Chapter 13~ Valerie's POV===========Reaching my apartment, I knocked lightly on the door. And no one answered, my worries grew, as I began panicking.Forcing the door open, I walked inside and didn't see my mother in the sitting room, this heightened my concern, so I called out, "Mom," hoping for a response but I got nothing.So I continued walking, then my search intensified, leading me to the guest room but I found no one there, I called out once again, and still no response.Then, the tension mounted as I approached my room, so I held onto the doorknob tightly and tried opening but it was shut from the inside.With that, I banged on the door so hard but still, I heard nothing. As fear took over, I tried breaching the barrier and with a forceful push, the door gave way as it opened. Then I entered and called out, "Mom," as my voice trembled with so much fear, hoping for a response this time.But it still resulted in echoes of silence my eyes darted around the room, scanning ever
Chapter 14~ Valerie's POV===========A few hours after the doctor addressed us on my mother's health, I felt unsettled as I began walking back and forth and Dante sat on the chair staring at me with concern in his eyes.To be frank, this side of him surprised me, as I have never expected him to be this supportive but still I will never show how much I am impressed by it.Not too long, as I thought to myself, the Doctor came out of the operating room once again. And this time I kept calm on my composure, allowing him to come close to where we were."Please doctor, how's my mother now?"I inquired as he got to where I stood."We tried everything we could but she is slow in her response which would make the recovery take some time, so she has to stay in the hospital for at least a month," the doctor explained."One month doctor!" I interjected."Is there any other way to enable her to receive her treatment at home, for a better rest because my mother hates hospitals?" I asked."There is
Chapter 15~ Dante's POV===============After leaving the hospital with a burning rage inside me, I headed for my car and I stormed in a composed manner.Entering the car, I sat on the driver's seat and held on to the wheel, I looked confused as I began pondering on what I just experienced with Valerie."Is she possessed or what," I muttered to myself."Not that, I called her or anything, but should act grateful even if she doesn't feel grateful for all my help," I continued."If not my intentions for her, I know how to seek my revenge this instant, but slow and steady does it, surely she would come crawling back to seek my help," I ranted.With all my vented words in the car, I took a deep breath and drove off leaving the hospital.After some hours in the drive, I arrived at my parents' mansion, driving into the garage, I got out of the car, then I was greeted by one of the employees, who came to help me carry my bag. "Welcome home Mr blaze,"But I ignored him, as my anger towards Va
Chapter 16~ Valerie's POV===========After several hours in the office, I got done for the day, as I packed the files in my desk and headed out with my bag carried in my hand.Standing outside the company, I bid goodbye to my colleagues as I waited for a taxi to stop for me.Seconds turned into minutes and minutes into hours as no taxi stopped to carry me.I thought to myself, "Would I have to sleep outside tonight?" But as my deep thoughts were still on, suddenly I heard a screech from a car, the noise brought me back to the present as a loud voice followed it."Miss, are you going?" The man asked, bringing his head outside his car's window.Swiftly I responded, "Yes I am," running to where his car was parked.Reaching there I said before I entered, "Are you a taxi driver, or an Uber driver,"Due to my silly question the man gave stares in disgust as he responded, "Do I look like a philanthropist that would carry you for free? Are you entering the car or what,"As I noticed the gro
Chapter 17~ Valerie's POV=========On the following day, I got dressed as early as possible because the plans of seeing my mother last night were shifted due to the event that took place.So I left my apartment and waited outside as I had ordered an Uber before I stepped out, to enable me to meet up with my time at work.Swiftly, without standing for too long, my ride arrived as I hopped in without thinking twice. While I was in the car, I tried checking if the driver was a female or a male, and thanking my stars, a woman was my driver.Instantly I told her the name of the hospital I was going to and she started the car engine and drove off.After, some minutes into the drive, the driver, arrived at the hospital and I was so delighted that I tipped her an extra as she made my journey a pleasant one.And so, I turned my back to her as I headed into the hospital. As I entered, I checked in with the nurse as it was a protocol here to leave a signature for every visit to every patient t
Chapter 18~ Dante's POV============Seeing Valerie leave my office, I was shocked as I didn't expect her to apologize to me.So I got up from my seated position the moment she left, and I picked up my coffee mug which was placed on my desk as I turned to the transparent glass in my office which made me see the beautiful city of Seattle.Gently sipping my coffee, I began thinking of Valerie's words as laughter echoed out of my mouth, as I said, "Getting her now, should be easy, only if she is acting grateful," And with that, I returned to my seat with the coffee gently placed back on my desk, so I murmured silently to myself, "I should call her back, she is the one with an offense,"Then, I took the telephone receiver on my left ear as I pressed a number button dialing her official number so I could get connected to my office.Patiently waited for some time as the call was connecting, soon it got connected as I heard her "Hello,"Without being fussy I replied with a "Hello Miss Skye,
Chapter 19~ Dante's POV============Arriving at the designated location I was taking Valerie, I stopped the car and turned my look at her, I could see the creepy look on her face, as she asked, "Why are we in the woods?"Chuckling a little, I uttered, "Relax Valerie, not like I want to get you killed or anything,""Ha-ha-ha, a very funny joke," she said in a sarcastic tone.Realizing this, I swiftly stopped my tease as I took her hands into mine without seeking permission, but she didn't complain about it or act in a non-responsive manner, so I guess she is cool with it.Then I continued, "Come on Valerie, trust me on this, I promise you will enjoy the serenity I feel every time I come here,"Staring at me in the eyes, I guess, she saw the sincerity of my words in them, so she finally spoke, "Okay, I will risk it, trusting has to begin from somewhere,""Good, that's the spirit, so can we proceed?" I asked.Giggling, she responded, "Sure,"And so, we both came out of the car and heade
Chapter 20~ Valerie's POV==========On the following morning, after a long night from last night, I woke up early and got ready in time, as I knew Dante would be here soon.I went to my kitchen, and I prepared breakfast, instantly, I got done, a knock was heard at my door, and opening it my doubts were right as it was none other than Dante."Good morning Dante," I greeted with a smile on my face."Good morning Valerie, may I come in," He requested of me."Of course," I permitted, allowing him to enter my apartment."Would you like some breakfast, it's homemade," I offered.But I saw the reluctance in his demeanor so I said, "Do not be fright, I am a great cook learned it from my mom,"He busted into laughter at my words and so he agreed, "Alright then,"So I took him to the dining room and I pulled out a chair for him to have a seat.I hurriedly left where he was as I went into the kitchen and dished out the food there, the instant I got done, I returned to the dining room with both