Falling For Mr Billionaire || Book 1 ✔

Chapter 2

Sofia's POV.

I can't believe I saw him today. I finally understand that saying: Speak of the devil and he shall appear. But Benjamin is worse than the devil. The day I accepted his deal was the day I changed my life forever — and I can never regret it, because he gave me everything, including the greatest gift I'll never forget. He gave me Elijah, the person I love most in this world. I would do anything for my little baby boy.

Yesterday was Marko's birthday, but the surprise Anna and I had planned never happened. Anna did surprise him, but I didn't. I left as soon as I saw Benjamin. I didn't want him to know that Marko knows me. I still don't understand what Benjamin was doing there.

I gave Liana, Annette's nanny, the present I had bought for Marko, and told her to let Anna know it was that time of the month for me. I know she'll realize I'm lying, but at least it will give me some time to figure everything out. That's why I'm going to Anna's house today after picking up Elijah from preschool.

I wanted to send him to kindergarten or even pre-kindergarten, but they said he was too young. I know that if they'd actually talked to him or tested him, they would have admitted him straight into kindergarten — even though he's only three.

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"Mommy, the teacher said I'm too small, and all the kids laughed at me," Elijah mumbled as soon as we arrived at Anna's house. Now I understood why he'd been so quiet in the car.

"You're not too small, Eli. How old were those kids?" I asked, already guessing he'd say four. But honestly, who sends their kids at four? Three is the right age.

"They're four, Mommy. And Mommy, they also laughed when I said gift," Elijah added, reaching for a cupcake from Anna.

"Why did you say gift?" Anna asked, glaring at me.

"Because everyone was saying present," my baby boy explained. God, help me raise this child, because he is going to be the death of me.

"Why was everyone saying present?" Anna asked.

"Because the teacher was saying our names," Elijah replied. Oh my god. Please don't let this be what I think it is.

"Eli, did you say gift because I told you it's another word for present?" I asked, knowing that had to be the reason.

"Yes, Mommy," he said. As soon as he answered, Anna and I burst into laughter. Elijah looked at both of us, offended, and stomped off to play with Annette.

"So, Sofia, what was the real reason you didn't show up at the office yesterday?" Anna asked, setting the plates on the table. I knew she'd ask, but I hadn't expected it so soon.

"Um, I'll be honest, but you have to promise me you won't freak out," I told her, because I knew she'd go beat Benjamin up herself if I didn't warn her.

"It's Benjamin, isn't it? What did he do?" she asked, sitting down across from me.

"You know me too well," I said with a small smile. "I saw him yesterday in the elevator." I paused, then asked, "Who is Marko's boss?"

"Let me just call him quickly to make sure."

Third person's POV.

"Everyone's here, right?" Benjamin asked after gathering all his employees.

"Yes, boss," Felicity replied nervously.

"Who the hell was Sofia here to visit yesterday? I know it was someone in this building, because she was in a hurry to meet them," Benjamin demanded angrily. Everyone looked around in panic as Marko's phone started to ring, breaking the silence.