Bargain Bride: The Billionaire’s Forced Wife

THE MARRIED COUPLE forgot about their deal, which is to go on with the divorce after their first date. They were very caught in their moments that they don’t have enough time to think of anything.

Ezio and Chiara started having more dates that what was planned. Most are not just ordinary dates. They are very unique, and it looks like Ezio can’t run out of ideas.

Their relationship was built up as well, and Ezio couldn’t help but smile in every second of the day.

“You look like a lovesick fool, man,” Dante spoke when he entered Ezio’s office. “Smiling when you’re alone doesn’t sound right.”

Ezio picked up a pen and throw it at his friend who caught it easily before it landed on his face. “What are you doing here?”

“Hey, can’t I visit my friend?” he spoke as he sat down on the visitor’s couch.

“You just visit me whenever you need money,” Ezio responded while typing on his phone, smiling.

Dante got up and placed his hand on his chest as if he’s hurt. “Damn, that hurts! You think I’m after your money?”

Ezio just shook his head while busy typing on his phone. Dante, who is curious, walked beside him and took a glance on his phone.

“Ooh,” he reacted while wiggling his eyebrows. “You’re exchanging texts with your cara. That’s the first time.”

But his friend can’t hear him. He was too focused and all of his attention is on Chiara only.

“Wow, I’m talking to a wall,” Dante said sarcastically before playing with the other things inside Ezio’s office.

After some minutes of boredom, Ezio locked his phone before looking at his friend who is now petting the tortoise in his aquarium.

“You seriously went here just to do that?” he spoke.

Dante shook his head before looking back at him. “I just heard a news.”

“A news? About what?”

“About you and your cara,” Dante replied as he sat down across his friend. “People in the business circle are talking about the two of you. They said you’re undergoing a divorce. I just want to check on you.”

Ezio, who’s mind already forgot about the divorce part, suddenly felt silent. He knew that he promised Chiara a divorce after one date, yet it is still not happening.

“But you look fine, my friend,” Dante patted his shoulder. “The gossip must be false. You two are having a good relationship.”

“It’s true,” Ezio spoke, making his friend stunned. “I initiated it.”

Dante gasped. “Holy cow, man!” he exclaimed as he stood up and looking unbelievably on his friend.

“Divorcing her? You can’t do that! You love her so much! You don’t even want to let go of her!” he spoke and waited for his friend’s reply.

Ezio took a deep breath. “I did. It’s just…” he sighed and rested his back in the swivel chair. “I can’t endure seeing her hurting because I forced her into this life.”

Suddenly, the memories of Chiara crying and broken entered his mind. He became selfish, and he doesn’t want to do it again.

“If you’re having a divorce, why are you still having dates?” Dante asked because he is really not convinced that Ezio could do that.

He knew his friend. He knew how deep his love for Chiara is. He knew that his friend will do anything to own Chiara and her love. And hearing that he is the one who ended their relationship is like a hallucination.

“I requested for one last date before we part ways,” he answered.

Dante snorted. “One last date? But you had five dates this week!”

“That,” Ezio stopped because he doesn’t even know how that happened. “I don’t have an explanation for that.”

“Well, I do!” Dante spoke. “It’s because both of you don’t really want a divorce!”

Ezio shook his head. “No. She wants to have a divorce. It’s the only way she can be free from me.”

Clicking tongue echoed in the whole office as Dante is walking and shaking his head with his hands on the waist. “Did she ask you about the divorce after your date?”

“No,” Ezio answered.

“Then there’s your answer,” he responded with a grin.

Ezio looked at him with furrowed eyebrows. “What do you mean?”

“She doesn’t want a divorce, my friend. She wants to stay,” he said proudly. “Because if she really wanted the divorce, she would’ve asked you after you went home from your last date.”

Ezio seemed pleased hearing that. Looking at the previous days, Chiara never brought up the divorce or anything that’s related to it. Instead, she would ask him about their next dates.

For the past days, Chiara will always hug him before he left for work, and will welcome him with open arm when he got home. Those were simple gestures, yet it is enough to make his day.

“What’s your plan now, my friend?” Dante asked when he saw Ezio organizing the papers on his table.

With a smile, Ezio answered. “Go home to my cara and bring her to a date.”

