Triplets for the Billionaire novel (Oliver Gusto) novel Chapter 7

“Yes, honey. I’ll marry you.” She smiled, trying to hold back tears.

“For real?” The relief was very evident in his voice.

Katherine nodded.

With shaky hands and a smile on his face, Lewis removed the ring from the box, placed the box on the table, then slid the ring onto Kathie’s finger.

Her smile got even bigger when she saw how well the beautiful diamond piece fitted her.

“It’s so beautiful.” She whispered, not tearing her eyes off the beauty.

Once Lewis rose to his feet, she stood up and hugged him.

“I love it. But I love you more.”

“I don’t know what I would have done if you had rejected me.”

She giggled. “You think so?”

He nodded.

“My life would never be the same without you. I also don’t think I can bear to see you with another woman.”

“That’s comforting.” He smiled.

“I’m being real. I hope my mom doesn’t think I want to steal her shine knowing she’s not the only one who got a ring.”

Ollie chuckled, “Beatrice would pass. You like it, don’t you?" He smiled at Kathie who couldn’t stop staring at the gorgeous diamond.

She giggled, caressing the ring with her finger. “I love it. I’m not a fan of knuckle rings but I could wear this all day.”

“I will make sure our wedding bands are even more beautiful.”

Katherine looked at her fiance. “You love me that much, don’t you? You sure can’t wait for me to be Mrs. Drew.”

“You’re right and you know I would gladly do anything to make you happy and that includes getting you the finest things.”

With a smile on her face, Kathie spoke. “You sure know how to sweep me off my feet,”

“So who knew about this because I never saw it coming. Natasha?”

Lewis shook his head. “I’ve had this in mind for a long time. The sales rep at the jewelry shop assisted me in picking the ring.”

“As I said before, we need not rush anything. Just let me know when you’re ready for the next step. We will get a planner to help with the engagement party.”

Katherine nodded. “I’m sure I will have more time for myself after the wedding next weekend.”

“So what’s your take about Beatrice remarrying again?"

“Deep down I know this wouldn’t be her last marriage but this is definitely the last time I’m going to help her plan any wedding or be her bridesmaid.”

“She spoke so highly of her new man. I think he’s different.”

Katherine scoffed, rolling her eyes. “You should see how she spoke so highly of all her exes. I lost count of how many times I switched schools because we had to travel all over to be with the men she was with. I feel no marriage is perfect but my mom wouldn’t understand that. She tends to pull away by every slight discomfort.”

“I hope this one will be different for her.”

“I’m not having high hopes about it. But I wish her all the best.”

“You’ll be around for the wedding, right?”

“Even if I don’t want to, This is a period I have to be on good terms with your mom.”

Katherine laughed out loud. “I’m glad you understand my mom’s personality. She will forever use your absence against you.”

Lewis reached for her hands on the table and intertwined them with his own. “I can’t wait for the wedding to be over so we can begin to plan for ourselves.”

Katherine smiled, saying nothing.

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“Where the hell have you been?” Katherine heard the very familiar voice say the moment she entered the mansion.

She rolled her eyes. “How old am I? 12?”

“My wedding is at stake here, Miss. As my bridesmaid, you need to be responsible and give this preparation your all.”

Katherine glared at her mother as she approached where she was sited.

“I work full time, mom.”

“Liar!! Your number wasn’t going through. I had to call the hospital. They confirmed you closed for the day hours ago.”

“Besides, you can’t go to work looking all that sexy.” She pointed at her outfit.

“So now you're stalking me?”

“Sure, I have no choice. You’re my bridesmaid so I’m responsible for you. At least till the wedding is over.”

“If you hadn’t switched off your phone, I wouldn’t have any reason to call the hospital. You are now at my beck and call, remember?”

Katherine shook her head, placing her purse on the couch beside her mom. She wasn’t surprised about Beatrice’s choice of words.

“What is it, Mom? The last time I checked, we had wrapped up all of the preparations. The remaining days to the wedding are for us to relax and stay away from stress.”