Bargain Bride: The Billionaire’s Forced Wife

“ENJOY THIS DAY, mom, dad,” Chiara spoke to her parents when they arrived at the Luminosa.

Celine was hesitant to be away from her daughter, since it’s been months since they lived under the same roof after Chiara got married. “Are you sure you wouldn’t need us?” she asked her daughter while holding hands with her husband.

“Don’t worry about us, mom, ” Chiara spoke while encouraging her parents to take a day off. “You deserve to entertain yourselves once in a while. Consider this as a treat for taking care of my husband.”

Ezio, who heard how caring and accomodating his in-laws when he was unconscious, gave them a reassuring smile. “Mamma, Pappa, you have done a lot of Chiara and I. This is just a token of appreciation for your good deeds, ” he spoke with politeness. “Besides, Chiara and I will just be on the nearby building. You can reach out to us whenever you want.”

“That’s right!” Chiara exclaimed while gently pushing her parents towards the entrance of the mall. “Now, enjoy this day and date yourselves! You can leave anytime! Even exactly on the closing hours!”

Their daughter seemed enthusiastic that her parents will now have their alone time: a time to date themselves just like what they did when they were younger.

Chiara planned this, with the help of Ezio, of course. She noticed that it’s been long since her parents went out together to have some leisure time. And now that her husband was fully recovered, she wanted to gave them this time to enjoy themselves before they going back to their mansin in the center.

“Okay, okay, ” Fabio spoke, gently guiding his wife towards the glass door. “Just call us if you will need anything, okay? We will be home before five in the afternoon.”

“I won’t mind even if you will go home at 10 in the evening!” Chiara exclaimed with beaming eyes while clinging to her husband, who is just staring how cute his wife is.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Celine laughed for a little bit at her daughter’s response. “That’s too much. We want to share a dinner with you,” she spoke before bidding goodbye to them.

The old couple walked towards the main lobby of the mall, which is an indoor garden. This is one of Celine’s favorite part of the mall. Every part of this building is breathtaking, and she can’t believe that the owner of this prestigious infrastructure is her daughter’s husband.

“Shall we eat first or do you want to check the terraces?” Fabio asked his wife who is busy admiring the natural and man-made creations in the garden.

“Hmm,” Celine thought for a moment before her right hand went down to her stomach. “Let’s have our lunch first. I want our sight-seeing date to be uninterrupted.”

After having their lunch, which they found out was already on the house as reminded by Ezio, they were guided towards the terraces of the mall. The staffs gave them their own private mini pergola to take a rest anytime they wanted.

“Bella,” Fabio called his wife. “What have you noticed on our daughter these past few weeks?” he asked.

Celine smiled as she took a picture of the landscape view from the terraces. One of the reasons why Luminosa, especially the main branch, was famous to people is because of the breathtaking view it provides once you were in the upper floors of the mall. It oversee the whole Rome, capturing every buildings, landmarks, and water bodies surrounding it.

“Our Chiara has been lively since Ezio woke up, ” she spoke, stating her observations. “She looked happier, unlike before were there are times she will get lost in her thoughts. Also, our daughter looked healthier. I bet she had better sleep and healthier routine now.”

Fabio nodded at his wife’s response. He saw the same thing. Chiara’s complexion improved after Ezio get up from coma. Well, if the same thing would happen to him, he is a hundred percent sure that he will also go through the same thing.

While they were busy taking pictures to show to their daughter and son-in-law later, a familiar voice called for their names.

“Celine? Fabio?”

The two looked at the direction where the voice is coming from. They were both surprised upon seeing old friends of them.

“Delle? Zack?” they spoke in unison.

The couple in front of them aged just a little bit from the last time they saw them. The four of them were close friends since their sophomore year in college, and they continued to have good relationship until Delle and Zack married each other and migrating to Finland.

“Oh my god!” Celine and Delle exclaimed. The two women hugged each other while the men shook their hands together.

They caught up in an engaging conversation, with the topics revolving to their life after marriage, as well as the current happenings of their children.

“Our youngest just graduated in college,” Delle spoke while caressing her husband’s arm. “It’s good to see my children doing well in their careers.”

“That’s good to hear, ” Celine replied with enthusiasm. “Your second son is now married, right? Did they stay with you in Finland?”

Delle nodded. “Yes. They bought a house in the same neighborhood. It’s a good thing that my daughter-in-law lived in the same area, ” she responded before remembering something. “How about Chiara? Is she married? It’s been years since my last update about that precious child.”

“Oh yes, ” Celine soundes so proud. “My daughter has been married for four years.”

