22 The Excellent Girlfriend

“Hello! Elena…” she greeted me earlier than smiling sweetly my means.

“Hello, Millie. Wanting ahead to the social gathering?” I requested as I smiled again at her.

She’s such a cute woman, actually. It took fairly some time for her to heat as much as me and are available to phrases with the truth that I’m relationship her father. Now, I might proudly say that we’re on very pleasant phrases.

“Sure! Let’s go!” Millie cried out cheerfully.

“Proper. Let’s go!” I additionally cried out excitedly as I mimicked her cheerful pose.

Adrian took her hand and collectively the three of us walked to the automobile. The nanny helped put her backpack within the bag seat of the automobile together with Millie whereas Adrian and I rode within the entrance seats. At occasions like these, I couldn’t assist however really feel like we actually have been a household. Millie chatted away about some toys that she performed with and what was occurring at college along with her mates.

Adrian made applicable feedback right here and there whereas I listened to their dialog. I felt a small tug on my hand and realized that Adrian had began holding my hand in his. His hand round mine was heat and I couldn’t assist however smile a little bit at him. The tender contact of his hand and the family-like ambiance within the automobile jogged my memory that after, I too, had a household like this.

It was a brief drive to Millie’s pal home the place the social gathering was happening. My job for right this moment was to behave as Adrian’s girlfriend and Millie’s new mom. From what I’ve been advised, Adrian and Millie’s mom divorced when she was only a child. From then on, Adrian had been elevating Millie as a single father. Now that Millie is rising up and socializing extra with the individuals round her, Adrian’s household wished him to remarry to discover a new mom for Millie and to provide extra kids. The basic wealthy and demanding household story.

If your loved ones isn’t good, it was very laborious so that you can keep away from darkish gossips in excessive society. Adrian’s divorce from his ex-wife was having many detrimental repercussions on Millie. Now that she has grown up sufficient to know a little bit of what was occurring, she was feeling the detrimental impacts firsthand similar to being teased at college for not having a mom. That was the place I entered into the image.

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“We’ve arrived,” Adrian mentioned as he obtained out of the automobile and opened the door for Millie.

“Yay!” Millie cried out fortunately earlier than laughing.

I supplied the woman my hand and he or she took it whereas smiling up at me. We led her inside the home the place her mates have been already there taking part in with some video games.

“Adrian, so pleased that you just and Millie might make it,” a lady with blonde hair and a really lovely smile greeted us on the door.

This should be one of many hosts for right this moment’s social gathering. The mom of considered one of Millie’s mates, I rapidly took psychological observe. She’s a goal for me to impress as Adrian’s girlfriend and Millie’s mom.

“We’re glad to be right here. Thanks a lot for the invitation. Millie has been excited and looking out ahead to this social gathering,” Adrian replied earlier than smiling politely at her.

Her eyes have been instantly on me, and I smiled at her whereas I waited for Adrian to introduce me. That is the primary time that he’s introducing me into Millie’s world of acquaintances and failure on my half wasn’t an choice.

“That is Elena, she’s my girlfriend,” Adrian launched me with a proud smile earlier than placing an arm round my waist.

“It’s a pleasure to satisfy you,” I mentioned, my voice candy and dripping with honey.

“Wow. I didn’t know that Adrian had a girlfriend. I’m Gemma, Isabelle’s mom. You two come inside,” Gemma mentioned.

By this time, Millie had already rushed into the home to hitch the remainder of her mates. We each adopted Gemma inside her home. The youngsters had fashioned their very own group to play video games and the mother and father had fashioned one other group to socialize whereas they waited for his or her youngsters to be finished. It was a easy and clear arrange that allowed each age teams to previous the time enjoyably.

“This manner,” Gemma mentioned as she led Adrian and I to the couch the place the opposite mother and father have been chatting.

“I’m Adrian, Millie’s father and that is my girlfriend, Elena. Good to satisfy you,” Adrian launched us flawlessly as I plastered on considered one of my most charming smiles.

If nothing else, I knew that I used to be a simple sight on the eyes. It was widespread for individuals to assume that I’m nothing greater than a gorgeous face and that labored in my favor more often than not. Truthfully, you must have a look at least above respectable to this point billionaires and Adrian was undoubtedly considered one of them.

“So, Elena, what do you do?” one of many ladies within the group requested.

It was some of the widespread questions that I’d get each time I went out with my shoppers. The way in which that everybody was taking a look at me made it clear that they have been questioning how I managed to hook somebody has good-looking and wealthy as Adrian. The truth that he hasn’t been in a relationship for a few years most likely solely added to the thriller.

“I’m a designer. I personal my very own line of garments and equipment. I’ve a level in enterprise administration, however I truthfully really feel extra inclined in the direction of design. So, combining my ardour for trend and my background in enterprise, I by some means managed to launch my very own trend line,” I replied flawlessly earlier than smiling warmly at my audiences.

It wasn’t a lie. I did personal a small firm that sells garments and equipment produced primarily based by myself authentic designs. Clearly, the corporate was small and couldn’t help my present life-style or the overwhelming quantity of debt that I had on my shoulders. Clearly, these individuals didn’t have to know that.

“Wow…that’s wonderful…” one of many males mentioned as he smiled at me.

Some males are straightforward to bewitch and this gentleman right here is certainly considered one of them. They requested me a few different questions earlier than the dialog lastly steered in a distinct course. I might really feel Adrian’s eyes on me as I conversed fluidly with the opposite mother and father. Each time our eyes met, I’d smile at him to guarantee him that I used to be advantageous and that every part was going based on plan.

“Why don’t all of us head out to the backyard for some drinks? I’ve already ready every part outdoors,” Gemma recommended energetically.

“That’s an incredible thought,” one other dad or mum mentioned.

“Yeah…let’s try this,” one other lady readily agreed.

“We should always have sufficient nannies to cowl the youngsters,” one other mom mentioned earlier than smiling brightly.

–To be continued…