Secretly Married to the Billionaire

Chapter 1

|Tamara|

I love him with all of me. I can understand and sacrifice everything just for him to appreciate me. But I still can’t understand why everything ends up like this. All of my efforts were for nothing.

“Faster, Tammy!”

All of these started because of my friend, Thea. She keeps on forcing me to do things that I don’t want to do.

She is half-running toward my direction. She is wearing a white polo shirt partnered with black palda shorts and a white cap. Dangling on the neckline of her polo is an aviator shade and she’s also wearing an expensive sneakers too.

“Come on! Just try it!” she said as she pulled me out from the golf cart.

“I already said no. This is just a waste of my energy,” I complained but still followed her.

“Just one swing! After this I won’t bother you anymore!” she bargained.

Thea had been bugging me for a few times already. At first, I was able to dodge all her requests, especially when our family goes to the golf course. My father loves to golf, and so is his friend, which happens to be Thea’s dad. That’s why it’s not unusual if we always find ourselves here. 

 “Please?” She placed her palms together, her aligned fingers pointing towards the sky as she batted her eyes. I rolled my eyes, and finally, gave in to her request.

“Just once!” I said in defeat. She nodded her head rapidly as she got too excited because I gave in.

I sighed heavily as I went out of the golf cart. I walked lazily towards the Tee Area since it was quite low. As I reached the area, the caddy gave me my golf club. It was quite heavy so I positioned myself. Even thou I don’t usually play, I still know the basics.

My dad loves playing golf, I grew up observing him play.

I angled the club in the right position. I looked at the ‘green’. Even if I knew that my force can’t reach the area, I still calculated how far I can reach with my swing. I looked at it for a few seconds before I decided to swing my club.

The golf ball immediately flew in the sky, a few meters away from the tee. I nodded in satisfaction with what I did.

“Wow! You hit like a pro!” Thea commented as she suddenly appeared beside me. I rolled my eyes and gave her the club.

“Here. Are we good now?” I said.

She happily nodded her head and this time, she’ll be the one playing.

I glanced a little bit behind her back where there are sofa chairs and coffee tables. There’s also a minibar. It’s the player’s alfresco area.

It’s not that far from where we are standing. A few steps from here and I can finally sit there. I looked at my friend again. She was already wiggling her butt like a corgi as she calculated her moves. My friend has gone crazy. Tss.  

I just shooked my head and scanned the entire field. The setting is really stunning that’s why it’s not surprising to see a few famous and prominent people playing in here.

Well, it’s basic for some social elites to have several hobbies or sports. Just like this. Ever since Thea and I were kids, we were trained here that’s why we don’t easily get stunned whenever we see famous people.

“Is it true?”

I suddenly lifted my head up to search where the voice was coming from. It came from the two girls talking to each other from the distance. They were both sporting an all-out golfer outfit. If I were to guess, maybe we’re of the same age based on their body stature. 

“Yes, girl! He’s a self-made millionaire!” the other girl said with full of conviction in her tone.

“Oh my! And on top of that, he is so yummy! Ah!” the woman giggled at herself like a three year old.

I was taught by my parents not to eavesdrop when other people are talking. It’s basic etiquette. But the way the two women were talking, or should I say they were almost yelling at each other, everyone around the area will definitely hear what they’re talking about. My eyes followed where they were looking at.

Well, it’s not that hard to identify who they were drooling all over. I looked around and my brows turned into a furrow, especially when I saw a pile of people from the golf course just adjacent from ours. I looked back at the two women who were standing a few meters away from me. Their eyes were glued across the golf course. I followed where they are looking and saw two men who are playing.  

But who among those two do they mean? Both of the guys have their backs on us.

I have been here for so long but I have never seen them. Are they new here?

It seems that they are busy conversing with each other. The guy with the buzz cut hair had his head bowed down while listening to the other one with a long, brush up and wavy hair. Their conversation seems to look so serious that they don’t even give any attention to who surrounds them. Wait a minute. When did I ever pay them any interest?

But I got curious to whom they are. My eyes were already glued to them. They were both equal when it comes to height and physique. And in fairness, they passed my standards. But what caught my attention is who among the two is the yummy self-made millionaire.

Maybe the one with the long hair is the millionaire? I guess? Hmm, I really don’t know.

Well, the word millionaire is not that new to us since we came from a rich family. This includes Thea’s family. But to say that he is self-made? How hardworking can the man be? And by the looks of it, both of them are still young.

They wouldn’t dare to sell illegal drugs just to get rich that easily, right?

“But why is he here, then?” the other girl continued questioning her friend.

“I don’t even know yet. Why don’t we try to approach him later?” she woman cheerfully suggested her brilliant idea.

“You’re so brilliant! Okay! I’ll go with you,” the other woman giggled again and looked at the man they were targeting.

Seriously? That girl will approach the guy first? Well, I’m not saying that it is wrong but they shouldn’t be that vulgar in showing that they are heads over heels with the guy. We’ll never know. Maybe they would take that as an advantage and play with you, right? Oh my. It’s a big no for me.

