The Billionaire's Bed Warmer

Chapter 7

Celeste's POV

Fear that consumed me earlier vanished when I saw Aunt Elizabeth holding Ava's hand. I immediately run towards them and then enveloped Ava in a tight hug.

"Where have you been?!" I asked while my arms are wrapped around my daughter's body.

"You made Mommy so worried," I told her still hugging her tightly.

"I'm sorry Mommy," Ava softly uttered. I let out a deep breath then broke off the hug and looked at Ava's face. I held her face and then looked at her intently.

"Don't do that again okay?" I asked so Ava nod her head.

"Where have you been?" I asked repeating my unanswered question.

"I ate ice cream with a kind stranger," she answered which made my forehead crease.

"Kind stranger?" I asked with confusion in my voice then looked at Aunt Elizabeth to have a clear answer.

"I saw her at the cafeteria eating ice cream with a man," I immediately looked at Ava when I heard Aunt Elizabeth's answer.

"What did I tell you about strangers Ava Dawson?" I strictly asked. Ava pouted her lips then bowed her head and started playing with her fingers.

"I'm sorry Mommy," she apologized, and based on her voice she is about to cry.

"Don't do that again understand?" I asked so Ava nod her head still bowing her head and avoiding my gaze.

I let out a deep breath then hugged her again and kissed her head. After that, I stood up carrying her then headed towards her room.

I tucked Ava into her bed and then kissed her forehead. I caressed her cheeks and then looked at her softly.

"You should rest okay?" I asked and Ava obediently nod her head. I sat on her bed and then slowly lay beside her. Ava immediately hugged me which made me feel better.

I started tapping her back softly to help her fall asleep and after a few minutes, I heard her soft snore so I carefully removed her arms from mine and quietly get off her bed.

After that, I faced Aunt Elizabeth who is busy fixing Ava's clothes.

"Aunt," I called. Aunt Elizabeth raised her head and then looked at me.

"I have to leave," I told her and she nod her head. Aunt Elizabeth is still against the idea of me working as an escort but she didn't say anything about it because she knows that there is nothing she can do about it.

I walked towards Aunt Elizabeth and then hugged her.

"I'm sorry," I uttered as I hugged her. I held the tears that were about to fall then broke off the hug.

"Be safe," she responded then smiled at me and squeezed my hand. I nod my head and then took a glance at my daughter before stepping out of the room.

It is already six in the evening so I decided to head towards Theodore's condominium.

Upon arriving I rang his doorbell and it took him a few minutes to open it. When the door finally open I saw Theodore wearing only his boxer which made me swallow hard. My eyes automatically scanned his well-built body and I guess he noticed it by the way he cleared his throat.

"Come in," he uttered with his baritone voice so I immediately bowed my head and then stepped inside. I followed him until we reached his living room.

"I'm sorry I don't have any formal dress for the occasion," I informed him.

"Don't worry about it," he responded.

"Just wait here I will just get changed," he added so I nod my head and sat on the couch. After a few min, utes Theodore stepped out of his room wearing a black formal suit which made him even look more attractive.

"Let's go," he blurted out so I stood up while I am still amused by the way he looks. He looks handsome I can't deny that even though he is just wearing regular clothes but now that he is dressed formally he became something more. A man that screams wealth and power. A man that is out of my league.

"Will you just stand there?" he sarcastically uttered so I immediately walked towards his door.

"Sorry," I apologized then followed him from walking out.

I followed Theodore until we reached his car. He didn't bother to open the door for me but I guess that is fine since I am not someone special.

When we are inside the car he started the engine then pulled his car out of the parking lot and drove away.

After a few minutes of driving, we stopped at the same parlor that gave me a makeover when Theodore brought me to a party.

The same makeup artist assisted me. After my makeup, I wore a champagne-colored dress with a slit that emphasizes my long legs. The dress hugs my waist perfectly while the lower part is freely flowing which made it easier for me to move.

I stood up then stared at my reflection and I can't help to smile while looking at myself.

