The Billionaire's Regrets

"You really are so sweet, Penny. I wish you and your husband a lifetime full of love." Layla smiled sweetly at me.

She's helping me prepare a surprise dinner for Ethan, my husband.

Today is our first anniversary, and I wanted to make it more special and meaningful for us. I asked Layla for help because I thought an outside dinner would be more romantic than an indoor one, as we would have a chance to watch the stars and the moon in the sky while celebrating our first anniversary.

I stared at my wristwatch, and I saw that it's almost quarter to 8, so we cleaned everything up and made sure that everything was okay before the clock hit 8:00 PM.

"Thank you so much for your help, Layla. I owe you this." I sincerely thanked her as we walked out of the house.

Layla then gave me a hug. "Just call me when you need anything, okay? Enjoy your dinner date with Ethan." We both laughed at her remark.

I waved my hand at Layla when Julius, Layla's husband, came. I sighed as I went back inside our house.

Everything is settled and prepared already, but Ethan is still not yet home. Maybe he's still in their meeting?

Ethan Falcon, my husband, is the heir of the Falcon Empire. He's been managing the whole empire for almost a year now, which is why he doesn't want me to work. He'd always say that taking care of me and making me happy was his number one responsibility. Although I wanted to work and use my knowledge for passion, he won't just let me.

I smiled and shook my head to stop the thoughts from running through my mind.

I wear a yellow bodycon dress, golden stilletos, and gold chandelier earrings. I face the mirror, and a smile appears on my face as the yellow dress matches my fair skin. My eyes are smokey brown, my lips are highlighted because of pink lipstick, my nose is pointed, I have a thick eyebrow, and my black hair is straightly falling down my back. I put light make-up on my face before going down the stairs.

Nana Leticia is in awe when she sees me. "You look great, my love," she softly said.

I smiled at her and embraced her. "Thank you, Nana."

I then looked outside, hoping that Ethan would finally come home, but I didn't see anyone. "Nana, you can rest now. I can manage it here already."

Nana Leticia nodded before giving me a small smile. "Ethan will surely be happy and surprised when he comes home!"

I waited for more minutes until the clock almost hit 10 PM But still... There's no Ethan. I'm starting to get worried about my husband's safety, so I tried calling him, but he's not answering.

My heart is now beating fast, and my breathing has become heavy because of the situation. I continue on calling Ethan, and after three missed calls, Ethan finally answers.

"Hello? Ethan! God! Where are you?! Are you okay?" I stopped when I heard a moan from a girl.

"Ughhh~ohhh, that's it... Ethan ohhh~"

My lips parted and my eyes widened because of shock. Tears started to form around my eyes, and when I heard Ethan speak on the phone, that's when my heart broke.

"Damn, I really love your moan, Elyse."

The phone slipped out of my hand when I heard Ethan calling that name. I shook my head, I can't believe what I just heard. It was his fucking ex-girlfriend's name! What did that mean? Is he... Is he fucking cheating on me?!

Hot tears cascaded down on my face. The rain started to pour down, but I don't care about it. I wiped my face off, but it seems like my tears can't stop falling. I can't even identify if the wetness in my face was because of the rain pouring or because of my fucking tears.

I waited outside, still wearing my elegant dress. I'm now soaking wet while waiting for Ethan to come home, but I don't care about it. I don't even think about the cold that's starting to envelope my body.

The dawn came in an instant; the rain had already stopped, and just like a second ago, my husband entered the gate.

"H-Happy... anniversary," my voice broke when I saw Ethan enter the gate.

His eyes were wide apart at first. But in just a blink, he turned them into emotionless.

"What the fuck are you doing?" His dark voice roared around the area.

He wanders his eyes, and he observes the foods and decorations that I have prepared for him. See that, Ethan? I prepared them for you. I made them for you.

"Happy Anniversary, E-Ethan..." I tried to gulp all my sobs away.

