Chapter 62 - Valerie's POV============I woke up the following day, thinking it was all a bad dream hoping to see Dante next to me.But it wasn't, that bastard got me played yet again, so I stood up from the bed, and I reminded myself that he was still my boss and I worked for him but once these meetings were over and we turned to Seattle, I'll find a solution to all these created messes.So I got dressed early and walked out to the lobby, hoping to see Dante there, and thankfully he was there.I didn't want to see him, but yet again I am stuck with no choice but to see his face.Nearing where he was seated, as he was pressing his phone, I cleared my throat as I said to him, "Are there meetings we have to attend?" throwing out my question to him with a sneer look on my face."There is, but we need to be patient," he responded to me in a calm tone.Then I moved to the other side of where he seated, very far away from him, to have my seat, so I could join him in wait.Momentarily, I he
Chapter 63 ~ Dante's POV=============Turning back, when I heard my name, I kept trying to eye search who was calling out my name but I found no one.Then I returned to my initial position at the checkpoint, salivating upon my worst nightmare, seeing Valerie getting cozy with Raymond.Curse Christine for telling her about my initial pretense towards her but I wish, she could see how much I have changed because of her and how much I am deep in love with her.Even with the female voice that called out my name, I could see an unsurprised expression visibly shown on her face, meaning that she had no hope of not getting surprised by me.How I wish she could make me rectify all my errors and quit accepting help from Raymond, Argh, it pisses me off whenever she does it.Finally, we got checked in successfully and boarded the flight.Throughout the entire journey, Valerie didn't utter a single word to me but poured each of her jokes out to Raymond.Gosh, I was so jealous seeing them together
Chapter 64 ~ Valerie's POV=======After a long drive, from the airport, the taxi finally reached my apartment, and I extended my gratitude to Raymond for being a great help to me.Then I said my goodbyes to him, as I got out of the car and watched the taxi get driven away.Soon I entered my apartment, and surprisingly, I met my mother who was cozy with a strange man.This triggered my exclamation, "Mom!" I shouted.She was embarrassed upon seeing this, as she stood up in a rush, settling into her normal composure."Darling, you are here?" She said while keeping her balance."Mom, who is this?" I questioned her, demanding an answer.Clearing her throat, she began, "Sweetie,""Meet Desmond, my boyfriend, and Desmond meet my daughter, Valerie," She introduced."Oh my goodness, Mom," I uttered as laughter followed it.She looked embarrassed, and so did Desmond as he uttered suddenly, "I think should leave," and instantly he took his jacket from the couch, and brushed my mother's lips wit
Chapter 65 ~ Valerie's POV=============Reaching the office, on the following day, I felt cringed as I knew coming here was not of my deepest desire.I entered my office, and began my work for the day, waiting and expecting a knock on my door.Soon, the expected knock was heard, as I uttered out loud , "Whoever's there can come in," without checking who it was, as all my thoughts were that it would be no one else but Dante.Hearing my door open, I saw it was Ruth coming in with a paper in her hand."Oh! It's you," I said, with a hint of surprise in my voice."Yes, Miss Skye, it's me, I am delighted to see you have resumed back to work," she said to me, as I could see a slight laugh on her face."I am," I responded to her."Do you have any for me? Or perhaps want something?" I inquired with a firm look on my face."Mr. Dante, I mean the boss, asked me to give you this invitation, in case I see you at the office," Ruth said to me."Isn't he in his office?" I asked, quipped as I didn't
Chapter 66 ~ Valerie's POV=============Soon, as the party wore on everyone was enjoying it intensely.I was anxious upon hearing the detailed speech Dante's parents were going announce, especially the "Engagement ceremony part"While I was still waiting, Dante kept trying to talk to me but I was consistent in refusing him.Until, when I reached the corner of the house, where there was no place for me to escape, then he moved close to me, releasing his breath onto my skin.At that moment, I was frozen as I couldn't set myself free from his hold, forcing my breath to release air."Valerie, please I just want to talk," he uttered, as his breath still heavied on my skin causing a tingling sensation down my spine.My throat gulped with my saliva, allowing my skin to shiver with goosebumps all over it."I do not want to talk to you, isn't it obvious? And I returned to work as you ordered, what else do you want from me?" I said to him, demanding an explanation."Can you give me a chance to
Chapter 67 ~ Dante's POV===========I heard the sudden sound of a person's fall, prompting me to have a look, only for me to see people gathered in a circle.I moved close to them, as murmurs echoed within them.Then I neared them to see, only to find out it was Valerie."Valerie," I yelled in shock, seeing her lying unconscious on the ground.Then I rushed to hold me in my arms, "Move, move," I shouted as I lifted her into my arms, and hurriedly headed into one of the rooms in the mansion.On my way there, with Valerie in my arms, I heard Christine's voice, saying, "Dante, do you have to carry her, you could have called the ambulance,"But I paid no need to her words as the thoughts of Valerie's unconsciousness made me break all of the rules and didn't care what anyone said or might think.I don't care anymore, if this would lead to everyone knowing about our love story, as long as Valerie would one day forgive me and accept me back, I am ready to do everything I can.So I reached t
Chapter 68~ Raymond's POV========Hearing the news of Valerie's pregnancy, made my heart skip a beat as twice as possible.I can't believe, she is pregnant, so does this mean all my schemes of being friends with her again and luring Christine to their New York trip were all for nothing?I mean, every plan I had was perfectly orchestrated despite the loopholes I experienced in getting back into her good book. I was so freaking pissed, as getting her back would be twice as hard as the initial plans I had.Suddenly, Dante's parents broke off the silence as they uttered, "Why didn't you tell us, Dante,?""Because, she is so angry at me for various things I have done to her and I don't blame her for not telling me I'd do the same thing to me also," Dante spoke with a lot of expression visibly shown on his face.Then Christine broke into their conversation, "So what about me? Where do I stand?" She asked."Christine darling, you just have to understand this, we can't abandon our grandchil
Chapter 69 ~ Valerie's POV==========Watching Raymond leave the room, my gaze shifted to Dante as I sat up properly on the bed I lay on, waiting for his utterance.Though my body was extremely weak but I needed to hear what he had to say anyway.Then Dante began with his words, as he took a loud exhale."Are you pregnant?" He asked, throwing the question at me, and making it obvious that he was waiting to hear my response.But I decided to still keep the news from him, "Do I look pregnant to you?" I replied in form of a question, guarding my defense."Heh, Valerie please do not lie to me, we had a doctor here to confirm it, so quit this pretense and please tell me what I need to know, I beg of you," he pleaded with me.Leaving me no choice but to free myself of the secret, with that, I decided to speak up by adding a twist to it, solemnly to hurt his feelings so badly."Yes! I am pregnant," I began in a furious tone,"But why bother about it, not like the child is yours," I lied, as