Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

*The next week*

I was laying peaceful wrapped in Adrain’s warm embrace when I suddenly felt something up my throat. I decided to hold it back as it might be nothing but it suddenly forced its way up.

I quickly pushed Adrian’s hands that were wrapped tightly around me and jumped off the bed. My actions woke Adrian up and he stared at me in confusion.

“What is…” Before he could complete the rest of his sentence, I dashed out of the room into the bathroom.

I opened the water closet and let everything out. All that I had eaten yesterday was out of me within seconds. By the time I was done, I was feeling really weak.

I felt Adrian’s hands rubbing my back passionately and that helped me calm down a bit. Adrian flushed the toilet and helped me walk towards the basin. He turned on the water and I washed my mouth and face carefully.

He took a dried towel from the small cupboard in the bathroom and dabbed it carefully on my face.

“You look weak. What’s wrong??” He asked as he placed his hand on my forehead to check my body temperature.

“I don’t really know. It just started this morning. I’m sure it’s nothing.” I answered.

“Why don’t we just head to the hospital for a checkup. It can’t be nothing if it made you act this way.”

“I can’t go back there, you know how much it hate it there.”

“We can just go to another one then.”

“It’s still the same Adrian.”

“So what do we do? I can’t let you go to school with the way you’re feeling.”

“Okay, how about this, I’ll skip school for today and take a rest. If it still persists, I’ll go to the hospital for a check up tomorrow.”

“But..”

“Just agree Adrian. It might just be because of what had happened this past few days.” I pleaded.

“Fine.. fine. But if it continues, I’ll take you to the hospital whether you like it or not.”

“Yes, but you know you have to stay with me today. I don’t want to be alone.”

“I would have loved to but I can’t.”

“Why not??” I asked, feigning a sad voice.

“Today’s Emily’s birthday. I have to be there to celebrate with her.” He answered.

“Today’s her birthday?? Why didn’t you tell me before??”

“I’m sorry, it kind of skipped my mind.” He answered.

“I can’t even prepare a gift for her now.”

“Don’t worry, I’m sure she won’t mind.”

“Why wouldn’t she?? I’m her sister in law and I can’t even acknowledge her on her birthday.” I muttered, earning a chuckle from Adrian.

“What’s so funny??” I asked as I gave him a side eye.

“It’s really cute when you try to be the perfect wife.”

“Am I not??” I asked.

“You are. You’re perfect the way you are. That’s the reason you don’t even need to try so hard at all.” He whispered as he wrapped his hands around my waist. His words made me blush.

“So, what do you think Emily would like as a gift?” I asked.

“Don’t worry, I already prepared one from you.” He answered.

“You did?? Then why didn’t you tell me beforehand?? You made me agitated all for nothing.”

“I love seeing you this way.” I scoffed and pushed him off of me before heading back into the room. Adrian laughed and followed closely behind me.

“Are you mad??”

“I don’t know?? Why would I be mad??” I asked back as I laid on the bed and turned to face the other side. I felt the bed plop down and Adrian’s hands were around my waist.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

“I’m sorry baby.” He whispered but I could tell he was trying so hard not to laugh due to the way his voice sounded.

“Whatever..” I muttered as I ignored the rest of his words.

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^Later that day^

Adrian came out of the elevator with his phone placed on his ear as he walked towards the hotel room Emily had described for him.

“I’m already there baby. I’ll talk to you later.” He said to Ariel.

“Alright, extend my well wishes to Emily and don’t take too long.”

“I won’t. I love you baby.” He said.

“I love you too. Bye..” Ariel said before ending the call.

He put his phone back in his suit pocket before knocking on the door. After knocking the third time, the door was opened from behind.

“Adrian..” Emily called happily as she gave him a tight hug.

“Happy birthday Emily.” Adruan said as he hugged her back.

“Thank you. Come in.” She muttered as she dragged him in happily.

Inside, there were a bunch of students dancing and grinding to the music. A lot of them were either smoking or taking alcohol. He didn’t mind since they were all adults but that still made him uncomfortable as he hated overcrowded and loud places.

“You didn’t tell me you would be inviting this many people.” He said as an uncomfortable look showed on his face.

“Don’t worry about them. Let me take you to a place more quiet.” She said as she led him to an inner room.

It was more peaceful and neater than the other one. She made him sit down on a chair before saying;

“I don’t see my gift anywhere.”

“Oh, don’t worry. I already sent it to your mom. I couldn’t bring it here.” He explained.

“Is it that big?” She asked in excitement.

“Yes. From me and Ariel.” She grimaced a little when he mentioned Ariel’s name but quickly changed back to her sweet smile before he could notice her expression.

“I can’t wait to see what you guys bought for me.” She said as she tried so hard to keep the smile on her face.

“You are going to really love it.”

“Thank you so much Adrian.” She said as she embraced him.

“Happy birthday once again Emily.” He whispered before pulling away.

“Now that I have done that, I need to leave. My wife is waiting for me.” He said and was about to stand up but Emily pushed him back on the chair.

“So soon? I haven’t even offered you anything yet.”

“Don’t worry Emily. I’m fine.”

“No, I can’t let you leave like that. Even if it’s just a drink, you need to take it” She said.

“Fine, but no alcohol. You know I’m driving home myself.”

“Okay. I’ll be right back.” She said before leaving the room. She took a bottle of non alcoholic wine, poured the drug Alice had given to her inside before giving the wine to Alice.

“You’re up now Alice. Don’t mess it up.” She said. Alice collected the bottle with a malicious smile on her face.

“I won’t.” Alice answered and was about to enter the room when the door burst open from inside and Adriam rushed out with unsettleness written all over his face. He was about to leave when Emily pulled him back.

“Where are you going? You promised to stay for one drink.” She asked.

“I’m sorry Emily. I need to go back home to my wife.”

“Why?? Is she a baby that needs your attention??” She asked with a very upset look on her face.

“She collapsed and is being rushed to the hospital at the moment.” Was all Adrian said before he rushed out of the hotel room, ignoring Emily’s incessant calls.