His eyes widened a fraction. He clenched his jaw and glared at me darkly.

"Are you done with your dramas?!" He harshly said.

I feel like throwing up because of what he said. Dramas?! He thinks I'm just... on my drama?! It hurt me to the core. And I feel like I'm being stabbed in the heart, continuously and harshly.

I was about to open my mouth to answer, but I halted when Ethan's car door opened. My eyes focused on the car, and another pain stabbed my heart when I saw who it was.

It was fucking Elyse.

It was Ethan's ex-girlfriend.

It was his fucking ex-girlfriend.

"What the hell are you doing in here, you bitch?!" I screamed, ready to attack her.

But before I could even attack her, Ethan pushed me to the ground. I can't believe it! I looked at him in disbelief.

"How could you do this?!" I cried out of pain.

"Get out here, Penny! Leave my house! Now!" He sharply shouted.

I was crying my heart out while trying to compose myself. Watching my husband take care of another woman hurt me the most. But still, I want to fight for my husband. I want to fight for my marriage. So even if it was against my principle, I slowly knelt down the cold grass that shocked him.

"What the hell, Penny?!" He was about to kneel down with me, but Elyse held his arm. He stopped and looked at Elyse.

She shook her head. "Please, don't leave my side," she whispered.

Ethan closed his eyes deeply. When it opened, they were sharply looking at me, who was still crying like a mess.

I composed all my remaining strength, and I looked at my husband with his mistress.

"E-Ethan, if you were just tempted by that woman... please tell me! I can forgive you, Ethan! Please! Just tell me that it was a mistake." I pleaded, but he only shook his head.

"It wasn't a mistake, Penny. I chose this."

I shook my head. "It's okay! I can a-accept it! Just don't leave me. Ethan, you l-love me, right? I know it! I felt it!"

"I love her..."

"Then did you ever love me throughout our marriage?" My voice is like a glass that's been shattering a million times. It sounded like a fading whisper... like our marriage.

The truth is, our marriage wasn't formed because of love. It was formed because I made a move. I did everything I needed to do just so Ethan could break up with Elyse. And I succeeded. I planned it all. Seducing Ethan at her lowest and submitting my own body just to fulfill the place of Elyse. And because Ethan needed to be married before he gets the whole empire, he married the most convenient girl he knew... and that was me.

He sighed deeply. He then snaked his arms around Elyse's waist, and he bent down to give Elyse a deep kiss. I felt like dying as I watched my husband kiss another girl. I wanted to kill them! I wanted to attack her! I wanted to hurt them both!

But I have no strength to do it anymore.

I'm powerless.

They kissed for almost a minute, exchanging saliva with each other through their tongues. When they stopped, Ethan went to his car to get something.

Elyse smirked. "You won't win, Penny. Just give up. Ethan doesn't love you. He never did and never will."

The only thing I could do was glare at Elyse. If looks can kill, she could be dead by now.

She wanders her eyes around the mansion. "This mansion will soon be mine." She bends down, and she firmly holds my jaw. "And Ethan and I will fuck each other in this mansion all night long. We won't stop until we're sated with each other. I won't stop sucking his dick... because I own it. I have all the right for it. And you? You'll be back on dirt, to which you truly belong."

All the fire went up to my head. I spit on her face, which made her scream.

"Fuck you!" She screamed at me.

I tried to smirk. "You deserve it, w-whore!"

"What the fuck, Penny?!" Ethan's voice thundered.

He went immediately to Elyse and took care of her.

"Sign this now!" He gave me a paper. "I want us to divorce so that I can marry the woman I love, and that's Elyse."

It felt like a slap on my face. I startled and shook my head... but what's the point of fighting for?

No matter how hard I want to fight for our marriage, if Ethan wanted to leave already... What's the essence of fighting for? Even though it hurts me so much that I feel like dying, I slowly signed the divorce paper.

He gave me an hour to prepare everything I needed before finally leaving his mansion. I did what he told me.

