Chapter 34~ Valerie's POV=========The moment Richard reached my house, he turned off his car's engine and the quietude of the night wore on us as the dim sound of cricket was audible despite sitting in the car."Valerie, can I take you on a date," He said with firmness and determination visible on his face.This felt funny to me as I couldn't hold in my heard laughter."What have I said that felt so funny to you?" He asked."Hold on, is that how you ask a girl out on a date, Richard, what has happened to your flirtatious words on women," I said with my laughter still ongoing."I guess, life did, I just don't have the strength for back and forth anymore, if I like you or just want sex I'd rather let you know than tell unnecessary lies," He uttered."OMG, Richard, So much changes in you all at once," I teased."Come on Valerie, Don't mock me, I'm only trying to be a decent man, hoeing around back in college, taught me self-worth," He explained."Mmm-mmm, I can see that, "I chimed in.
Chapter 35 ~ Dante's POV========The moment Valerie walked out of my office, I hurried and stood up from my seat with Christine on her feet. "Fuck," I said."Who was that?" Christine asked."Nothing that concerns you," I responded to her."Are you for real, Dante," She snapped."Is she one of those you are fucking?" She questioned with jealousy in her tone."Christine, mind your business," I uttered to her.As I threw some dollars to her, "Get yourself home,""Note, you are not my girlfriend nor in any relationship possible, we only satisfy one another for mere pleasure," I reminded her as I coordinated my composure.Goodness, why am I not happy after knowing she saw this, why do I feel disturbed and surprisingly scared of her absence from my life?"Do you love her?" Christine questioned.I wouldn't lie I wish I could answer that myself but all I know is I want to clip her wings of pride and make her remember never to mess with Dante Blaze."Please don't ask me unnecessary questions,
Chapter 36~ Valerie's POV==========Immediately I got into my office, I couldn't breathe properly as I had never felt such betrayal before.Was this the reason for his no-office romance rules, I wish I could scream out my pains right now.But I'd just be making a fool out of myself because I opted for this.Gosh, what's so special about her, why is history trying to repeat itself with me, when it comes to men?"God, what's my offense, a honest man is what I needed not disguise," I muttered.As I began feeling sick like I wanted to vomit, with haste I rushed out of my office and went into the lady's room.Reaching there, I threw up into the zinc not minding the fact I wasn't the only one in there.Even though I wasn't even looking to check who it was.Immediately I got done, I washed my face with some water and suddenly I heard Ruth's voice."Miss. Skye, are you feeling well?" She asked with a sympathetic tone."I don't know really, probably I should head home," I stated."Should I dr
Chapter 37~ Valerie's POV==========A few minutes had gone by, while still seated on the couch, and Anna had left to do something in God knows where.My phone rang again, and checking it, I saw it was still Dante, heaven knows I don't want to respond to it.So I ignored it for the second time, then he persisted on the call the third time and with this, I got really furious and decided to answer the call.Clicking on the answer button and placing the phone on my left ear, I heard him say, "Hold on, Valerie, please, I know you never want to talk to me again and want our relationship to end, I know you don't want to hear anything I have to say, but please give me a chance to explain myself to you,"With a scoff, I responded, "A chance to explain yourself, so you can cook another lie to me, what do you take me for huh?""P-please, Valerie just give me a chance to explain myself to you, I promise it's not as it seems to you," He uttered, trying to clarify himself.I didn't want to give hi
Chapter 38 ~ Valerie's POV=======Breathing in, after his words and the clash in my thoughts. I finally proceeded to talk, A word came out of my mouth which was surprising to me that I could ask such a thing from him."Dante, are you toying with my heart?" I asked.Immediately I felt the perplexedness in him as my question hit him like a sharp sword, it was all visible in his eyes."Why would you say such a thing to me, Valerie," he said giving a response."I just need to know, because I can't pour my all into you while I'd be a joker at the end of it all, is this real?" I asked again."Of course, it is why would I be with you without wanting something real, is that how cheap you see me as?" He uttered with a lace of hurt in his voice.Hearing him saying this, I was starting to feel terrible as I never knew my words could make him feel this way.But still not wanting to succumb, I frowned away as I Didn't want it to be shown to him, how bad I felt."What do you want me to do to make
Chapter 39 ~ Valerie's POV=========The car was still not started as we both sat inside with our backs relaxed, mine was due to the food I ate but talking about Dante I don't know his.Then I began staring at him and suddenly, his eyes caught up to mine."Is everything that psycho woman said true?" I spoke as my question caused him to look at me."Do you really believe that woman over me?" He responded with a question also."See Dante, I don't even know who to believe anymore, with all of these facts becoming visible what do you expect me to think, I'm not dumb you know," I said."I'm not saying you are dumb, but she is just an old lover, who is obsessed with me still, she calls me randomly and threatens me, not to have any other relationships except with her, what did you expect me to do, tell you about it and see you doubting me non stop, I only wish you knew how hard I have been trying to avoid contact with other women," Dante explained.Feeling bad, for judging him, I just rushed