"You look gorgeous," the stylist commented which made me smile.

"Thank you," I responded then after that I headed out to show Theodore the outcome.

Theodore scanned my whole body but after that, he didn't say anything. I know he won't compliment me but a small part of me still hopes that he will appreciate how I turned out.

"Let's go?" he coldly asked so I nod my head.

I bid my goodbye to the stylist before heading out of the parlor. We walked towards Theodore's car and I almost slipped while trying to catch up with him. Luckily I didn't fall because Theodore attentively held my waist and put me back in place.

"Sorry," I apologized.

Theodore didn't say anything then after a while he released his hold and continued walking towards his car. When we are both inside his car he started driving and I didn't bother to start any conversation because that sounds useless.

Theodore's POV

After an hour of driving, we arrived at our mansion, and just like I am expecting my mother threw a huge party.

"Do I look okay?" Celeste nervously asked on my side. I looked at and her then nod my head.

"You look fine," I responded then get off from the car. I was about to open the door for her but she did it herself.

I extended my hand to assist her and she accepted it. Celeste clings her arms around mine. I can tell that she is nervous by the way she held my coat.

"You will be fine," I assured her before entering the mansion.

They decorated our garden and the whole place is filled with soft music. The first thing I did upon entering is to look for my Mom.

I saw her talking to some of her friends so I walked in their direction with Celeste on my side.

"Happy Birthday Mom," I greeted. My mother turned her head on me with a huge smile plastered on her face.

"My lovely son," she uttered. I smiled at her and then kissed her cheeks. I handed her my gift but her eyes seem to focus on something else and upon tracing her vision I saw her looking at Celeste with confusion in her eyes.

"Where is Estella?" she asked still wondering while I am with another woman.

"We broke up Mom," I responded like it is nothing as if it happened a long time ago.

"And you didn't bother to tell me?" she asked in disbelief.

"Mom I am with someone," I reasoned to make her stop talking about Estella.

"And care to introduce me to your new woman," she demanded. I let out a deep breath then nod my head and looked at Celeste who is smiling awkwardly while looking at my mother.

"Celeste Dawson, my new girlfriend," I told her. Celeste looked at me with shock written on her face. Her eyes grew wider while looking at me but I simply smile and brought my eyes back to my mother.

"H-Hello Ma'am," Celeste nervously greeted then extended her hand.

"Who is your parent young lady?" my mother asked strictly so Celeste looked at me asking for some help.

"Her parents are doctors Mom, in Germany. Celeste is just here for her internship," I reasoned. My mother didn't seem to believe the words that I have uttered so she looked at Celeste for confirmation.

"Yes Ma'am I am just here for my internship," Celeste added.

"Family of doctors, I see, so what is your specialty Celeste?" my mother asked.

"Specialty?" Celeste asked full of confusion.

"Yes, specialty," my mother repeated.

"P-Pasta?" Celeste nervously responded and her answer made me chuckle.

My mother looked at me and gave me a death glare so I bit my lower lip to suppress my laugh. While I am enjoying the moment Celeste looks like she is about to pass out any minute.

"Neurology Mom. You should've completed your question so Celeste won't be confused," I defended Celeste because it seems like at any minute my mother would notice that something is wrong but before she could even question everything Alex showed up, and for the first time I am thankful for her existence.

"You came!" she exclaimed then hugged me and after a while hugged Celeste.

"Thank you for coming Celeste," she uttered so Celeste smiled at her.

"Thank you for inviting me," Celeste responded then looked at my Mom.

"Happy birthday Ma'am," she greeted when she finally got her chance. My mother simply nod her head and looked at Celeste suspiciously.

"Mom stopped looking at Celeste that way," Alex uttered when she noticed how our mother look at Celeste.

"I'm just making sure that your brother is with a good woman," my mother responded then looked at Celeste's face intently.

"You should visit often so we will get to know each other," my mother uttered so Celeste having no choice nervously nod her head.

Celeste looked at me helplessly and I know as of this moment we are thinking the same thing, we are doomed.