The Billionaire's Secret Lover novel Chapter 79

We are currently sitting at “ La Bite ” restaurant owned by the Thompson's, sipping our coffee and waffles. Mrs. Thompson and Mom were going through a food magazine. I could glimpse different varieties of cakes in the magazine. I hope it isn't what I'm thinking.

“ So,” Lillian said as I turned to look at Lilian who was sitting beside me with a sleeping Joey in her hands. I raise my eyebrows, silently asking her to go on...

“ How does it feel? I mean you'll be getting married tomorrow. Do you feel jittery? ” Lilian asked, her voice a hushed whisper to my ears like she was telling me a secret.

I shrug as I sip my now cold coffee “ Nothing ” I replied Lilian gasp as she looked at me with shock in her eyes. I was surprised at her expression. Was I supposed to feel anything?

“ What do you mean by nothing? ”Lillian asked me again I ignored her, what am I supposed to feel? I feel nothing other than the usual. I and Michael have known each other since forever, what am I supposed to feel?.

“ You know what? Sometimes I don't understand you ” Lilian gasp as she turned to stare at Mrs. Thompson. I was intrigued as to what could have gotten their attention in a food magazine.

“ Mom ” I called silently to my mother who raised her eyes to me with a broad smile on her face.

“ What's going on?” I asked her, gesturing to the magazine on their laps.

“ Oh! this. Don't worry, we are choosing the flavor to go with the cake ” Mom replied, shrugging like it was a normal thing to do before focusing back on the magazine.

“ Again ” Lilian and I screamed in shock causing both their eyes to shoot up in our faces.

“ Again what?” Mrs. Thompson asked us as she dropped the magazine on the table before turning to glare at us.

“ Why are you both choosing the flavor, shouldn't that be my job as the bride? ” I exclaimed in shock as I forced myself from rolling my eyes at her. She's one domineering woman. I hope she won't be controlling my family.

“ I don't think you'll do a good job with that. For instance, you don't know everyone on the guest list and their preferences ” Mrs. Thompson argues innocently. I was dumbfounded. Even though she had a good point there but that still doesn't give her the right order for my wedding cake.

“ But_____ I still want to be the judge of my wedding cake ” I shouted at her when she didn't seem fazed by my outburst. My mother was about to let go but Mrs. Thompson was adamant.

“My husband's younger sister, Becca, has a peanut allergy. We don't want to add that to the cake. Do you know about that? ” Mrs. Thompson continued ignoring my outburst. Indeed, I don't know anyone on the guest list. Moreover, I didn't even know Michael had an aunt until now.

“ Can we go for the cake testing already?” Lilian exclaimed with fake excitement on her face trying to clear the tension which had developed in the room?

I smiled at her as I made to stand up but my phone's ringing stopped me. I smile apologetically at them before digging my hands into my purse to bring out my phone.

I smiled as soon as I saw the caller's ID. I excused myself from them and stepped out of the restaurant.

“ Hey, handsome!” I called, into the phone. I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face as I anticipated his cool voice in my ear.

“ Tesoro ” Michael's husky voice called out through the other side of the phone as I imagined his breath fanning the nape of my neck.

I could hear Danny and Andrea's voices in the background arguing themselves. I couldn't help rolling my eyes at them. They were so different, never accepting each other's differences. I could imagine what Michael will be going through right now with the two of them. Though, they couldn't compare to my mother and his Mom.

“ How's your shopping going? Did you get a beautiful gown? ” Michael's voice breaks me from my thoughts as I smile at him.

“ Yes. It's a lovely gown. I found it after the thirty-fifth. Though, I'm not sure your mother loves it ” I reply shrugging as I forced myself away from the thought of Mrs. Thompson being annoyed with me.

“ Forget Mom. Can I see you? Will you wear it at home for me ” Michael's excited voice got to me as I rolled my eyes at him.

“ No, darling. I'm not coming home tonight ” I told him. Mom has been so generous as to hint that I will be spending the night with them at home.

“ What?” Michael exclaimed, his voice a hushed whisper as he cursed profanities in the air.

“Moreover, the groom is not supposed to see the bride in her wedding dress before the wedding. It a bad omen ” I replied shrugging as I called to him.

 I glimpse Mom, Lilian, and Mrs. Thompson coming out of the restaurant. They walked to the car while motioning me over with their hands.

“ Whatever. I can't wait to see you on it then ” Michael replied, I could imagine him running his hands through his hair in frustration when things don't go his way.

“ I'm sorry. I have to go now ” I called to Michae,l before hanging up. I ran to the car where Mark was holding the back door open. I walked in, smiling at him as he closed the door before walking over to drive us to the confectionary.

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“ Welcome. Mrs. Thompson. It's nice having you here ” The manager of the confectionary replied, greeting Michael's Mom who stood by my left.

“ That's great Jason. Is the cake ready?. We are here for the testing ”

My eyes shot up to her face as soon as I heard that I couldn't believe she ordered the cake behind my back. And what was all that in the restaurant earlier? She wasn't even going to change her mind!

“ Yes ma’am. Come with me! ” The manager called Jason replied with a broad smile on his face. He signals to Mrs. Thompson who dragged mom along with her but only Lilian stays back with me.

“ Wow! I'm thankful that I don't have someone like her as a mother _ in _ law. She's so controlling ” Lilian exclaimed after we were left alone at the entrance of the confectionery “And to think that she didn't even bother inviting us to come with her”

“ I know, right?” I called to Lilian, in anger trying badly to control it as I wouldn't want to disrespect my mother _ in _ law.