Falling For The Billionaire Heir

“I am the luckiest man on the surface of the earth,” Colin beamed at Becky who was sitting across from him. “I sure must have done something very remarkable in my previous life for God to give you to me.”

Becky returned his smile. She felt lucky too to have him in her life.

They were both in a beautiful restaurant having a romantic dinner.

As they sat facing each other, their eyes locked in a silent exchange of love and affection. The flickering candle on the table illuminated their faces, highlighting the soft smiles that played on their lips.

“I will always cherish you,” Colin reached out to gently caress Becky’s hand. “I love you so much, Sweetie.”

“I love you too,” her eyes sparkled with admiration.Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

Just then, his phone began to ring.

“Just a minute,” he said with a smile and reached out to pick up his phone. He talked for a few minutes and his countenance changed drastically by the time he finished the call.

“I’m sorry Becky,” his brows puckered with worry. “I don’t think I want to continue this relationship anymore.”

“What?” Becky couldn’t believe her ears. “Wasn’t you that just promised to cherish me…”

“Come off it, Becky,” he chided and stood up.

“Please don’t leave me,” she begged. She stood up to run after him. She rolled around on her bed a couple of times and then opened her eyes with a start. Becky sat up in cold sweat, her heart racing as she tried to catch her breath. It took a few moments for her to realize that she had just woken up from a nightmare. Her alarm went off, making her jump in fright. She hissed and reached out to stop the noise.

Becky’s body trembled as she remembered the dream. The fear and anxiety that had consumed her in the dream were still lingering, making it hard for her to shake off the feeling of unease. She could feel a lump forming in her throat as she thought about the possibility of her dream coming true.

“Oh shit,” she rubbed her eyes, she had been gripped with anxiety since the day Colin proposed to her. Her fear and anxiety had continued to grow, she feared the recurrence of what her ex did to her years ago. She had been trying very hard to push the thought out of her mind to no avail. Her wedding was just six weeks away, she hoped with all her heart that she wouldn’t suffer any mishap again.

She leaned over and parted the window blind to look outside. The sun was already beginning to peel through the curtains. Becky tossed the sheets from her sweating body and got up slowly from the bed. She quickly got into the bathroom to shower. She had to go into the wedding planner’s office this morning.

The house was very quiet when she got downstairs. It was Saturday and they tend to always sleep in except for her mother who would always get up early every day.

“Good morning Mom,” she greeted her mother who was preparing breakfast when she got into the kitchen.

“Good morning darling,” her mother turned and said with a smile. “How was your night?”

“Good,” Becky couldn’t help herself, her answer came out lame.

Becky took a cup and made herbal tea for herself, she had been trying to avoid coffee of late.

“So, my dear, how are things going with the wedding plans?” the mother asked, placing a platter of freshly baked bread on the table.

“Everything is going fine,” she shrugged. “You know our wedding planner is the best in this city, she’s really trying.”

“When are you going for your first dress fitting?”

“Next weekend,” she took a sip of her tea.

Her mom pulled out the chair beside Becky and sat down. “Tell me how are you really feeling about the wedding and everything?” the older woman asked her daughter perceptively.

Becky let out a soft sigh and dropped her tea cup on the kitchen table. “I’m afraid Mom,” she folded her hands on her lap.

“Why are you afraid?” She placed a hand on Becky’s hands.

“I feel what happened three years ago may happen again.” She said to her mother and told her about her dreams.

“I understand how anxious things could get at this time for you because of what happened in the past,” she gave her daughter a reassuring smile. “But I am very sure that you can’t suffer any rejection again. Just put your mind at rest.”

“Are you sure Mom?” She looked into her mother’s face for assurance.

“Yes I am so sure,” Mrs. Andrews said with so much confidence. “It can all be a whirlwind now, but everything is going to fall into place.” The mother smiled, her tone gentle and comforting.

“I’m so happy I talked to you Mom,” Becky said with a sense of relief.

The older woman stood up and placed a comforting hand on her daughter’s. “Don’t worry, everything will come together beautifully. And even if there are a few hiccups along the way, it’s all part of the journey.”

The daughter smiled gratefully at her mother’s words. “Thank you, Mom. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

“You are welcome darling,” she beamed at her daughter. “I am so proud of you,” she leaned down and kissed her on the forehead.

The oven alarm went off. Mrs. Andrews went to bring the hash brown breakfast out of the oven. The two women remained in comfortable silence for a few moments, enjoying each other’s company.

Becky couldn’t help but think about all the memories she had shared with her parents and siblings at this very dining table. And in the house and now, a fresh memory was about to be made as she was set to start a new journey with the love of her life, Colin. She cast her mind back to that lovely afternoon when she met Colin in the restaurant and smiled into the thin air.