Love, Lies and Billionaires

That’s right, I’ve kept track since the day I put my signature on your godforsaken contract and I’ve waited patiently for this day ever since.”

She sharply turned away from him, trying in vain to control her tears still, they rolled down her cheeks and she turned to him, anyway.

“And to think I actually cared about you” she hit him in his chest, but he was unmoved and just stared into nothingness. “I was actually beginning to fall in love with you. But it turns out you don’t care about anything except it’s beneficial to you.” She paused abruptly as the tears began to choke her.

“You know what?” She said and wiped her tears with her fingers. “I don’t care anymore. I can leave now if I want but just to save my dignity, I’ll let the rest of the days elapse and it’s over. You’ll never see or hear from me and Nathan ever again!”

She walked over to her bedside drawer and made to take out something but then to stopped and turned back to Alexander who just stood there.

“I just need to know one thing,” she said and walked back to where he stood. “How the hell did you find out?”

Alexander turned to her for a second before heading towards the door. “It’s not important,” he finally spoke.

Maren rushed to the door and blocked it with her body. “Oh, but it is,” she folded her arms.

It was obvious Alexander didn’t want to give any answer, but he really wanted to get the hell out of there.

“Maybe next time don’t let your secretary get her hands on your personal stuff,” he said and opened the door as Maren, who stood there stunned with realisation, had moved from the way.

The events of the night before replayed in Alexander’s mind as he sat on the sofa with a glass of gin in between his fingers.

He had completely lost track of the days for the contract and now, hearing Maren remind him in this manner; it had touched a spot he’d caged up for so long.

If he was being honest with himself, he didn’t…

“Tell me you’re not like this because of what you told me on the phone,,” Eddie interrupted as the elevator dinged open. He went over to the bar, seeing that Mike wasn’t around to serve them.

Pouring himself a mixture, he came back and dropped into a sofa opposite his friend.

“The child is your. The contract is ending in a wee, k so what? You never actually wanted this in the first plac, e right?” He asked and took a sip from his glass.

Alexander remained silent, lost in his thoughts as he twirled the liquid in his glass.

“You really have change, d Alex. The man I used to know doesn’t give a shit about stuff like this. Especially when it involves a woman. So what now? You’re in love with her?” He asked dismissively.

Alexander raised his head at his last words, acknowledging his presence for the first time.

Eddie scoffed, understanding the look. “Wow, Alexander Blackwood is finally in love,” he said, faking his amusement.

“You know I always have Eddie. I’ve made it clear countless times”

“Well then, if that’s so, then accept the child, have a proper wedding with her, and make it official this time. What’s stopping you?” The sarcasm was really clear in his voice.

Alexander looked away again. “Yep, that’s what I thought. Alexander fucking Blackwood will never actually be in love with a woman when he’s got his career on the line, right?”

“It’s not on the line, Eddie. It is limiting. Having a family is limiting and you would have known that if you weren’t hiding behind your dad’s wealth like a pussy.”

“Hey, hey, calm down. I’m not the one with a child who has your blood flowing through their veins. I’m not the one you’re mad at alright. Calm down,” Eddie said and took a mouth full of his and flinched at its sting.

“So what’s it going to be? What’s running through your mind?”

Alexander slowly raised the glass to his lips and then let it back down at the same speed. He turned to Eddie. “She can go fuck herself”

The liquid in Eddie’s mouth almost made a backwash as a snort escaped his lungs while trying to suppress the laughter which threatened to tear through his lungs.

“What’s so funny?” Alexander asked.

“The fact that you thought you can be selfless for once,” Eddie replied bluntly, a small grin still on his lips. “No offence though, but I’m your pal, and I’ll tell you the truth.” He added, but Alexander didn’t reply.

“So you’re just going to let her go with your child? You seem not to be considering that. And what would your dad say when he finds out about this?”

“Frankly speaking, I don’t think my dad would want me to accept this whole thing. He’s more ruthless than I am. So, I think we should keep my dad out of this. Besides, he’s not even moved in days to be bothered with this sort of thing”

It was like a cloud of gloom descended on the room after he spoke as both men’s mien became sober and trapped in their thoughts.

No matter how much Alexander tried to act like everything was under control, deep down, he knew it was not.

He had this pressing issue with his dad’s health, which was nowhere near improving and then he was getting to know that his one night of pleasure with his late ex friend’s fiance in the past had a child for him.

A whisper in his head urged him to just accept this entire thing, and no one had to explain anything to the press. Plus, it would clear the rumours when no one saw a divorce paper.

But no, he was Alexander! And this came too suddenly to just get accepted that easily.

The ding of the elevator intruded into their thoughts and caught Eddie’s attention.

The sound of heels on the white tiles filled the room as a brunette walked into the room.

“Alexander, you didn’t,” Eddie said, keeping his eyes on the lady.

Alexander took a sip from his glass. “Yes I did” the lady walked straight to Alexander and leaned in for a kiss to which he gave in.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

The lady carefully licked her lips, avoiding her thick red lipstick. “Who missed me?”