Billionaire's wife by Ashleh Queen (best ereader for epub TXT) 📕

It was after five months and I was cheerful despite the workload. Today, I might be told about the gender of my baby. “Julie…I did talk to Vicky. She knows you will be leaving earlier.” I turned to smile at Rhea. But couldn’t thank her as I was busy writing down the order. Rhea was our superior to manage things. And, Vicky was the person in authority.

I removed my apron and got to the backside before changing into my clothes. Dr Christine wasn’t in town for the last month. But she often called to check on me. She was very sweet. I was seeing her after a month but today was the day. I walked out of the cafeteria and made my way to the hostel to change when I found David standing at the entrance.

I walked faster and didn’t wait to start, “Why are you here? What if he is chasing you?”

“I don’t know…I…wanted to see you. Matteo isn’t back from the US. And, the way we get to hear about you two…I started doubting if the girl living here with Veronica is really you or not.”

“What are you…I don’t know why is Matteo doing what he is doing? But…what if…what if…he is still chasing you? David? Why you didn’t think about it?”

“Calm down…ok? Calm down? Let’s get inside.” He said and I looked around to see if I could spot someone looking at us. I couldn’t find anyone but it doesn’t mean that he is not under observation. I was having palpitations at this stage. We walked to our room but I couldn’t be at rest.

“You are big now…and, beautiful.” His comment made me look at my belly before looking at him in disappointment. “I can’t stop worrying that he is chasing you and now any minute he could be here. Everything was going just fine, David.”

“Relax, ok? I…I can’t tell if he is still looking for you or not but given his ego, I am sure he must not be at rest.”

“How’s Mr Lucca is doing? Any real news on him?” I asked but he shook his head. “I only know what Google can tell me. All of us know that he is paralyzed and got a hard time talking. Maybe this is why Matteo isn’t coming back to Italy.”

“Well, from where I know he must have not gone to see his father even for once. I think…I think he is only there to save his reputation. I…I kind of google about him too. It was all about his company or success and not much on his private life.” This made David laugh.

“Let me see when Veronica will be free.” He got busy on his phone and gets to sit on Veronica's bed.

“Why did you laugh?” I asked,

“Well, there is nothing much to talk about his private life. He doesn’t know where his wife is. How other people would make any news when there is literally nothing with him.” He said and I couldn’t help but look at him strangely.

“David, that was rude…you think it’s funny when I am actually trying to gauge what he must be up to?” He looked at me for a few before whispering.

“I am sorry. I just said what comes to my mind. I really didn’t mean to hurt you.” And, though he apologized I didn’t know how to process his remarks. David and Veronica had done and risked a lot for me. If it wasn’t for them I would have lost my baby or wouldn’t be alive since Matteo now knew about my lies. But the way David made fun of him got me.

“It’s fine. I have somewhere to go. It was nice seeing you, David.” I said and walked out of the hostel. Walking to my doctor’s place I couldn’t help but wonder what Matteo was going through. Was he still angry and looking for me? Or he had moved on with women that he finds far more beautiful than me. But then I recalled how he had lied to everyone about my whereabouts and that was enough to point how he was looking for me like a madman.

When David made fun of him I wasn’t annoyed because I cared about Matteo. He was like a death threat to me. And, nobody makes fun of death. But he was a threat to me not for them...maybe other people had the right to enjoy.

I went to the clinic and the doctor was busy with a patient already. I nodded to her assistant and told her that I was here for the ultrasound. I was excited about this day since the last week but now I couldn’t help but worry about what if David had someone on his back. I followed the assistant and she prepared me for the examination.

“You seemed to be growing just fine.” The assistant said and I smiled back but couldn’t help and wonder what could happen if Matteo reached me before my delivery. Will he change his mind seeing me almost at the term or murder me to avenge the betrayal. I wonder if he was living alone or had someone over there. And, what if his new interest could make him forget me? Won’t it be ideal? I will be the first woman in the world who wants her husband to forget her.

“Hey, Julie! How are you?” I smiled at Doctor Christine and replied,

“I am fine.” At least, I could stop thinking about Matteo for a few minutes.

“Well, I thought you will be very excited. You know what when I get to know about the gender of my baby I started shopping for my boy like a madwoman.” I smiled and recalled how little savings I have. I wonder what I can buy for my baby. But I guess at least I have to start now.

“Ready to know the gender?” She smiled spreading the gel. I got still looking at the screen. It was all too real. I was staring at my baby. My blood…I know everything that I risked to save my baby was worth it. It was innocent. I only realized I was crying when I blinked and couldn’t help my gasp when the face moved. “It’s moving…” I was about to say when my doctor replied, “It’s a baby girl.”

“Really?” My shoulders felt light. I forgot all about David coming to see me. I was going to have a daughter. We were going to match the dress and laugh. She was going to be my best friend. I was going to stitch the best clothes. In fact, I can turn all of my maternity dresses to see if I can make use of them.

“Thank you so much. You have no idea how much it means to me.” I told the doctor and looked at my baby without blinking.