The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 78

I snuggled into the other side of the bed as my hands searched around for Michael. Immediately I saw that the other side of the bed was empty, I stood up abruptly from the bedside shock as I looked around the room.

Where could he have gone? I wonder in my mind. Shrugging, I turned to walk into the bathroom to relieve my bowel.

I winced as soon as I took a step. I glance down at my body to see that my legs were swollen as it has just been run over by a vehicle ” Damn! That man! ” I cursed loudly, why couldn't he be gentle?.

“ Did you say anything?” Michael asked me from the doorway hiding a smirk on his face as he strolled into the room. Both of his hands were inside his red Louis Vuitton shorts with a matching top.

I glared at him. I knew he heard me quite alright but he's pretending trying to tease me “ Thanks to you. Now, my legs feel like it was run over by a vehicle ” I told him angrily as I turned to sit back down on the bed. I don't think I could go to the bathroom in this state.

Michael ran his hands through his hair embarrassed as he avoided my eyes “ I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me last night. The sex was different like it was my first time with you, I just couldn't control myself ” He told me sheepishly with a shy smile on his face.

I sigh heavily. There was no need to get angry with him as I was also at fault. I blush as soon as I remember screaming at the top of my lungs last night. I'm so thankful that his room was soundproof. I wouldn't know how to face John and Emma today.

“ What are you thinking about so seriously? ” Michael asked me, his eyes laced with concern as he stepped closer to me.

“Nothing, just wondering how I'm going to bathe in this state,” I told him pointing to my two swollen legs earning another shy smile from Michael.

“ I could always bathe you. And who knows probably you might be kind enough to reward me” Michael said as he winks at me. Telling me exactly what he will want as a reward.

“ In your dreams,” I told him scoffing as he smiled at me. I knew he was joking. I could see that he felt bad for losing control last night.

“ Michael!” We both paused and turned toward the door where the sound was coming from.

“Michael!!”

I turned to him as soon as we heard a scream from outside our bedroom door, the second time.

“ Is that who I think that is?” I asked, trying to be sure I heard alright.

“ I'm sorry. Mom arrived early this morning, she said she wanted to see you. I completely forgot about it, ” Michael rushed to explain himself. I couldn't help wondering why Mrs. Thompson would want to see me. Hope this isn't another of her schemes to separate Michael and me?

“ Relax Angel, I'm here for you. Freshen up, I will keep her company ” Michael told me already going to the door to see his mother. I nodded at him before forcing myself into the bathroom to shower.

“ Nina darling! ” Mrs. Thompson called to me as soon as she saw me descending the stairs with a smile on her face.

“ Good morning, Mrs. Thompson ” I greeted her nervously as I let her guide me to the couch beside her.

“ Diana is fine. We're family now, okay?” she told me urging me to try calling her with her first name.

I gulped nervously as I struggled to say her name. I can't believe I'm calling her by her first name after everything.

“ Diana ”

Mrs. Thompson smiled as soon as she heard her name “ That's fine! Huh! Nina I ___ I'm sorry for the way we treated you. Actually, I've always known that you were the right choice for Michael but I guess we were blinded by our greed ” Mrs. Thompson went on to explain as she apologized to me. I nodded at her as I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face. Finally, Michael's mom and I were getting along.

“ I'm no longer annoyed with you, Diana. Actually, I'm glad that I've been able to come out stronger and it shows that the love Michael and I share is stronger than any challenges”  I told her, Michael smiled at me as he came to sit beside me. He took my hands in his and kissed them briefly.

“That's true. Thank you for forgiving me, Nina ” Mrs. Thompson said as she stood up to hug me. I nodded at her if for anything I was glad that all my problems had ended. I only have to look up to the future with brighter eyes.

“Now that that is out of the way. Can we go for the gown shopping?”  Mrs. Thompson asks me with hope on her face. For a second I was confused. Gown shopping? What gown? I questioned myself as I turned to look at Michael who shrugs and looks away from me.

