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
Chapter 21 ~ Valerie's POV==============Arriving at my apartment, Dante swiftly got down from the driver's seat, as he came to assist with bringing my mother down from the car."I can walk myself you know," She uttered, avoiding our help."Mom, let's just help you inside, I know you can do it yourself," I pleaded with her.Finally, she agreed to cooperate, "Okay fine," And so, both Dante and I helped her out of the car and into my apartment.Sitting here on the couch, as we reached inside, I remembered, we needed to go to work but I also felt I couldn't leave my mother home alone. So I decided to beg Dante to please spare me today as my day off."Please Dante, I want to ask you a favor," I began."What's that, I will do anything for you," Dante said as he was about to take his seat."Can I have today as a day off, so I can take care of my mother," I continued."Come on, Valerie, I'm not a child," my mother spoke up.Ignoring her words, I didn't give a response to her, but I was pa
Chapter 22 ~ Valerie's POV============With my mother's departure, I turned to Dante and I saw a smile on his face. I got curious to know why he was smiling so widely."Did something interesting happen?" I questioned."Oh no, I am just in awe of the relationship you have with your mother it makes me so jealous," He opened."I see," I said, giggling at his words."She is my only family, I'm just glad, she is getting better rather than her still in the wheelchair," continued my words."True, and family is an inevitable part of us," He added."So.....," He paused."So.... What," I uttered."Don't be a frightening being, come on let's loosen up, we could dance to a song, remember you asked me to stay for the night," Dante said.Chuckling at his utterance, I gasped instantly, "I'm not a good dancer, but I could follow your steps if only you allow my legs on yours," I replied finally."Oh, you think you are not a good dancer, you have the figure of a fantastic dancer, and I can bet my last
Chapter 23~ Valerie's POV============The following day arrived, and I slightly opened my eyes while being disturbed by the morning light shining into my room.I turned to the other side of my bed and surprisingly, I met Dante still sound asleep.I moved closer to him, chuckling to myself I touched his curly hair dangling on his forehead.Admitting this because it's a must, he looked more handsome than last night, or am I seeing what's not there, what's happening to me?But not minding the echoes in my head, I moved even closer to him to land him a kiss.As I got close, suddenly he opened his eyes and swiftly turned my back on the bed while he got on top of me.I was frightened by this but I composed myself with a heavy saliva glupping down my throat.Being on top, he kept his stare steady as he looked into my eyes like he was calling out for my soul. Then he uttered breaking the echoes of the loud breath."Well, Valerie, I see you were about to kiss me without my permission I see,"
Chapter 24 ~ Valerie's POV=========A few minutes into the drive, I and Dante arrived at the office and he parked his car at the company's garage. And he came out of his car in the driver's seat, he carefully walked to the other side of the car where I was seated to open the car door for me.To be honest, I was amused by this as I wore a wide smile on my face, because I couldn't get enough of his gentlemanliness, so I uttered, "Thank you," with a smile still on my face as I came out of the car.With that happening we walked our way into the workspace. The Instant we reached the walkway of the office, everyone quickly stood up, understanding that the boss had arrived, they all looked perplexed by the coziness between both of us but none of them dared to murmur or confront me about it.And so, Dante and I got to the entrance of his office, I wanted to go in with him but immediately I cautioned myself as I said to him."Okay......, I guess I'll head to my office now, thanks for the ri
Chapter 25 ~ Dante's POV =============Entering my office, after I left Valerie smiled at me on her way to her office.I wore a sudden grin of satisfaction on my face, as I closed my door and headed to sit on the couch towards my working table.Taking a deep breath audibly, I placed my hands over my neck with solace all over me."Finally I had my way with her......., Again," I muttered to myself with a smirk on my face."To think she believes the "I love you" I used on her," I scoffed as I spoke."Little Miss Valerie doesn't know what's coming for her, Love," I sneered, "Who falls in love in this century, it's just a word we all like to misuse," I continued So I stood up, and walked to my working table, as I took my seat."I'd just continue with my games with the sweet Valerie and surely will I enjoy the fascinating sex, then I will make her learn not to mess with Dante Blaze," I uttered with my expression firm and determined.And with that I began my work for the day, as I shifted
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