The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 61

Anna's POV

When I see Tony's name flash across my phone screen, I assume he is calling to know if I am truly married or not.

The first time he asked me a question like that, it sounded ridiculous to my ears but now that it is real, I feel ashamed of telling him about my unreal marital status.

"How are you doing, Anna?" He requests. I am quite surprised he Is sounding cool and calm. His voice isn't raised and I can't detect any tone of anger, impatience, or apprehension.

"I am fine, Tony. How are you?" I demand from him too?

I am still expecting him to ask, 'Are you married? I saw it in the news', but he isn't saying anything.

I know seeing my marriage to Aidan in the news is not expected because of how quiet it was but I wouldn't be surprised if it happened to be on the news. There are spies everywhere and would do all it takes to get information like ours to the public.

"I am fine, Anna", he answer softly, after a moment of silence. He isn't sounding happy.

"Are you sure? You don't sound well", I tell him.

"I'm ok. Pam told me you study online now", he mutters.

"Yeah."

"Is it the baby? Are you ok?" He demands again and I raise a surprised brow at Pamela who comes in at the moment.

Why is he being nice to me now after two months of ignoring me?

"No, I'm fine", I reply again. I don't want to mention anything about my baby or my new lifestyle.

"I was wondering...hmm wondering if we could meet", he mutters the courage to voice out his thoughts.

I never knew Tony still had a thing for me, I thought whatever he had is already faded. I wanted to go to school the following week after Aidan helped process my studies online. I wanted to go because of Tony, I wanted to see him for the last time and talk to him since he was still ignoring him. I also wanted to tell him about my marriage, so he can feel envious of the man but now I am glad I didn't go to school to tell him I am married.

"What do you say, Anna?" His voice isn't shaky or firm. He is just having doubts about my acceptance to meet with him. I really have no idea what the meeting will be all about but I am curious to know it.

"Erhmmm...I would love to but the thing is, I am not in New York at the moment...."

"Are you avoiding me, Anna?" He asks sadly.

"Of course not, why will I do that? I'm seriously not in New York. I'm on a vacation and Pamela is with me too." I lie.

Pamela grins and shouts so he can hear her from where she is sitting across from me. "Hi, Tony."

I hear him heave a sigh of relief. "My regards to Pam."

"She's all ears."

"When will you be back?" He demands.

"I don't know yet but I will let you know when I'm back."

"Promise?"

"Yes, promise", I smile. I can't believe I am excited about the meeting with Tony. I used to think I didn't like him until the day he began to ignore me. I realize I like him too but I was playing hard to get to be on the safe side.

Tony is a pushy type who won't give up easily until he gets what he wants but am I ready to give him a chance in my life?

Aidan says I can date and Tony will be the first man on the list of men I will like to date, but that will be after I have welcomed my baby to the world.

I remember Cameron. I can't remember the last time I thought of him, I can't believe I have gotten over the idiot in just a few months. I guess the overwhelming happenings in my life are enough to make me let go of the hurt that came with his betrayal and subsequent breakup.