The Secret of Billionaire

Stella

"I DON'T WANT to get married, Stella," Ariela said softly as I fixed her wedding gown. I stopped what I was doing and sighed loudly. When I looked at her, her eyes were full of regrets, the pain was visible in her eyes. As if she's saying to me that she wanted to run away on this important day today.

"But, we need a big share of the company now. We're about to sink into debt. Why are you backing down now?" I asked confused but instead of answering me I was surprised at what she did next. Suddenly she grabbed her stomach and started to cry.

"Ariela," I called because I was already worried about her behavior. "Does your stomach hurt?" I asked again but she shook her head and lifted her face causing our eyes to meet.

"Stella, I'm pregnant." She confessed and just like a bomb that exploded in my ear on what she said. I just shook my head and laughed softly. Why does it need to happen right now? Why even when they married the only child of the Buenaventura's.

"Why did you just say that now? What are we going to do?" I was confused and lost because I could already hear the voices of our parents entering the room.

So what Ariela did was she took off her wedding veil and put it on me. And because of what she did, I got scared and shocked because I knew what she was implying.

"Stella, I'm begging. You're my only hope. Even now, please..." She begged and knelt in front of me and at that point, the door of the room opened and we were caught in such a situation by our parents.

"Ariela! What is happening? Why are you crying with your sister?" Mama's voice was full of concern and anxiety at what she saw. While my Father just looks serious and waits for the next thing to happen.

Because of what she said I forcibly took off my hands that she was touching and shook violently.

"I don't want to! I won't do what you want! I don't want to, I don't want to take your place." I broke my agreement and sat up in bed. Tears started to fill my eyes. I'm scared.

Because of what I said, Dad was shocked and violently grabbed my arm to stand up and explain.

"What are you saying, Stella? What are you going to replace?" Dad's voice was irritated by what he heard.

I stared at him and estimated how he would react when he heard Ariela's secret. We all looked at my sister who was now crying even louder so Mama calmed her down.

"I'm pregnant," she confessed and I could see the anger on Papa's face and he accidentally slapped my sister with force. We all shouted and I grabbed my father's arm because he was going to slap Ariela again.

"What a shame you did to our family, Ariela! You are the eldest but why did you do this ?!" My father angrily said and held his forehead.

"Well, I don't want to do what you ask me to do! Stella is there to take my place, I don't want to get married!" When she answered, I was taken aback and couldn't say any words.

"Stella... The wedding is about to begin. Please do this for our family and our company. You don't want to lose your career suddenly, do you?" Dad smiled but asked forcefully at the end so I couldn't help but cry.

Even my Mom is crying because of the chaos that is happening now. I knew I was against it but Dad threatened me so I could do nothing to stop it. I don't know but I had resentment because I was the one who would always sacrifice for my family.

Oh my God. What the hell am I going to do now? And I'm going to sacrifice my happiness and myself again?

I wanted to ask them if they had made me sacrifice and not do what I wanted to do in life. But I don't like it because I am their only child and they are still my parents. Maybe, I just really need a lot of patience to understand them more.

I hate them. I hate you all.

"Okay," I said but coldness was evident in my voice. I want to break down but I can't, my career that I have been dreaming of for a long time will be ruined just because of this marriage.

When they heard my answer, they quickly changed Ariela's clothes, while I kept myself from crying out of resentment. If it just doesn't ruin my career I won't allow it.

"Thank you, Stella. You will only endure one year, one year in this marriage. After that you will be free," Mom said and hugged me tightly.

Because she did that I couldn't stop myself from crying. Mom stroked my hair and tried to comfort me because my make-up would be ruined.

"Mom, I'm scared. What if we don't get along with that man? What if he's abusive?" I was nervous when I asked so Mom smiled and stroked my cheek to calm me down.

"Cassiopeia, I know the son of the Buenaventura couple. I won't leave you alone especially since the wedding will take place today," she replied, causing me to be confused.

"What do you mean, Ma? The wedding is going to be private? It's like an arranged marriage?" I made sure so my Mom nodded softly and I was very upset by what I heard.

It was a good idea they came up with but on the other hand, we are having a hard time because we will be hiding from the media. I am known as a famous model in the country but the man I will be with is another billionaire who has a lot of privacy in life. So many want to know the life he enjoys.

But all my worries disappeared when I heard the faint knock of someone. When I waited to see who it was, it was just another wedding organizer who was now smiling at us.

"Ma'am, I'm waiting for the bride downstairs. The Buenaventura family is getting bored," he said, so I tightened my grip on my Mom's hands and looked at her again.

