The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 76

I stood up sluggishly from the bed as I made my way down the room into the sitting room where my phone was ringing continuously, I couldn't help cursing the caller who had interrupted my sleep.

“ Hello” I called groggily into the phone barely looking at the caller's ID.

“ Nina Miller!" I cringed from the loud voice on the phone as I removed the phone from my ear to check the caller's ID. I rolled my eyes as soon as I saw the name of the caller, if only I knew I would have continued with my sleep instead of disturbing myself.

" Hey, baby girl. How are you? And how's my little one doing?" I called into the phone as soon as I saw that it was Lillian calling.

I scolded myself for forgetting to put a call through to Lillian after leaving the hospital yesterday but I was preoccupied with my parents wanting me to get married to Oliver.

" Don't you baby me? You couldn't even call to ask about my health. Not even you nor Michael called me yesterday" Lillian complained bitterly into the phone.

She wasn't happy that none of them thought to call her yesterday. She couldn't help but feel sad that Nina was neglecting their friendship because of Michael.

" I'm really sorry. I was busy yesterday. I promise to make it up to you today" I called into the phone as I strolled to stand at the window. The day was just getting to rise as the early morning air blew the window blind bringing in the scent of the morning dew. I missed my apartment, I wish I could go back but I'm afraid. What if

Deborah comes back and finds me alone at home? I shudder from the thought of what that psycho bitch could probably do to me. I still can't understand how she could be obsessed with a man that doesn't even want her.

" Fine. I will be expecting your visit" Lillian's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I nodded at her but soon remembered that she can't see me.

" Yes, dear. Talk to you later," I told her and hung up the call without waiting for her response.

I stroll back to the bathroom to wash my face and get ready for my morning yoga with mom. As soon as I walked into the bathroom, I heard a knock on the door. Knowing fully well that it was my mom, I didn't even bother to open the door instead I called out from the bathroom with a loud voice" Mom, I'm coming. Just give me some minutes to wash my face"

" No darling, there's no practice today. Your dad would like to discuss something with you" Mom shouted from outside my bedroom door. I was excited to hear that there wasn't training today but my dad wanting to see me was giving me concern. Why did he want to see me? Hope this isn't about me getting married to Oliver.

" Okay mom, I will be you in a second" I called to her and quickly rushed through my bath as I wanted to get ready before Michael will come.

I walked down the stairs. I paused as soon as I heard voices coming out from the sitting room and my dad's excited laughter.

I knew Michael wasn't here yet then who could that be in the sitting room with my dad?

I nearly rolled my eyes the minute I saw

Oliver sitting beside my dad, on the couch opposite him was a lady I wasn't familiar with but she was beautiful with her red hair and freckles. I took the seat across from my father while avoiding Oliver's eyes. I can't believe he accepted my dad's proposal to get married to me?" You sent for me dad,"

My dad turned to look at me just registering my presence in the room. I guess he was absorbed in what Oliver was telling him" Yes darling. Oliver has something to say to you. I think it's about you guys' marriage" Dad told me with a sad smile on his lips. I couldn't help being curious about his sadness.

I turned abruptly to stare at Oliver who was smiling at me. I glared at him, I'm never getting married to him even though he was the last man on earth but just to please my dad, I decided to play along" Really? What would you like to tell me, Doctor Oliver" I call to him with a hint of annoyance in my voice?

Oliver sat up on the couch, he turned to button-down his blazer before offering the girl opposite him a tiny smile" I____ Mr. Miller I'm sorry but I'll have to refuse your proposal" My eyes immediately shoot up to stare at Oliver as soon as I hear that. I couldn't believe he just said that. I turned to see my father who was glaring at Oliver.

" Why did you say that? Is my daughter not good enough for you? '' Dad asked Oliver. I couldn't help rolling my eyes at him. Even though Oliver was a doctor, I still can't get married to him. In my heart, there will always be a man and that is Michael

" Is not that sir. I'm glad that you think so highly of me enough to offer Nina to be my wife but to me, Nina is just like a sister and nothing else" Oliver told us, I couldn't help smiling. I also thought of him as a brother and nothing else too. I mean we grew up together in the same neighborhood.

Oliver paused as soon as mom walked into the room to serve us juice. Dad refused, I'm guessing he's more than angry with Oliver right now" That's my fiancée over there. We'll be getting married in a few months '' Oliver continued as soon as mom walked out of the room. He points to the lady I had noticed earlier. I turned to see dad glaring at the girl.

I stood up and dragged Oliver out of the door after haven't heard what he had come to say. Knowing my dad, he won't stop until he has persuaded Oliver to change his mind and get married to me instead.

I walked Oliver and his fiancée out of the door to where their car was parked under the shade. Oliver turned to smile at me one last time before getting into the car and pulling off our driveway. I waved at him before turning to walk back into the room.

" Mom, is the food ready? Michael and his parents will soon be here" I called to my mom as soon as I walked into the room.

" Just a bit more, darling. Shane, bring out the finest dish" Mom replied before turning to my little brother who was just coming down the stairs with cups in his hands. Dad ignored us as we all went about setting the house ready for Michael's visit.

" Mom, do you think dad will forgive the Thompsons?" I asked mom as we were setting the dining table side by side. I was glad to have mom by my side after everything, she was able to see that Michael and I truly love each other which was why she accepted for us to get married but Dad is one stubborn nut to crack.

As soon as mom opened her mouth to reply we heard the car honk outside our house. Mom turned to look at me with a look of dread in her eyes, I guess she couldn't believe that the Thompsons are finally in her house. I guess it will take a lot of time we've adapted to them, even, I'm still having issues accepting how rich Michael and his parents are.

" Quick Nina, go get change. They are here" Mom screamed up at me waving me off. She turned to push me away from the dining room to the stairs as she saw that I was about to protest. I couldn't help rolling my eyes at her as I reluctantly took the stairs to my room. I mean what's wrong with the clothes that I'm putting on? I wondered in my heart as I walked into my room.