Billionaire’s

After Derek’s call with Evelyn, he paced around his room feeling restless. He had thought hearing from her would make him miss her less, but it only increased his longing for her.

Derek decided to give Ethan a call so they could hangout together and take his mind off Evelyn. He dialed the line and Ethan picked up after a few

rings.

“Hey, man!” Ethan greeted the moment he received the call

“What’s up! Are you busy!” Derek asked casually.

“I’m hanging out with Melvin. His wife is pregnant. You won’t believe the distance she is making us drive to go get her some pastries and cake. I’ve heard about pregnancy cravings, but this is wild. She insists she only wants snacks from this bakery. If she wasn’t carrying my nephew, I would leave Melvin to handle this alone,” he said, and Derek chuckled despite the pang of disappointment he felt.

“So, who’s going to run such errands for your contract wife when she gets pregnant and you’re away!” Derek asked, and Ethan chuckled.

“That’s why I have you and Melvin. You both will take care of her,” Ethan said confidently.

“By the way, why did you call! Were you missing me?” He asked, and Derek snorted

“Nals. I called to check on you to see if you’re feeling better considering how pissed you were last night,” Derek said, not wanting to tell Ethan the Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

reason he called

“Don’t remind me of that, please,” Ethan städ with a scout and Derek chuckled.

“Alright. Talk to you later,” Derek said before hanging up. He tossed his phone onto the bed and sighed.

Sitting an

around wasn’t going to help. He needed to clear his head. Maybe some fresh air would do him good, he told himself as he grabbed his car key and jacket and headed out

As Derek drove through the city, he found himself heading in a direction he hadn’t intended, and before he knew it, he was on the road leading to Evelyn’s house.

Knowing that Evelyn wouldn’t appreciate him showing up at her doorstep, Derek drove down to the park close to her house, that way if for any reason he caught a glimpse of her, he could say it was coincidence.

As he pulled into the parking lot, the sight of the green lawns and tall trees offered a small sense of relief.

Derek stepped out of the car, taking a deep breath of the cool evening air. The park was quieter than he expected, with only a few families scattered around, kids playing on the swings, and couples walking hand in hand.

As he walked along the path, he tried not to think about anything by focusing on all that was going on around him.

Suddenly, out of the comer of his eye, he spotted a small figure running towards him, her bright, happy voice ringing through the air.

“Rek!” he heard and then turned, just in time to see Samantha racing toward him, her tiny arms outstretched.

A wide smile broke out on his face before he could stop it. He bent down just as she reached him, scooping her up into a big hug while offering Maya who was coming behind her a curt nod.

“Hey, Sam! I missed you, kiddo,” Derek said, genuinely surprised by how much he had missed her and how happy he was to see her.

Samantha’s blue eyes were wide with excitement, her small hands gripping his shoulders. “I missed you too, Rek! Did you come to see me?” She asked, hoping he had come to the playground in search of her.

Derek chuckled, feeling a warmth in his chest that he hadn’t felt all day. “I’ve missed seeing you too, Sam. I kept going to the playground at the hotel, hoping I’d run into you there, but I didn’t know you were here. I’ve been at the hotel. That’s where I stay, remember!” he asked and her lips formed a small ‘o

Samantha smiled, glad that Rek hadn’t forgotten her. “This is where I come now,” Samantha said, her voice serious as if explaining something very important. “It’s closer to our house. Why are you here if not to see me?” she asked and Derek chuckled.

*I guess my heart led me to you, I was passing by and decided to check. Do you like it here?” Derek asked, while Maya watched them.

Maya couldn’t help but wonder what the connection was between Derek and Samantha and why Samantha seemned so taken with him.

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She wondered what Evelyn would think if she saw Samantha clinging to Derek that way, but then again, she reminded herself that Evelyn knew about Derek already, since Samantha had told her about her friend called Rek.

Samantha shook her head at Derek’s arstion, “I like it but I’m not having as much fun as I had with you the other day. Can you come here to hang

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to disappoint her, Derek glanced at Maya and then back at her.

out with me often?” she asked hopefully and not wanting to d

“I can come play with you on Saturdays if your Mom is okay with it, and wouldn’t mind,” he said and Samantha beamed.

“Yes. She knows about you and she wont mind,” Samantha said confidently, her eyes bright with excitement.

Derek glanced at Maya and the thought of her not being Samantha’s Mom crossed his mind again. As much as he wanted to ask her, he didn’t want to be rude.

“Pinky promise with me, so I know you’re not lying,” Samantha said, breaking into his thoughts..

Derek couldn’t help but laugh softly, “Alright, alright. Pinky promise,” He said and linked his pinky with hers, sealing the deal, leaving Samantha to rejoice happily.

Derek turned to Maya, “Can I have your number? That way I can let you know on days I won’t be able to come play with Sam,” he said, and Maya hesitated.

“Please,” Samantha pleaded, making a cute face, and Maya reluctantly gave Derek her number.

“Can we play a little now?” She asked, and Derek grinned.

“Sure,” he said, happy to while away the time with his little friend.