"Ma." When I called, she smiled and accompanied me out of the room.

As we descended I was feeling very nervous today. When I looked at the design of the wedding, I smiled sparingly.

Garden wedding was the theme and I was happy because this is my dream wedding ceremony. But my tears welled up again because I was not going to marry the man I loved.

What will happen to me when I marry this man? Will I be free? Will I be happy? Will he protect me once this marriage suddenly showed up to everyone?

Arrange marriage for this reason just to save our company. I secretly inhaled air to reduce the weight I was feeling. One year, I will only endure one year. Your life will return to normal, Stella.

I hope so. I hope that this man will be nice to me. I hope that he will help me to hide our relationship for the sake of our career and life. I hope so.

"Stella, we are in front of your future husband," Mama whispered so I was shocked and couldn't help but stare at the person in front of me now.

I couldn't help but admire him when I saw his face. Those dark eyes that you want to stare at forever, his perfect lips, everything about him is perfect. What you see in the magazines and televisions is the same when you meet him in real life.

So, he is Jaxon Azrael Buenaventura? The handsome billionaire.

Stella

I FOUND MYSELF facing the man that I will marry. I couldn't help but roam my eyes across his face. The news I heard was correct, the person in front of me today is very handsome.

His black round eyes that you want to stare at, his pointed nose, his pinkish lips that suits his face. In a word, he looks like a Greek God. Also, you will be afraid to touch his skin because of its white and smoothness.

Hold yourself together, Stella! Don't be deceived by his handsome face. Don't admire him too much!

But I lost my attention when I heard him laugh. I don't know but I've been staring at him for a long time. So I averted my eyes and just looked at Father who was now just blessing us.

"You may now kiss the bride."

I was deaf to what I heard and quickly looked at this man who is now smiling ear to ear. I don't know but I felt agitated because he was the first man to get my first kiss.

I just felt my wedding veil lift and I finally saw the entirety of Jaxon's face. My heartbeat stopped for a while when he smiled at me. I feel like butterflies are flying in my stomach because of the weird feeling I feel right now. Oh god, what the hell is going on with me?

Without any thoughts, I felt his lips crushed into mine. Because of that, my eyes widened when I felt his soft lips. My heart almost went crazy when he squeezed me on the waist and deepened the kiss he gave me today. I just felt like I responded to his kiss so I heard the screams of his friends.

"Jaxon, congratulations! You're no longer a young man!"

"Time to honeymoon!"

"Jaxon, I didn't know that you would get married!"

I was suddenly taken aback when I heard the shouts and applause of the people who witnessed the secret wedding take place. I tried to calm myself when I felt him approach me and tightened his grip on my waist.

Don't be so obvious, Stella. Stay calm, stay calm.

I smiled at the camera focused on us now and just ignored the stare of the person next to me. I can feel his strange stare at me now but I can't look at him directly because I feel strange about this man.

Or maybe, this is my first time meeting him, that's why I feel strange? Yeah, that could be a reason. Don't think too much, Stella. Just enjoy what you are doing right now, after one year you will be free in this marriage.

I could almost catch my breath when I felt his warm breath in my ear. What the hell is he doing? Even if I wanted to push him, I couldn't because many eyes were staring at us.

"I can't believe that my surname suits you well, Wife." He whispered and there I was completely deaf because of my strong heartbeat.

What did you do to me, Jaxon Azrael?

...

"Wow!" My mouth opened in shock when I saw how big his house is. I don't think it's a house anymore, eh. A mansion that should be called. After the reception, I immediately went straight to Jaxon's house. Or is it our house?

As soon as you enter, you will be embarrassed immediately because of the excessive shine of the floor, you will be embarrassed to step on it. There is a large chandelier hanging in the middle of the staircase which makes it look elegant.

There are so many beautiful paintings that you will see in every corner of his house. He loves paintings and I find it relaxing when you stare at them. I really can't help but be amazed because my dream house is really what I see now.

"Omg!" I screamed, even more, when I saw out of the corner of my eyes those cute teddy bears perched on a sofa. They were placed in a cute mini room so I looked at Jaxon to say if I could come to that room.

"Can I enter this or-" He didn't let me finish right away and he nodded deliberately causing me to jump for joy.

"Really? Thank you!"

I immediately throw myself to the sofa and hug these cute teddy bears. When I did that I felt comfortable, I felt the stress in my body was gone. I felt safe when I hugged these cute teddy bears in front of me.

"Are you okay?" His baritone voice filled my ears so I got up and arranged the teddy bears that were messed up. I was so excited that I couldn't stop myself from hugging his arm and bringing my face closer to his.

