The Billionaire's Desire novel Chapter 12

Selene

1 week until the launch and Jack didn't turn up for work.

"he's sick" molly said barging into the breakfast room as I made myself a well needed coffee.

What do you mean he's sick, that man I immune to every single fucking thing how the hell is he sick?

Before she could say another word, her phone started to ring. She mouthed Jake to me before putting it on speaker.

"is there a reason your suddenly sick for the first time in the 3 years I've known you a week before your own launch" I said not missing a beat as I snatched her hone and walked out forgetting all about my coffee.

He even had the audacity to cough through the phone. I felt like it would contaminate me from just hearing it.

"no reason, I just am besides I've pretty much sorted everything out" I stared horrified at the phone. What in the world has happened to this man?

"did you to fuck is that why your suddenly so fucking chill" I said speaking my mind.

Molly placed her hand over her mouth horrified. "Selene, give the phone back to molly and go suck some dick or something" at his words I gave back molly her phone stomping through the office.

I needed up ripping my heels off my feet so that it wasn't so painful.

All week I've been dealing with Jack's stupid 3Am calls asking if things were done, asking stupid fucking questions he was driving me up the wall.

My frustration had nothing to do it the fact that Nick hasn't texted, called or seen me since the meal with my parents. You don't just come and barge in on my family time and then avoid me for a whole week.

Unless I'm just being a desperate needy bitch.

I spent the rest of the day locked in my office venting out my frustration into posting on my social media about the launch. Working with the creative guys through our live chats.

I noticed it was getting dark, so I called Hannah asking if she was up to celebrate with a few drinks. I felt like I haven't been out in such a long time and definitely needed a break.

Before I could leave the building, I decided I needed to somewhat apologise to molly.

I caught her before she was leaving. I ran up behind her as she headed towards her car.

"molly" I said getting her attention. She turned her head and glared at me.

"I'm sorry about earlier, I didn't mean to be so disrespectful. I'm not even going to try and come up with an excuse I'm just really sorry" there was no point in trying to blame it on anything other than me just being a bitch.

She seemed to appreciate my apology. "it's okay, I know jack has been driving you insane. We haven't fucked though. I don't think jack wants to get into anything whilst this launch is going on." She says shrugging pulling out her keys from her bag.

I didn't want to push any further on her love life, but I just felt like she might need a break too.

"that sounds a lot like jack. If you're not doing anything tonight, I'm planning to meet my friend for some drinks, you can join us" I was actually hoping she would say yes. Would be nice to get to know her better.

She may have stuff going on with her boss but she's not a slut or anything like that.

"yeah would love to, just text me the place and ill meet you there at 9" watched her get in her car and drive out leaving me standing there.

She's not so bad you know.

I quickly rushed home and heated some leftover food before showering and getting ready for tonight.

I spent a long time on my hair curling it into loose waves. "ahh shit" I said snapping back my finger as I brushed it against the curler. I ran over to the sink rinsing it down with cold water.

Hate when that happens.

After searching my wardrobe for over 20 minutes I decided on a silk beige dress and wore a necklace, the one my parents bought me for my 19th birthday.

I grabbed a pair of heels and got ready to leave. Benny arrived not long after I called him. He was actually at home with his daughter, but he said he wouldn't mind picking me up since it would only be 10 minutes of his time.

I think he just didn't want me to drive after the accident. I would definitely get an uber back after.

I slipped inside and kissed benny on the cheek "finally letting loose tonight" he commented seeing my outfit and obvious going out look. I only curl my hair for special occasions.

"yeah why not, life's been shit recently" I said being truthful.

He gave me a sympathetic look, but he kept his eyes on the rad and drove me to the venue.

"any problems tonight and just call me" he said when my hand was on the door. "yeah yeah I'll be fine" I said shutting the door and walking inside.

"figures" I muttered walking inside to find Molly and Hannah getting along just fine as the sipped from their glasses and laughed.

Hannah was the first one to spot me "sexy mama your here" someone's already drunk.

"your friend is really cool I love her already" Hannah comments wrapping her arm around molly who just smiled back.

I vaguely remember molly saying something about not having many girly friends.

"shots of tequila for you lovely ladies" the bartender said placing three shots down on the bar. Hannah squealed and took them handing one to me and one to molly.

Time to let loose I thought as I downed the shot.

After the shots I could feel myself becoming more relaxed, we successfully managed to get ourselves a nice little section once we were tired of weird guys trying to hit on us. None of that.

Nick POV

"Olly, I didn't bail you out for you to start fucking your life up again," I said snatching the bottle of Jack Daniels from my little brother's hand.

After the dinner with Selene, I received a call from my father telling me my brother needed me to bail him out of jail. The fucking shit was such a good seller he decided to sell drugs. Being the idiot, he is, yeah, its good money.

But what's money good for when you're locked up.

"it's JD, not cocaine nick" he groaned banging his head down on the table.

I thought his drug problem stopped in school, but college only influenced it.