Chapter 40 ~ Dante's POV==========A month after, I covered all my tracks on letting my deeds and intentions get exposed to Valerie again.Come on, don't look at me that way, I know I lied about the woman Valerie saw with me.But don't blame me, I am enjoying this sneaky game of mine.Anyways, I was sitting in my office, like always and on a regular weekday, I was working my ass off and on a schedule for having a meeting with some foreign investors later in the day.Then my phone rang, why doesn't his phone device ever rest from its rings?Checking it, I was it was none other than my annoying and can't- leave- him best friend."What does he want now?"I murmured to myself.Without thinking it twice, I answered the call, "Yes, how may I help you," I said."Ow," he exclaimed."You should learn to be appreciative that I call you," He uttered."You don't have a choice dude, you and me and stuck like glue, come on, seriously why did you call," I asked."Well, I just want you to know I'll be
Chapter 41 ~ Valerie's POV=========Hearing Dante's words, I was left with no utterance to spill out, as my heart was in shock.So instead of giving a response to Dante's "Hey baby," I just walked away, Gosh that was the fastest I had gone before in my entire existence.Speedily, I reached my office and entering it, I locked myself in it."Oh my goodness, Raymond what is he doing here, did he come here to destroy my life," I began throwing different questions at myself.I was sweating profusely that my brain was running Helter Skelter.I didn't know what to do, it was as if my breath was seized.But like always my go-to rescuer Annabelle is all I could think of.So I quickly took my phone which was on my working table and dialed her number.It began ringing and at the same thing impatience, and anxiety was taking over me.After some minutes of waiting, the call got connected.I didn't even give her a chance to say a word as I began talking immediately."Raymond is in Seattle and he
Chapter 102 ~ Valerie's POV========A few months later, I was living in the Blaze's house with so much happiness and worry-free thoughts in me.Dante and I were finally doing well for ourselves, we even bought a new house on the outskirts of the city.I mean we can't wait to live together as a couple once we welcome our child into this world.On a sunny day, I was seated alone in the sitting room while I was busy reading some parenting books.Dante was in his room working while the rest of the family went out to shop.I do not know what they went out to buy, hopefully, it is something to my benefit.Suddenly, I heard footsteps walking into the mansion and with that, I lifted my gaze to see who it was.Only to discover it was Raymond.With fright in me, I stood up in a rush and my voice increased in fear as I spoke."Raymond, what are you doing here?" I asked him, while I was shaking in fear."Please Valerie, listen to me," he said to me as he moved closer to me.Then, I heard Dante's
Chapter 101 ~ Valerie's POV==========Not too long, we got done with breakfast and I and Dante headed to the hospital not too long after that.The drive was a boring one as no one spoke a word throughout the journey.I wanted to, but, I had to act a little bit tough towards him.Soon, we got to the hospital and once we were in, we headed straight to the nurse's counter."Good morning nurse," Dante said."Good morning Mr blaze," the nurse responded.I was quite surprised Dante was that known, I know he is a billionaire but it was on another level."Is doctor Helen on seat?" He inquired."Yes, yes he is on seat," the nurse replied with a smile on her face.It felt like she was flirting but who cares?I said to myself.Stretching his hands to me, which was a sign for him to hold onto me.Well, I wanted to refuse initially but, I just had to agree to him as I didn't want any more drama in my life."Thank you, nurse," he uttered to the nurse.And with that, he walked us to the doctor's o
Chapter 100 ~ Valerie's POV=========Soon we arrived at the mansion, and I must confess it was a hectic experience for me but I kept wondering why I hadn't seen Raymond or Christine around.It was strange to me as that snake Christine would have been hovering around Dante.Not like I care or anything but it was strange.Dante stopped the car, and we all got down.Gosh, I was extremely weak, and thank goodness Dante made them discharge me from the hospital, he is a lifesaver.Though I still hate the sight of him, why does my heart melt for him these days?Seeing how much struggle I was going to walk fast, then he neared me and carried me in his arms unexpectedly.I felt giddy at this act of his and somewhat embarrassed.I mean I am a grown woman who is pregnant heavily, he should cut me some slack with his romantic hullabaloo.Though he looks so cute to me suddenly, focus, Valerie I said to myself the moment I started staring at him while he walked his way into the mansion with me in
