Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 492: Keeping your options open

Chapter 492: Keeping your options open

Gavin’s seated dumbfounded, unable to process his thoughts for some time. He was expecting Tristan to interrogate him, but his words not only left him speechless but also gave him a strange feeling.

It was surprising to bring up this topic, especially when his mother was trying to drag him into this blind date set-up.

All of her kids have settled in their lives and now she wanted her younger son too find a suitable partner for himself.

She expected Gavin to surprise her by introducing her to his girlfriend all of a sudden or at least give some kind of hints about his love life, but this child of hers remained indifferent whenever she brought up this topic.

So when she failed to get some gossip out of him, she pursued her elder son to convince him. And here he was talking on behalf of his mother.

"So do you want me to introduce you to one" When he didn’t speak a word and remained sealed lip, Tristan tried pursuing him.

He knew it was not his position to force his brother into something he totally disregarded but for his mother’s peace of mind, he didn’t mind bringing the topic.

Gavin who had been dumbstruck the entire time, snapped out hearing Tristan’s word and immediately shook his head.

"Where did this thought come from" Gavin questioned. His eyes stared at his brother in confusion.

Expecting the reaction, Tristan scratched his forehead and pursed his lips into a thin line, ashamed of what he had spoken.

"See, it isn’t me but mom who wants to find a suitable life partner for you" Tristan explained without hiding their mother’s motive.

Slumping against the chair, Gavin parted his mouth in disbelief. ’That’s why she was suddenly getting curious about my likes and dislikes about girls’

Shaking his head in dismay, Gavin cleared his mind and declined. "Sorry, but it’s too early for me to get into a relationship. Brother, I have just started focusing on my career. Mom can’t force me to get into a relationship" he snapped.

This thought of having someone in life didn’t cross his mind. Even watching his siblings find their life partners didn’t change his view over relationships, nor did they develop his urge to be in one.

He was happy being alone and living his life just the way he wanted. But what is wrong with his mother and why is she suddenly trying to trap him into blink-dates, he couldn’t understand.

Tristan watched his brother with calmness. Gavin had the right to argue but for once he had to think from Grace’s point of view.

"She isn’t forcing you, Gavin. She would never do that."

Tristan tried to explain but when he noticed the frown still resting on Gavin’s face he sighed and leaned forward with his hand resting on the table surface and his palms still clasped together as he continued.

"She just wants you to keep your options open and meet people apart from your friends. Who knows, you will come across someone who might end up liking" Tristan stated the fact.

When he first saw Ashley at that award function, he fell head over heels for her, but unfortunately, his luck wasn’t on his side and she had someone she loved.

In those years while secretly loving her, Grace tried to introduce him to various girls but he never found them attractive because his heart was occupied by Ashley.

He thought no matter how many girls he met they won’t be her. So he declined his mother’s suggestion and decided to wait for her until the news about her marriage broke on the internet.

Though it was a random question reporters asked her but her answer left him shattered. Ashley and Greg were going to get married within a year and the words from her mouth left him shattered.

It was then his belief began to shake and he finally agreed with Grace and started going on blind dates only to reject them because they weren’t Ashley.

For him, she was the only one. So when he learned about Greg’s affair with her so-called friend Jane, he went to extremes to expose them.

He knew Ashley would be heartbroken, but for a better future with him, she had to deal with the heartbreak.

So when she finally broke up with Greg, Tristan didn’t leave a chance to show her his sincerity towards her and how he was ready to take responsibility even after she declared the moment between them was a one-night stand.

As Tristan thought about their journey, a smile automatically crept on his lips.

"For me, blind dates didn’t work because I had Ashley in my heart but with you it’s different. So, it isn’t a big deal to explore yourself. As I said who knows you might end up liking someone"

Tristan’s words were clear and understandable which even left Gavin pondering. Though deep down he felt it a waste of time still, he decided to go with his brother’s advice, though he still felt there was no one he would come to like.

****

Days passed by after the stalker was caught. The following days had been peaceful after that with Noah taking care of Alice, pampering and coaxing her newly found cravings.

Alice had never been a picky eater, but after getting pregnant her taste changed. From being unable to handle spice to eating a lot of sweets. Someone who never liked dessert kept on ordering different ones whenever she would crave them.

Noah found this change in her too overwhelming but didn’t dare to raise a word. Instead of getting annoyed, he fulfilled her every request.

Even now while having donuts, he felt immense happiness. Alice looked more relaxed and had also started gaining a little weight. She looked adorable which made him squeeze her stuff cheeks.

"Hmm... Noah, stop disturbing me" she groaned pulling her face away from his palm, and frowned.

Swallowing the last piece of donut, she wiped her lips before rubbing her slightly swollen belly.

"I still don’t feel my stomach is full. Baby do you want more" Her words left Noah speechless with his mouth parting in disbelief.

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