"Yes, I'm super duper okay. Did you know that this is my dream house when I was a teenager? And I can't believe what I am seeing right now!" I sighed widely and I saw her laugh.

Because of what I saw, I was stunned and I couldn't help but stare even more at his handsome face. Only then did I wake up when I felt his warm breath on my cheek so my eyes widened and I quickly pulled away from the hug on his arm.

"I'm sorry, I was just carried away by the fun." I apologized so he just raised his eyebrow and went up first while I hardly bit my lips and followed him upstairs. While I was walking, I couldn't stop admiring those paintings that were hanging on the walls.

I know it is just a painting but it can speak thousands of words that you want to say in this world.

You're embarrassing, Stella. What are you doing?

"There's only one room?" I couldn't help but ask so he turned to my behavior and smirked.

"Yes. Is there a problem? Besides we're married so it's normal for us to be in the same room," he explained so I just shook my head and entered the room first.

Even in the bedroom, I was even more impressed with the design. The paint color is peach which is relaxing to the eye. There is also a veranda overlooking the beautiful views outside. There's only one thing I want to ask Jaxon right now.

How rich is he?

Only then did I stop enjoying it when I could feel the itching of my back because of the short gown I was wearing now. So I slowly went into the bathroom and saw that my clothes were complete tonight.

I one by one removed the makeup on my face as well as the pins that are now attached to my hair. I just combed my hair and tried to reach the zipper on the back of the dress so that I would be completely naked.

"Damn, what will I do? Call him? But he's a man, Stella." I whispered hysterically and tried to reach the zipper of my dress but I really couldn't. That's why I let out a loud sigh in defeat.

But unfortunately, I couldn't do it so even though I was embarrassed I peeked at the door and my eyes searched for Jaxon and I just found him lying down and reading a book. So I let out a loud sigh and narrowed my eyes and called him.

"Jaxon," I called and when I opened my eyes he was already staring at me and waiting for me to say something. So I swallowed all the shame in my body and without hesitation, I said what I wanted to do.

"Can you help me unzip my dress? I just can't reach it and you're the only one with me at this time," I said directly and silence prevailed between the two of us.

I want to beat myself up because of my sudden decision. Jaxon probably won't agree because he's a man and might not be able to control himself and do something. So I just coughed and was about to close the door when I saw him stand up and stare straight into my eyes.

"Let me. So you won't be in trouble. Don't worry, I won't look." He assured me so I just nodded and turned around. I even saw his nervous face because the mirror was just in front of us.

"I'm warning and watching you, Jaxon," I joked and he finally closed his eyes and slowly unzipped my dress. Because he was doing that I couldn't help but sneer weakly.

But my world almost stopped when I felt Jaxon's finger now traveling over my exposed shoulder so I felt a butterfly in my stomach. I also couldn't help but be tickled by what he was doing.

"Jaxon." When I called his name and when I looked at him he was firmly closed and his breathing was fast which you thought was holding back what he could do.

"Oh God, forgive me. You have a beautiful body, Stella. Everything about you is perfect."

Stella

"Hi, good morning!" I happily greeted him when I saw him coming down our stairs so I greeted him with a sweet smile which made him stunned.

I want us to be as comfortable with each other. I didn't want to avoid it because it would be even more awkward so I adjusted myself. Jaxon might have a hard time doing that.

"Ahm... are you going to work now? Early this morning?" I asked because I saw he was dressed in an office, so he nodded and averted his gaze. So I just nodded and without hesitation, I grabbed his two shoulders and passed him over to the table so we could eat together.

I'm used to eating in the morning so I'm surprised because Jaxon seems to be shocked by what he sees now. After all, everything ready in front of him is his favorite.

"How did you know?" He was referring to the dishes served in front of him today so I proudly lifted the magazine I was holding which stated everything here about him. Because I did that I could see the joy pass in his eyes and he suppressed a small smile on his face.

"Since we're married. I want to meet you," I explained and I felt my cheeks turn red because of what I said. I don't know but I was immediately embarrassed when I saw his reaction to what he heard from me.

"Wow! Really?" I could feel the excitement in his voice so I faked a laugh and nodded. If I could just feed on the ground, I would have it done now because of the embarrassment I feel in front of Jaxon.

"Let's eat. The food might get cold if we are still staring at each other." I changed the subject so Jaxon nodded and I secretly watched him as he tasted what I cooked for him.

I hope he liked it because he was the first person to taste my cooking. While I was eating, I thought about his reaction earlier.

I could see in his eyes that he seemed shocked and he even changed from what he saw. Maybe Jaxon isn't used to being with someone so that's how he showed it.

