Chapter 3 3

DANIELLA

Two days later, I was released from the hospital.

Ralph had taken me over to his home to stay there since I had accepted to be his surrogate. And I didn't object to it.

After all, I have nowhere to go after what that damn husband of mine and betraying backstabbing best friend called Michelle, did to me.

Since I didn't return to beg those two, Maxwell began calling my line and leaving text messages on my phone, demanding my whereabouts.

When I saw the messages, I deleted them and blocked both his lines as well as well Michelle's.

I got myself a new line from the money Ralph kept for me to take care of myself. In that way, Maxwell and his wife can't reach out to me or bother my life anymore.

After relaxing a bit at Ralph's place, the arrogant fellow came to me one night and said, "Get dressed, we're going to see my father, " He said, tossing a red dress at me.

It felt funny at first, but nervous afterward. I'm going to see Mr Johnson at last as his son's lover.

Goodness. If not for the situation I'm in, I wouldn't be here acting like someone's wife or accepting a deal to be a surrogate.

I got dressed as Ralph wanted and joined him downstairs where he was waiting for me.

When he saw me, I noticed how his rude expression changed... Calm.

He stared at me strangely, until I was standing beside him.

"Is everything okay?" I asked noticing how he gazed at my body.

"Is something wrong with the dress?" I asked, slowly getting embarrassed.

But Ralph said nothing was wrong and suggested we leave at once.

If nothing is wrong then why was he looking at me that way?

I agreed with him and got into the car with Ralph, who drove me down to his father's mansion.

The sight of the building alone is mind-blowing. He's indeed a billionaire.

Ralph took me in to see his father. The old man's eyes first fell on me, looking astonished.

Seems he wasn't expecting his son to bring home a lady after calling him a failure.

"Dad, I'd like you to meet my fiance, Daniella," Ralph introduced.

"Daniella, what a lovely name, " Mr Johnson said, taking hold of my hand for a kiss.

As a lady of class and etiquette, I presented myself well before Ralph's father, leaving both father and son amused.

Mr Johnson took a liking to me. He couldn't help but talk to me about what my plans were with his son.

And I ended up giving him all the plans I once had for that cheating husband of mine.

I shared it with both father and son.

It made me sad cause it was my dream, and it was ruined.

"You have a lovely lady, Ralph. I'm proud of you," Mr. Johnson praised his son.

I could see delight all over his son's face. He smiled, thanking his father for his words while stealing a glance at me.

I gave him what he wanted after all.

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After spending some hours with Mr Johnson, Ralph and I journeyed back to his place, silently.

I was lost in my thoughts, thinking about Maxwell and my ruined marriage. By now, if he hadn't betrayed me, we would have been having so much fun as a couple. But he ruined it all.

I will never forgive him.

"Are you okay?" I heard Ralph ask.

Turning to face him, I realized we'd arrived at his mansion already.

"Oh, we're back," I said, getting myself.

"I was asking you a question but you seemed to be lost in your thoughts," Ralph said to me.

"Really? I didn't know. My apologies," I apologized to him.

He hummed before stepping out of his car.

Ralph and I made our way towards his home. I found myself walking slowly and Ralph's eyes fell on me.

With his arrogant nature which he has been keeping down since I came in, I didn't want to be the one to spike it with my mood.

So, I applied speed to my feet, hurrying into the house.

On getting to my room, I suddenly heard Ralph's voice from behind. He called my name.

"Yes?" I responded, turning around to find him closer to me, almost taking up all the space between us.

That's fast! How did he get here?

His eyes fixed on me as he stayed quiet suddenly. I felt something strange in my heart while looking at him, but just didn't know what or how to point it out.

"Is there something you need?" I asked softly with my back resting against my door.

Ralph's eyes still didn't leave me. I saw his lips drawing down slowly, giving words a space to escape his lips.

"Just wanted to thank you," He said.

"Oh, you're welcome," I said, letting out a curve at Ralph, with my hand going right behind to unlock the door.

"What is this that I'm feeling?" I asked while looking at Ralph.

My eyes scanned this well-built man, covered in nothing but charm and handsomeness.

I felt a tingling feeling developing within me.

The door came open finally. I said my good night to Ralph, stepping in.

He said nothing but stood there, gazing at me.

I stepped in, shutting the door slowly. Only for someone to hold it from closing up, stepping into the room, and grabbing me off my feet.

I gasped when my back came falling on the bed and my eyes staring at Ralph. He didn't even give me a chance to say anything but locked his lips with mine in pleasure.

When he did this, I felt shocked, reminding myself at once that I was married.

"Married? That is no marriage but a sham. I was tricked. Maxwell has no right over me. No right," I admitted to myself in my head, welcoming Ralph's body on mine.

The way he held on to me kissing with so much passion...

Gosh! He's good.