All Chapters of One Night Stand: The Secret Billionaire Bride: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

AURORA’S POVI was still in shock about what my boss told me. I didn’t tell him that he was mistaken, but he had to be mistaken.I was certain that just like the mansion Arlo was given to live in for a while, my boss thought that he also owned the company.However, the thought plagued me the entire afternoon all the way till in the evening, towards my closing time. My knee was still hurting, and I would definitely need the services of a doctor to check it out, but then again, I didn’t have that money.This was the first time I was dealing with something like this, and worse, I had to work with the pain. The only money left with me was the cash I collected from Sherry, which would take me to the mansion Arlo was staying. Other than that, I was completely broke and penniless. I don’t even have an idea how I would be able to make it to work the next day, being that I still have my job. Unable to hold it in any longer, I called Eudora again.She is the only friend I have and there was no

AURORA’S POVI didn’t expect that the first person I would see would be Arlo Bronson, but then again, he lives here, so who else did I expect to see?He stood there, staring, and I also stood where I was, staring back at him.The living room became eerily quiet, making me somewhat uncomfortable.I cleared my throat, since it didn’t seem like Arlo was willing to say a word. In fact, his silence stare made me feel like he didn’t want me to be here. Well, news flash; I don’t also want to be here, but circumstances has forced us together.“Was my luggage put inside my…the room where I will be staying for the meantime?” I asked, breaking the silence.Arlo seemed surprised.“Huh?” He asked dumbly, as though he didn’t hear a word I said.“My boxes,” I repeated. “My best friend, Eudora, was supposed to bring them here. I gave her the address this morning, so I want to know who collected the boxes from her and if they put them in the room where I will be staying,” I explained.I almost became

AURORA’S POVThe moment I realized that I was holding his hand, especially with that stony look on his face, I dropped it as though I was holding fire.“I didn’t get into a fight,” he responded gruffly.Or maybe not gruffly, but his tone was deep and throaty, and he seemed rather displeased.I took two steps backwards away from him.I recalled the stories of getting into fights at local bars and clubs and getting arrested, and I realized that a few seconds ago, I was standing right next to a very dangerous man with a police record, holding his hand.“What the heck came over me?” I asked myself.“What happened to your knee? Did you get into a fight?” He asked me, almost as if he was using my words in a sarcastic way.“I don’t fight,” I responded stiffly.I was tempted to mention what I heard about him and what was in the news, but then again, I didn’t want to trigger his anger. It was just the two of us right now, and if he got upset and became dangerous, I would have nowhere to go and

ARLO’S POVI woke up as early as possible because of my schedule. I already had a list of things to do. I went into my mini-gym to get myself fit for about an hour before getting dressed and leaving for work.Somehow, the thought of knowing that Aurora is in my house just gave me a sense of contentment, even though I knew that she locked the door securely.She was still wary about me, but I decided not to let it hurt me that much anymore.“She didn’t reconcile with Maverick and that is all that matters.On my way to work, I called Gideon.It was a good thing that Aurora was still sleeping when I left. That way, she didn’t see me leaving with my convoy. In her mind, I was jumping the bus.“Damn it, Arlo, it is not even 6 am yet,” Gideon said sleepily.“You shouldn’t even be sleeping at this time,” I scolded him.My eyes went to my fingers and I felt relieved, because the pain was no longer there. Ben actually did a fantastic job.“I don’t owe anyone anything, so I have every right to s

AURORA’S POVI stormed out of the kitchen, heading towards the stairs when I caught a human form in the living room. Her back faced me, so I couldn’t tell instantly.Or maybe it was because I was engulfed in my emotions.But when I took a closer look and just when I opened my mouth to question who she was and what she was doing here, I saw that it was Eudora.How could I not have known instantly?“Eudora,” I called.She turned swiftly and looked at me.“Aurora!” Eudora squealed in delight.She hurried towards me and hugged me tightly and firmly.“What’s going on?” I asked, confused at her reaction, and when she didn’t let me go, I added, “Goodness, Eudora, you are going to suffocate me to death.”Eventually, she let go of me.“What’s wrong with you?” I asked Eudora.“Are you kidding me?! This is where you live now?” She asked in utter bewilderment.“For now…a few weeks, and hopefully, a month, maximum. I will go crazy if I stay here more than that,” I answered flippantly.Then I quick