As I was walking out of the mansion, I saw them both kissing in the living room.

I don't want to prolong my agony anymore... So, even though I'm not yet prepared, I left the mansion. I ran away faster. I heard Ethan calling my name, but I never looked back. I wanted to die already... because I know that my heart is already dead.

While running through the roads, I was so busy crying that I didn't see a car coming in my direction. It was too late when I saw it. Before I could even run away, the car had already hit me, causing another painful experience.

"You need to unwind sometimes too, Penny! You've been working hard for almost six years of your life now! It's good to feel liqour in our bodies, you know," Jessie boredly said as he sat comfortably on the couch in my office.

I smiled at him. "Jess, I have more important--"

"... things to do, and going to the bar is just a waste of time." He cut me off, mocking my favorite words. "Penny, a night of enjoying life won't cost you a billion. I understand that you want to take care of your position and the company that you have built. But, aren't you sick in this office of yours? Don't you want to have something new in your life aside from just facing your computer all day? Come on, Pen."

I sighed. I get his point, though. But I'm just literally not fond of partying anymore. Aside from my primary priority right now is my company and my position, I also have my son to take care of.

A smile escaped from my lips as I thought about Jared.

"And don't you ever say that you have Jared to take care of because really he also wants you to go out sometimes." It seems like he read what's on my mind. He narrows his eyes at me as he stands up, shaking his head at me like he finds something creepy. "Or maybe you're still into your ex-husband?"

My forehead creased. "Jess!"

He continued, though. "Do you miss his touch all the time? And you're afraid of going to the club because you might remember your past with him."

"Okay, okay! I'll join you tonight!"

His laughter roars inside my office. I rolled my eyes at him. He really knows what buttons to push just to make me say yes to him, huh?

"Thank you, Penny! I just need someone to hold on tonight. I promise you, just this night." He smirked devilishly at me.

I shook my head and continued signing the documents on my table.

It's been six years since Ethan and I divorced. I got into a minor accident that night, and it was Jessie who accidentally hit me. When he found out that I was pregnant, he was so guilty about it that he let me live in his house for almost two years until I was fully recovered. I actually had no idea that I was pregnant. I just learned it the day Jessie did.

It was actually hard, striving for success and raising my son. But the pain that I've felt years ago and my son, Jared, were my biggest inspiration to continue striving. Jessie helped me financially, and I'm thankful for it. I'll forever be thankful for having him beside me.

Sometimes, people ask, when are we going to marry each other? I just laugh it off, though, while Jessie would act like he's disgusted with the thought of it. He's more into guys, you know.

I haven't heard anything from the Falcon anymore since I moved my way out of Boston to San Francisco. So far, our life here is okay. I'm already content with it.

That night, Jessie arrived at my house as early as we had planned. He's really excited, huh? I wonder what he's up to and why he's acting so weird.

"I'm going to have my dinner here," he smirked at me.

Wearing his black suit and slacks, he walked into my house like an iron-clad man. If I didn't know what he really was, I'd think he was a fuck boy.

"Dada Jessie!" My son left the couch full of his toys just to embrace his dada.

"Oh, my baby boy, I have news for you."

Jared looked so interested in his dada. "What is it, Dada?"

"Your mom and I are going out tonight! Finally!" Jessie exclaimed.

My son just laughs. "Mommy already told me, Dada. I'm so happy for her!"

Tears started to form in my eyes. I blink up just to remove those. I smiled sadly at myself.

"I won't bring my car. I'll ride with you," I stated as I helped my son's personal maid prepare our dinner.

Jessie looked at me with wide eyes. "No! Of course not!" My forehead creased at his sudden reaction. He laughed nervously. "It will be better if we'll bring our own car."

I sighed in defeat and just nodded.

