You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife

Chapter 417: Strangers With Good Memories

Trishia could only blame the situation on the cunning Senator.

She was cursing her repeatedly in her mind.

She would kill him if he messed up with her and Bill Sky.

“Ah… secret?” The Senator grinned looking at Trishia.

He was obviously teasing her right now in front of Bill.

Bill was just looking at them.

His expression was unapproachable as usual.

One could easily be intimidated.

“Ah… sweetheart, my dad right here just talking about….” Though Trishia was nervous as hell, she

managed to speak up and gather her cool to avoid suspicion. “Dad, yes, of course, you and mom are

invited to my wedding. And… that secret… oh make sure I will be surprised with that secret gift of yours

and mom.” Trishia smiled as if nothing happened but deep inside she was very nervous as she knew

Bill was a smart guy.

He would not be Bill Sky, the most successful businessman and the richest if he would be easily

deceived.

With these, Trishia knew that she had to be very careful in dealing things with him.

“Right, dad?” Trishia added trying to hold her smile and not to look awkward.

The Senator smiled at her too but his eyes were looking at her meaningfully. “Right, honey.” He agreed.

“That secret is safe and surely would surprise anyone. Of course, you are our only daughter. I will give

all the best to you.” The Senator added meaningfully with his wicked smile.

Trishia clenched her fists so hard.

This old Senator seemed no plan to stop.

“Sure, don’t worry dad. I am looking forward to it. As long as my mom would be happy.” She answered

as if nothing happened between them.

She was trying to act normal though she was very pissed inside.

“Don’t worry, honey, your mom is safe and happy with me as long as you still visit us even if you are

already married to the mighty, Bill Sky.” The Senator replied with his smile not leaving his face.

He looked at Bill Sky like he was worshipping his future son-in-law.

“Sweetheart, I think my dad loves you so much.” Trishia was talking to Bill who was now sitting

elegantly on the couch reading a magazine.

One could easily say that he was not interested in their conversation.

“Hmmm…” He just muttered then he dropped the magazine on the table and stood up. “Shall we go

now?” He asked in a formal tone.

“Sure!” Trishia couldn’t wait to get out of her room and leave the Senator. “Let’s go now, sweetheart.”

She quickly added.

After hearing her words, Bill dialed someone on his phone then his men came in soon.

When they were about to leave, “Wait, honey, Bill…” The Senator stopped them. “Ah… since you two

were going to get married tomorrow, it’s just right that we should have a proper welcome for you in our

family… so…” Sen. Meyer was always looking forward to this happening. “I am inviting you to my

house for a formal dinner. Right, honey? Your mom is excited not only to see you but to finally meet

your future husband.” The Senator winked secretly at Trishia who was still shocked by his sudden

dinner invitation then he looked at Bill who was already expecting a positive answer.

“Sorry dad but as you can see, I have to regain my strength for tomorrow’s wedding. I think I’d prefer to

rest than to go out tonight.” Trishia quickly blocked him.

Her anger toward the old man was surging up.

Obviously, he was just making a fuss.

This old man would not stop leeching on them until he gets everything that he wanted.

Now that she would be married to Bill, Trishia expected that this Senator was going to be present in

their life.

As cunning as the Senator, he would not stop until he gets all the money of the Sky.

“Hmmm… It’s okay if you can’t go. So that means I have to bring the secret gift tomorrow to your

wedding then,” The Senator smiled wickedly.

“Are you okay, Trishia?” Bill asked when he saw Trishia’s face turn pale and her hand that was holding

his turned cold.

Trishia was quickly snapped back to her senses.

Of course, she had to gather all her composure before Bill could suspect her. “Oh… I think I’m just a bit

tired. A little rest would be fine, dad. Then, expect us tonight, right sweetheart?” Trishia answered

secretly gritting her teeth in anger.

After hearing Trishia, the Senator smiled in satisfaction.

Bill nodded at them. “Then, see you later.” He said looking at the Senator.

He then turned around with Trishia clinging to his arm.

Trishia’s head turned to see the Senator again who was waving and smiling at her mockingly.

Trishia’s eyes shot him with daggers before they totally went out.

While they were walking in the hallway, “Sorry Bill, he’s always like that. Always full of surprises.”

Trishia had to make sure that Bill has no doubts.

“Hmmm… it’s fine.” He simply answered.

When they reached the exit, Bill’s driver was already waiting for them. Bill opened the door in the

backseat then he assisted Trishia to get inside.

“Bill? What? Aren’t you coming?” Trishia quickly asked troubled as Bill didn’t hop inside.

Bill looked at Trishia. “I will see you later in the dinner. I have to go back to the office.” With that said,

Bill closed the door without waiting for Trishia’s response then, the driver swiftly drove away.

Giggling in irritation, Trishia was clenching her fists hard but then she realized that her wedding was

going to be tomorrow.

She heaved a sigh then she smiled.

Finally, her long-awaited dream was going to be fulfilled tomorrow.

Tomorrow is her big day. She should be happy.

No one could ruin her happiness even the Senator.

Trishia swore that she was going to put an end to the Senator’s wickedness.

She would not allow him to hold her neck forever.

The old Senator should be gone forever.

Without him, her secret is safe.

Then, Trishia looked outside the window with a meaningful smirk on her face.

In the city, the weather was cold as it was going to be winter.

The traffic was bad along with the noise in the street.

Arabella walked in the street with her thick hooded coat and denim jeans nowhere to go.

She was all alone walking in no definite direction.

She could not stay at Damien’s place tonight because she didn’t want to ruin Lira and Damien’s

relationship.

It was clear to her that Lira was in love with Damien.

It was also clear to her that Damien’s feeling for her was more than a friend.

