The Billionaire 1&2
Chapter 8
AMBER sighed and leaned her head on the couch. She’s not different from being a gold-digger. She doesn’t know if she will be happy or sad that at least she has two million to give to Mr. Lim. A tear slowly escapes her eyes, she’s using her child as an excuse and it pains her.
“Hija, what do you want to have for a snack?” Nana Mildred coming from the kitchen. She quickly wiped her tears.
“I..I’m okay, Nana.” She answered; she’s embarrassed, for sure, the old lady already knows what the real score between them and Rafael.
“I didn’t say anything yesterday but I already had a hunch especially when Rafael mentioned that he will marry you. I am not in a place to judge, but you should try opening yourself to Rafael.” Nana Mildred said making her cry.
“I don’t know what to do, Nana Mildred.” She said. “I really need that money and I really do regret dragging our child just to get that.” She said in between her sobs. Nana Mildred hugged her, trying to calm her down. “If only I could go back in time, things will be different.”
“Shh… Stop crying, hija.” Nana Mildred said stroking her head. “You may not go back in time but you can just be honest with yourself and tell Rafael about it.” She added.
“Will that be worth it, Nana?” She asked. “I mean, Rafael already thought that I’m some girl who want to get my hands on his wealth.”
“Isn’t that because that’s what you made him think?” Nana Mildred said making her sigh; the old lady is right; it was her who made him think that way. She shamelessly asked for five million because she’s really desperate. She wanted to cut her connection with Mr. Lim by paying her father’s debt. The clearing the debt is one thing she wanted not because she wanted to be debt-free but she can sense that Mr. Lim wants something from her.
“I don’t know what are your reasons but you can count on Rafael. I know that he will be a good husband and a father.” Nana Mildred smiled and wiped her tears away. “He is not the type to just marry someone because he made you pregnant. He can just give financial assistance and claim the baby once delivered but he didn’t do that.”
“Thank you, Nana.” Amber smiled. “Please, don’t tell Rafael anything what we’ve talked about.”
“If you say so.” Nana Mildred smiled.
“I will go to my room and take a rest, Nana.” She said.
“Okay. And I will continue cleaning the house while waiting for Tess and Dina.”
“Can I help you with something, Nana?” She asked, worried that the work might be too hard on her.
“No, it’s okay, hija. All I have to do is just to dust off the furniture and sweep.” She said. “Don’t worry about me, Tess and Dina are on their way.”
to
transfer two million on her account. All she needs to do is to give it to Mr. Lim, she decided that she will meet
a beautiful garden with different varieties of flowers and in the middle is a fountain, there is even a pond on the side of the garden. She grabbed her phone and took a photo of the breath-taking view. The view reminded her of her mother—who is a nature lover, it was her mother who made her appreciate the
care of their garden, and she always plants different varieties of flowers and plants. There is a wide garden on their
the garden. She started weeding and watering the plants; the joy and excitement she feels at that moment is the same as when her parents are still alive. Together with her mother, they would water the plants while talking about things, while her father is on the balcony
in reading books. His father
echoed throughout the garden—it was none other than Rafael, her
home, after storming out the house earlier, he went to his restaurant. Joshua
asked the old lady who is arranging the
to the
Dina back?”
they just
then, so that you’re not the only one doing the chores here.” He said. “I will
Nana Mildred stopped him. “I know that I’m in no place to say this to you but don’t
that you heard what happened a while
her to slowly open up to you, Rafael. I’m sure you will
went to the
you doing?” He asked making her dropped the hose
the hose. “don’t do that again, you will be the cause of my death!” she said and continued watering the
are you doing that?” He
her do this.” She added and turned off the faucet. “Besides, I’m done.”
talk about the contract.” He
her cheerful smile turned into
straight to Rafael’s study room. Amber is seated on the couch when Rafael handed her the
I asked is
him as she grabbed the contract from him and started reading it and a smile slowly formed on her lips. Earlier in the
her face