For both the families, It was just a business deal. A partnership, that would ensure their 'Billionaire' titles. And to top it all off, they even agreed to lump their children's life, by marrying them.
The future couple had a plan of their own. A co...
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It's Friday, and tomorrow is Jennifer's birthday. I'm spending my day with Axel in his office. He's working overtime so we can celebrate tomorrow. Initially, I wasn't sure about asking Axel to join since he doesn't really know her, but with Ranveer involved, I had to rearrange a few things. They offered to help with the arrangements, but I had already planned everything months ago. Adding Axel and Ranveer to the mix has actually worked out perfectly. My plans for Jennifer's birthday are now even more improvised and exciting.
Before coming here, Axel warned me that his evil brother might show up and try to ruin everything. But to both of our surprise, Liam is not here. Axel even called to check his whereabouts. To prove his point further, Axel checked if Liam had completed his duties, which he had. Axel was acting like a kid trying to prove to his teacher that his pet dog ate his homework. I wanted to tell him that I believed him and that Liam creeps me out too, but that would only add fuel to the fire.
"Stop it now, Axel. Liam is a jerk face. If you want me to write it 10 times on paper, I'll do it." I say. Axel rakes his fingers through his hair, nearly tugging at it.
"It's not that..." He sighs, moving toward the window. "Growing up, no one ever believed me. Until he did something to prove me right. But the realization always came too late..." he says, now looking out at the city view.
My heart clenches at hearing the defeat in his voice. I picture him as a little kid, trying to make people believe he wasn't at fault while they believed the lies Liam sold. I step in front of Axel, intruding on his private space. I cup his cheek and look directly into his eyes.
"I know firsthand what it's like to be misunderstood. When nobody believes in you, and your sibling exploits that privilege. But that's not why I'm saying this. You're my husband..." I gently cup his cheeks, making him look into my eyes when he tries to avert his gaze. "...My duty and responsibility are to you. When you ask me to believe you, I believe you." His lips part in surprise, and my eyes zero in on them. Before I can contemplate making the first move, he crushes his lips to mine.
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