The Billionaire I Fell In Love With

“What’s going on?” Ethan asked, breathing heavily as he walked to Irish in the hospitalreception, her eyes were swollen with tears and his heart felt heavy, seeing her in that condition.

She sniffed and handed him a face cap when she saw how people were starting to gaze at

him, he was unaware though, he collected the face cap and wore it.

“Irish…” He called.

“The specialists are nowhere to be found” She said slowly.

“Doc Luc said my mum is gonna die any moment from now” She added bursting into tears again.

“Damn! Come, let’s go to his office” Ethan said.

“He’s not in his office right now” A nurse stopped them.

“Get the hell out of the way and go get Docuc for me anywhere he is now” Ethan said sternly and the nurse nodded, moving out of the way.

*

“Everything is gonna be fine” Ethan rubbed Irish’s back as they waited for doc Luc in his office. “I’m so sorry for keeping you waiting Mr Ethan” Doc Luc said, walking in.

“Lucky what’s going on?”Ethan asked.

Doc Luc sighed “Mr Ethan, the specialists are nowhere to be found, I’ve tried contacting them severally, i called the hospital they were coming from in India and was told they left already since yesterday and they even called them hours ago that they’ve gotten to California heading to myhospital”

“So where the fuck are they!” Ethan said.

“I don’t know too, no one knows and her mum’s health is deteriorating, I’m afraid she has little time left”

“Stop saying that, what’s the next step?” Ethan asked.

“I’ll pay anything” He added.

“We’ll have to fly her to India, the same hospital those specialists are coming from” Doc Luc said. “Are you sure they’re competent? The act of the specialists already said they’re not” Ethan said. “They are, Mr Ethan. That hospital is the best in India and 80% of surgeries they perform are always successful”

“Okay then, we should hurry” Ethan said.

“The problem is…” Doc Luc paused.

“What?” Irish spoke up.

“I’m not sure she’ll be able to survive through the flight, you know she has very limited time left and the flight process might take a lot of time ” Doc Luc said sadly.

“Gosh! Isn’t there anything you can do to help?” Ethan asked.

“Please” Irish pleaded.

“Arrrgh!” Doc Luc sighed, thinking.

“The only thing i can do is to place her on sedatives throughout the flight but her chance of surviving till we get there is 40%”

“Okay, so how much is the bills? I’m gonna pay it” Ethan said.

“No, I’ll pay it. I still have some money in my bank account” Irish said and Doc Luc smiled, knowing Irish won’t be able to afford the money..

“I’m afraid you won’t be able to cover the bills Irish” Doc Luc said.

“Irish I’ll pay it” Ethan offered.

“No, you’ve done more than enough. I won’t let you pay the bills again” Irish said.

“Im not complaining about it, I’m perfectly fine with paying the bills”

“No… no, you’re not paying it Ethan. You spent a lot already, i can’t keep making you spend and spend”

“Im fine with it, just let me settle the bills please” Ethan said.

“You’re not even my family to take such responsibilities, you paid for everything since we got here and I’m so grateful for that but i won’t allow you take responsibility anymore. No, please” Irish said.

“Can i see your account balance Miss Irish?” Doc Luc asked.

“Of course” Irish said bringing out her phone, she imputed some codes and her bank account balance popped up.

“It’ll be enough right?” She asked, handing her phone to Doc Luc.

He laughed when he saw her account balance.

“I’m sorry for laughing but this is so so small, it won’t even cover quarter of the bills” Doc Luc said.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“What! Really?” Irish asked, she had thought it’d be more than enough.

The pay she has been receiving from Ethan plus all the money she received from her customers. It should be more than enough.

“Why is it so costly?” Irish asked.

“Your mum isn’t just doing a surgery Irish but two, other expenses too” Doc Luc said.

“Ohh…” Irish sighed and glanced at Ethan while rubbing the back of her neck.

“I’ll settle the bills Doc Luc, get to work. There’s no much time left” Ethan said.

“No” Irish said. “You’re just gonna borrow me the money and I’ll pay back.

“Really? That’s not necessary” Ethan said.

“It is, Ethan. I’ll collect more orders, i need to pay you back”

“It’s fine then. Luc, talk to my manager about the bills” Ethan said.

“Okay, so I’ll be flying with Mrs Helen…”

“Won’t i come with you?” Irish asked.

“No, no… that might take a lot of process and she needs to be attended to as soon as possible” “Ohh” Irish said.

“Will you go in my private jet? The stress of starting to book a flight and all. It’s gonna take a lot of time” Ethan said.

“That’ll be great! Mr Ethan”. Doc Luc smiled.