Dante’s eyes narrowed. “What the fuck? Did you just have a date yesterday? And the other day before that? And the other other day before yesterday?”

“Yup,” he responded. “But my cara wants me to bring her to my mall. We’ll enter every store we have.”

Ezio picked up his bag and walked towards the door. His friend followed him who is still looking at him unbelievably.

In Dante’s mind, it is insane to bring a woman to a date everyday. It’s also a pain in his wallet.

The two men parted ways and Ezio was more than excited to be home. It didn’t took him long enough to reach the mansion.

As what he is expecting, Chiara is already waiting for him in the living room. She’s wearing an off-shoulder ruffled cream top and a black maxi skirt. Her hair is on a bun , making her soft neck exposed.

“Ezio,” she said and smiled. Chiara walked towards him and hugged his body. She even sniff his clothing afterwards.

He hugged her back before kissing her forehead. “It seems like you’re ready for our date.”

Chiara nodded before showing him her outfit and turning around for a 360 view.

“You look gorgeous, cara,” Ezio spoke and his thumb caressed her cheek. “Give me a minute. I’ll change.”

EZIO AND CHIARA looked like they have their own world while walking around their mall. They have finished visiting every stall on the first floor, and they’re now having their lunch on the second floor.

This floor of the mall is reserved for the different restaurants and food stalls. There are so much choices that Chiara had a hard time picking one.

“All of the foods looked delicious. I want to try them all,” Chiara spoke while looking at the menu displayed at the food court.

“Don’t you want to try that one?” Ezio asked while pointing a restaurant around the corner.

Chiara shook her head and snorted. “I’ve been eating chicken for the past days. I won’t be surprise if I have wings by tomorrow.”

In the end, they chose a pizza restaurant because Chiara’s mouth watered when she saw one.

They are on their way to the restaurant when they bump into an unexpected person. Ezio’s body stiffened and he unconsciously grabbed Chiara’s waste, as if he’s ready to pull her away incase something happened.

“What a coincidence, meeting you two when we’re just talking about you,” Elisa, Ezio’s mother said while looking at them.

She’s carrying a small, diamond-filled clutch bag on the right while a bunch of shopping bag on the other.

“Good afternoon, ma’am,” Chiara greeted the woman in front of her. Even if she has a bad impression of the woman, she still decided to give some respect. They’re outside afterall.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Elisa just looked at her from head to toe before speaking. “I heard that you’re having a divorce. Why are you still out hear, pretending to be a happy couple?”

Ezio has been planning on asking his wife about the matter, but having his mother bringing the topic back made his plan failed. He was about to answer when Chiara spoke first.

“I don’t know where you got that information, ma’am. But as you can see, our relationship is doing well,” she responded with a smile even if she’s really annoyed inside.

For the past days, Chiara already forgot about the divorce. She’s already slowly making it up to Ezio. It’s just annoying that some people is spreading news about them.

No one knew about the divorce. It’s just her and Ezio. They haven’t even talked to a lawyer or anyone. It’s mystery how his mother knows about it.

“Oh?” Elisa’s left eyebrow raised. “I thought you already figured out that my son is a good for nothing man.”

Chiara’s ears flickered when she heard that. “You may be his mother, but you don’t have the right to insult my husband.”

Ezio, on the other hand, is just listening to the word battle of the two. Deep inside, he is cheering for his wife to win and make his mother shut up. Hearing his wife defending him makes him want to go jump to reach the stars.

“I am his mother, so I know everything about him. I know what I said,” Elisa responded before looking at her son. “He’s nothing but a bad news. He is only living that life because of his surname that he got from his father.”

Elisa put an emphasis on the word “father”. After that, Chiara felt Ezio’s embrace tightened. She didn’t think about it and continued talking to the woman.

“What my husband has now is because of his own efforts. This mall was built from scratch. His companies were also built by him. And as far as I remember, he didn’t inherit anything from you or his father,” Chiara responded.

“Ma’am, better mind your own business. Your son clearly doesn’t want to have you around,” she added before clinging into Ezio’s arms. “Now, please excuse us. My husband and I will have our lunch. Nice talking to you.”

With that the couple walked away, dismissing any more words that Elisa will say.