After having our dinner, I went to my room to prepare. I wear a black sweetheart top and a black mini skirt. I put on some make-up, brushed, and blew my hair down until I was satisfied. I wear my favorite necklace and put on some accessories, and I'm done.

"Are you sure I'm not going to tuck you into your bed?" I whispered at Jared.

He wants to watch me while we leave. I am bothered by it, actually. This will be the first time I won't tuck him in his bed.

He smirked at me and nodded. "Yes, mom. I can take care of myself."

I sighed and nodded after. Every time I stare at him, I find myself dazzling in awe. He really is a carbon copy of his father. All of his physiques were captured by him, and the only thing he got from my genes was my pointed nose. I'm sure he got it from me because Ethan's nose wasn't pointed; it was small.

I walked down the stairs with Jared beside me, and Jessie's jaw dropped when he saw me.

"You look so good-and hot," he mumbled.

I smirked at him. "Let's just go before I change my mind."

I bid my goodbye to Jared one last time until we're in our own cars, driving. I'm following Jessie's car because I don't know the way through the bar he's telling me.

After minutes of driving, we're already here at Morocco's bar. I'm not familiar with this bar, and six years have already passed since I last went clubbing. That's why I just followed Jessie on our way inside. Seconds later, we are already inside. Different neon lights, the smell of cigarettes, and wines greeted us. Each of the corners has people kissing. Well, it's normal.

We went to a table and ordered drinks. Jessie gave me one glass, and I drank it off in just one gulp. He watched me amazingly.

"God, you really are amazing."

I laughed. "I know it, Jess. I've always been amazing," I joked.

I get another glass and drink it as I watch people dance in the middle. Minutes have passed, and we have already drank ten bottles!

My eyes went to Jessie when he stood. "I'm going to dance. Do you want to join?"

I nodded my head and joined him.

"Whoah! Bro!"

I laughed at his old tactics. He's now there, dancing with five boys. What do I expect? I continued dancing alone. I let my hips move sexily as I ran my hands up and down my body. I'm feeling a little bit dizzy because of the liquor I drank a while ago. I closed my eyes as I enjoyed dancing, repeating my movements from a while ago. This time, it was much slower and sexier.

Then, I felt someone behind me. He held my waist to match my moves. He moved closer to me until I felt something poking at my buttocks. He ran his nose on my neck, and I craned my neck to give him more access.

"You're so hot. Are you alone?" His hot breath brings an electric shock to my system. Maybe it's the liquor.

"If you want to know if I'm single, then yes."

I faced him, and my hands immediately enveloped his nape. Now, we're both looking into each other's eyes. I can't see his face that much because of the different lights, but one thing I'm sure of. He's eyes are familiar. It seems like I'm starring at...

Oh, Pennelope! Stop that! Don't you ever think about that man!

His hands then went down on my butt as he pulled me into his body. Now, hotness filled within me as his maleness poked my stomach.

"You're already hard," I whispered, stating the obvious.

He pressed my butt. "Who wouldn't? You're too sexy enough for me to cum in my pants without even us touching."

I laughed. Instead of answering, I kissed his red lips, to which he immediately responded. At this moment, I forgot about Jessie already. What was just left in my mind was the man I'm kissing and the hotness I'm feeling. He bit my lip, and I moaned as his tongue used that chance to explore my mouth even more. When I got my momentum, I fought with his tongue and mimicked his movements. Minutes later, I'm straddling him on a couch. I didn't even know how the hell we got here. I was just too focused on our tongue-fighting that I didn't care about our surroundings anymore.

"Do you want to get out of here?" He whispered heavily as his kisses went down my neck.

I held on to his hair and pulled him closer to my neck, motivating him to kiss my neck harder.

"Yes please,"

It seems like he's just waiting for my approval. He scooped my buttocks, and my feet immediately wrapped around his waist.

"Ugh!" I moaned as his hardness poked my wetness every time he stepped!

"You feel so damn good!"

Now, we're in bed! I have no idea whose bed it is or where we are, and that's the last thing I want to think about right now.

