HIDDEN BILLIONAIRE

Chapter oneThe gallery was bustling with activity as Isabella made her way through the crowds. She was here to see the work of a new artist, one whose paintings hadcaught her eye in a local magazine. His name was David, and from what she had read, he was a humble painter who lived a simple life.As she approached his section of the gallery, Isabella saw him standing by his paintings, talking to a group of admirers. He caught her eyes immediately - he was tall and lean, with sandy brown hair and bright blue eyes. He wore a simple white shirt and jeans, and his hands were stained with paint.She took a deep breath and approached him, trying to keep her nerves under control."Excuse me," she said, "I'm interested in buying one of your paintings."He turned, his eyes lighting up with a smile. "Of course," he said. "Which one caught your eye?"Isabella pointed to a painting of a sunset, its vibrant colors swirling together in a beautiful display of light and shadow. "This one," she said.

Chapter ThreeKim grinned mischievously. "Well, don't take too long. You don't want him to slip away."Isabella laughed, feeling grateful for her friend's advice and support. "I won't. Thanks for being here for me.""Anytime," Kim replied, smiling warmly. "Now, tell me more about this first date."As she looked through her closet, she decided to wear a simple dress that didn't look too expensive. She paired it with a pair of sandals and minimal jewelry. She needs to dress up to look the part that she had portrayed to David.Isabella then turned her attention to her apartment. She lived in a luxurious penthouse downtown, but So, she decided to rent a small studio apartment for the night in case David insisted on walking her home.She quickly booked a furnished, more like an Airbnb that is affordable onlineand put a call through to Kim to help her drop some belongings there. She plans on shopping for some clothes that are cheap too, she wants to continue to live the life that she had t

Chapter Five"I..." She anticipated what he was going to say."I will teach you all you need to know," he said the word her ears had been itching to hear she wished she could jump on him right now and plant kisses on his face."Are you sure about that? Won't it inconvenient you? I mean..." she stopped when she caught him smiling, has he successfully fooled her again?"You are a funny lady," he said walking closer to her, he stopped in front of her and she questioned. "How am I a funny lady?""You are just," he shrugged and they spent the next minute staring at each other."So, next week I will expect you at work," he pats her hair as if she was a kid before walking away.Isabella touched her hair and smiled, she loved the fact that he was free around her. It couldn't make her happier."Aren't you coming?" He asked when she made no move. "I am," she ran after him and they walked for a few minutes before halting a tax for her."I would have loved to walk you home but you need to rest an

Isabella pouted sadly as she watched David paint, he was backing her but in a few seconds, he turned to face her with his usual charming smile that makes any girl trip."Good morning, you are early," he said. "Trying to be a good employee huh?" He teased and she almost smiled but no she was mad at him, she definitely could not fall for his tricks."You can drop your things over there," He pointed at a desk which infuriated Isabella, Is he pretending not to notice the displeased expression she has?Finally noticing her countenance David asked, "What's wrong?""You," her response sounded so funny that David could not help but burst into laughter.His laugh added fuel to the burning fire, "What's funny?" She could not help but ask but her voice was calm.Can she even get mad at this guy? He has taken over her heart."You are funny, you said I was wrong," he replied with a smile."You started painting without me, and it hurts," She sounded like a kid but he found it cool and beautiful so

Chapter Nine"Is there more?" Isabella asked as his hand rested on her cheeks and gazed into her eyes."Yeah," his thumb moved to her lip and he caressed it softly, her lips were unbelievably soft against his thumb.Isabella's heart skipped a bit as she assumed he was going to kiss her, Well Maybe she was not wrong. He loved her pinkish lips and wanted to feel them against his."Don't you think we should get back to painting?" Isabella asked, As much as she wanted his lips on hers she couldn't risk him not having true feelings for her.'For what reason will he want to use you?' her subconscious asked.'I don't know, I still feel insecure I guess,' she shrugged mentally."I am sorry, there was some there," he stepped away from her."I will get to my drawing," she smiled and walked out of the painting room, she didn't fail to shut the door behind her.Isabella breathed in relief as she sat on her chair pulling her drawing book toherself."Why did I do that? What if she had not stopped