LUCKY BILLIONAIRE

10

Miguel was right. Things kept getting worse. Social media was going crazy, heavily favoring Sophia as she granted them coverage after coverage, using each one to slander her ex-husband with passive aggression.

Everywhere Alejandro went, there was a crowd ready to hurt him because they believed he hurt Sophia. He watched how people insulted and slandered him on social media, calling him an abusive man, a liar, a cheat, a fraud, and so many hurtful things. It was getting to him.

That night, he turned off his phone and sank deeper into the sheets, hoping to fall into a deep slumber before the lights came on. He threw the covers to his midsection and he saw Miguel at the door.

“Why are you still awake?” Miguel asked.

“Nothing.” Alejandro said.

“I need to talk to you about something,” Miguel said, inviting himself in and moving closer to his friend's bed.

“If it's about what's going on, then I don't want to talk about it,” Alejandro replied quickly, pulling the sheets over his head.

But Miguel stopped him. “Running from your problems will not solve them. And you can hide as much as you want, but it won't change a thing. Even if you do decide to fight back, not many will take your side and your businesses will be adversely affected. The Great Pyramid is not making sales as expected. Think about it, Alejandro. You've worked hard for all you have, don't let her ruin it. Goodnight.” Miguel said and left.

Alejandro watched Miguel leave, feeling guilty. He wanted to close his eyes and wish for all the problems to disappear, but his friend was right. His words caused Alejandro insomnia.

The next morning, Miguel was in the kitchen, whipping up a cup of green tea for he and Alejandro. And just as he was taking it to his room, he saw his friend jogging down the stairs in a hurry, he wore a sky blue three piece and the Blazer had white and gold designs. He was looking good.

“Good morning.” Alejandro greeted him and took the cup from his hand, barely blowing before taking a sip.

“Where are you going?” Curiosity got the better of him.

“The Brown Mansion. I have business to discuss with my ex-wife.” And with that, he was out of the house. Miguel could only smile.

He finally arrived at the Brown's mansion and within a moment, the gate gave way and he drove in.

Sophia stood at the entrance. She had a dirty smirk on her face, she knew Alejandro would come to see her with all the noise she created. She watched him get out of the car, “Mr García.”

“Miss Brown.” He returned the greeting.

“Isnt it a pleasant surprise? I wasn't expecting you here.” Coy laced her voice as she slowly bit her lips in front of him. Alejandro rolled his eyes and pretended he didn't see that.

“There is no joy in this meeting, how much money do you want so you can stop this madness you're doing?” He was ready to offer any amount but would that be enough?

“Your last name, Alejandro.” She inched closer to him. “I don't want us to fight anymore Alejandro. Let's get married again and renew our vows.”

Alejandro was silent for a while, his mind was calculating, he looked at her stomach, and she read his mind, “It is your child Alejandro, I can explain it.” Her baby blue eyes softened with emotions, it had put him under a spell. He had always wanted to be a father…maybe it was his but how?

“Fuck Sophia.” He hissed on his breath, “I don't believe you're carrying my child. And I don't believe you have any good intentions for me. So what exactly do you want?” 

“To reconcile. You're different now. You're rich.” 

“You didn't see my value when I had nothing, why do you value me now?” He threw at her and she responded with a coy smile.

“Money is value. You know it Alejandro, look at how many things you have been able to do just with your wealth alone.” She proved a point but Alejandro wasn't like her at all. She knew she was losing him so she softened, “but…it is not the only reason, I felt bad after what happened between us, I made a mistake and threw you out of my life…now I'm pregnant.”

“That is not my child Sophia. It belongs to that sick lover of yours.” He hissed, he was already losing his cool.

“I swear on my mother, it belongs to you! That night…do you remember the night of the party when you woke up in a room?”

Slowly his memories pieced together and he could recall what she was talking about, “And?”

“I was in that room with you. We were in that room together.” and to prove it, she brought out the other half of the earring he had taken from that room.

“I believe you now. I'll make arrangements for you to move in with me and we'll renew our marriage vows.” Alejandro said and left.

As he left, Sophia couldn't contain her happiness. The first person she met was her mother.

“What did he say?” She asked anxiously but her daughter burst out in a maniacal laugh, right before closing the distance between them.

“He accepted, mother. The fool took everything in, hook, line and sinker. I can't wait to take everything from him.”

***

Meanwhile, In another part of the city, a man was being brutally beaten, blood pouring from his wounds as he lay on the ground.

Diego Morales watched without emotion as the man suffered. When he heard enough begging, he raised his hand, and his men stopped instantly.

“Master, please spare me! It wasn't my fault!” The man coughed up more blood, crawling slowly to Diego's feet and placing his forehead on the ground. “Grant me the chance of redemption. I don't want to die.”

“I don't care how you do it, but I want my $1 billion back, no matter what. If you don't bring it back, you'll lose your life.” Diego's voice was cold and unforgiving.