ARROGANT BILLIONAIRE
AURORA'S POV
"Who was on the phone?" Evelyn asks coming out of the washroom.
"Your brother. He was asking about your whereabouts." I reply handling the phone back to her.
"Oh shit. I forgot to tell him that I am not going to his penthouse. He told me earlier that he has something important to talk about." She lets out rubbing her forehead.
"We can have the sleepover another time if you want." I remark but she shakes her head.
"Nope, I am staying here for the weekend and that's final. If he needs to tell me something then we can talk over the phone." She replies with finality in her voice so I decide not to say anything.
"Okay, then you wait in the living room. I will go and make some snacks in the kitchen." I tell her but she holds my hand before I can leave.
"Aurora, I don't know what type of life you lived in the past but I am not going to let you live the same way. Both of us will go to the kitchen and make snacks. I am not a guest in your home, I am your friend so don't treat me like a guest." I am having second guess if this girl is really younger than me or not. Because she behaves way mature than a girl like her age. I smile at her while nodding my head in which she giggles before following me to the kitchen.
She asks me if I have ever had Grilled Cheese Crostini and replies that I have eaten it before but never make it by myself. So, she says that she is going to make delicious snacks for us. I am amazed to see how incredibly she cooks because I have never taken her as a cook. But it's also true that we barely know each other for six months and hardly spent time with each other.
We are now sitting in the living room while enjoying the snack. Suddenly the doorbell rings so I get up to see who it is as I am not expecting someone. Much to my surprise, I find a guilty-looking Jacob standing on my doorstep which makes me confused. But soon I realize the reason behind his guilt-stricken face when my eyes land on the fluffy creature beside him.
I crouch down in front of the adorable cat to pet its head earning a purr from its which makes me giggle. I pick it up in my arms before getting inside the apartment and ask Jacob to follow me.
"Who is th-" Evelyn stops mid-sentence when she notices the cat in my arms. But the second her eyes fall on the person behind me she looks like she is going to faint.
"Are you alright, Evelyn?" I ask in worry but she shakes her head while pointing at Jacob who looks confused as me.
"Is he really Jacob Adams, the star footballer of the San Francisco 49ers? Or am I hallucinating?" She remarks making me sign in relief that nothing is wrong with her.
"Yes, he is Jacob Adams the star footballer." I reply and the next second she starts shrieking and runs towards a stunned Jacob before engulfing him in a hug.
"I am your biggest fan and I have never thought that I can meet you some time. Oh my gosh, I still can't believe it's you." I bite my lip to keep from laughing seeing the horror in Jacob's face.
"Evelyn I think you can sit down and then talk to Jacob." I tell her in which she instantly pulls away from the hug before asking Jacob to sit with her.
I leave the two alone to talk and take the cat with me inside the kitchen to give it something to eat. Although I don't have any cat food here but I do have fresh salmon. So, I give that to the cat who finishes it in a few seconds.
When I come back in the living room I notice that the two are laughing at something. I sit down on the single couch putting the cat on my lap.
"If you two are done with your chatting then can I know from Jacob what have you brought this kitty here?" I ask getting their attention.
"Big sis, I found her wandering in the street yesterday and tried to find her owner. But there was no microchip in her so I couldn't find her owner. As you know mom is allergic to animal fur so I can't keep her there." Jacob replies making me sigh.
"So you thought it would be great to bring her here?" I let out in which he nods her head. I look down at the kitty who is close to sleeping.
"Are you not going to keep her?" Evelyn asks.
"I don't see any other option left and also its good to have someone with me as I live alone." I reply while running my fingers through the kitty's fur.
"Thank God. I was thinking about what I would do if you reject to take her in." Jacob lets out with a sigh of relief.
"But what's going to be her name?" Evelyn asks excitedly so I look towards Jacob who shrugs his shoulders.
"Her name is going to be Skittles." I answer making the two laugh.
"Really skittles? Why have you given her the name of a candy?" Jacob asks between his laughing session.
"Just look at her eyes, they are so blue and pretty. So, I can't find any better name than Skittles." I defend myself while the two shake their heads.
"I think it's a cute name though." Evelyn comments making me smile.
Two days later
I am preparing for a new batch of Andes Mint cupcakes as one of the customers has ordered them for her daughter's birthday party in the evening. Usually, I ask Parker to make the cupcakes because he is a master of them but he hasn't come today so I have to make them by myself. I think I should hire another helper because it's not easy to maintain the bakery with just two helpers.
I put the cupcake batter in the cupcake liners halfway full before putting the two pans inside the preheated microwave for twenty minutes to let them bake properly.
