My Belittled Husband Is A Billionaire

Themis’ POV

After taking Elisse to her classroom, Belle and I decided to go to her office inside the school.

She had to look around first, before looking at me again.

“Oh my God, Themis! I can’t believe you’re really here!”

“Me either. I never expected to see you here.”

“Well, when I got back here. A friend suggested that I apply here, and so I did. Wait, can I hug you?” she suddenly asked.

I was surprised, but then I just smiled and nodded my head. “Of course, you can.”

With no hesitation, Belle lunged at me and hugged me tightly. “I missed you so much, Themis… My teddy..”

Belle used to call me teddy before, it’s because whenever she cries or having a bad time, she always runs to me to cry or express her anger. And although I don’t talk much, I always listen to everything that she says.

“I missed you too, Belle.”

When we finally moved away from each other, I saw tears filling her eyes, so I quickly wiped them off using my fingers. “You’re still such a crybaby even though many years have already passed.”

“I just… I just really missed you. You don’t know how much I waited for this day to happen. For me to finally be able to see you again. When I got back here, I felt sad when Timothy told me you left home to do something really important. I kept on asking him about it, but he just won’t tell me. So, what is it, huh? Why did you leave home and come here? And Elisse, who is she? Where did you find her? Is it true that you married that woman named Winter? Why didn’t you tell me?” Belle kept on asking questions to me.

I heaved a deep sigh before I spoke again. “I decided to leave home because I want to find the people who killed our parents.”

“What?”

“Belle, nothing’s going to happen if we keep on hiding as if we did something bad. I keep on having the same nightmare about what happened a long time ago. I just can’t hide and pretend as if nothing happened. I can’t hide forever. I need to do something. I need to avenge our parents. I need to do this for our family, and for the people who also lost their family during that tragic incident.”

“But it’s dangerous, Themis. If the enemy finds out you’re looking for them, they might come after you and target your family again.”

“I don’t care. I didn’t go to this battle unprepared. I already planned everything, Belle.”

“How about Elisse?”

I had to stare at her for a moment before deciding to tell the truth. “Elisse is a kid that I found selling vegetables on the streets. I often see her getting beaten by her auntie, also, she already lost both of her parents. Winter, my wife, decided to adopt her after knowing all of that.”

Her brows furrowed. “Your wife?”

“Her grandfather, Mr. Wesley is grandpa’s childhood best friend before. He offered me help.”

“Which is to marry that Winter?”

I nodded my head. “Although that is a fake marriage. For me to be able to hide my identity, I had to have a fake marriage with her while finding the people behind that incident through business meetings.”

“Why did you have to marry her?”

“Because that’s the only choice I have.”

Belle didn’t speak for a while. She just kept her head lowered as if she wants to say something, but couldn’t do it.

“Belle, I know you’re mad at me because I didn’t tell you about it. I just don’t want to distract you from studying.”

“It’s alright. I understand where you’re coming from. But you shouldn’t go here by yourself. We can’t afford to lose you too, Themis.”

“This is the best thing I can do for my parents, Belle. The best thing I could do for the victims of that incident.”

She took a deep breath and wiped the tears from her eyes. “Fine, if that’s what you want. But please, if there is something I can help you with, just tell me.”

“No, you can’t-

“I also lost my family because of those monsters, Themis. I can’t sit back and watch you risk your own life just for us. If ever it harms me or costs me my life, I don’t care. I have nothing to lose anymore now.”

“Alright. I will call you when I need your help.”

“Thank you.”

“B-By the way, how’s Tim?”

The straight face she was wearing was replaced with a soft smile. “I know you miss your younger brother already. Don’t worry, he’s doing fine. And you know what? it’s strange because he doesn’t bring any women at home now. He seems to be very focused on running your company. I often see him working even late at night. He’s really doing his part, Themis.”

“That’s good to hear then. I know he’ll make it.”

“Why don’t you visit them when you have time? For sure, they would be glad to see you.”

I shook my head. “I promised them that I will only come back when I already found the people I am looking for. Besides, I can’t take risks of going there for some people might get confused and follow me. I want to keep them safe as much as possible.”

“You’re still the Themis that I know. The Themis who is willing to do everything for the sake of his family, for the sake of his younger brother. You’re so selfless.”

“That’s not true. I am also doing this for myself. Because I don’t want to die doing nothing for my family.”

Belle nodded her head. “Alright, alright, I believe you now. I can now feel at ease knowing that you’re doing fine and I would be able to see you more often.”

I smiled at her. “By the way, thank you for taking good care of Elisse. She always tells me about you.”