The Possessive Billionaire ✔

Chapter 39 - Hunter & Claire {}

"You have really good taste." I smiled at her.

"Thanks. Hunter is through here." She said and slipped through the glass doors.

We followed her and found Hunter near the barbeque, "Hey guys! I'm so glad you came!" He smiled.

He came around the table and gave me a hug and bro hugged Brandon.

"What's your poison?" He asked.

I looked at him weirdly, "Sorry?" I asked.

"I'll have a whiskey and a fruit cocktail for Ashley," He said.

"Coming right up!" Hunter said and walked back to his mini personal bar.

"Don't mind him, he talks weird," Claire said to me and I smiled.

"I don't mind. This is a free country, he can do whatever he wants." I said, shrugging.

"I'm sure," Claire said with a laugh.

We had a fun-filled lunch. We had a Greek salad prepared by Claire and some Pasta she also made. Hunter had prepared and added the sauce to the barbecue.

Brandon and Hunter didn't bring up their jobs which I was grateful for because I didn't really know much about business like Claire did.

We stuck to talking about our trip to South Africa and we told all the funny stories while Hunter and Claire told us their stories about their time in Canada.

"I think it's time we go for a swim!" Claire announced.

"Definitely!" Brandon said.

"Sounds like a great idea!" I told her.

"Let's go, babes!" Hunter said.

We all went to the large backyard where the pool was located and we decided to all cannonball. When we were in the pool we played Marco Polo, a pool game that Hunter taught me. We also played submarine and other fun things. Eventually, Claire and I drifted away from the men and allowed them to have some 'guy time' with each other.

"You know Brandon was a mess without you. He needs you and can't survive away from you." Claire told me.

"So I've been told," I muttered.

"We saw him mope and nearly drink himself to death."

"Brandon hurt me a great deal and the stunt he pulled hurt me a lot," I told her.

I didn't know why but I felt the urge to defend my actions. I still didn't believe that I was in the wrong.

"I know, with Sophia. But she is behind bars isn't she?"

I nodded, "She is."

"Great that way that witch can't break your relationship."

I smiled, "Cheers to that!" I said and our glasses hit each other before I took a sip of my fruity drink.

I glanced and saw Brandon floating on his back while Hunter was relaxing on a blue dolphin. A blow-up, pool toy one.

"Hey love, are you enjoying your time?" Brandon asked me when I swam up to him and wrapped my arms around his neck, practically choking him.

"I am. Claire is so sweet and Hunter is quite friendly. Hunter is the opposite of what I assumed him to be." I responded as lay back in the cool water.

"I'm glad you like my friends. When did you say you were having a 'girl day' with Lina?" Brandon asked.

"I already told you that it was tomorrow. You don't listen when I talk!" I whined.

"Of course I do!"

"Mmm. I'm sure you do!" Hunter laughed and soon we all joined in.

We continued lounging around the pool, the sun warming our skin, when I felt the sudden urge to use the bathroom.

"Hey, Claire?" I said.

"Yes?" Claire answered happily.

"Where's the bathroom?" I asked her.

"Second door on the left," She responded, "Would you like me to show you?" She offered.

I shook my head, "No, It's okay. I'll find my way." I said with a smile.

I got out of my chair and padded across the hall when I heard Brandon's ringtone. Scared that it was an important call I ran towards it. I picked his HT up and looked at the caller ID.

My jaw dropped and I'm pretty sure that someone had to scrape it off the floor and hand it back to me.

The name Anna was flashing as the phone continued to vibrate. A few moments later it stopped and suddenly three text messages came through.

Anna: Brandon call me when you see this!

Anna: Please! It's an emergency!

Anna: I need you to come over tonight again...

I gasped as I read all the messages that were coming through. Without thinking, I grabbed the cell phone and stormed outside, my need to use the bathroom was gone.

Hunter was the first one who saw me, his eyes widened, "Calm down!"

"What's wrong?" Brandon asked immediately asked when he saw me and then his eyes fell on the phone in my hand.

"Who the hell is Anna?" I screeched.

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Hey Guys!

Dun! Dun! Dun! Who is Anna? The next chapter is probably going to be way more exciting! I can't wait for you guys to read it!

Brandon + Ashley  = ?

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I'm also estimating that the rest of the book is about 10 - 11 chapters so we're nearly at the end.

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Edit: I should've changed to Ava lol (like the song from Natalie Jane).