Billionaire Boyfriend

chapter 2

I was jolted awake by the ringing of my phone. Groggily, I answered to find my mom on the other end. It was unusual for her to call me so early, so I knew something must be up.

"Good morning, Mom," I mumbled, still half-asleep.

"When were you planning on telling me about her?" she asked, her tone serious.

"About who, Mom?" I replied, confused.

"I know you're seeing someone, and I don't approve," she declared firmly.

"But Mom, you haven't even met her," I protested, feeling defensive.

"Eric, you're the heir to this family, and you will marry only the best," she insisted, her urgency apparent.

"I'm bringing her to the wedding," I said, attempting to defuse the tension.

"I'm renovating the house, it's not fit for visitors," she said sharply.

I chuckled, fully aware that my mom didn't want Nina in the house.

"Okay, Mom, we'll just stay in a hotel," I acquiesced.

"Good Chinese sons always return to their family house," she said before ending the call.

I let out a hearty laugh. This was going to be quite the ordeal. After freshening up, having breakfast, and packing a few things, I headed out. I instructed my driver to take me to Nina's place.

Forty-five minutes later, I arrived at her front door and rang the bell.

"I'm coming!" someone called from inside.

Nina's mom greeted me with a warm smile and pulled me into a tight hug as she opened the door.

"It's been a while, Eric. How are you, dear?" she asked affectionately.

Before I could respond, Nina called my name from inside.

"Hi, baby," I greeted her as I entered the room.

"Don't 'baby' me. Why is our flight so early? I'm so stressed out," she complained, flopping onto the bed.

"Don't worry, Nina, you can sleep while I pack your things," I reassured her.

"Okay, thank you," she said in her sweet voice before heading outside.

I could tell she needed a drink to unwind.