Then it hit me “ What? So soon? ” I asked her, I mean I was thinking after the proposal we could have it maybe a month later but the wedding _______

“ It isn't too soon Nina. I mean you both have waited for a long time. Let's do it this Saturday ”

“ That's true, but _____”

“ There's no but. I've sent out the invitations already. We'll be having it this Saturday ” Mrs. Thompson concluded with an air of finality.

I couldn't help sulking why is she like this? How could she plan my wedding without my knowledge? Is this how wealthy people behaved? I was about calling her out for it when Michael held my hands, he shakes his head telling me to let it go.

I nodded at him before turning to look at his mother who was watching us curiously 

“ Okay. Let me change out of my dress ” I told her already on my feet about to go up the stairs.

“That's great darling. Don't worry, your mom will be joining us at the store ” Mrs. Thompson called at my retreating back. I couldn't help sighing out loud, I couldn't wait to get this over and done with...

“ I'm sorry ” Michael whispered in my ears as soon as we got into the room.

“It's no problem. I understand, I just hope she'll give me the chance to make my own choices ” I told him already shrugging out of my dress and getting into another as I couldn't help feeling anxious about the gown fitting.

Lilian greeted them both before turning to look at me “ Wow!! Nina. That gown is lovely. It's so beautiful ” Lilian complimented me. I love the gown too but both of my mothers were busy finding flaws in it.

“ You think so?” Mrs. Thompson asked Lilian as she turned to look at the gown bending her head to the left to look at it clearly from another angle.

“ But why does it look too simple and plain to me? ” Mrs. Thompson continued slowly without waiting for Lillian's response. I couldn't help rolling my eyes at her. She sure is a symbol of perfection!

“ It's my wedding, for crying out loud ” My subconscious screamed up in my head thumping her feet in distaste. I couldn't help agreeing with her.

“ But don't you think the length is too short. I want something with a longer length ” Mom replied as she coos to Joey in her hands. I don't know what's with her, and length. Her wedding gown wasn't long as far as I could remember. Unless they both set out to frustrate me today.

Lilian stood shocked looking from mom to Mrs. Thompson then back to me “ Wait a minute? I don't get what's happening here ”

“What don't you get Lilian?” Mrs. Thompson asked Lilian looking at her with confusion on her face. She turned to look at mom who shrugs like she couldn't understand it too.

“ Who's getting married?” Lilian asked them both with her hands folded across her chest as she glared at them.

Mrs. Thompson laughed out loud like she couldn't believe that Lilian was asking her such an obvious question “ Nina, of course. Who else?”

“ That's right. Then why isn't she choosing her wedding gown herself? Why are you both getting in the way and forcing your choices on her?” Lilian asked both of them as I waited anxiously for their response.

Mom smiled sadly at me before walking to the waiting area to sit after apologizing to me. While Mrs. Thompson turned to glare at Lilian “ Nobody is forcing anything on her. We are only pointing out the pros and cons of each dress” Mrs. Thompson stubbornly refused.

“ But I _____”

“ I love this dress. Can you pack this up for me with each of the jewelry I picked earlier ” I told the sales lady beside me who was looking up at me with a smile on her face? I was getting tired of arguing with them. It's time I make my choice.

“Fine. Do whatever you want. And let's go for lunch before going to the confectionery for the cake testing ” Lilian and I both sigh heavily as soon as we hear Michael's mom say that. Isn't she tired? I mean she's old and all that but here she is already plotting our next move.

“ Damn! Mrs. Thompson is one stubborn woman ” Lilian complains as we both turn to watch her already playing and smiling at Joey in my mother's hands.

“ But she will make a good grandmother ” Lilian continues softly. I couldn't help rolling my eyes at her. One minute ago she was here complaining about Mrs. Thompson. Now, she's complimenting her. What am I supposed to believe?

“ Can you show us the bridesmaids section?” I asked the saleslady who was already leading us down the store. I dragged Lilian along as went in search of her gown as I anticipate our new location at the confectionery