The Billionaire's Sweet Wife

A visit

Zoey didn't remember much. All she remembered was that she cried herself to sleep in the living room on the cold floor. When she opened her eyes, she found herself on the soft bed. Her eyes were sore from all the crying.

"How did I get here?" She asked noone in particular. She got up and walked to the bathroom. She had a quick shower and looked herself in the mirror. Her eyes were swollen and because of this she decided to work from home. She glanced at the time and saw that it was already 10. Dante must have gone to work already. She would be home alone as she always called the helpers when she needed them. She wore a long t-shirt that was below knee length and Slippers. She liked wearing these, it made her feel comfortable. When she walked in the kitchen she was surprised when she found Dante in his casual clothes.

'So he's working in' She thought and sat down. She didn't greet him and just dished her food.

Immersed in her food she didn't notice Dante's gaze on her. Her wrist and eyes were swollen because of him. He quickly faced his phone and ignored the surge of guilt building up in his chest.

"Dante. I mean Mr Dante" Zoey stated out of the blue. He faced her. His heart felt a tinge of hurt but it was replaced by anger. Why was he even angry? She said nothing wrong, she just showed him a lot of respect which was good, right?

"I'm sorry but my mother asked to meet you" the hand holding her utensil shaked. She became afraid of him over night.

"When?" He replied curtly

"T- tomorrow"

He just hummed and stood up for his study.

The day passed by in a blink of an eye. After breakfast Zoey didn't see Dante as he had locked himself up in his study. The next day she woke up early did her usual routine  wore a modern long sleeved black dress to cover her swollen wrist. When she walked down Dante was already waiting for her. She hung her head low as a sign of admitting that she was truly inferior to him. He just looked at her at turned around. She too followed closely behind. The ride to the hospital was silent and when they stepped into her mother's hospital room Dante went from a cold and aloof husband to a loving and doting husband. He put his hand around her waist and ushered her in. A surge of gratitude filled her up. She knew this act was only for her mother and as soon as they leave he'd go back to being the asshole he was.

"Zoey" her mother exclaimed when she saw her. Beside her was Dante in his formal wear. She felt inferior to him.

"Hello mother in law " Dante greeted

They talked for a little while before Zoey's mother shifted her attention to her daughter.

"Zoey please go and buy me some fresh fruits. I don't like these ones."

"Okay " Zoey said and threw Dante a glance. As soon as Zoey walked out the smile on her mother's face disappeared

"Dante my son" she began with a serious expression.