from outside my bathroom door as I face panned myself.

Do  all mothers give such advice to their daughters on their wedding day? Gosh! And what does she mean by scrub everywhere?

I ignored my mom as I took my toothbrush and toothpaste and began to brush my teeth. I brush up and down, when I am  done I enter into the shower and soak for a few minutes before scrubbing all over my body. I was nervous about meeting everyone. I just wished Nina was here by my side, I've never done a thing without her by my side. I miss her so much.

“Lilian. Are you not done yet?” Mom knocked on my bathroom door as she screamed at the top of her voice.

“Mom! You asked me to take my  time, remember ” I repeated what she has told me sarcastically causing her to pound on the door loudly.

“If you  don't open the door in this instance. I'm going to force it down ” I quickly rinse my body and got out tying a towel around my body. Knowing my mom, she isn't joking.

I walked out to the bedroom to see that my dress was already put on a dress stand while Juli was smiling up at me “ Congratulations! Miss Thomas” She came around to hug me.

“Thank you Juli” I replied while looking at her. I don't know why Michael sent Juli to do my makeup. Though I requested someone from Lush Beauty but I wasn't expecting Juli. I remember Nina telling me once that she talks too much .

“And I'm sorry about Nina. She's such a good lady. I miss making up her face and Lush Beauty is ________”

“Juli, please can you not talk. I'm not in the mood. I'm sorry” I told her as I offered her an apologetic smile. She nodded and got to work on my face.

Mom returned a while later to tell me that Danny's parents had arrived. Since I was pregnant, we couldn't have the wedding at the cathedral instead we opted for a garden wedding which is why we are using my parent's garden.

“What of Nina's parents? Are they here yet?” I asked mom as I looked at her from the mirror. She has changed and was putting on a green flowing gown with a little white fascinator on her hair. Green and white were my wedding colors, if you are wondering why green?

“Nor yet, but Michael's parents are here with Deborah and Austin. I'm sure Michael and Andrea are with Danny right now since they are his best friends and _____”

“Mom!” I called her since she wouldn't stop blabbering.

“I'm sorry dear, I'm just so nervous. I want everything to be perfect but what to do? You don't have any bridesmaids with you. Should I call Deborah, I'm sure she will be happy to help?” Mom asked me as I clenched my fists in anger.

That killer! Arrgh. If it was left to me, I wouldn't have allowed her into my wedding “ No mom. I prefer being alone than have Deborah be my bridesmaid” I told mom, seething my teeth in anger.

“But you are not alone” Nina's voice called out to me from the doorway. She was as beautiful and radiant as always save for a few bruises on her face and hands. I stood shocked looking at her, not quite believing that she was in front of me. Juli shrieks in excitement as my mom blinks her eyelids, she was as shocked as I was.

“Sorry I'm late. I tried to come earlier but mom and dad wouldn't allow me to drive and I _____”

“Ina!” I asked her again to be sure she was the one.

“Yes, Lillian. Mom Amelia. It's me Nina '' Nina said with a smile on her face. I ran up to hug her with tears in my eyes. I can't believe she is here in front of me and at my wedding. Mom came over to hug us both as we all cried together. Tears of joy stream down my eyes, this was the best wedding present I could ever ask for.

“When did you wake up Nina? Why didn't your parents say anything? And Michael does he know?” I asked her as I guided her to a chair opposite mine since she was feeling weak due to her medications. Mom had left us to ourselves saying she had guests she needed to attend to and she needed to greet Nina's parents.

Nina sat down across from me after hugging Juli and Juli promising her to do her makeup “ Some days ago” Nina replied shrugging. 

I raised my eyebrows at her surprise “ Some days ago?  Why didn't anyone say anything?”

“That's because I wanted to surprise you. Now, where is my dress, I have to get dressed” I nodded at her as I went into the room to get her bridesmaid dress I've Bought for her from Paris.

“Wow! Lilian. This is so beautiful ” Nina exclaimed as she did a quick twirl with the dress. I smiled at her.

“That's because you are the one wearing it.  Imagine how it will look on my body?” I told her, rolling my eyes at her as she laughed out loud. Gosh! I've missed my best friend.

I remember when Danny and I bought that dress, we wanted it to match with Michael's. I'm sure everyone will be shocked to see them putting on the same dress.

Nina was still twirling around, trying to get her balance with the silver heels on her legs. “ So, how's my  Prince or princess doing?” Nina asked after she had sat down. Juli went to do her makeup while I stood up to go put on my dress.

“More beautiful than mom?” I asked him, teasing him lightly as he frowned at me.

“A little" He said as Nina and I both burst into laughter.

“Okay girls. We need to go, Danny is already waiting for you at the altar and he's beginning to think you've changed your mind. I came to walk you in '' I nodded at dad as I ran to steal a glance of my handsome groom through the window while Nina  and Dad laughed. I roll my eyes at them as I walk back to hook my hands with dad's as we all stepped out of my room to the garden.

Nina was to go in first. I turned to look at her as she nodded at me, reading the silent signal “ Are you ready princess?” Dad said to Nina who nodded in response.

“Let's have the bride” The priest was saying as everyone all turned to stare at the back. Nina walked in holding the same flowers as I was holding. Water-lilies. A few gasps were heard here and there but I ignored them.

Danny stood shocked, I guess he wasn't expecting to see Nina here today. Well, that makes the two of us.

I walked in with my father immediately I heard the background music ( Tatiana Manaois_ My Home). Nina was seated beside Michael in front of the altar. Danny turned to look at me with a sincere smile on his face when he saw me approaching. I can't believe I'm finally getting married after everything we've been through.

My father handed me over to the priest who in turn gave me to Danny. Danny smiles at me as he whispers to me “ You are mesmerizing. My beautiful queen” I blush as I turn to listen to what the priest was saying.

“Do you Lillian Thomas, take Daniel Martins to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and cherish him in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer till death do you part? ” The priest asked me.

I turned to smile at Danny who was urging me to say yes with his eyes “ Yes, I do”

“Do you Daniel Martins, take Lillian Thomas to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and cherish her in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer till death do you part ” The priest asked Danny looking at him while waiting for his response.

“Yes, I do,” Danny  replied with a bright smile gracing his face. We both exchange our rings and say our vows with smiles on each of our faces.

“By the power vested in me by the Holy spirit. I now pronounce you husband and wife. Ladies and gentlemen, behold your new couples, Mr. and Mrs. Martins. You may now kiss the bride”  The priest said as Danny pulled me closer to him and slammed his lips on mine.

I was so happy, everyone stood up and clapped. Nina was crying as she came over to hug me “ I'm so happy for you. Finally babe!” She screamed with tears in her eyes.

“Congratulations! Mr. and Mrs. Martins” My parents and Danny's parents came over to hug and congratulate us with a smile on each of their faces.

“Congratulations, man!” Michael and Andrea greeted Danny and I. Deborah was seated beside Michael's mom with a smile on her face as she ran her hands through her belly.

I rolled my  eyes at her. I can't believe she fools everyone. I went back into my room to change out of my dress and get ready for the reception. Finally, I'm married.

“How does it feel? Mrs. Lillian Martins” I said to myself with a smile as I anticipated our honeymoon.