Chapter 2 The mysterious Billionaire

(Andi's POV)

My mind raced as I tried to process what had happened. I have no memory of the night before, only a faint recollection of being in the billionaire's suite. I looked around, but the room was empty, the bed beside me unslept in.

I suddenly gasped and my hands flew to my mouth covering them in shock. Jeez! What have I done?

"You had sex with a fucking stranger, Andi," I scolded myself. Have I gone crazy? I groaned and slapped my forehead several times. You are so dead Andi Williams.

Confusion turned to panic as I realized that I have no idea what the billionaire looked like. Why did I drink so much? I'm such a big fool. Argh!!!

I have never seen his face, never heard his voice. It was as if he had purposefully kept himself hidden from me.

Just then, the hotel phone rang. I hesitated, then picked it up. "Hello?"

"Hello, this is Richard , the billionaire's driver. Mr. Martin has instructed us to take care of you. You are to stay in the suite, and all your expenses will be covered. He will be in touch soon."

My eyes widened in shock. "But... what about him? When will I see him again?"

There was a pause on the other end of the line. "Mr. Martin has left the hotel, Ma'am . He will contact you when he is ready."

The line went dead, leaving me with more questions than answers. Who was this mysterious billionaire, and why had he gone to such great lengths to keep his identity hidden from her? And what did he want from her, anyway?

As I pondered these questions,I realized that I was trapped in a web of intrigue, with no escape in sight. The billionaire had her in his grasp, and she had no idea what he had planned for her next.

I slowly sat up, my head pounding and my mouth dry. I rubbed her eyes, trying to shake off the haze of the previous night. I have no idea what I've gotten myself into but I know I have to get out of the hotel.

I sluggishly got out of bed and stumbled to the bathroom to freshen up. As I splashed water on my face, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I gasped, taken aback. My eyes were puffy, my skin pale, and my hair was a tangled mess.

After a quick shower, I got dressed and made my way out of the hotel room. I hailed a cab and headed home, my mind racing with thoughts of the mysterious billionaire and the strange events of the previous night.

But as I arrived at my apartment, my thoughts were interrupted by a more pressing concern. My friend, Tina, was waiting for me in the living room, looking guilty and nervous.

"Hey, Andi... we need to talk," Tina said, her voice trembling.

My eyes narrowed as I gazed at Tina, my mind replaying the events of the previous day. I had walked in on Tina and my boyfriend, Damien, in a compromising position, and my world had come crashing down.

I remembered the feeling of betrayal, the shock, and the tears that had streamed down my face as I ran out of the building , unable to bear the sight of them together.

In a daze,I had found myself at a bar, downing drink after drink, trying to numb the pain. I had no idea how I had left the bar, only that I had woken up in a hotel room and realized that I had had sex with a fucking stranger who I later found out that is a fucking billionaire.

And now, here I am, face to face with the friend who had betrayed me. My anger and hurt boiled over, and I lashed out at Tina. "How could you do that to me? I thought we were friends!"

Tina looked at me with tears in her eyes. "I'm so sorry, Andi. I was weak, and I made a mistake. Please forgive me."

My laughter was bitter. "Forgive you? You're going to have to do a lot better than that."

Tina's eyes welled up with tears as she begged me for forgiveness. "Please, Andi, I'm so sorry. I was weak and stupid, and I let my feelings for Damien cloud my judgment. I know I can't undo what's been done, but I promise to do anything to make it right."

I looked at her, my expression unyielding. "Anything?" I repeated, my voice laced with skepticism.

Tina nodded, her tears flowing freely. "Anything, Andi. I'll do anything to regain your trust and friendship."

But as I looked into her eyes, I saw something there that gave me a pause. A glimmer of insincerity, a hint of manipulation. Tina was good at pretending, I realized, but she wasn't truly sorry. She was only sorry she got caught.

"You're not even sorry, are you?"I said, my voice cold. "You're just sorry you got caught."

Tina's mask slipped, and for a moment,I saw the real Tina, the one who had intentionally slept with my boyfriend. But then, the mask was back in place, and She was begging again.

I shook my head, my heart heavy with disappointment. "I don't know if I can ever trust you again, Tina."

Tina's face contorted in a mixture of shock and desperation. "Andi, please! You have to forgive me! I'll do anything!"

My eyes narrowed. "You'll do anything? Really? Then tell me the truth. Did you intentionally sleep with Damien, or was it just a mistake?"

Her hesitation was all the answer I needed. But as I looked into Tina's tear-stained face, my resolve began to crumble. Tina was her childhood friend and she's the only friend she's got and she can't afford to loose her like this.

"Tina, I...I want to believe you," I said, my voice softening.

Her eyes lit up with hope. "I'm telling the truth, Andi! I was weak and stupid, but I swear it meant nothing! Please forgive me!"

My gaze faltered, and I felt my anger and hurt melting away. I wanted to believe Tina, wanted to believe that our friendship was stronger than any mistake.

"Okay, Tina," I said finally, my voice barely above a whisper. "I forgive you."

Tina's face erupted in a sob of relief, and she flung her arms around me. "Thank you, Tina! Thank you so much!"

I hugged her back, feeling a sense of closure and renewed friendship. But as I pulled back and looked into her eyes, I saw something there that gave me a fleeting moment of doubt.

Something that made me wonder if I had just made a terrible mistake.

As I gazed into Tina's eyes, I saw a flicker of triumph, a hint of manipulation. But I pushed the doubt aside, convincing myself that I was just being paranoid.

"Let's move past this and focus on our friendship," Tina said, forcing a smile.

As we talked, Tina's curiosity got the better of her. "Hey, Andi, where did you end up last night? You just disappeared."

I shrugged, my expression neutral. "I just went to an hotel."

Tina raised an eyebrow. "Hotel? You mean you booked an hotel?"

I nodded, my eyes avoiding Tina's gaze.

Tina pressed on. "I tried calling you, but you didn't pick up. I was worried sick."

I pulled out my phone and checked my missed calls. My eyes widened as I saw Damien's number alongside Tina's. And I was angry again. He has the guts to call me, huh?

"Yeah, I saw you called," I said, my tone light. "I was just...busy."

Tina's eyes narrowed, but she didn't push the issue.I was grateful for the reprieve, but I know Tina's curiosity wouldn't be satisfied for long.

As I entered into my room ,my mind raced with thoughts of the mysterious billionaire and the night we spent together. I couldn't believe I had kept it from Tina, my supposed best friend, but I just can't trust her yet.

Something held me back from sharing the truth. Maybe it was the fear of judgment, or maybe it was the thrill of keeping a secret all to myself . Whatever the reason, I was determined to keep my night with the stranger under wraps, for now.

As I was about to undress,I realized that I had forgotten to ask Tina one crucial question. I went to the sitting room and saw Tina laying on the couch.

"Tina , what exactly happened that yesterday with Alex?" I asked, my voice casual.

Tina's smile faltered for a moment before she recovered. "Oh, it was just a stupid mistake, Andi. We were both drunk and it just happened."

I wanted to ask her what she was doing at Damien's office but I just nodded, my mind was racing with doubts. I couldn't shake off the feeling that Tina was hiding something from me.

It's only a matter of time before I find out.

As I walked away from Tina, I wondered if I had just made a terrible mistake by trusting my friend again. Little did I know, my doubts were only the beginning of a tangled web of lies and deceit that would threaten to destroy our friendship forever.

            
            

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