His kisses went back to my lips. This time, we kissed each other like we'd been facing drought for almost a decade. Well, I've actually been facing drought for six years now.

He deepened our kisses as his hands skillfully massaged my breast. My breathing hitched when his lips were now kissing my jaw. I can feel his tongue rolling from my jaw down to my neck.

"Oh!" A moan escaped my mouth as he pinched one of my nipples.

He chuckled, which adds more to the flame I'm feeling. "Your nipples are too hard."

I bit my lower lip and closed my eyes hard, enjoying the sensation he's giving me. My lips parted when I heard my top being ripped off. The next thing I felt was his tongue on my breast. I gasped as I pressed his face too hard on my breast.

Minutes later, he's now on my feet, facing my wetness. I didn't notice that my clothes had been ripped off. When I felt his hot mouth touch my wetness, I felt like my whole body trembled. He's so fucking good!

"Shit! F-Fuck!" I tried to raise my head to watch him eat me, but because the lights were off, I couldn't see him clearly.

He entered me with one finger as his tongue flicked inside my fold. He adds another finger until four of his fingers are already fucking my wetness! I feel so stretched right now, damn! There's a little pain, but because of how skilled he was, he transforms that pain into pleasure.

I felt something building up, and I gripped his head so hard, like I'm holding on to my life. One more flick of his tongue, and my body convulsed. I was trembling and feeling heaven as he sucked all my juices.

"Fuck me, please..." I begged, still tired and lost from the heaven he gave me.

His kisses went up to my stomach and up to my neck until he's back kissing my lips again. I tasted my own juice, and instead of feeling disgusted, I felt pleasured.

"Damn, I want to savor your body all night, but I feel like I'll explode in any minute now."

My reply was only a moan. I don't remember how long we fucked in that soft bed and warm room. I just woke up the next morning feeling so tired, and my head feels like breaking! Damn! I swear, I'm not going to drink again!

My phone rings. With closed eyes, I tried to find it, and when I found it, I answered it.

"Penny! Oh my gosh! Finally you answered!" I groaned when I heard Jessie's voice shouting on the phone.

"You're too loud," I whispered.

I felt someone's arm move around my body, pulling me to his. His body is giving me warmth, and I enjoy it a lot. I moaned when I felt his hand cup my breast.

"Where the hell are you?! Your board members here have been waiting for you for almost an hour now, Pen!"

That made me open my eyes. Fuck! I forgot we have a meeting today!

"Why didn't you call me earlier?!" I can't help but shout back.

"Oh, fuck you! I've been calling you since last night!"

Fuck!

"Just move quickly..." I ended the call, cutting him off.

I sighed heavily as I forced myself to stand up. I'm now wearing an oversized white shirt and a pair of big black shorts.

I opened the lights using the switch. I picked up my purse and my now-ripped-off clothes on the floor.

But my eyes widened when they went directly to the man sleeping on the bed! I blinked multiple times, thinking that I was hallucinating, but still, he's there!

I shook my head as a realization hit me.

No, tell me this is just a joke. It can't be, right?

Fuck!

Before he could even wake up, I rushed to the door immediately and went out to that fucking room! My heart beat fast as I continued running.

Why does it have to be him? Why does it have to be my billionaire ex-husband? Why does it have to be Ethan?!

"What?! I thought you've already moved on?"

"Of course I have! I didn't know it was him, okay? I was... drunk, and it was too dark, so I didn't see his face clearly!"

I pressed my face into my hands, really embarrassed for what happened. The meeting has just ended, and we stayed here in the conference room for a while to talk about what happened.

"Did he see your face?"

I frowned at Jessie. "I think he didn't. Like I said, it was too dark."

"You looked so satisfied when you entered the conference room. You were blooming like a flower that's been watered! Now, I know why." He said, his lips rose a bit.

My cheeks flushed. "Jessie! Stop it!"

