The Billionaire's Secret Lover

Chapter 102: The Children's Birthday

“ Sir, these are the files you requested for” Aurora's voice called out to me as I turned to watch her

standing in the doorway holding on to the files in her hands.

“ Good. Come on in” I told her with a broad smile on my face as I motioned her over.

Aurora dropped the file on my table while I flipped through the pages looking for a particular entry. It

was the budget for the Thompson's Hospital. Apparently, Dad found out the money budgeted for the

hospital was too much and requested that we reduce it which was why I'm in a meeting with Doctor

Damien. The director of the Thompson's Hospital.

“ So, Doctor Damien. We've cut down the budget to fifty million dollars, hope that will be enough?” I

asked him, I could see his lips curled up in a frown.

“ Anything is okay by me, Mr. Thompson,” He said the words out in between breaths which I knew he

wasn't quite okay with it. He wanted more money so he could embezzle them when he's done.

“ Good. I want everything ready because, by next week, we are coming for the commissioning. Have a

nice day!” I told him before shutting down my computer. I stretched my body before turning to relax on

the armrest. I can't believe I've been working all morning and now it's noon.

I turned to see Aurora still standing in front of me with a sad smile on her face“ Why, Aurora? What's

wrong?” I asked her as I sat up on the chair with my hands folded on my table, I turned to look at her.

“ Sir, I__ heard you will be relocating to Greece by next month. Is this really true?” She asked me

avoiding my gaze. I knew she was scared that I might scold her for not being professional. I mean she

was asking me a personal question but I won't do that...

“ Yes, it's true,” I told her. I watched as her eyes shot up to gaze at me in shock.

“ Come on, Aurora. Don't look at me like that. I really need to go. New York hasn't been the best for my

family and you know that. We need to put everything behind us and start afresh. This is for my kids,

hope you understand?”

“ Yes, sir but___”

“ That reminds me, didn't you say your fiance worked in Greece?” I asked her cutting her off as I

suddenly remembered our last conversation when I called her back.

“ Yes, sir” Aurora replied with a skeptical look on her face. I'm sure she's wondering what that has got

to do with me relocating to Greece.

“ That's Good. Get ready cause you are coming with me. You can be my assistant, that way you can

spend quality time with your fiance” I told her, I watch the smile spread across her face before lighting

up her eyes as she smiles broadly at me.

“ Really sir? Oh My God! I can't wait to tell Frances, he will be so happy. Thank you so much for the

opportunity, sir” She called excitedly to me before running out of my office.

I couldn't help shaking my head at her retreating back with a smile on my face. She could have asked

me to take her along not being sad that I was leaving.

“ Hmm!”

I turned to the doorway as soon as I heard the sound of throat clearing and stood up to usher in the

person

“ Dad, you didn't tell me you were coming,” I asked him, motioning him over to the couch while I went to

sit opposite him.

“ Must I announce that I'm coming to see my son?” Dad asked me with an angry look on his face. I

couldn't help wondering what might have pissed him off.

“ No, Dad,” I told him before turning to pick up my phone which was on the table.

“ I have just concluded my meeting with the Doctor, the money has been reduced to fifty million dollars.

Is that okay with you?”

“ That's good but I'm not here for business,” Dad said, I turned to stare at him in shock. This was the

first time dad will be in my office and isn't because of business.

“ What's wrong dad? you seem pissed off”

“ I am pissed off at you. What's the news I'm hearing around that you are relocating to Greece. Why?

What happened? And why couldn't you inform us, your family about it?”

I shrugged as I turned to gaze around my office which seemed more fascinating than what I was about

to tell my father. I knew he wouldn't be happy with my choice but this is what I, Nina, and my daughters

needed. A new breath of air away from the bad memories of New York.

“ I'm sorry dad but my mind is made up and can't be changed. I mean after everything, my kids deserve

better, don't you want them to have a better childhood?” I asked him as I stood up and paced around

the office lost in thoughts.

“ I know. Of course, I want my granddaughters to be happy but what about the office? And us, your

mom and I? What about the Millers? You are taking their daughter away from them?” Dad questioned

me softly with a sad look on his face. I've never seen my dad look so broken before, I'm

sure he's going to miss us.

“ I'm sorry dad, I wish there was something I could do. The office will be okay without me, and the

Millers had a business in Greece, they could come to check on their daughter if they want”

“ I can see that your mind is made up” Dad stood up and walked to the door, he paused and turned to

look at me.

“ I will see you at Joey's birthday party tonight,” He told me before stepping out of the office, causing

me to slump down in exhaustion. I've forgotten how tiring it could be to argue with my father. He never

backs down from a challenge, I'm sure he's only doing this because of the kids.

Something my dad had said last caused me springing out of the couch in seconds as my eyes went to

the gold watch on the wall. It was 6 pm. How time flies.

I quickly packed my briefcase and rode the elevator down to the parking lot where my white Range

Rover was parked.

I enter into the car, switching on the ignition, I pulled out of the driveway and took the route to Nina's

office. I had to pick her up in time for the party.

***

“ Nina__ Where the fuck are you?” I screamed in anger as soon as I stepped into the sitting room. I

paused as soon as I saw that everywhere was set up for the party. Yes, we agreed to use our home

because Joey didn't want a loud party and we planned to celebrate the twins' birthdays with his...

I saw Lillian rushing to meet me from up the stairs“ Michael, how are you?” She greeted me as she met

me in the doorway.

