The Billionaires Desires novel Chapter 2

That is why I am worried about his decision for me to come back home. I could feel it in my bones that something ain’t right. My hunch is telling me that it has something to do with my uncle and cousin but I can’t prove anything right now, besides, they have been unusually quiet for some time now and that scares me more than their actions. Their silence is never golden, it is like the calm before a storm. They are planning something big and I haven’t been paying attention to their affairs for a long time now, so I can’t really predict what their big plan is.

“The company has been running smoothly without you, son. It can wait a few more months.” He responded weakly.

“A few more months!!!

I thought you just said it’s going to be for a month, why change your words, grandpa?” I retorted.

“It could be for a month, it could last for more than one month, it all depends on your response to training and my health conditions.” He let out. Now that he just mentioned it, I began to think back to our conversation since he called, he doesn’t sound like his usual self. He sounds weak and frail, this is so unlike him. He is always very agile, so active, and strong. Mom had mentioned it a few months back that he is getting frail because of a strange illness that has put him on a deathbed, but as usual, I never, took it seriously. I was so sure that he’ll be fine because he is so strong, I never even bothered to check up on him as I should. 

“H… H…Health conditions?” I asked in confusion. There was silence on his end of the line, a long pause. I waited impatiently for his response because I know that he is contemplating within himself if he should tell me the truth. Who would blame the old man? I’ve been a bad child, I’ve always caused him pain and heartache because I never listen to anyone and I never follow the rules, I always follow my heart and do what pleases me and that always upsets him greatly.

“I'm dying soon, son. The doctors say I have only a few months left and there is no way I’m leaving this world without teaching you everything I know. I don’t want you to make the same mistakes I made in the past my son. You may not know this but I believe in you, Nathan. I see myself whenever I look at you, you are as stubborn and driven as I was and that is why I store you and I chose you to lead this family to greatness. There is a lot I need to teach you and we have little time my son.” He told me calmly, and I felt so hurt and pained in my heart. I don’t know why I feel so guilty about his illness, my stubbornness could have contributed to his illness and it makes me feel so guilty. There is absolutely no way I’m going to reject his request, it could be his last request from me, this could be the last time I see him and it hurts me so much to know that I may never get to have fun with him anymore. We may have our differences, but I love and adore my grandparents and I would do anything to make him live longer.

“I’ll go prep the plane Grampy, I’ll be with you tomorrow.” I conceded, smiling warmly when I heard his cackling as he sang my praises on the phone. He was still laughing happily as he hung up and I love the fact that I brought smiles to his face. When I turned around, Hillary was looking at me with tears in her eyes. She was sitting up on the bed with her back resting on the headboard and she was staring closely at me with an and hurt evident on her face. I ran forward and climbed up beside her, pulling her into my arms as I hugged her right.

“I told you I never want to see your tears again, didn’t I?” I asked sternly when her tears subsided.

“I’m not going forever my love, I would never do that to you. It’s only for a couple of months. I would have refused the invitation if it wasn’t coming from my sick and dying grandfather. I have to go settle this tomorrow, I’ll be back after the handing over ceremony.” I promised her as I pecked her forehead, smothering her hair with my palm.

“Get over yourself Nate, I wasn’t crying because you were leaving. I’m not glued to your hips, you know. I know you have a busy life and I prepared myself for all this when I agreed to be with you. I just got a little emotional when I heard you talking to your grandfather. I never got to meet my own parents and grandparents and sometimes, I wish I knew why they left me.” She said sadly, making me feel even worst than I was feeling a few minutes ago. I can imagine how tough it had been for her and it hurts me to see her like this.

“How about this, I’ll get some guys to help you search for your family when I return. They could be searching for you also, you just can’t conclude that they abandoned you okay. We’ll sort it out when I get back from the Caribbean.” I told her. She gasped in surprise and her eyes brightened in joy, 

“You would do all that for me?” she asked in disbelief.

“Stop looking so stunned, you know I would do anything for you. I love you Hilly and it hurts me to see you hurt. I don’t ever want to see you cry, it breaks my heart to see you sad.” I confessed to her, making her big me with love and affection.

“I love you too Nathan and ill forever be indebted to you. Thank you for brightening my world and making me so happy.” She responded with a genuine smile that made my heart rejoice. I want to pull her into my arms and make love to her over and over again, but, I’ve got a lot to take care of and I’ve got limited time.

“I want to get you glued to my hip so you don’t have any silly ideas while I’m away.” I told her jokingly, watching her smile as I used her words against her.

“Well, too bad that ain’t possible.” She teases me back, laughing at my words.

“Yes, it is Miss Hillary. Now get your pretty ass into the bathroom and get dressed, We’re getting married in court.” I told her with a warm smile that soon turned into soft chuckles when I saw the stunned look on her face as she looked at me like a dear in headlights.