"Jaxon, are you new with this kind of view? I mean, you looked shocked when you saw what I did today." I couldn't stop myself asking so he stopped eating and stared into my eyes.

That stared at him. That look makes me feel like I'm floating when I stare into his eyes. It's so beautiful because of his mysterious eyes, you can't read what's on his mind.

"Yes, I mean I'm just a little bit shocked that someone is taking care of me. All my life I've been the only one taking care of myself." He explained why I stopped eating and stared at him.

"Then from now on, you'll get used to it." Smiling, I promised a reason to stop him and sparingly smiled. I just secretly sniffed because he was stingy to speak.

What you asked is also the only thing he will answer. Well, I will also get used to Jaxon.

"How about you? Don't you have a photoshoot today?" He was curious so I drank some water before answering him.

"Later at 10 A.M. I still have 3 hours left to prepare on my way to my photoshoot," it was my short answer so he just nodded and stood up so I stood up as well.

"Take care on your way to the photoshoot, Stella. Text me when you've arrived," he said but before he could finally get out of the kitchen I suddenly blocked my body causing him to frown.

What the heck! Even with a frown, he was still very handsome. Is he one of the Lord's favorites?

"Why? Is there something wrong?" There was a hint of concern in his voice so I shook violently and corrected the wrong placement of his tuxedo. When I saw that it was okay I just smiled and looked up to look at him.

But I think I want to regret what I did because I can see his very black eyes up close. We stared at each other for a long time so I was the first to avoid it because of the strange beating of my heart.

"There, you can go to work. Take care on your way to the company, Jaxon." I said and turned around when I felt him touching my arm and facing him.

"What are you doing-" I held my breath the next time Jaxon did. I almost wanted to get out of my heart because of what he did to me. I feel mixed emotions right now about what he did right now.

He kissed me on my forehead.

"Thank you, Stella. I appreciate your effort." He sincerely said and left me in the kitchen like an idiot because I was smiling ear to ear.

"Stella!" I came back to reality when I heard my manager slash my friend screaming in front of me. So I smiled and pretended to listen to her, causing her to stare at me.

"Don't even pretend you're listening to me. I might just tweak you." I could feel the annoyance in her voice so I laughed and frowned.

"I'm sorry, I'm just tired from our photo shoot today," I reasoned out cause to soften her expression and arranged the drink in front of us.

"So, what news on the first day?" She was curious so I frowned because I couldn't understand what she was implying.

"Huh? You're saying?"

"You know Stella if you could just choke I would have done it now. You're so slow when it comes to jokes!" I could feel the irritation in her voice and I laughed out loud. Because of that, some of our workmates kept looking at us because of our voices and laughter.

"Just a joke. He's nice and gentle-" I stopped what I was saying when she slapped me on the arm and screamed so I covered my ears because I was irritated by her sudden aggressiveness.

"He's gentle in bed? Have you given up on your virginity ?!" She was asking a hysterical question so I couldn't help but blush and slap her mouth.

"Watch your words, Lara! I mean he's a gentleman and then what? My virginity? My Gosh! What are you thinking." I blushed so she nodded and shrugged at what she heard.

"So, nothing happened between the two of you?" She repeated so I grabbed my forehead and closed my eyes tightly.

"Nothing! So can you lower your voice first? They're already wondering what we're talking about." I kept whispering so her eyes rolled again and her eyes went to my wedding ring.

"But your wedding ring is so rare. It looks like it was customized, it's just right on your finger. Can you admit it to me, Stella? Have you known Jaxon for a long time and did you just pretend that your wedding was just an arranged marriage? " She was serious so I looked at her again but she just raised an eyebrow at me.

"Fine. You know I just came home last month, right?" I said in a serious tone so she scratched her head so hard and laughed.

"Of course, then after a month, you didn't know that this day would come just for the sake of your parents' company. You immediately married Jaxon Azrael Buenaventura who is a billionaire and very handsome!" Her voice was happy and her foot was still trampling so I just shrugged my shoulders and let her do whatever she wanted to do.

"Lara, let's understand this job first. Stop fantasizing about him. Stop fantasizing Jaxon," I said so she nodded and I stood up because we would start shooting again.

But even before I could leave my seat, I was shocked when Lara grabbed my arm and looked at me seriously.

"Cassiopeia," she called seriously so I got serious because she mentioned my first name. That just meant she had something important to say so I had to listen.

"Even though we know that your marriage to Jaxon was private, be careful. Because you're now the billionaire's secret."

So this my first warning as the billionaire secret? This is my first warning as a billionaire wife?