He laughed hard, teasing me even more now that he feels I'm affected.

"Seriously, if he didn't see your face, then you don't have any problem. He won't have any idea that he just fucked his ex-wife." He smirked at me.

I rolled my eyes at him. "That's your fault. If you didn't push me to go clubbing, then that wouldn't happen."

He laughed manly again. "I'm sorry then, Pen. It won't happen again--"

I didn't let him finish his sentence. "Of course! It will never happen again."

He looked really amused, while I looked so flushed right now.

I stood up. "Where is Jared?" I changed the topic.

"He's in your office, just playing with his toys." He smirked at me and continued when he saw my questioning look. "Don't worry, he's with his personal maid."

I immediately walked to my office. When I went home earlier, I didn't see Jared in our house. Jessie told me that he brings Jared with him to our company. And I'm thankful for that. I actually missed my son so much.

I recalled what happened last night. I thought he married Elyse? Why would he go into that fucking bar and go fucking around in there? He loves her, right? He loves her so much enough to hurt me then... enough to break my heart.

Do I regret being married to him? No. If I could go back in time, I would still choose to marry him because he gave me Jared. He gave me my son. All the pain that I felt was worth it. For my son, everything is worth it.

"Mom, I was told by Dada you're going to a party tomorrow." His forehead creased as he asked me that.

I caressed his face and kissed his cheek. "Yes, son. But it's an auction party."

Tomorrow will be the biggest auction of the year here in San Francisco. For years, we have made it a habit to always attend and donate to different charities. But this year, I planned on bringing Jared with me.

"You'll join us,"

He pouted his lips at me, which reminded me of his father's red lips. Oh God, Penny! Forget it already!

I tightly closed my eyes as I tried to erase everything that I was thinking. But then, it keeps on recalling in my mind that even when I'm already in bed, it's still haunting me like a memory!

The way I moaned. The way he touched me. The way he kissed me like he was worshipping my entire body. The way he treated and pleasured my body with just his skilled tongue, mouth, and hands. Everything makes my body feel alive... and I hate to admit it, but I enjoyed this fuck!

"Argh!" I groaned as I sat on my bed.

I woke up to another dream. It was Ethan kissing my wetness so sweetly that I felt myself getting wet down there! Damn!

"What should I do?" I grunted, losing hope that my night would be peaceful.

I walked down the stairs and immediately got myself some cold water from the fridge. I drink it in just a gulp, hoping that the hotness I'm feeling will soon subside. But I'm wrong.

That's why I was left awake all night! I haven't even had a single nap without dreaming about that fucking man.

"Mom! Do I look good in this suit?" Jared innocently asked me.

We're here in his room, and he really is preparing enough for the auction later. I've handed him five different suits in his size for him to choose from.

I massaged my head as I observed him in front of the mirror. A smile appears on my face because he really looked so serious in it!

I stood up from his bed and kneeled down in front of him. I fixed his tie, and I stared at him for a moment. He really is a carbon copy of Ethan. Not just because of the features he got from him, but also because of the way he moves, the way he stares, and the way his lips move.

"You always look good, darling. You can just wear a simple shirt and pants and still, people will flock with you."

He raised me an eyebrow. "Like what always happens in our school?"

I laughed and nodded. "Like what happens in your school."

I remember how his girl classmates would ask him nonsense things just to have a conversation with him! And of course, my son would always turn them down by just not answering them! I shook my head at the memory. He really is grumpy with people he doesn't like.

In the end, Jared wears a black suit with a maroon necktie hanging from his neck. The suit has diamonds on its chest part. I helped him fix his hair the way he wanted it to be. Now, he's done.

"Wait for me in the living room. I'll just change myself." I guided Jared at the stairs.

He looked up at me. "You always look beautiful, mom. Even without those luxury dresses and expensive jewelry, you can still shine without trying."

I smiled at him. "Thank you, darling. Can I kiss you?"

