Billionaire's Secret Baby: A Billionaire Romance

by Claire Angel

  “You remembered.” She smiled.

  “How could I forget?” I said with just a hint of lust in my eyes.

  I took a sip of my whiskey then placed the glass on the table, and looked her in the eyes.

  “What happened, Lauren? Why did you leave so soon?” I asked, not caring a damn if I was being lame or not. I had to know why this woman broke my heart.

  “My dad had a serious car accident. He was in the ICU for a month. I phoned your office and left a message, but you never returned my call.” I noted hostility in her tone and anger radiating from her eyes.

  “My PA’s assistant screwed up. I only got your message long afterward. I called you back, but your number had been disconnected. Then, I called your office and they told me you were on maternity leave. I figured you didn't want me in the picture, so I respected your decision.”

  She sat quietly and watched me as I spoke. Her face changed from angry to deadpan. I wasn’t sure what she was thinking, but I got a little nervous when she said nothing.

  “I didn’t want to ruin it for you and the baby’s father, Lauren. I know what we had was special, but I didn’t want to force myself on you. Not when you were pregnant, anyway. Please, say something.”

  “I thought you didn’t care,” she said softly.

  “Are you kidding? I’ve been pining away for four years! I was too afraid to contact you again because I couldn’t handle hearing that you were married or with the father of your baby.”

  “You’re the father of my baby, you idiot,” she whispered.

  “What?”

  “You are the father. I figured you didn’t want any part of my life after you never contacted me again, and I sure as hell wasn’t going to trap you into a relationship just because I was having your baby.”

  “I’m a father? Really?” My mind was stuck in a loop.

  “Yes, a father of a beautiful little girl, who has your eyes and your smile,” she said. “Her name is Lily Mae.”

  “I don’t know what to say, Lauren. I’m so sorry. Four years of raising a baby on your own must have been hard as hell. If I knew, I would never have let you do that. I feel like a bastard!” I said with my head in my hands.

  “What are you saying, Chris?”

  “I’m saying that I love you. I have from the moment we met. I know it’s corny, but it’s the truth. I don’t expect you to believe me or to forgive me, but I promise to make it up to you, if you’ll let me.”

  “I’m so fucking mad at you, Chris Carter. You broke my heart.”

  “I’m so sorry.” I stood up and pulled her to her feet. She cried against my chest and my heart melted. What a waste of time the last four years had been. I should have trusted my gut when it came to her.

  Holy crap! I was a father!

  Epilogue

  LAUREN

  The moon was out and the stars sparkled in the summer sky. Chris led me by the hand to the olive grove.

  “I want to show you something,” he whispered to me.

  “Are you sure we’re allowed to be here,” I said with a grin.

  “Absolutely. I know the owner.”

  He led me to a large, white, French Colonial barn. We entered through the side door and onto the deck overlooking a dam filled with koi fish. The moonlight bounced off the surface of the water, as we stood, locked in a kiss.

  “You are so beautiful, my love,” he said as he ran his finger down my cheek, down my neck and over my breast. “Is it just me or are these puppies a little bigger than the last time I handled them?” he asked with a grin.

  “That’s what motherhood does to a girl.” I chuckled as I nibbled his ear with my tongue.

  “I want you, right now,” he breathed. “I’ve been waiting for a long time for this. I’ve been craving your beautiful body,” he said as he slowly unbuttoned my white dress.

  I stepped out of my clothes. He stood looking at me for a while before he kissed my nipple softly. My sex was hot and aching for him. I tried to undress him, but he wouldn't let me.

  “No, my love. This is all just for you,” he said. He sat me down on the couch and moved back. Then slowly, tantalizingly, he took off his clothes. First his shirt, then his pants, and finally he stepped out of his underwear. His body was perfect. He stood still, allowing my eyes to roam his body. His shaft was out and proud. He wasn’t ashamed in the least. He loved me and his body was mine.

  He walked toward me slowly, bent down and kissed me on my mouth. Then he picked me up and kissed my neck. He ran his tongue around my breasts, sucking on my nipples, one at a time, until I thought I’d scream.

  When he took me, I felt complete. Nothing else mattered in that moment. We were lovers again, and my heart was overflowing. We moved together as our hunger grew. Together we fell over the edge into bliss, breathing hard and holding each other tightly.

