Filthy Rich by Atarah Yvaine (electronic reader txt) 📖

"I'm glad you came here tonight." she said

"Of course. I don't want to miss your special day." I said smiling at her.

"Your alone?" she asked looking around the room trying to find someone
 

"Where is Deus? Still in the office?" I simply nod at her questions.

"That child is overworking himself. Is he still making time for you Ellie?" Donny looked at me patiently waiting for my response.

"Yes, he is. He is making sure that he spends some time with me." I said trying to cover him up.

"Please understand him. If you ever feel lonely or something, tell me, okay? I will talk to him about that." Nayana hold my hand caressing it.

"You don't need to worry about that Nayana. I know he is workaholic and it's fine for me. Deus and I are going along well. No problem at all."

Except that he is acting like an asshole lately. Oh, I badly want to add but of course I didn't. I don't want to ruin her special day plus it's our misunderstanding so it be better if we will fix it on our own.

" It's good then. If you two are always in a good term there is a higher chance that I will be having a grandchild soon." My eyes widened and my jaw dropped with what I just heard.

Grand child?
From me?
And Deus?

Am I hearing her correct or I just misheard her?

" Huh?" I innocently asked for clarification. She laughed at my reaction

"I want a grandchild, Ellie. Little you and Deus running around my mansion" she said it casually and I almost choke on my own saliva

"Honey don't pressure her too much. Ellie, I want twin grandsons." I thought Donny will help me get through this but he is just adding fuel to the fire.

Oh no.

What are they thinking and why all of a sudden?

"Aren't Primo amd Namika getting married soon?" I asked

"Yes," they answered me in unison.

"Then why are you asking me for a baby. I think you should ask Namika first for a grandchild." I said trying to get through this.

"I already did. I am also asking you so when you two conceived at the same time then I will be having two grandchildren. That would be great. I will be the most excited grandma ever." she said cheerfully as she is feeling so happy with her thoughts.

Isn't it too early for me?

"I can't promise you anything because it's too soon. I'm still planning to finish school first but maybe in the future. Let's see" I said trying not to crush her hopes. I don't want to ruin her mood. It's her day today and I want her to be happy.

"I will keep your words, Ellie. Oh I really want to be a grandma so bad." she exclaimed excitedly

"Mom, stop it. You're scaring my girlfriend. You are asking her for a grandchild? Really?" I looked at Deus who is leaning on the door frame with two bouquets of flowers on his both hands.

When did he arrived? How come I didn't notice his presence. I intently look at him. He is so damn good looking in his white tux. His hair is already been cut. It is brushed up. The small facial hairs on his face the last time I saw him is gone too. I suddenly feel nervous with his presence.

"Son, your finally here. Come on look at Ellie. She's so pretty you're going to fall for her even harder." Nayana pointed at me but it seems like I am not in the same room as he. He didn't even bother to look at me.

He walks towards his parents. He handed the bouquet of flowers to his mom and he kiss her cheeks.

"Happy birthday mom." he said

"Thank you, son." Nayana hugged her

"Hi dad" he also greeted his father and give him a tap on his shoulder.

He then turned to me. He assessed me from head to toe. I saw him smirk but didn't say anything.

"Hey babe." he look at me straight in the eyes. My heartbeats run in a race when I heard his endearment. I didn't hear that for so long. I miss hearing it from him.

He gets closer to me and kiss my right cheek. He gives me the bouquet of roses. I happily accepted it.

"More" I said when he finished kissing my right cheek. I offered him my left cheek for another kiss. I can really sense he is shocked with my request.

"Okay." he said and kiss my left cheek

I can hear Nayana giggles.

"Let's go honey, let them have their privacy. We can't have our grandchild if we keep on bugging them." I see Nayana pulling Donny towards the door.

"Bye" she closed the door with a bang.

Then the atmosphere suddenly becomes awkward.

Deus is back on his phone again. I sit on the bed so my legs can rest for a while. No one is talking I'm just observing him. I hope he will stay at my side during the party or else I will be out of place.

We stayed in the room for almost an hour and yeah, we didn't talk. Life sucks.