Chapter 99 ~ Dante's POV===========I was able to get through to my parents over the phone and honestly, their happiness was beyond compare.I haven't seen them this joyous since the accident with Valerie.But I am glad that's over now, after speaking with them, I returned my phone to my pocket and waited outside the ward, because I knew seeing me would only make Valerie get infuriated with anger.Still, I was glad she was over the dying phase.At exactly thirty minutes, I saw my mom and dad with Valerie's mother walking at full speed as they approached where I was seated."Where is she?" Valerie's mother asked, as her voice echoed how much she couldn't wait to see her daughter."She is inside the ward," I responded, pointing my fingers in the direction of the ward."Okay, let's go inside," my mother instructed.But I couldn't because I was certain I was going ruin their moments together."Valerie doesn't want to see the sight of me, not even on her sick bed," I explained to them.Th
Chapter 98 ~ Dante's POV==========After so many weeks of showing up at the hospital to check on Valerie.My parents and Valerie's mother were losing hope in Valerie as their saddened faces whenever they visited her at the hospital, they kept sulking in their eyes each time they saw her.But enough of that, having all their tears and sadness hovering around her could also be a reason for her still being in a coma state.Then, one day while I was seated In the ward Valerie was seated too.It was a private ward to be precise because I didn't want any disturbance or discomfort that would pull back her recovery.I just wanted her to open he eyes once more and fight with me like she does.So, I sat next to her on the bed she laid on and held onto her hands while I gently spoke a few words to her."You know Valerie, you don't look so good when you have your eyes closed for a long time, your beauty starts to fade bit by bit,""I wish you were awake, I would tell you the evil scheme Raymond
Chapter 97 ~ Dante's POV========Arriving where the rest of the family gathered, I gulped down saliva down my throat as I stood in front of my parents and Valerie's mother.Seeing me there, they all stood up as the curiosity on their faces was extremely visible to anyone."What did the doctor say?" My mother said first."Yes Dante, please tell us everything do not hide one bit of information from us," Valerie's mother added.Taking a deep exhale as I decided to tell them nothing but the truth at that moment.They deserve to know everything, well aside from the truth about Raymond and Christine that I just found out.They would also know about that in a few minutes or hours.Well, by the time the police arrive here though."The doctor gave a bad news," I began."Yes, going on," my mother encouraged, I think she noticed my hesitation in giving the full details."Valerie is in a coma," I continued, with my gaze lowered as couldn't't bear to see the reaction on my mother's and Valerie's
Chapter 96~Dante's POV===========Entering the doctor's office, he closed the door behind me as he walked his way to his sofa chair.Comfortably having his sit, he asked if I should have my seat also.I did, as he asked.Meanwhile, I was praying deep within me that he didn't have bad news to give to me."Mr." The doctor paused, as he had a look on his face which hoped I completed his words."Mr. Blaze, doctor, please tell me the full details of Valerie's health status," I inquired with so much desperation in me.I think he noticed this.Then, he had a soft smile on his face, with both of his hands clamped together."Firstly, I want to say the unborn child is fine," he began.Hearing this, I felt some settlement within me as I was grateful our child was safe.Then, my thoughts returned to the doctor, as I noticed he said nothing about Valerie's health.So, I asked him as anxiety took the best of me."How about my wife?"I could see a sudden glump of saliva down his throat, making my c
Chapter 95~ Raymond's POV============I was perplexed the instant I saw Christine with Mr and Mrs Blaze and Valerie's mother.Wondering how fast she was able to get to the blaze's mansion as he saw her at the crime scene with the so-called cousin or brother of hers.I don't even know the truth at this point but all I was certain of was that she caused Valerie's accident.And thank God I was able to call the police in time to help me.I said all of these to myself as I kept looking for a time to drag Christine to a corner and confront her about what she had done.Suddenly, the lights of the intensive care unit went off which was an indication for us to be aware of the end of the operation.It was obvious everyone was now patiently expecting the doctor to come out to them.The wait took a while but eventually, it was all worth it as the doctor came out at last.Removing the nose mask he had covering his nose and mouth with his stethoscope wrapped around his neck."Doctor, how's she?" w
Chapter 94~ Dante's POV=========="Gosh, why is this happening," I said to myself, the instant I entered my car.Taking a deep exhale, I placed my phone on the seat next to me as I tucked my car key into the ignition.Only to hear a vibrating sound erupting from my phone."Who could that be?" I murmured to myself as I stretched out my right hand to take it.Holding the phone in my hand, the phone was vibrating still.Only for me to discover it was Raymond calling.Seeing this, I found it worrisome to see his number pop up on my screen.Though we are both cool it felt sort of strange to me."Geez, I wonder why I am having so many creepy feelings today," I said to myself.But despite that, I clicked on the answer button shown on my screen and placed the phone on my right ear."Hey bro, what's up," I said to him as I sniffed in my nose real quick."Please come to the city hospital real quick, Valerie was in an accident," he said to me in a worried and quick tone."What?" I said in shoc