  “I love you, Chris.”

  “I love you, Lauren.”

  “I’m still mad at you,” I said, punching him on the arm.

  “Ouch, you bully.”

  “Come on, Mr Tough Texan Guy. I thought you men wrestled with bulls back home.”

  “We sure do, but everyone knows a woman punches harder than any bull ever could.”

  “And don’t you forget it,” I said.

  ***

  CHRIS

  I was nervous as hell when we pulled up outside Lauren’s parents’ house.

  “Relax, darling. You look like a deer caught in the headlights.” She laughed at me.

  “This is a big deal. What if your father shoots me?” I grinned. “I didn’t exactly make a good first impression by abandoning my pregnant lover, now did I?”

  “They know what happened.” She smiled. “They’re looking forward to meeting you. Now, stop being a baby, and let’s go.”

  The door opened and the cutest little girl I’d ever seen, ran past me and jumped into Lauren’s arms.

  “Mommy! You’re back. Grandpa and I camped in the back yard and we made s’mores and barbecued hot dogs, and then we went fishing, and grandma and I baked gingerbread men, oh and then we…”

  “Hold on there, sweetpea.” Lauren laughed. “Take a breath.” The little girl stopped talking and stared at me as if it was the first time she’d noticed me standing there.

  “Lilly Mae, this is Chris.”

  “Are you my daddy?” she asked without missing a beat. “Sarah has a daddy, but Amy doesn’t. I told them I had a daddy, too, but he’s been away for a long time, but now he’s back. Come, Daddy, come see my new doll.”

  My heart melted instantly at the precious little girl pulling me by the hand. She marched me past Lauren’s parents, who gave me a friendly wave, and said, “Look, Grandpa, look, Grandma, this is my daddy. I’m going to show him my new doll.”

  I turned around to see Lauren crying. Tears were streaming down her face as she watched our daughter dragging me along like a ragdoll. Much later, after I was introduced to every doll in Lily’s collection, she took me to the lounge to meet her grandparents. They were lovely people. Kind, loving, gracious. I felt like a part of the family the moment they hugged me hello.

  Lauren and I were married four months later, in Paris, at the hotel in the countryside where our journey had started. Everyone dear to us shared the day with us. My family and friends flew in from Texas, Lauren’s family and friends flew in from New York, and, of course, Harry and Irene were there.

  After the ceremony and the reception, Lauren, Lily and I left for our honeymoon. There was no way I was going to leave my Lily Mae behind. I wouldn’t miss another minute of my baby’s life. Before we boarded my jet, I took my girls to the Bistro where it all began.

  I sat them down and gave Lauren a piece of paper.

  “I don’t understand,” she said.

  “Read it.” I smiled.

  She did. “It’s yours my love. I bought it for you. Now, you and I can come here whenever we want to and enjoy as many olive tastings as your cute little body can handle.”


  ***

  LAUREN

  Texas was as spectacular as Chris promised it would be. We spent a few weeks with his parents, and Lily took to the ranch like a duck to water. I met my new in-laws, and was treated to the grand tour of the city where my lover grew up. Ryan was a delight.

  When it was time to go home, Chris and I agreed that living in New York would be the best thing for Lily. Chris criss-crossed the globe anyway, so he didn’t mind.

  After we put Lily to bed one night, we stood out on the terrace of the house just outside the city he and I bought together. We agreed that an apartment would be way too small to house a firecracker like Lily. Before we’d even unpacked, Lily was ordering dogs, cats, ponies, and ducks. We assumed that the ranch made quite an impression on her, and Chris was delighted to indulge his little fairy.

  “Come, have a drink with me,” I said, as we looked across the yard at the dam.

  “I have something to show you.” I smiled.

  “Oh? And what is that, my sexpot?”

  I lay a black and white picture down on the table. He picked it up and stared at me. “Is this what I think it is?”

  “Yes, that’s Carter baby number two.”

  “You’re kidding! This is incredible news, Lau! Wait a minute. Does this mean we…”

  “Yup, we did it again! Vive la France, baby!”

  “I’ll drink to that. Where’s that bottle of tequila, gorgeous? Water for you, my love.”

  THE END

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