“Let me contact my aircraft pilot, you should go get ready with the necessary things ” Ethan said to Doc Luc who nodded and hurried out of the office.

“Thank you, so much” Irish said to Ethan tearily.

“It’s fine” He pulled her into a side hug while he contacted his pilot.

_

The car was in complete silence as they headed home after leaving the airport .

Doc Luc and Mrs Helen left in his private jet already.

“She’ll be fine” Ethan broke the silence in the car after noticing how troubled Irish looks. “Thank you” Irish said.

“Are you going back to work?” She asked.

“No, I’ve closed for the day”

“Yeah, you need to rest” Irish said.

“You too” Ethan said and Irish nodded, knowing she has to get to work to be able to pay back Ethan’s money.

“You should stop giving me my pay for now” Irish said.

“Why?” Ethan asked.

“I’m gonna be using it to pay for the debt little by little, it’ll go a long way in refunding your money”

“Arrrgh” Ethan groaned. “Are you serious about paying back?” He asked.

“Of course ” Irish said, “And please do not refuse” She added.

“I’m gonna keep giving you your pay and you can save it yourself to pay me back when it’s complete” Ethan said.

“Fine then ” Irish said.

“You’re making me feel bad for wanting to pay back, i never asked you too” Ethan said. “I know but i want to. Please” Irish said.

“Okay then, anything that makes you feel okay” Ethan said.

The car fell back into silence and Ethan can’t help but steal glances at her.

Even in her worried state, she still looked beautiful.

He kinda wished he hadn’t confessed his feelings to her at least not in the midst of this problems, cause it seems she’s no longer comfortable with him.

*

“Arusha, do not go to the hospital after leaving school….” Irish said to Arusha as she walked up the stairs.

They just arrived home and she know she needed to fill Arusha in on the recent happenings.

*

“Wow! You never can tell what might have happened to those specialists? I don’t think they’ll deliberately abandon someone who needs urgent medical care without a reason” Gabrielle said after Ethan had narrated everything to her.

“I think you’re right and i think they are incompetent too, I’ll have then sued whenever theyappear” Ethan said, sipping his favorite wine, he was seated with Gabrielle in the kitchen after eating.

“Com’on Ethan, you don’t know what might have gone wrong with them. You should be hoping they’re fine instead of having this mindset” Gabriella said and he shrugged.

“I hope they are fine though. Anyways, I’m glad we didn’t even wait for them any longer, i just hope Irish’s Mum survive through the flight and then the surgery” Ethan said.

“She will, i know. Irish told me she’s a strong woman and i believe she’ll fight this” Gabrielle said. “Where’s Irish by the way?” She added.

“Probably in her room, i don’t want to disturb her, she obviously needs some time to herself” Ethan said.

“Yeah, poor girl” Gabrielle shook her head.

“I’m thinking of changing her brother’s school, we both had a discussion and damn! He’s so intelligent, i don’t think the school he attends knows his worth, he needs a better school and I’m gonna do that for him”

“That’ll be great and he’s gat the looks too, the maids are still talking about him till now” “Really?” Ethan laughed.

“Yeah”

“So, thinking of the best schools here in California, i think you should choose the one Jessica attends whenever she’s here for summer” Gabrielle said.

“Yes! That’ll be fine. I’ll start making moves once all this is over, you know Mrs Helen have to get well first before i can proceed with my plans”

“Yes, of course”

“I need to go have a nap before Arin comes back” Ethan said and Gabrielle chuckled.

“I’ll start preparing lunch also” Gabrielle said.

“Okay World best chef” Ethan teased and laughed while Gabrielle rolled his eyes at him.

___

“Irish” Ethan called walking into her workshop.

“Hi” She smiled. She just left Arin’s room who’s already having her nap.

“I thought you’d be in your room” Ethan said, drawing a chair close to her before sitting. “Nah, i need to work” Irish said.

“Well… Doc Luc just called me now, they arrived India safely and the surgeons already got to work”

“Thank goodness” Irish breathed out a sigh of relief.

Her mum survived the flight!

She had been unsettled, praying her mum would at least survive the flight cause the state she

had been in when they left for India was terrible.

Keep fighting mum.. you’ll survive the surgeries too.

“I’m so glad” Irish smiled.

“Me too”Ethan said.

“Ohh… Doc Luc’s calling back” Ethan said picking up the call…

“Hi Doc Luc.

Irish picked up her phone to call Arusha and tell him about the new piece of news.

“What!” Ethan’s exclamation stopped him.

“What?” Irish asked worriedly.

“Can you believe the specialists that were assigned to California to take care of your mum, were kidnapped! That was why they couldn’t make it to the hospital” Ethan said, alarmed.

“What!”

Tbc.