THE BILLIONAIRE’S PERFECT MATE

That morning, before Ellie left home with Edward, she stood in front of the mirror, admiring herself. She wore a long white gown which was an exquisite piece of artistry, crafted from the finest silk, Her hair was curled in waves, dangling down her neck. She wore a silver necklace which was gotten for her by Edward to compliment the dress. She looked like a fairy princess she had always been before her mother passed away.

Her mother, a designer, always made sure she adorned her with beautiful dresses. The gown she was putting on was the sketch she had drawn a day before her mother died and was planning to show her the night she was burnt to death. The thought of her mother made tears rolled down her eyes, bringing back the memories of her childhood with her mother. Ellie felt that day was a big day for her. In memory of her deceased mother, she had replicated the sketch into the dress she was putting on. She had thought that day was a day that would bring ease to her worried soul, a day that would bring her close to getting her revenge on the family that killed her mother and a day that will make her be with the man she loved forever.

She had thought of her future with Edward that morning and she had imagined them watching their child play in the garden with her resting her head on Edward’s shoulder. The thought of this made her smile but the smile soon faded away after she remembered Kevin. She hadn’t thought of how to get rid of Kevin yet and she had only a week left. That day, before she and Edward stepped out, she had decided to inform Edward about her past and Kevin’s presence after the collaboration was done but she never knew Sophia was going to ruin her plan. She had thought it was better for her to tell Edward about her past than him finding out from an outsider.

As they got to the entrance of the event hall about to step in, Ellie was overwhelmed with fear. She was not sure if the collaboration would go well with what had happened the day before. Edward who had noticed how tensed she was, held her by her hand, assuring her that everything would be okay.

‘I know you are scared and you are not sure about pulling this through, but I can I assure you that you will do well and pull through. You were able to resolve everything amidst the chaos yesterday, so I am confident that this is also going to end well too. With me by your side, everything is going to be fine. You are one strong lady, you know?’, Edward said, trying to put a smile on tensed Ellie’s face and he successfully did.

‘Are you sure I will do well?’, Ellie asked, sounding unsure.Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

‘Yes, you will. Just believe in yourself. Believe me, your beauty alone will make everyone captivated by you’, Edward said playfully.

‘Stop that, you are making me blush’, Sophia said, smiling.

‘Now that i have successfully made you smile, shall we go in? Let’s go in and show the world how amazing you are. Shall we?’, Edward asked, stretching his hand forth, to hold Ellie’s hand in his.

As the grand double doors to the event swung open, a hush fell over the room, and all eyes turned to the entrance. The reporters eyes were on Ellie and Edward who had just entered. The lights of the cameras were flashing and also clicking at the same time, Ellie felt tensed and restless at the sight of the eyes that were on her but Edward wrapped his hand around hers tightly, assuring her that everything would be okay.

It was the collaboration of the largest Fashion Group in the city and also the birthday celebration of the owner’s son, no doubt, reporters and distinguished guests would flood the event but Ellie never expected them to be that much.

‘Are you sure I can do this? In front of the whole crowd?’, Ellie asked Edward, in a low and scared voice.

‘Yes, you can and you will, trust me’, Edward said.

In no time, Daniel too arrived, accompanied by Allison and their daughter. Daniel walked up to where Edward and Ellie were, upon setting his eyes on them.

‘Hello, Ellie. Do not forget how important today is and make sure you perform well’, Daniel said, in a voice that sounded more like a threat.

‘You do not have to remind her. She is aware. If you do not mind, we would like to excuse ourselves’, Edward said, walking away with Ellie. As they took few steps away from Daniel, the least person they had both expected to be there appeared right in front of them.

‘Oh, what a lovely display of affection. People are even mistaking you to be the legal wife not knowing you are just a mistress’, Sophia said, smirking.

‘Babe, she doesn’t worth our time. Let’s just leave’, Edward said, facing Ellie.

‘No, my love. I have a few words to say to her. Do you mind going first? I will meet up with you’, Ellie asked of Edward.

‘Sure. Just stay safe’, Edward said, kissing Ellie on her forehead, which caught the attention of the people around there.

