The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 71

Aidan's POV

It's been so long since I came to a bar. Richard rarely comes out these days as he used to in the past. I really have no idea if what I discussed with Pamela on my birthday is what is making Richard serious now or if it is because Richard has decided to become a responsible man.

I sit silently, sipping my drink and thinking about the information I got from Tessa. I wish I didn't see the picture, it keeps flashing in my mind, even when I close my eyes. I don't want to be angry but I can't help it.

I was distracted and I had to leave work so I could calm my nerves. I wish Richard is here with me. I tried his number but It wasn't connecting.

It's been so long since I last felt this disturbed. This disturbance is stopping me from working and I don't want it.

I wonder who the guy is and where they know each other from. Is he her ex-boyfriend? Are they back together? Does he know about me and her baby?

I can't find answers to the questions. I sigh and take a gulp from my drink.

I don't want to show Anna how displeased I am, which is why I am trying to calm myself down before going home. I have nowhere to go now but home. I finish up the bottle in front of me and beckon to the barman to bring me more.

"Two more, please", I say to him and lean forward with my hand on my forehead.

"Ok, sir", he smiles and places two bottles in front of me almost immediately. He opens it for me and I take it before pouring it into the glass cup in front of me.

"Drinking alone?" A voice mutters behind me. I almost spill the drink I am pouring while turning back to see who it is. I really need a companion.

She looks familiar but I have no idea where I know her from. She stands confidently in her short skirt with a ruffled top. Her blonde hair is in a ponytail and her legs are crossed. I face my drink and I hear her move closer.

"Why are you drinking alone?" She touches my shoulder when she is within my reach.

"Who are you?" I blink, staring at her. I don't want to sound harsh but I can't help it.

"You don't know me?" She peers at me with a raised brow.

"No", I say and take another gulp. I don't feel bad for telling her the truth that I can't remember who she is.

"Well, we had a one-night stand a few months back", she smirk.

I thought as much. I know she must be one of my one-night stands. I always recognize the people I have business with. They are important people and I feel remembering business partners and clients is one of the ethical principles in business.

She sits when I don't say anything else.

She takes the glass cup from me and sips it. "How have you been?" She drops the glass cup.

I suddenly lost interest in continuing my drinking. I don't know why I am beginning to feel uncomfortable with her presence instead of being glad that I finally have company, to make me forget what happened. She is making me feel the exact way Tessa used to make me feel, sexually attracted.

"Aidan?" She trails her hand on my chest, jerking me out of my reverie. I watch her. She licks her lips and I can feel her legs going towards my groin. I am trying hard to stop the groan about to come out of my mouth.

I turn back abruptly, making her hands go off my body, I pick up the bottle and gulp down the remaining content of the alcoholic wine from the first bottle.

She chuckles softly and stands up from the seat. "I miss you, you know?"

I am suddenly speechless. She goes behind me and begins to rub her hands over my body. My body unexpectedly becomes hot. I am now aroused. I didn't plan for this but my arousal comes at the least expected moments. I can barely withstand seductions.

She bites my earlobe and it almost pulls me over the edge. I stand up abruptly and grab my car keys from the desk. I stride past her and say out aloud.

"Let's go."

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Anna's POV

I told Tony to avoid Tessa, not because of anything but because I don't want her to reveal my secret to Tony. I didn't let him know there is something I am trying to hide which is why I want him to avoid her. Tony agreed willingly after another brief laugh.

After lunch, I told him I needed to go. I know Lily must be awake and I needed to be around to feed her. After feeding my baby, I took a shower and a nap. I woke up to the ringing sound of my phone. Tony called to ask if we could go out but I said no.

I am in the living room, thinking about how to deal with my constant refusal to go out with him every night. I don't want him to suspect a thing and I feel if I refuse to go out with him once more, he will become suspicious and when he becomes suspicious, he might get to find out about what I am hiding from him.