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The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 22
Asher’s POVStaring at the hospital bed, I couldn't help but feel excited"I'm done, at last, I am free from this hell". Who gets admitted to a hospital because of a panic attack? Me and me alone, because of my father's meddlings and the fact he is a billionaire. I knew that he wanted me around Arabella, after the stunt I had made but what was his motive for this? One thing was clear - money was in the mix. The man had never cared about me and the only reason he started caring was because I made him richer and I was too important to his company. Anything I did could affect his image, his precious image mattered too much to him.I glanced at Arabella, who was packing her bag with the things Miss Thompson had brought for her. We hadn't spoken much since... everything. I didn't know what to say to her. My mind was blank. I just packed my things, trying to avoid eye contact. As I headed out, I turned her and said“'I'll be sitting outside waiting for you. The driver is already there. So
The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 23
Arabella. POVAfter what felt like forever, of staring out the car window and occasionally drifting into restless sleep, we had finally reached the place. While in the car my mind had been racing the whole trip, filled with worries about what might happen. Would this trip be okay? Going on a field trip with Asher was it going to work out?As we pulled up, the first thing that caught my attention was the beach view. I had never been to the beach before because of my parents. They had this odd belief that beaches were for crazy people, a place where you were just asking to be drowned. Ever since childhood, it has been my dream to go to a beach.As I stepped out of the car, my heart raced with excitement and a bit of nervousness. Without thinking or even looking at Asher, I ran straight toward the beach, arms spread wide, feeling the wind rush past me. I closed my eyes as I inhaled very deeply, savoring the salty, fresh scent of the sea. It was like a moment of connection between me and
The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 24
Asher POVI couldn't help but stare at her as we ate. She was a good distraction from Scarlet, and she had my full attention.“Asher, Asher,” she called my name, tapping my hand.“Are you okay? Your hands are hot,” she asked, her voice full of concern.“Oh, yes, I am,” I replied, feeling my hands. They were warm, but it had been like this ever since I left the hospital. Maybe it was the time I spent there.“You’ve barely eaten,” she noted, her eyes flicking to my untouched plate.“I’m not hungry,” I said, still staring at her. She hardly looked at me, and I doubted if she was comfortable around me.“Since you're done eating, let's head somewhere more fun—the painting room. I love to paint. It takes me away from the world. Maybe painting could help you come out of your shell,” I suggested as I got up. The painting room in the suite was one thing that made me love this place.Maybe painting will distract me from these thoughts. I remembered the long time I stayed away from this suite, a
The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 25
Arabella's POVAs Asher lifted me into his arms, my initial reaction was to protest. I could feel the heat reach my cheek as I whispered softly "Asher, put me down" Everyone around us was looking at us. The smile was playful, but his hand squeezed against my fingers.“Fuck, let's give the media something to talk about!” he breathed, a teasing smile played on his lips. His words were soft and low, meant for my ears alone even though they held a promise that had goosebumps breaking out across my skin.I could not even help but smile at my own embarrassment. The way he smiled, he smiled in a way that made everything seem fun and exciting moments. People turned as we walked through the lobby, muttering after us. My face was buried in his shoulder, embarrassed and thrilled at the same time.Once we reached the suite, Asher set me down gently, his eyes never leaving mine. "You okay?" he asked, brushing a strand of hair from my face."Yeah, " I breathed out over a racing heart.He grabbed m
The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 26
Asher's POVI walked up to the sight of Arabellas, face facing me and her soft breathing. I couldn't help but wonder if I truly loved her, if I couldn't let her into my heart, or if was I just using her to get over Scarlet. Speaking of Scarlet, I remembered she had called me. The urge to know why she called was so strong that I couldn't ignore it any longer. I wanted to know why she had called, I picked up my phone and l I dialed her number, and as the phone rang, my palms grew sweaty with fear of the unknown. Why did she call me and why the hell was I calling her early hours of the morning after having sex a few moments ago with my wife? I thought as I called her again.On the second ring, my mind flashed back to the memories of the last time we saw each other and how she screamed at me to get out. Then the memories of the sharp sting of her slap after our last kiss, her words echoing, "I hate you," as she hit my chest hard, tears flowing down her face, all this replayed vividly
The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 27
Arabella's POVThe sound of thunder rumbling through the suite woke me up. The storm seemed to have come in full force, rain beating against the windows very relentlessly. I immediately turned to the side of the bed, to see if the sound of the thunder had woken Asher up just like he did or if he was still asleep. But rather than seeing Asher, I met no one on the bed but me, I couldn't help but be worried and wonder where he was."Asher?" I called out, my voice barely audible over the storm. No answer. I called his name louder, and the unease grew, tightening around my heart. Why the hell, wasn't he on the bad and what if something had happened to him? I thought, different things about what might have happened to him came running to my mind, I couldn't shake the possibility of it being true so I got out of bed to satisfy my curiosity as I headed to the restroom, hoping that he was there but he wasn't there, I decided to head out to look for him, I grabbed the umbrella by the door.
The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 28
Asher's POVI woke up to a cold wet towel on my head. my eyes were blurry with sleep, I tried trying to grasp what had happened, I blinked repeatedly trying to clear the sleep. As I shifted my head it was greeted with Arabella kneeling on the bedside next to me. The thought of what had happened came to my mind. Had she been here taking care of me this whole time?I tried to sit up, admiring her pretty face, as I touched her cheeks, I noticed her body was hot and trembling. Immediately I couldn't help but panic. Why was she burning up like this? Her body was so hot. I gently lifted her, as I laid her down on the bed, in a more comfortable position. Her skin felt like it was on fire."Arabella, what happened to you?" I whispered, more to myself than to her, as I knew she was unconscious. She couldn't respond, to whatever I say.I needed to do something. I needed to help her. But as I tried to leave the bed to get a clean towel and some hot water, so I could clean her up and reduce the
The Billionaire’s Pawn Chapter 29
Arabella's POVThe fresh morning breeze grazed my skin and the laughter from outside woke me up. I opened my eyes slowly, clearly enjoying my sleep and what caught my attention was Asher, slumped in a chair close to me, fast asleep. His face looked peaceful yet tired, and beside him was a bowl of water and a towel. It was clear he had been taking care of me.I couldn't help but feel grateful for that, he has been such a darling ever since he got to the hospital. I leaned in close to him and stared at his face, his cheeks rising slightly with each breath and I touched his cheeks trying to feel its warmness. His skin was warm under my fingertips, and the touch seemed to have woken him up. His eyes fluttered a bit then it opened, and he stared at me with a smirk on his face, his face looked tired."I thought I almost lost you," he said, his voice a little rusty and tired.I smiled weakly, as Ieaned closer and gave him a peck. "Thank you really, thank you for taking care of me, Asher."
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