‘I thought Sophia is the daughter-in-law of the Lions’ family, then who is the lady Edward walked in with and just kissed?’, a lady who had seen Edward kissing Ellie alongside with her friends said. quite aloud that it got to both Ellie and Sophia’s hearings. This made Ellie smiled.

‘What? A mistress? Are you feeling hurt that a mistress has taken over your place and also snatched away your man from you that people are doubting if you are Edward’s wife? Well, that’s the power of a mistress who isn’t a pushover’, Ellie said, trying to taunt Sophia.

‘But wait, we had thought you wouldn’t be here today after what you did yesterday. Wow, you must be really aiming for my downfall for you to be here even though you are not happy to be’, Ellie said, amused at to what extreme Sophia could go to make sure she failed.

‘I am only here today to see how you are going to embarrass yourself. I am wondering how the collaboration would go through without the dresses. Let’s wait and see how you fail to make the collaboration happen, darling’, Sophia said with confidence, which got Ellie amused.

‘You are this confident that I am going to fail? Well, let’s wait and see but I am quite confident that I wouldn’t’, Ellie said with confidence, that got Sophia wondering what she was up to. She felt that she was too relaxed and didn’t seem to be worried, which she felt not to be right.

‘If you do not mind, I would like to go meet my babe. Can’t wait to see you get disgraced. Till then’, Ellie whispered in her ear, walking away. As soon as Ellie walked away, Sophia went to an enclosed area to put a call through to Jack.

‘Hello, Jack. Are you sure Ellie and Edward didn’t get in touch with the designer or did they get another designer?’, Sophia asked, feeling uneasy about Ellie’s confidence.

‘Not at all. Nothing of such’, Jack responded.

‘Just keep an eye on their team members and see if you can get any news across before the collaboration starts’, Sophia said.

‘Yes, Miss’, Jack responded, hanging up.

The door swung opened, revealing Collins, Clinton and Natalia, making an entrance into the hall. As soon as Ellie set her eyes on Natalia, she couldn’t believe what she had seen She was putting on the same dress as hers.

‘Hi Natalia, you look so gorgeous in this your dress’, Ellie said, after having walked up to Natalia and complimenting her.

‘Hi, Ellie. Thank you for the compliment. You also look nice too’, Natalia said, looking at Ellie all over It was at that moment she came to the realization, the realization that she was wearing the same dress as that of Ellie.

‘What a coincidence!!!!!! Where did you get your dress from?’, Natalia asked surprised as she had specially asked her designer to make this dress for her. She had handed over the sketch to her designer, to make a dress out of it as that was the only gift she had left of someone so special to her, that she lost 10 years back. The design was unique and so, she got confused on seeing the same design on Ellie,

‘I actually made it myself. I got this inspiration from when I was a child. My mum was a designer actually and because of her love for fashion, I also fell in love with it too’, Ellie said, smiling

‘Did you just say your mum was a Designer? ‘, Natalia asked, shocked.

‘Yes, she was’, Ellie responded, unaware of what was going on in Natalia’s head.

‘You once said your mum is dead, right? How did she die?’, Natalia asked, with a shaky voice, trying to put the pieces together.

‘She died in a fire accident 10 years ago’, Ellie said, innocently which made a thousand thoughts ran through Natalia’s mind. Wanting to confirm her suspicion, Natalia moved closed to Ellie, touching her necklace.

‘This is such a beautiful necklace’, Natalia said admiring the necklace and lifting Ellie’s hair up to check the back of her neck. When she noticed that nothing was there, she heaved a sigh of relief. Natalia seemed to the lost in thoughts but her thoughts were soon interrupted by the Master of Ceremony’s voce, who announced the commencement of the ceremony.

‘Hello, everyone. The ceremony is about to start and the first agenda will be that of the collaboration between Oswell Fashion Group and Lions Fashion Group. Now, the representative of Lions Fashion Group will be called on stage to start the collaboration process. Miss Ellie Edward, would you please, step on the stage?’, the Master of Ceremony said, with the audience giving a resounding applause to welcome Ellie on stage.

‘Go, darling. I know you will do just well’, Natalia said, patting Ellie’s hand. As Ellie walked to the stage, she took each step with confidence, knowing that her actions on the stage that day would forever changed her life

But do you think that will finally happen? Do you think her pains were about to end? Do you think Sophia would ever let her be happy?