One Night With The Billionaire

The next day, Arianna made up her mind to get the job completed. She was done with the painting and design. On her part, the contest was a done deal.

She was busy at work when two new designers were brought into her office and introduced. Arianna welcomes them to Hudson’s holding and tells them she wishes them a great time working together.

Few days later, the day for the contest came. The incumbent Prime minister was there and to honour him, the two important dignitaries were there.

Senator Adrian Delmark and his co aspirant Abby Santiago were invited. Though both are aiming for the same position, they shook hands when they met.

There has been a long standing grudge between the two of them. But for once in many years, they exchanged smiles. But none can tell if the smile of the other was from his heart.

When the name of each representative was displayed on the screen, Adrian Delmark was excited when he saw his daughter’s name there.

Richard was also there. He stilled his heart when he saw Arianna’s name. He has full faith in her. His sister was going to bring home the trophy.

Before it began, the contestants were free to meet a few people. In the room with the tag Hudson’s holding. Adrian Delmark and Richard decided to get in.

But they were surprised to find Jace, holding Arianna close and kissing her. Adrian Delmark coughed slightly and the lovers paused, and glanced to see who was at the door.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

No one was allowed to come in, that was the instructions Jace gave the bodyguards. But how on earth did someone come in without his consent?

But when he turned and saw It’s Senator Adrian Delmark, he chuckled and said “I was wondering who has the effrontery to step in without my consent. But then, I can’t say anything since it’s my future father in-law”

Adrian Delmark smiled and nodded “Thank you Jace, I have more regard for you now than ever” he said looking past him to Arianna, who suddenly looked away as if she wasn’t interested in seeing them.

Jace Hudson nodded politely and stepped aside.

“Darling” Adrian Delmark said and took a few steps towards Arianna. He wanted to hold her in a hug but Arianna walked away abruptly, avoiding him.

“Arianna dear,” Adrian Delmark said. But the latter didn’t respond but stood before the mirror, tying her hair into a bun.

“I just want you to give me the chance to be your father. I would like to acknowledge you publicly as my daughter when the contest is over. Is that okay!” Adrian Delmark requested.

Arianna turned and glared at him sharply “I am not your daughter, Senator Adrian. I have never known you as one. You chose Jane over my mom and you think I will ever forgive you for that?” She demanded.

“I didn’t offend you Arianna. It was Susan I hurt. You are my daughter, Arianna. You shouldn’t let what happened between your Mom and I affect our relationship” Adrian Delmark coaxed.

“What about my Mom? I should just let it go that way? Everything you did to her, I should close my eyes and pretend that I didn’t know?

You and Jane didn’t even spare her a moment of friendship even in her death? What kind of a couple are you? I don’t want to talk to you nor anyone else in your family. I do not recognise you as my father.

Why should I, besides donating a single sperm, what other things make you call yourself my father, huh tell me Senator Delmark?” Arianna bellowed.

“I am dad to you, Arianna. Not Senator Delmark. And yes, what else qualifies a man as a father besides donating his sperm?

Tell me darling if you know the answer. It appears you are getting wiser than I do” Senator Adrian Delmark asked, glaring at his daughter.

Arianna glared at him and found no answer to retort. She turned back and continued with her hair.

Richard and Jace exchange glances. Richard feels so guilty because his mom is the Jane Delmark that Arianna has a grudge against.

He doesn’t know what to say. He’s just trying to win his friend back. He saw his dad kept his gaze on Arianna and Jace made an eye for him to get closer.

“Arianna” Richard called, going closer to stand behind her. She glared back at him from the mirror and didn’t respond.

“I missed you Arianna, I really do. You’ve been my friend before I knew who you are more than a friend to me, you’re my sister. Please talk to me, I can’t hold on anymore” Richard pleaded.

Arianna glared at him and when she turned to snap at him, Richard grabbed her and forced a hug on her. He held her tight and circled his hands around her, not willing to let her go.

A smile appeared on Adrian Delmark’s lips. He would be happy if his two children could get along. This would be a stepping stone for him to get his daughter to accept him.

“Please Arianna. Think about our friendship, the few times we’ve been together. Whatever happened is between our dad and his women.

It had nothing to do with us. You and I are two different people who have got involved in the affairs between the three of them. Don’t push me away from your life simply because I am Jane Delmark’s son.

Please Arianna. I miss you very much and I love you a lot. Let’s return to be who we used to me, Me, you and Genesis. Please forgive me for hurting you with my words.

And please forgive our dad and mom. Take us as your family, that’s who we truly are. Please Arianna, forgive all of us…” Richard pleaded.

A lone tear fell from Arianna’s eyes to Richard’s upper arm. She sniffled and hugged Richard back. Everything he’s done for her.

He’d saved her life. He had been an amazing friend to her. It’s all because he was her brother after all. He had shown love to her.

How she wished he’s not Jane Delmark’s son. The woman that didn’t let her mother be with the man she loved.