The two girls already left but they were still looking at the two guys who are now laughing.

For Pete's sake! Why did I suddenly get interested in them?

The man with the buzz cut hair nodded at his companion and took a step back to give the other man a room. The long-haired man angled his body facing the course and did a short stretching as he fixed his shirt. His muscles are smoldering under the hot rays of the sun. Good thing I wasn’t drinking anything because I’ll probably spit it out. Why do his muscles seem to flex for me?

He lowered down his club. I immediately noticed his stance. He looks so well oriented with the sport that he looks like a professional. He kept on calculating his shot. I was about to witness his shot when Thea suddenly emerged in front of me blocking my view of him.

She’s raising her brows and her mouth is wide with a smile. Geez! Great timing!

“What?” I asked her while peeping behind her.

“Your turn,” she answered and gave me her club. That’s when she got my full attention.

“No,” I answered firmly.

“Come on, don’t be such a bore Tammy!” she kept on insisting.

“I don’t want to. And besides, I said I’ll only play once,” I reminded her. She just stared at me for a few seconds and exhaled a quick breath.

“Okay, fine.” She just dropped her shoulders in resignation. Thank god she did not insist anymore. I thought she was the ‘No retreat, no surrender’ type.

It took long before Thea unblocked my view. But when she finally did, the man is nowhere to be found. My forehead creased in confusion.

Where did he go? That was too fast of him. Even the guy with buzz-cut hair is not there anymore. I just looked at the green field in dismay. But for now, it’s the least of my concern. I don’t even know them so I better stop sticking my nose to them.

Because of boredom, I decided to inform Thea that I’ll be wandering around. At first, she hesitated to let me leave alone but in the end she let me be and continued playing.

“Just message me if you’re already done. I’ll be just around the corner,” I reassured her and pointed to the direction I was heading to.

“Whatever, I’ll just finish this set and I’ll catch up with you,” she rolled her eyes and turned her back at me.

Ugh! She and her excessive mood swings! I wondered how I was able to last long with her.

I started to walk away from her and passed by the golf cart we rode. I want to stretch my legs even for a while. Boredom will literally creep in if you’ll just sit for the whole day.

As I was walking around aimlessly, I suddenly felt dryness in my throat. Maybe I’m just thirsty. I immediately regretted that I didn’t bring my water bottle.

I’m lucky that I’m not that dumb and brought my wallet with me. I’ll just by some refreshments in this restaurant. Good thing I was able to put it inside my pocket before Thea completely dragged me out from the cart.

I was still far from the restaurant when I felt the pang of heat from the broad daylight. 

“I swear it’s not that hot!” I commented in sarcasm to myself. I stopped beneath a tree and rested for a while. I wiped the drops of sweat from my forehead using the back of my hand.

Just great! I even forgot my handkerchief! Ugh!

After resting for a bit, I continued walking towards the restaurant. I just dismissed the excessive heat coursing through my skin.

I walked faster and finally reached the restaurant.

“Good morning ma’am!” their staff greeted me cordially as soon as I opened the door.

“Good morning,” I replied back and gave her a smile.

There were already some customers inside the restaurant but quenching my thirst is my first priority now. I don’t have time to scan their faces. I'm just thirsty as hell!

“I’ll just have bottled water, please,” I ordered as soon as I was in front of the counter. 

"Just one, Ma’am?” the cashier asked.

‘Hello? Do I look like I have any companion?’ I wanted to say that to her but stopped myself. Maybe it’s just the effect of the heat outside. I don’t want to give off some bad impressions too.

“Yes,” I answered calmly then she left to get my order. She told me the bill and I paid immediately.

“Thank you, Ma’am!” I heard her say as I was leaving the restaurant. I’ll just find a spot to relax and appreciate the stunning view.   

The glass door chimed as I went out the building. I walked near the covered path walk to drink my water.

I was trying to open the cap of my b[ottle when I noticed a group of people in the stadium, not far from where I was standing. I squinted my eyes so I could clearly see what’s happening over there. I don’t know what will be the difference if I squinted my eyes harder but I still did.

People are queueing outside as if waiting for someone who’s famous to appear behind the door.

I was busy looking at the crowded people when I realized that I haven’t opened my bottle.

I tried opening it again while looking far away.

I immediately got irritated because I couldn’t open it. By that moment, I gave my full attention to the bottle I was trying to open. With all of my strength left, I tried opening it again.

Urgh! Why is it so hard to open a f*****g bottle?!

I tried opening it again for the third time. Ugh! The cap isn’t moving a single bit! Why is this sealed this way?!

“Let me.” I stopped when I heard a baritone voice from a man in front of me and he immediately grabbed my bottle. My gaze flew up in the front of me.

My jaw dropped open when I saw who it was. I suddenly realized who was in front of me. In a swift motion, he opened it easily. His veins naturally popped out from his skin when he did it.

“Here” he gave it back to me with it’s loosen the seal.

“T-thank you,” I can’t help but stutter. I took it from his hands which were holding the bottle.

“No problem,” he replied at me with a smile. His dimples immediately stood out.

Shit! He’s really double f*****g handsome!