FALLING FOR THE BILLIONAIRE

Chapter 3

Naomi

I just wanted to make sure that it was just a coincident. Andrew can be anyone. Our neighbour or even a dog’s name. Right?

I googled ‘Ignite Co.’ and searched for all the details. Nothing much was there to my liking so I let it be. I wanted to concentrate on my graduation. The day went by fast with me cleaning my room, doing the laundry, shopping for our graduation and then booking tickets for my parents to arrive for my graduation. The day went not so eventful and I preferred it that way.

The next day arrived soon. I headed out to receive my parents. It’s been long since I meet them and I was more excited about my graduation as my parents will see me and will stand proudly. I have almost completed my first step and now I have to just pay back my loan and then complete all my responsibilities.

Jane joined us later for lunch at a Mexican restaurant. It was one of my favourite places and I wanted my parents to taste these dishes as well. Not long enough we headed back to our apartment and settled down for some sleep. Tomorrow is a big day for me.

Tomorrow soon came. Bright morning and everything seemed at place. Today will be the happiest day of my life. I did my morning chores and wore my dress which was a beautiful peach colour A-line floral dress with full sleeve. It reached just above my knees and perfectly fitted my body. I wore my white stilettos and white pearl earring which was a gift for my graduation by my parents. I applied liner and nude lipstick to enhance my features. I curled my hair and put it into an untidy low bun. I looked presentable with all these efforts.

I was looking at myself in the mirror and a flashback ran through my mind of all the struggle me and my parents went through just to get me here. I was standing with a smile in my face and my parent’s proud eyes. The time has come and now I’ll get what I have been struggling for. 

I greeted everyone in the living room. Jane looked beautiful as always with her mustard colour dress. She was leaving with Chris as her parents were already waiting for her in the college.

As for me and my parents, we got some family time over the breakfast. We talked about everything in my hometown. Emily, My little sister was much more excited than any of us. She was my biggest strength. I just wanted to set a good example as a sister for her. She was in high school and was studying hard to get a scholarship or a loan like me.

It was time to head out when mom disappeared in the guest room. We were waiting for her when she emerged from the room and crushed me into a warm hug. I could feel she being so proud of me and that was all I need my whole life.

She handed me bracelet. ‘Bruno’ written on it. I had happy tears and I couldn’t hold myself any long and I hugged my mom tightly. It was the last thing I had of him. My first love.

I was just 10 years when my dad bought me my little box of happiness. He was so small and cute. He was my baby, my love, my joy. We named him Bruno. He was the baby brother i the family. He was a mix of Husky and Pomeranian. I never knew animals could be so much to us. He would wake me up with his special kisses and would jump around all day. We grew up together but unfortunately he died a few years back. We never felt so lost until he left us. His collar was the only thing left.

Mom got this made for me. He was the only one missing right now but this bracelet reminds me of him. He was with me after all these year. I was very grateful for my mom’s thoughtfulness.

Before heading towards the door, I wore my graduation coat and hat then we had a group hug and left for my college. As we all settled down in our college auditorium and murmured greetings to one another, our dean requested all the student to stand and welcome the guest of honour.

As I looked towards the stage, my jaw dropped and I grasped looking at him. Those mesmerizing hazel eyes. The s*x god himself at my college!

The guest of honour was none other than Mr Andrew Mathew or may I say my saviour at the club. That eventful night repeated at my head. The guy abusing me, Andrew saving me, Bathroom encounters and then me dismissing him rudely. I really wanted to run away from there.

Today was supposed to be my happiest day but right now all I feel is running away from here. Away from this person standing right in front of the whole college.

I could hear whispers around me. ‘He looks ravishing’, ‘I can die just to be in his arms for once’, ‘He would feel so good in bed’. Ugh! Is that all they could think about this man, seriously?

I have read a lot about his success. He was too young to achieve all this fame. He worked hard and he was one of my biggest ideal. He was someone I look forward when I think about my career.

I consider myself to be lucky to work in his company and I hope I don’t have to face him in the office. Anyways I have been appointed as just a personal assistant to someone in his company so I don’t think I’ll be in much trouble.

I was so busy in zoning out that I didn’t even realize the program started. As I listened to his speech carefully, his eyes were roaming around the hall addressing no one in particular until it landed on me or so I guess. I could see him smirk at me and then divert his attention to the crowd. I felt the same sensation down between my legs. Damn this man.

As the ceremony proceeded, names were being called so that the student could receive their degree from Mr. Andrew. He was wearing a black suit with grey tie, silver Rolex and his jet black hair was done neatly. The suit was perfectly fitting his body showing all his muscles reflex. He seems professional and different from that night. He looked tough, authoritative and dominating with his posture.

I wonder how can he spare his time and come here just for the ceremony. He is supposed to be busy with his company, after all running such a successful company required all his attention and time.

Soon my batch was called  for the ceremony. As per instruction, we had to stand near the stage according to our percentage. I secured 2nd position in my stream. So I was standing for my turn near the stage without uttering a word and my eyes never leaving him. He looked so classy and dominating.

He must have forgotten meeting me that day. He meets thousands of girls like me so I’ll behave as though I don’t know him at all. Well that’s easy. Or maybe he remembers how rude I behaved that night. It was not my fault. It was just alcohol.

I was pushed by my classmate from behind suddenly and I could feel all eyes on me. I was so zoned out that I didn’t even realize I was being called on stage. As I started moving towards him, I was again captivated by his eyes. My breathe was increasing rapidly due to nervousness.

I saw his face and then his lips. He was plastered with a smirk. Maybe he remembers how rude I was that night. Maybe he will step out of the stage just to embarrass me or maybe worst of all he would kick me out of his company. I was so scared. I had sweaty palms and tense look. My happiest day can’t be turned down in a bad one. Am I f****d up?

As I stood in front of him, He handed me my degree and greeted me. Hush!  Well I was f*****g my mind for nothing. He doesn’t remember me. I sign in relieve and smiled at him. As his palm touched mine I could feel that same electric sensation through my body. It was new to me. He was intensely looking at me as if trying to think something or maybe to remember something.

I had to get going before he remembers anything. I swiftly removed my hands and gave him a small nod and muttered ‘Thank you’.

I was about to move from my place when he suddenly said something which took me off guard. As I turn towards him to comprehend what he just said I was. He did remember me. His smirked made it all clear. How stupid I was? Ugh. I’m definitely f****d.