Chapter 12~ Valerie's POV============Settling in my office the following day, as I left home while Mom was still sleeping. I thought to myself while sitting that I was going to enjoy every bit of my day, and then I suddenly heard a knock on my door.Without waiting for my response, the person opened the door, only for me to discover it was Ruth, I was fumed with anger as I shouted at her, "Ruth, when did you become so rude to barge into my office without waiting to hear my permission,"Standing firm she said, "I apologize, ma'am, the boss asked me to call you, and he said it was urgent,""What does he want now," I whispered silently to myself with a scoff."I will be there soon, thank you, you can leave now," I responded to her, as I dismissed her.And so she left my office, still seated, I wondered, "What does that rich brat want, he shouldn't grow any more annoyance in me," Then I stood up, and left for his office, arriving there, I was surprised to see some strange faces seated
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