He frowned. "Mom, you can kiss me all the time. There is no need to ask for my permission."

I smirked and shook my head. I kissed the tip of his nose and his cheek.

I first take a bath before putting some light make-up on my face. I'm not fond of hard make-up; I like my face better with just light. I then wear a simple black dress and black sandals. I hang my black pearl necklace on my neck. When I'm satisfied with how I look, I go down to the living room.

"What's your theme tonight? A girl in black ready for her revenge?" Jessie, in his dark blue suit, laughed.

I rolled my eyes at him.

"To whom will mommy take revenge, Dada?"

My eyes widened. I was about to ask them to go, but Jessie answered!

"Your father, Jared. I've heard he's in New York right now."

"Jessie!"

His eyes widened, and he looked at me apologetically. He laughed nervously as he faced my son.

"I'm just j-joking..."

I stared at my son, and I felt like my whole world crumbled down. Seeing him with no emotion in his eyes brings pain to my heart. Jared knows about his father and everything that happened in the past. He was four when he asked me about the absence of his father.

"Our relationship didn't work, baby. After we divorced, I left Boston and went here in New York to start a new life. We don't know that I was pregnant then. I had only known it the time I already left. I'm sorry if I didn't tell you this early."

His lips were apart as he stared at me. His eyes were focused on me, didn't want to miss a thing about his father.

After that, he never asked a question about Ethan again. He knows his name, and he has a picture of him too. I didn't tell him that Ethan has a new family. I didn't want to break his heart as early as this, maybe soon he'll know it too.

"It's okay, Dada." He looked at me and smiled a bit. My heart breaks because I know that his smile was fake. "I'll go now in the car, mom. I'll wait for you two outside."

He's been silent the whole drive. I keep checking him, but he's eyes are just in front, too focused that he doesn't mind his surroundings. Or that was what I thought.

After minutes of driving, we're here in the Catalina's Hotel, where the auction will happen. We were greeted by the media, flashes of cameras, and high-profile individuals inside.

"Can you tell us what you wear, Miss Lopez?" A guy from the media went to us as we walked down the red carpet.

I smiled. "I'm wearing just a simple black dress while my son's wearing his black suit with diamonds in it. It was designed and prepared by Maurino Alejandro."

His eyes widened. "Wow! It doesn't seem like it! I thought your dress came from the best designers in the world! You look so good in it!"

I laughed at that. "Not really,"

He looked at my son. "Your son looked so handsome, Miss Lopez!"

My son stared at the interviewer. "Thank you," he simply said.

After the short interview, we are guided by the ucherettes inside. The whole room was decorated with gold and silver vines of flowers and candles. The light is dim, and it highlights the beauty of the whole room.

We sat on one of the rounded tables as the waiters were now serving appetizers. Minutes later, a woman in her late thirties went to the stage.

"Good evening to everyone, and welcome to this year's biggest and greatest auction! The money that we will earn will be donated to some charities."

And just like that, the auction has started.

I stood up after a while. "Baby, I'll just go to the restroom. Your dada will be with you for a while, okay?"

He pouted his lips and nodded his head. Jessie also nodded at me before I went to the restroom. Good thing there's no one inside. I went inside a cubicle to pee. After that, I went outside the cubicle. I just retouched my makeup until I'm satisfied with my look.

I left the restroom and went back to the room where the auction was happening. But before I could go back, I felt someone grab my arm and pin me to a wall. There's no one here because they are all in the room.

My heart raced at the sudden move.

"W-What the fuck?!" I couldn't help but be aggressive when I saw the face of the man who grabbed me!

He clenched his jaw as he stopped me from getting away.

"You're not getting away from me anymore, Penny. Six years are enough, baby. I need you in my life. I want you back in my life." He looked helpless as he stared at me. He put his face on my neck, and I breathed hard as I felt his hot breath touching my skin. "Please, baby, come back to me now."