She fully hoped that changed a long time ago but it didn’t.

Arabella simply didn’t want to hurt Lira.

She hoped that Damien would realize his true feeling for Lira and they would end up loving each other

in the long run.

She also thought of going to Eric’s place but then she quickly got rid of her thought.

Eric was a busy person and she knew that he had so many things on his shoulder right now.

Arabella heaved a heavy sigh.

When she saw a convenience store across the street, she went over as she felt thirsty.

She quickly crossed the street when all the cars stopped.

She went inside and directly went to open the fridge.

She rubbed her palms and then patted them on her cold cheeks.

Good thing the store had a heater.

She felt good a bit then she looked at the drinks piled lining up with different colors.

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She felt gloomy.

Her eyes became sad too then she breathed a heavy sigh as her hand grabbed the can of beer.

Maybe this beer would help her forget everything.

Aside from forgetting Bill’s wedding, she wanted to forget that she was alone on this cold night and had

nowhere to go.

She sat behind a glass wall fronting the street outside.

There are lots of people walking and cars that made up the traffic in the street.

These people outside were walking fast rushing to go home to their families.

With her thought, she felt lonelier. These people have families and she didn’t.

She had no reason to rush home because she didn’t have anyone or a place to call her home.

Arabella then looked at the occupied table beside her.

There, a couple was sitting and they were very sweet to each other.

They were happy eating instant noodles.

Their smiles were up to their ears and their eyes were with sparks.

This couple was certainly in love with each other.

Arabella heaved a sigh as her memories brought her to when she and Bill entered a convenience store

abroad.

They also ate instant noodles.

At first, Bill was hesitant to eat.

He was just looking at her like his eyes were questioning her why she was eating that kind of food.

His stare at the food was like poison.

Remembering Bill’s expression that time, Arabella couldn’t help but smile.

At that time, she thought Bill would not give in but after she forced him to eat, he took the cup and eat

all.

He wasn’t satisfied with one cup.

He ordered more cups of instant noodles.

He only stopped after finishing three big cups.

Admittedly, it was his first time eating instant noodles and his first was shared with her.

She was sure that the media would go crazy spotting Bill Sky, the billionaire inside a convenience store

eating instant noodles.

Remembering those times with him made a deep pang in her heart.

She had good memories of Bill but tomorrow is his wedding.

She felt they were going back to being a stranger to each other.

Strangers with good and bad memories perhaps.

Realizing that she lost him, Arabella drank the beer in one go and went back to the fridge, opened it,

and grabbed three more cans of beer. She went to the cashier and paid for the beers.

Then, she went outside and sat on a chair with a table.

She wanted to continue drinking there trying to ease the pain in her heart.

Since she didn’t have a place to stay, she might as well stay outside the convenience store and drink.

The table and chair were really meant for the store’s customers so it was safe to stay there.

Though it was cold outside, she liked it.

The cold seemed to give warmth to her heavy heart.

After a few more drinks, Arabella felt her head getting heavy.

She placed her head on the table.

She was getting tipsy as she closed her eyes for a while trying to sober up after drinking the two cans

of beer.

“Hmmm… I’m not gonna cry for you anymore…”

“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, Arabella…”

“Hmmm… I will… yeah… I will forget you…”

“And… I will be happy someday…”

“Someday….”

“Someday…”

“Someday…”

Arabella muttered in the air while her eyes were closed and her head was on the table’s surface.

After she was caught in her deep slumber but with the noise from horning cars, she opened her eyes.

Awakened with her head and heart still heavy.

She grabbed the last can of beer on the table.

She wanted to drink the last can of beer hoping to make all the heaviness she felt go away.

When she got it, she was stunned.

The can was lightweight and it was already opened.

She flipped the can to check but it was empty.

She frowned deeply as she was sure that before she closed her eyes, there was still one can left

untouched.

How come it was finished?

Did someone drink it while she was asleep?

Arabella looked around and felt nervous.

No one.

She thought the place was safe but at this point, she wasn’t sure.

Arabella quickly stood up and then, walked away.

Walking in a zigzag she crossed the street.

She walked until she stopped in a middle of a long bridge.

Her eyes widened seeing the view.

From where she was standing, she could clearly see the water sparkling because of the city lights

around it.

She smiled like she instantly forgot all her pains.

For a while, she allowed her eyes to enjoy the view then when she remembered that she still had to

find a place to sleep, she continued her walking.

With a heavy head, she walked slowly to get a grip on herself.

Now, she regretted drinking but it was too late.

Tipsy, she walked crossing the bridge.

She would find some cheap inns in the area.

Arabella rubbed her palms again together and kept on putting them on her cheeks.

She felt too cold since the night get deeper.

She had to find shelter before she would freeze in the street.

She continued walking but then she suddenly jolted.

“Why?” She suddenly uttered shockingly in the air seeing a very familiar figure in front walking toward

her.

Her heart skipped a beat and then raced to the fastest rate.

She could even hear the sound of her heart pounding.

“Nah… you are just drunk, Arabella. Now you started seeing things. Keep walking before you sleep

here in the street.” Arabella told herself as she shook her head to get rid of the thing she was seeing.

She walked forward and closer to the man.

She was sure it was a different man but she was seeing Bill Sky in him.

He was wearing a black trench coat and walking so tall, sexy, handsome, and charming.

He was very dignified and domineering like he carried a powerful wind behind him.

Arabella kept on shaking her head as she was getting closer to him.

She was blaming the beer now for still thinking of Bill and seeing him in another person.

With her heart beating so fast, she walked past him.

She didn’t dare to look at him.

Then she heaved a heavy sigh trying to calm herself not until a hand suddenly grabbed her arm.