Tempted by the Billionaire

Arabella’s POV

My eyes widened in shock, I could barely believe my ears.

“You don't need to rush your decision, be calm and have a thought about what I said.” He replied.

Those words weren't just mere words, that would automatically mean giving them more reason to mock me, all I needed was to be home.

“Please take me home.” I politely pleaded.

“No dear, he uttered.”

“We are going back to the hall.” He dropped.

I could read through his mind already, he gazed at me for five minutes before stretching out my hand to reciprocate the gesture.

“We would both walk in there as though nothing happened earlier.” He stated.

I could barely erase the thought of what happened, but I must never let them win this time. I had just one job left, to steal the spotlight.

*******

I felt so relaxed to see that Louis looked lost at the mere sight of seeing me with his uncle.

“Hey, Louis, is there any problem? You looked so devastated,” I queried.

“There is no problem at all, but can I speak with you for a moment please?” He asked.

“No, Louis, that can't be possible, I am a very busy person and I don't have all the time in the world, so let's enjoy the party.” I answered.

‘It still hurts that I would be staying in the same space with someone I was once madly in love with but have to behave as though we were strangers to each other.’ I thought to myself.

The party that was meant to be an enjoyable one ended as the most silenced ever.

I could tell that his gaze was locked up in my face throughout the party, but I couldn't forget about him.

All I ever wanted was for him to feel the pain I felt, he should feel the hurts,the taunts, the ill treats,the endless tears that I shed many nights while he was finding comfort in the arms of another woman.

He was healing again and again while I was getting broken piece by piece until I vanished. I wanted him to know what it felt like to be present and not seen, to speak out so loud and not be heard or listened to.

But somewhere within me I knew my heart still had a soft spot for him.

I would have loved to welcome the idea of returning the favor of how badly he treated me, but I will save the best for the last.

“Mr Louis, how loyal are you?” I asked.

He stared at me for a while and then he said,

“Is this because you are with my uncle?” He queried.

“Oh yes!” I replied.

“Well on what scale are you asking about my loyalty?” He asked.

“Well ... .a scale of ten.” I replied.

“I will give you an eight," he replied.

I laughed sarcastically and he knew there was more to that question than the way I presented it.

“Why are you laughing like that?" He asked?

“Well….I was just wondering what type of man you will be if it's not work related.”

“ I feel it's inappropriate to segregate who you are. It's like a man walking the earth with two identities and it's not safe to be around that kind of person. You never can tell if he is a friend or foe.” I added.

From the distance we sat apart, I could feel his heart racing, he knew this conversation was way beyond work space but there was no way he was going to escape what was coming, because he never saw what was coming and he would never know how hard it's going to hit him.

He looked at me and from his eyes I knew he had a lot to say but he hasn't gotten the right words for me yet.

*******

“Hey girlfriend, how was your day?” Louis uncle questioned.

“ You couldn't believe who came to our table a minute ago.” I replied.

“And who was that? He queried.

“That ungrateful man.” I said.

“What for?” He probed.

“Probably it's because he saw us walked in together, after leaving.” I replied.

“I hope so.” He said.

Life sometimes is full of mysteries, we can't predict the next step from the first step, all we need is to focus on important things and strive.

We can't possibly have everything we need or want at times, we just have to strive hard to live.

After the most disgusting and embarrassing moments of life,I just turned back to see my Godsend saviour who came to my rescue.I feel as if my world was actually crumbling before my very eyes.

My heart was filled with so much rage for Louis, but the presence of his uncle was always refreshing, as i saw Louis in the hotel sitting right in front of me for conversation I remember the very moments I used to see him in another woman's arms but i took a deep breath and decided to stay with him like that, until the worst happened

Now I feel so devastated, as I am in a dilemma of whether to work with his uncle or not, between losing a profitable contract or not.

Is this love or lust? I kept pondering in my heart, about what was actually happening to my life, after I thought that my pains had come to an end, but I was wrong all throughout the time.

It still hurts that I will be staying in the same space with someone I was once madly in love with but have to behave as though we were strangers to each other.

I can't really get my mind off the thoughts of how I could stand the presence of Louis, and to work professionally in the same space with him.

I can't imagine being his uncle's wife, I can't really tell whether it's a good idea or not.

As these thoughts flowed through my mind, I heard a soft whisper.

“It’s time…..” He uttered