“ Hope you've got gifts for the kids?” She asked me and I nodded before sending me up the stairs

where Nina was.

I paused as I said a few greetings to mom, dad and everyone gathered before making my way up to

our room.

“ Baby, you are back”

I stood gawking at Nina as she stood in front of me wearing a broad smile on her face. I let my eyes

take in the breathtaking view in front of me, my anger slowly fading away.

My tongue darts out to take a swift lick of my now dried lips as I look at her beautifully dressed in a

white Christian Dior long flowing gown with a halter neckline. The train was a mermaid train flowing

behind her as she took a step towards me before stopping to do a simple swirl with the dress.

“ How do I look?” Nina asked me, giggling excitedly as she came over to hug me.

“ You look more beautiful than ever,” I told her as I bent over to kiss her lightly on the lips, holding

myself back from ravishing her.

“ You sure? Oh!___” She exclaimed as her eyes took in the huge bulge on my pants.

“ Woah! That's so big” Nina shouted trying to hide the smile on her face.

“ I know you wear this on purpose, right Amore? And I'm going to make all your fantasy come true

tonight, Bella Mio”

“ Whatever, Loverboy. Why don't you get changed while I check on the girls” She told me, already

making her way to the door.

I turned away from her captivating backside which was more pronounced due to the tight-fitting gown

she wore as she closed the door behind her...

It was while I was taking a shower that I remembered that I was supposed to scold Nina for not waiting

for me at work instead she took a taxi home, something I had warned her against numerous times but I

blamed it all on her beautiful backside and beautiful skin.

“ Happy birthday to you”

“ Happy birthday to you”

“ Happy birthday to you, Joey, Nadia, and Nora”

“ Happy birthday to you”

We all sang and laughed excitedly as the sound of the instrument came to an end. I rushed to go

congratulate the kids while giving the gifts

“ Thank you, dad. What's in it?” My daughters asked me as they shook each of their gifts trying to

guess what was in it?

“ Thank you, godfather. I'm sure I'll love it?” Joey called to me with a sad smile on his lips.

I squatted down in front of him as I took a swipe of the lone tears that escaped his eyes. “ Come on,

Joey. Don't be sad!”

I knew he was sad since he will be leaving for Greece tomorrow“ We'll be joining you by next month.

you don't have to worry?”

“ Really?” He asked me as I watched his eyes lit up in happiness.

“ Yes, boy. now enjoy your party and make sure you collect enough gifts from everyone here tonight,

okay?'' I told him, saying the last part out loud, causing everyone to erupt in laughter.

I stepped away from the kids as they were busy

dancing to the music from the loudspeaker placed in the four corners of the sitting room as I went

searching for my wife who was busy discussing with Lillian and Andrea.

I peck her lightly on the neck before turning to gaze at everyone“ Why is everyone wearing a sad face

here? is this about Lillian leaving tomorrow?” I asked them as soon as I noticed the sad look on their

faces.

“ No. I'm afraid there is bad news” Andrea's voice pulled me from gazing at everyone before finally

resting on his face.

“ Bad news? Why? What happened?” I asked him with an overly beating heart as I wondered what

could be the bad news or did Deborah escape from the prison?

“ Lush Beauty kid store isn't making any sales for the last past months now even after making

everything a discounted sale” Andrea explained, causing me to heave a sigh of relief. Thank God for

this wasn't another Deborah news.

“ Really? why didn't anyone say anything?” I asked him, my voice a bit colder since I was now in my

business mood.

“ We were doing different programs to make the kids love the products but it doesn't seem to be

working. We even introduced the buy three get one free but still nothing” Andrea explained as he went

through the files again with Nina while I paced around the room searching for ideas.

“ I have an idea!” I exclaimed excitedly after some time as they all gazed at me with wonderment.

“ What's the idea? Can we hear it?” Nina asked me, coming over to stand beside me.

“ We are going to create awareness for the kid's brand by signing kids models and having a signing

event”

“ Woah! That's brilliant, why didn't I think of that?” Nina exclaimed in shock as she pouted at me.

“ Because you were already thinking of me and have no room for another,” I told her playfully as I bent

to peck her on the lips. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“ In your dreams' ' She scoffed at me before going over to sit beside Andrea on the couch who was

busy jotting down the idea on his notepad.

“ But there's a problem. Where to get the kids?” Andrea asked as he lifted his head to look at me.

“ That's easy. We could use the kids___Nadia, Nora and Joey” I told them, pointing to the children who

were playing with both of their grandparents.

“ I'm sorry, this includes you too, Lillian. You won't be able to travel again tomorrow” I turned to Lillian

who was quiet among us only observing us silently.

“ Sure. Anything for the company” Lillian replied, shrugging as we all smiled.

“ I'll get the contract done tomorrow. You can bring the kids, Cara”

I made to reply but Nadia's loud voice stopped me on my track“ Really? Having a business meeting on

our birthday. Who does that, dad?” She screamed at us with an angry look on her face as she put both

her hands on her waist.

“Our parents” Both Nora and Joey replied with their hands folded across their chests.

“ We are sorry. It was an urgent meeting. now we are all yours. Come on let's go enjoy the party”

I pulled them towards the dance floor as we giggled and danced around excitedly. I couldn't help

remembering when I had met their mom in a nightclub. It was a fond memory, I will always cherish

forever.