Betrothed To The Cold Billionaire

*IN HAWAII*

As Landon drove Bianca back home, they chattered endlessly through out the rest of the ride. They gisted and laughed like they were very close acquaintances. No one would be able to tell that they’ve only met for barely a week.

It was also like that during their picnic. There was never a dull moment with Landon. He either initiates a conversation that they were both familiar with or he carries the conversation even if Bianca was the one that initiated it.

He was also very good with his words and didn’t waste anytime in flirting with Bianca every chance that he gets unlike someone that she knows. Bianca noticed that Landon was very different from Lucas in everything.

He was funny, handsome, has a sweet tongue and best amongst all, he always made her feel loved. She had never had this feeling when she was with Lucas. Everyday, she lived in fear that he might leave her for Ariel and he finally left, except that he didn’t even go to Ariel.

How can a total stranger make her feel this way while her own boyfriend, ex rather didn’t even know how to treat her right. He knows about her fears, well she always told him but he still did it anyway.

When Landon finally got to Bianca’s house, she didn’t even know as she was still enjoying the conversation she was having with him. She out noticed it when she decided to look out the window.

She smiled in embarrassment when she realised she had been enjoying his company even though it was supposed to be over. She stepped out of the car immediately and Landon did the same.

“Thank you so much for driving me home.” She appreciated as she took out the empty basket of food she had packed for the picnic from the backseat.

“I should be thanking you instead. You finally took me out on a date and I didn’t even need to ask you for one.” He said.

“It was a date??” Bianca asked in a mocking surprise tone.

“We were all alone in a very beautiful scenery, eating, drinking and talking to each other like lovers. What else would you call that?” He asked, with one eye brow raised.

“I don’t know. I’m just sure that it wasn’t a date.”

“Whatever you say.” Landon said in defeat. He just wanted her to stop arguing with him even though he knows deep within him that it was a date.

“We should do this again.” He said to her.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“We should??”

“Don’t act so surprised. I’m sure deep down, you’re jumping in happiness. That’s how much you enjoy my company.” He said with a cocky smile dancing on his lips. Bianca opened her mouth in surprise but bo words could come out.

“No need to think or do too much. Just dress beautifully and I’ll be here to pick you up tomorrow for our next date.”

“What if I decide to stand you up?” She uttered. He smiled before saying;

“I’ll wait in front of your house until you come out.”

“What if I don’t?”

“You will..” He said affirmatively.

“But what if I..”

“Hush now..” He whispered as he placed his index finger on her lips, shutting her off.

“I’ll be here around 5pm to pick you up. Don’t dare to stand me up.” He said before he placed a very sneaky peck on her cheek. She didn’t expect it at all so by the time she had finally returned back to her senses, he had already entered his car.

“I’ll see you tomorrow gorgeous.” He said as he waved his hand at her before he zoomed off.

Bianca waved back at him unconsciously as he drove off. She stopped when his car had faded into the busy road. She was greeted by her father’s presence in the living room when she entered inside.

“Good evening dad.” She greeted as she plumped down tiredly on the couch.

“Evening princess. How was your date?” She stared at him in surprise when he asked that question.

“What date?” She asked back like she didn’t know what she was talking about.

“I’m pretty sure that you didn’t eat all of the food you packed in that basket by yourself.”

“I could have.”

“Well, it wasn’t a cab driver that pecked you on the cheek right in my own driveway.”

“You saw that??” Bianca asked as her face slowly turned crimson red.

“I saw everything…” Her father answered with a small chuckle. Bianca used her hands to cover her face as a wave of embarrassment surge through her.

“You should know better than to sneak up on me dad.”

“Well, you can’t really blame me. The car had been in my driveway for about thirty minutes and you didn’t even come out so I was wondering what was keeping you there. You are lucky I didn’t go out to get you.” He explained.

“Thabkfully you didn’t.”

“So, how was your date?” He asked again.

“You know I’m not gonna tell you anything.” She said as she stood up from her seat.

“Why not?? You do realize I’m your father and I deserve to know.”

“You don’t. I’m tired and I would like to go and take a nap.” She muttered as she faked being tired before walking to her room while ignoring all of her father’s calls.

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After a very long and tiring ride, Oliver finally got to the gate of our house and I stepped out.

“Aren’t you going to come in?” I asked him.

‘I have something important to do right now. Maybe next time.”

“Okay then… bye.” I said before entering through the gate without even waiting for him to drove off.

The maids were out side to welcome me in. I noticed no one in my family was around when I entered the mansion. I asked one of the maids and she said that they all left for the company for an emergency meeting.

If they had known that I would be back today, I’m sure knew of them would have stayed home. I walked into my room. All that was on my mind at the time was to take a quick shower and go take a very long nap.

I didn’t bother to lock my door as no one would dare come in. I took off all my clothes and entered the bathroom. I turned on the shower and stood underneath it. I let the warm water cascade down my body.

Being in the shower reminded me of the bath I had with Adrian this morning and it made me smile, until I recalled how he left me alone in the airport. Remembering that ruined my mood immediately.

I turned off the shower and used the towel hanging in the bathroom to clean my wet body. Then, I wrapped it around my naked body before leaving the bathroom.

I was about to head into the closet when I noticed someone seating on my bed. It was dark in the room so I wasn’t able to tell who it was. I quickly turned on the lights in the room and was very surprised to see who it was.

“Adrian..”