Semua Bab One Night Stand: The Secret Billionaire Bride: Bab 11 - Bab 20

AURORA’S POVInside the house was even luxurious than I could have ever imagined.I had been in many mansions before, I grew up in one, and Maverick had one to his name, but never have I seen something as beautiful and breathtaking as this.The décor was perfectly and intentionally done. Everything about the house was welcoming and luxurious, and a tiny part of me wished that Arlo truly had it all to himself.Not because I wanted to live in it with him, but because I could not imagine living in such comfort and luxury only to return to a tiny apartment after a while.“I will lead you to your bedroom,” Arlo said. “Alright, thanks,” I responded.It was good enough that he said ‘my’ bedroom, because this was just for show and nothing more. I did not want to deal with any pervert or rapist, because he could be any of the two.The most surprising and confusing thing was that I could not exactly remember what happened last night. We climbed upstairs and I allowed Arlo to lead the way. He

AURORA’S POV“You are a disappointment to me, Aurora,” my dad said angrily.There was so much disappointment and anger in his eyes that it broke my heart.Before I could say a word, he shoved the screen of his cell phone into my face, and there, the news of Arlo and I were already published all over social media.“The daughter of Thomas Blaire and supposed fiancé of Maverick Casimir, the son and heir to the Casimir company, has officially announced to the entire public that she is not engaged to Maverick, as they have made us all to believe for months now. However, she clearly states that she is engaged to the illegitimate and abandoned son of the Bronson family, Arlo Bronson. The pair was seen outside the hotel they spent the night together, displaying public affection towards each other…”The news went on and on, and as I read through it, my heart slammed hard against my ribs.When I made the decision to save face, I didn’t think of the consequences of seeing my story out there in t

ARLO’S POV“Is everyone here?” I asked all my domestic workers, from the cleaners, to the doorman, to the maids, and bodyguards and drivers.“Yes sir, we are,” they all responded quickly.While I waited for Gideon, my right-hand man, I decided to address them all. More importantly, I wanted to use Aurora’s absence to set some things straight so that they would not blow my cover.Although, deep down, I was beginning to worry.Aurora had been gone for hours now and she said she was only going to pick up her clothes. Maybe I should have sent one of my drivers to trail her, but I just didn’t think of that, and that was because I have never had any reason to do that.Did she change her mind and decided to remain at her parent’s?If that was the case, I should be happy about it, right? She didn’t seem comfortable, and her words had cut a deep wound in my heart when she specifically asked about the locks in the door, as though she was afraid that I would barge into the room in the middle of

AURORA’S POVEudora insisted that we talked in a café when she picked me up from the gate of my home. As she drove me away, I wondered if I would ever return back here.She ordered some cheesecakes and milkshake, knowing it was my favorite thing to snack on, but I hardly had the appetite for it.“I never want to see you crying over that prick, Aurora,” Eudora said.She handed me her handkerchief so that I could wipe off my tears with it. Each time I thought that I should stop crying, the tears just kept flowing.Eudora was understanding enough to just stay quiet sometimes and allow me to cry, which was what I needed sometimes.Everything that had happened in the last twenty-four hours just made me realize how downward a person’s life could spiral out of control, and that was what exactly happened to me.“By this time yesterday, Eudora, I was getting ready to have an amazing night with the man I loved and cherished so much,” I said after cleaning my eyes.I was still finding it difficu

AURORA’S POV“What’s his address?” Eudora asked me as we continued the drive.“Huh?” I asked, somewhat confused.My emotions was taking a huge toll on me and clouding my thoughts, so much so that I couldn’t comprehend her question.“Arlo’s address. Isn’t where you want me to take you to?” Eudora asked.I shook my head. “Is it okay if I spend the night at your apartment? I don’t think I am ready to start living with him just yet,” I said to her.“Sure…of course,” Eudora said. “You know you don’t even have to ask,” she added as she changed route.“I know,” I simply said.We fell quiet and Eudora reached out with her free hand and squeezed my gently and comfortingly.Everything that had happened in one day seemed so surreal. The worst part was that I kept acting in the moment. Maybe if I had slowed down a bit, I wouldn’t have declared Arlo my fiancé to the world. Not that I would have accepted the fact that Maverick cheated on me with my stepsister, but still, I wouldn’t be in this mess.