Delle took a sip on her tea. “Oh my, who is this lucky man? Do you have your grandchildren already? I love babies!” she spoke as she giggled like a teenage girl. Well, Delle really loves babies. No wonder she and Zack have six children.

“My daughter and son-in-law were still striving in their career, but I heard they will try to conceive soon,” she responded as she remembered the time her daughter asked her about how to get pregnant effectively. That straightforward question almost sent her husband to faint.

“And her husband,” she tried to hide her smile buy miserably failed. “My son-in-law is the owner of this mall.”

Delle lose her grip on the tea cup. Luckily, her husband still has fast reflexes and he was able to catch the cup before it fell down. Delle was still dumbfounded that it was her husband who spoke for her.

“You mean, Chiara’s husband is Signor Ezio Moris Vitali?” Zack asked.

It was Fabio’s turn to respond. “Indeed, my brother. Our son-in-law is Ezio. Our daughter is now a Vitali.”

Delle, who just recovered from shock, spoke. “They are a perfect pair!” she exclaimed as she clapped her hands. “Signor Vitali is a renowed businessman in several fields, while Chiara is a gifted child with multiple niches! They are so compatible!”

“Having such an accomplished son-in-law made you proud, didn’t you?” Zack nudged his friend using his shoulder. “Your grandchildren will surely have a good life ahead! And you two, too!”

The two showered Celine and Fabio’s daughter and son-in-law with praises. They can’t stop talking about how successful Ezio is from a young age, and how Chiara is a multi-talented child who is also flexible wherever field she is in.

Celine and Fabio couldn’t stop smiling and look proud for their daughter and son-in-law. Although the start of their relationship isn’t that good, what matters for them is what’s happening in the present, and on the future.

Suddenly, Delle’s phone beep, interrupting their conversation. The three let her read the message on her phone, and the contents made them curious as Delle’s eyebrows furrowed while reading it.

Zack also leaned towards his wife because of curiousity. His face also did the same reaction as his wife. Celine was about to ask what happened when Delle spoke.

“They just got married this year, right?” she asked while looking to her left, as if she is trying to remember something.

“Who is it? Who just got married this year?” Celine asked as she was lost in the conversation.

Delle showed her the screen of her phone, revealing its contents. “The first daughter of the Morelli’s and Chiara’s friend, Simone. Do you remember them?” she asked.

Celine read the contents on the screen, memorizing it to relay the information to her daughter. “Yes. They just got married this year, ” she answered. “They already filed for divorce? It’s been just a few months!”

“I’m surprised, too!” Delle exclaimed. “I wonder what happens for them to get a divorce that quick.”

Fabio tried to recall his conversation with his daughter. He remembered that Chiara told him something about the two before. His eyebrows met while trying to remember his daughter’s word.

“Isn’t Alessandra-, ” Fabio pertained to the first daughter of the Morelli’s. “- pregnant?”

Delle hurriedly looked at him as she heard a juicy news. “Really? Where did you get that information?”

“From my daughter, Chiara,” he answered before looking at his wife. “Chiara told me that Alessandra was pregnant when she met her.”

“Oh my,” Delle reacted as her hands flew to her mouth. “What will happen to the child? Isn’t it too early to have divorce?” she asked. “Or maybe, her husband did something worse for her to do things in such extent.”

By the time Celine and Fabio got home, their minds were occupied with their conversation with Delle and Zack, most importantly, the news about Alessandra and Simone.

“Mom! Dad!” Chiara greeted them at the door while she was wearing a pink apron. Ezio on the other hand, was also wearing a matching pink apron.

“Did you have fun?” their daughter asked while helping them put down their purchases on the living room.

Her parents nodded. “We had a lot of fun, mi figlia, ” Celine spoke after hugging her daughter and her son-in-law. “I have a lot to share about our date, but I have something to tell.”

“Oh, what is it?” she asked, as Chiara sensed it is something controversial. Her mother has a glint in her eyes that was only there when she found out some issues or gossips.

“Alessandra and Simone are getting a divorce,” she spoke straight to the point.

Ezio was shocked hearing the statement. After all, his wife wasn’t able to tell him about the incident that happened outside their mansion. He didn’t know that Alessandra bled because of Simone.

On the other hand, Chiara was relieved. She is sure that Alessandra was the one who initiated the divorce. By doing that Alessandra is cutting of Simone and Sigmund at the same time.

“That’s a shocking news, mom,” Chiara replied. “But let’s not meddle with their affairs and focus on ours. We don’t want any negative energy, after all.”

She guided her love ones towards the dining area, were the dished she and her husband made were served.

But on the back of her mind, she was thinking about the text messages that Alessandra sent for the past few days, asking for her to meet up.