Chapter 76 ~ Raymond's POV============We got to a fancy restaurant close to Dante's office and had our seats at the corner table in the place.I took a deep breath as I began, "So..""So... What?" Dante responded to me without wasting time."Relax man, he didn't we come here to catch up? When did you become so uptight?" I scoffed after your utterance."That's a question you should ask yourself Raymond, what happened? Why did I change towards you?" He said to me, picking his words one after the other."Okay, I was furious and angry seeing both of you together when she was part of the reasons I returned to Seattle, but above all, Valerie and I are good friends now, nothing more or less, so stop acting this way, it makes you look old for your age," I voiced out.Suddenly, I could see a calm demeanor on his face which started my belief in his acceptance of my words.By igniting the fire of my words in him, I stretched out my hands to him as I uttered, "So, are we cool?"I could see eyes
Chapter 77 ~ Dante's POV========I got to Valerie's apartment with a lot of thoughts in my head, Gosh, I feel so unsettled.Raymond's words continuously echoed in my head like it was the only thing I had to center my focus on.I can't allow Valerie out of my life, she is the mother of my unborn child.I can't let her anger towards me, let her make a decision that would put our future and chance of being together in shambles.As these thoughts kept raging continuously in my head, I got out of my car and walked to her apartment.Instantly, I got to the door entrance and knocked, swiftly, as if they were expecting my presence.The door opened wide, only to see Mrs Skye standing there."Hello Dante, long time no see," she uttered to me in the warmest tone."It's nice seeing you too, Mrs. Skye, I don't know if Valerie is around, I want to have a word with her," I responded and went straight to the point."Oh, Valerie," Mrs Skye said.But momentarily, she took a deep breath, "She is around
Chapter 78~ Raymond POV========Reaching my house, after my quick visit to Dante's office.I kept wondering about the possibility of an unexpected occurrence.I do not want my efforts to begin brainwashing Dante's emotions to go down the drain.While I was seated in my room, I kept tapping my foot on the floor as I was praying so hard for Dante to call me his friend so he could update me.But who am I kidding, heh, he won't even think of me when he is just getting to trust me.Taking a deep breath, I searched for my phone as the thought of calling him first crept into my head.I dialed his number and it began ringing repeatedly.Soon, he answered the call as I voiced out a hello."Hey Raymond, how are you doing?" He said to me.His voice sounded normal to me, didn't he go to her apartment again? What's happening? I can't even think straight right now.Taking a deep breath, I had to inquire more, because I was starting to feel aggravated thinking how much my plans were backfiring."Y
Chapter 79 ~ Raymond's POV ==========After speaking with Valerie on the phone, I had a sense of delight in my heart but she was giving me a hard time. But no worries, she will come around with time.So, I went to sit on my massage chair as my phone chimed again.Argh, who is that again, just when I am trying to enjoy my alone time.I stood up and went to the table where I left it, reaching there, I took it only to discover it was Mrs. Blaze calling."Why is Dante's mother calling me?" I quipped.Curious to know her reasons for this sudden call, I answered it as I placed the phone on my left ear."Good day Mrs Blaze," I greeted her, showing my sign of respect."Raymond," she called out as she paused."How are you?" She continued."I'm very well Mrs Blaze, I hope all is well. Your call is somewhat sudden," I responded as my inquiry followed."Why? Can't I call my other son?" She spoke as her voice portrayed defend.But my heart melted upon her calling me her other son.Gosh, it's the
Chapter 80 ~ Raymond's POV==========The remembrance of Christine still sent chills down my spine as I didn't trust her actions for anything.Only for my gaze to shift towards the door entrance and I saw her walking into the blaze mansion.At first, I thought I was daydreaming or perhaps my reminisces were playing a joke on me.So, I rubbed my eyes with my hands for clear vision, but I realized it wasn't my imagination or a dream.Then, I voiced out, "Christine!" This caught Mr and Mrs Blaze's attention as they sat up from where they were relaxing."What's she doing here?" Mrs Blaze spoke."Good day, Mr and Mrs Blaze," Christine spoke with an innocent look on her face.Heh, if anyone believes that look, well I don't."I know you all are surprised to see me at the time of the day but I needed to say something to you all," she continued with a calm demeanor.She didn't even give anyone the chance to speak as her words didn't stop flowing."I want you to know that, I am totally fine wi
Chapter 81 ~ Raymond's POV ===========Engrossed in my sinister perfection heh, Suddenly, Valerie's voice echoed out with so much furiousness laced beneath it."Please leave Dante, I do not wish to see you," she said to him.But Dante, on the other hand, wasn't the type to give up easily as he bent down and picked the thrown flowers."Babe," he began, as he uttered with a calm tone."Please, forgive me, I am trying to be a better man for you, for our unborn child," He spoke, as he kept trying to express himself."My child Dante, my child, never forget that," Valerie uttered as she shunned him off with some clarification.I love the dent I am experiencing, it's like I'm on a movie set enjoying a world-class masterpiece.I cleared my throat as I finally spoke, you know, I had to keep up with my pretentious act."Listen, guys, you don't have to keep arguing this much, let's just go inside and we can settle this," "No!" Valerie yelled."Dante is not entering my house and if he dares to
Chapter 82 ~ Raymond POV==========As the next day arrived, I woke up from my sleep and I could hear the clinking sound of utensils."Who could that be?" I wondered.Then, I remembered I wasn't in my house but Dante'sWith that, I stood up from the bed I slept in and left the room.Finding my way down the stairway, getting to the end of it, I got to know it was Dante in the kitchen.I was surprised to see him there, which made me ask him."Why are you in the kitchen Dante? I mean this is your house and you have numerous amount of servants around so why are you stressing yourself," I said.But he smiled at me as he responded, "I just came to take my morning oat and wait for you to wake up, so we can get that DNA test done,"Oh, I see, but why is he in haste to get it done, anyways it's better for me."Alright then, I will get ready right away," I said as I left for the room I was situated in initially.Some moments later, I returned to the kitchen and I couldn't find him there, only t
Chapter 83 ~ Raymond's POV =========Seeing Dante finally leave, I returned my focus to Doctor Rowland.Taking a deep breath, I began, "So....""Why are you asking me to lie for you? I saw your winks," the doctor said."Relax man, this isn't the first time you are doing this for me, so what difference doesn't it make this time," I responded to him."What difference does it mean? Can you even hear yourself, do you know who that man is?" Doctor Rowland nagged."Who is he?" I pretended as if I didn't know anything."He is Dante Blaze, the new CEO of Blaze Publishing, he is a billionaire, do you want to get me killed?" He said out of fright.But I had no response to give him at that moment only my hysterical laughter."What's so funny, Raymond, Did I make any jokes?" Doctor Rowland asked."Listen, Rowland, Dante Blaze, who is a billionaire and you are so scared of is my best friend, but sadly he is in love with the girl I once dated and I am still crazy about her, which takes us to the c