The Five Billion Wife
Chapters 17. To the party

Rio and Riana decided to stay at Riana's house. All night, Rio did not speak a word. Riana tried to apologize for offending Rio.

"I'm sorry, Mas Rio. I didn't mean to make you sad. Today, you've helped me find my parents' graves. You even gave me this house, found my childhood best friend. Can't we be like before?" riana asked sadly.

Rio's heart was filled. Just this afternoon she promised not to make Riana sad let alone shed tears.

"Riana, aren't you disgusted to see the wound on my face?" rio asked while looking at Riana.

"Why should you be disgusted? I'm your wife now, whatever your circumstances, I'll accept it" Riana said, making peace with reality.

"Look," Rio said while unmasking on his face.

Riana smiled as she palpated the wound on Rio face. His gentle touch made Rio's heart beat faster. Though just a touch of ordinary, why is Rio so carried away.

"Mas, be more confident. Just scratching a wound like this, will not reduce the charm of the Fatty. From tonight, you don't have to wear a mask anymore" Riana said as if she were the boss.

"Whatever you ask," Rio replied with a smile.

Rio looked at Riana deeply. Riana was wrong. She is aware her obligations as a wife are being tested at this time. If he had already accepted this reality, he should have also accepted Rio completely.

Rio suddenly, kissed Riana's cheek. But that was also the time he apologized.

"I'm sorry ...," Rio said feeling guilty. She was afraid that Riana was angry because she thought this was too soon.

"Don't apologize. We are husband and wife" replied Riana.

Riana returned Rio's kiss to make Rio can no longer hold back. He had almost forgotten that he was currently still pretending to be paralyzed. Rio stopped his kiss that had already reached the entire level of Riana's neck.

"What's up, why?" ask Riana to panic.

"I won't be able to, my feet ...," Rio replied sadly.

Riana remained silent. As a married man, he had experience in bed. As a wife, Riana is determined to make her husband more confident. Even with his flaws, it could still make his wife happy.

Tonight becomes a night of struggle Riana and Rio reach the peak of each other's enjoyment. Until finally Rio completely forgot about his paralysis. It made Riana both shocked and happy. Her husband was healed.

Riana woke up and the atmosphere became a bit awkward as Riana helped Rio to put on her clothes. Riana almost forgot that last night Rio was no longer a disabled man. So now, Riana did not need to help Rio head to the bathroom.

"Riana, there's one thing I want to say. I didn't mean to lie to you. I used to be paralyzed and could only walk a few days before we got married. For the sake of investigating a single matter, I should still look flawed in everyone's eyes. Sorry for being dishonest from the start," Rio said feeling guilty.

"Riana understood, Fatty will not hurt me," said Riana steady.

That morning also they immediately returned to Rio's house. Along the way, Rio kept smiling and occasionally looked towards Riana who was playing mobile phone. Rio leaned his head on Riana's shoulder like when she was a child.

Riana only smiled as she muttered by calling Rio's nickname, Fatty One. Riana was more comfortable with the call because she felt forgot about the five billion dollars Rio spent to buy it.

When he got home, Yuda was waiting for him because he had important news. From the results of the investigation, Rio's accident was indeed not an ordinary accident. But Judah could not find the culprit yet. It still takes time because it's an old case.

Rio's parents do have a lot of effort in different fields. There is also an AB Restaurant restaurant held by Rio's cousin. Not to mention PT AB group led by uncle Rio. And many more. All are held by family members.

Riana received the dress prepared by Rio and rushed to change clothes. While Rio was waiting outside. With a simple make up, Riana looks graceful and beautiful charming.

"I'm ready" said Riana to Rio's surprise.

Rio looked at Riana from top to bottom with admiration. Riana is indeed a very beautiful woman, simple and has an aura that can captivate men.

"The Fat one, have you finished looking at it?" riana asked mocking Rio.

"Yes, already. But, wait a minute. It seems like there is less," said Rio. "Follow me in."

Riana followed Rio back inside the house. Rio stood up and took something from inside the closet.

"This is for you. Let me put it on" Rio said and put a pearl necklace on Riana's neck.

A warm kiss Rio gave on Riana's forehead. Riana smiled happily, in honor of Rio. Although Riana is not too fond of pearl necklaces that seem luxurious. But Riana did not want to disappoint Rio.

They set off towards the party venue held in a five-star hotel. There, Yuda was already waiting to become Rio's assistant pushing a wheelchair. Rio didn't want Riana to tire of having to push a wheelchair during the party. All eyes were on Rio and Riana who had just arrived.

Some people immediately welcomed Rio's presence and invited him to chat. While Riana, alone while holding a glass of juice. Riana observed the various people present in the party.

Riana felt alone and could not join the world of the rich. This is not his world. No matter how she tried to enter, Riana still could not blend in.

"You're Rio's wife?" ask a beautiful woman who doesn't seem to like Riana.

"really. What's up?" ask Riana back.

"Beautiful too. But, five billion feels too expensive for a second-hand woman like you. With that kind of money, he can get a girl who is still a virgin" said the girl humbled Riana.

Riana smiled, she did not want to look bad and humiliate Rio in front of many people.

"Is that girl you? Unfortunately, Mas Rio was unwilling" Riana replied with her sweet smile.

"You, don't think because you are now his wife Kak Rio, you can be proud. You are nothing more than a cheap prostitute. After Brother Rio gets bored, he will definitely throw you away like trash," the girl named Laura sneered.

"That's his business, not yours. It seems you love my husband. Don't waste your time, because she doesn't love you" Riana said. "Excuse me."

Riana stepped away leaving Laura who was very angry and upset at Riana. Riana realized, what she did was not good. But if he didn't fight today, fearing that in the future he would be the one in the bullies.

Riana headed to the toilet to calm herself down, before meeting up with someone else again. After a few minutes, Riana came out. But, suddenly someone smothered her from behind and Riana did not remember anything else.

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