THE INTIMIDATING & HIS IMPECCABLE - Billionaire Love

Chapter - 37

Tiara POV:

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The days were passing by fast and eventually the month too. I was getting comfortable being with Raymond. He would do anything to make me happy, even if he personally doesn't like. I could make him agree to eat normal breakfast instead of salads every morning. It was difficult for me to convince to change his dinner habit, but after lot of persuasion and puppy eyes and pleadings, he agreed on a condition that, he would eat anything cooked by me in dinner and I shouldn't cook regularly given I am going to office. I was okay and we were into that deal. After appearing in Pizzeria, Raymond really never bothered me in office, however he made sure to text me twice a day to know if I am okay and/or if I have any issues. It had become a routine that we had our breakfast and Dinner together. Lunch wasn't possible as He and I would be at work. I am used to looking forward for evenings as we go do a sport or simply sit and talk about my day.

Raymond was a good listener and I am a chatterbox. I tell him everything that happens in the office that included all the fun we four, I mean Rachel, Max, Dave and I do. Sometimes, I spoke about Paula and Henry too. I made good rapport with Henry, Kane, Paula and Mike too. Mike was not seen regularly and it was not right on my part to question Raymond about Mike.

On that note we made a pact that we would hardly discuss any serious office work stuff. I wanted to keep my personal and professional life different and he agreed. Well, I can't believe he agrees to do whatever I say. Keeping both lives different was important to me, I didn't want anyone to point me out that I was taking help from Raymond instead of using my own brain.

The meeting that had to happen on a Friday with Raymond/Director Daniel had been postponed two month later as first Raymond had more serious issues to keep his attention on and then the client with whom we were to deal was off to US for reasons unknown to me.

Rachel, Dave, Max and I were happy as we could buy some more time to make the deal sealable in a single attempt than making changes after every meeting. I liked the way my professional life is going on. There is undoubtedly work stress but with a great team, the stress seemed to be fun too. Gradually all three were becoming my close friends. They have asked many times about my husband and I every time dodged the question saying I will introduce my husband at right time and till then they have to wait. I knew they were suspicious, but I wasn't in a position to reveal anything.

This has grown some fear also within me. Fear of getting away from Max, Dave and Rachel. These 3 have been so good to me, How will they react when they know who I am? Will they be same as they are now or will they act different?

''Is everything fine sunshine?'' Raymond's words brought me to reality

''Umm... as of now yes''

''What are you worrying about?'' he held my hands while he knelt down on the carpet with me on the couch.

I just stared at him and he looked worried. Does he know how to read my mind? This is just not now, he does it every time.

''Tiara'' his voice intimidating. Usually when I don't say truth or try to hide anything he brings his intimidating voice and calls me with my original name, which scares me actually.

''I am worried Raymond''

''for?''

''Max, Rachel and Dave have questioned me lot of times to introduce you''

''Me?''

''I mean they wanted to meet my husband, so its obviously you whom I have to make them meet''

He didn't reply and looked at me as if waiting for me to continue

''Raymond, I am scared if they would keep me at distance when I say I am wife of Raymond Daniel Samson. I don't even know how things will turn up. I don't want to miss their friendship neither I want to hide my relation with you from them. I am fixed in such a situation where I can neither go back nor step forward'' my fear evident in my tone

He sat on the couch and took my hand in his and gently pressed looking at me

''tell them the truth Tiara, but don't tell them I am Raymond Daniel Samson. Just tell you are wife of Director Daniel''

''I thought of doing so, but Raymond I want to do it after the bakery chain deal completes.''

He looked at me with a questioning face

''I just don't want anyone to think me worthless and that I am in this position because of you not because of my hard work.'' I spilled my concern. He thought for a while and spoke

''Whatever you decide whenever you decide just know that I am going to be with you.'' He again pressed my hand in assurance and gave a small smile.

''I know, you will always be with me'' I looked at his eyes and snuggled in his chest, he wrapped his arms around me bringing me much closer to him while I enjoyed inhaling his cologne.

''Raymond''

"Mmm''

''why did you ask me to introduce you as Director Daniel and not Raymond Daniel Samson? Why have you been hiding your real identity?'' I asked wondering if he would answer me as this was the first time I had touched about something personal about him.

He suddenly straightened and seemed contemplating whether to answer or not.

''if you aren't comfortable to answer, I suggest you don't. It's fine. I mean I am sorry to touch personal subject of you''

''Sunshine, I would answer you when I know the answer myself'' is all what he said and this shocked me. My eyebrows frowned and he sat there in his calm demeanour

''What does that mean?''

''nothing. Let's forget'' he spoke as he stood up

I nodded and stood up next to him and I could see there was something he was hiding. His eyes and emotions changed, as if something was churning inside. I wanted to tell him that he can trust me and share anything with me, I wanted to assure him that he would always find me by his side. Not knowing how to do all this, I hugged him, hugged him tight. He took sometime but then he embraced me in his chest and placed a soothing kiss on my hair. I had no idea how much time we stood like that, but when we parted I could see he became calm and relaxed. He held my hands and leaning towards me, he touched his forehead with mine, closing his eyes he whispered ''THANK YOU''.

I smiled and hugged him back.

''Tiara you sure have fallen for him. You have started beyond liking him'' my inner self spoke and I again smiled, this time I didn't want to shut my inner self. Yes it is true I have started liking him and want to become everything for him, not just someone!!

"Sunshine, I would need to go to India for a couple of weeks. I am planning to expand my business in Asia and my first point is definitely India.''

I looked at him sad. He cupped my face and lifting my chin up spoke

''I cannot take you until we make our relation official. I don't want media and Paparazzi to bother you. Once I am back and complete the deal of bakery chain we can plan to announce our relationship status. Again, only if you wish to. As I said, whatever you decide, whenever you decide I will be with you.'' I could see how sincerely he spoke and feel honesty on his words.

''when will you be leaving?'' I tried to not sound sad

''day after tomorrow. I have to wind up some works before I leave London''

''OK. I will help you in packing tomorrow, for now let us have some dinner'' I said and went towards Kitchen.

I wanted to spend as much time as possible with him, I didn't understand why I didn't want him to leave me and go. I was not prepared for it and then my fears, "whenever I leave someone or someone leaves me, I lose them forever. I have lost my family and now...''

"Will he also leave me as everyone else?''