Till the cupcake bakes, I decide to make the icing in which I will be using heavy cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and a little bit of green food coloring.
Just as I am decorating the now cool cupcakes with the icing I hear a commotion outside. So, I get out of the kitchen and notice that a huge crowd has gathered outside the bakery.
"What's going on there?" I ask Claire.
"I don't know boss. I was serving the customers when I hear a car parked outside the bakery and soon the crowd gathered around it. I think some celebrity is in the car." She replies making me look outside.
"Okay, you wait here and let me see what's going on." By saying this I walk outside and try to get a glimpse of the person who is sitting inside the car. But soon my curiosity turn into anger when I notice it is none other than Mr. Nicholas Moretti for whom everything is happening.
Suddenly, two huge SUVs stops in front of the bakery before giant men dressed in black clothes start to come out of the cars. They start gather around Mr. Moretti's car while the devil gets out of his car and makes his way towards where I am standing. Surprisingly, he takes a hold of my hand before tugging me inside the shop.
He straight walks inside my office and closes the door behind him. I gulp in fear not understanding what's going on. But I put on a brave face and decide to ask him what he is doing here.
"Before you start questioning me can you please get me a bottle of water?" He asks before I can open my mouth. I huff in annoyance but still go to the kitchen to retrieve a water bottle for him. Claire looks at me with confusion but I signal her that I will tell her later.
"Here, take it." I exclaim handing the water bottle to the devil.
"Thanks." He mutters before gulping down the water in hurry. I try not to look at his adam apple which is bobbing with each gulp he takes. But it's hard when he is making drinking water so alluring.
*Shit, what's wrong with me? I am looking at him like a creep. Aurora, control yourself.
"Are you alright?" I hear him ask so I nod my head quickly in response.
"Sorry for the trouble outside. I forgot to bring the mask with me and people recognized me when I stopped the car." He explains looking a little guilty.
"It's alright, but try not to do this again. I don't want to get in trouble with all your limelight." I reply folding my hands across my chest.
"You won't get in trouble. In fact, your bakery will earn more customers because they will come here in the hope to see me again." My eyes widen hearing the words come out of his mouth. This man is so full of himself that he thinks he is the king of somewhere.
"Can you please tell me why are you here?" I ask getting impatient.
"I am here to see if you are doing your work correctly or not." He replies nonchalantly.
"And why do I need to give an explanation to you about my work?" I retort.
"Of course you have to explain because it's my best friend's party we are talking about and I am the one who has brought him here. So, it's my right to see if you are doing justice with the order or not." He explains confidently which only makes me more irritated.
"Look today is only Monday so I have two more days to get everything ready before the party. So, you don't have to worry about anything and leave me alone to do my work properly." I reply but he only shakes his head.
"I am going to stay here and see how you work so that I can be sure of your perfection." He lets out giving me a wink.
Before I can reply to him I hear a scratching sound outside the window so I turn my head to see that Skittles is looking at me with her big blue eyes.
I open the window and get her inside before wiping her dirty paws with some wet wipes. She wanders around the small office while sniffing here and there.
"You let a stray cat come inside?" Mr. Moretti asks looking petrified.
"She is not a stray cat. Her name is Skittles and she is my daughter." I reply harshly.
"Okay sorry for assuming her as a stray. Don't need to get so defensive." He responds but his presence is making me lose my control.
"If you have gotten all the answers can you please leave me alone?" I ask irritation clear in my tone yet he gives me a smirk before walking towards me.
"Why are you so adamant about pushing me away from you, Miss Wilson?" He asks standing in front of me. He is so close that I can feel his breath fanning on my nose.
"I just want to work in peace." I reply but all come out in a whisper.
"Do my presence affect you?" He asks making me shiver.
"I don't know what you're talking about." I reply getting a chuckle in return.
I feel him retreat so I look up to see that he has picked up Skittles in his arms who looks happy to be getting some pets. I try to control my heavy breathing not wanting him to see the effect he has on me.
"Skittles, tell mommy that we are waiting for her because we are hungry." He says while petting my cat but his eyes are on me and they are full of desire.
I don't know why but my cheeks heat up when he says that he is hungry. I should avoid this man because he screams danger yet, I am not able to get him out of my system.
After what happened with Matthew I don't want to think about another relationship. But this man in front of me is making everything hard for me. It's not like he has proposed to me or ask me to go on a date. However, the way he looks at me is enough for me to understand that there is something he wants from me.
But I can't let him come close to a damaged good like me. I don't know about his intention but still I need to stay away from him. Everything is pleasant like a rainbow till reality hits you hard and in my case, my inability to birth a child is the barrier of any happiness that can come up with a relationship.