Chapter 9 ~ Dante's POV========Before the end of the day, I heard a knock on my office door, and without looking up, I heard Valerie's voice. "Good evening Sir, I have finished my findings on the project you gave me, I am here to report on it," she said.Feeling defeated, my eyes grew with anger, but at the same time I maintained a calm demeanor, "Valerie I gave you an instruction for tomorrow, so why are you here to make a report on it today?" I swell in annoyance." I felt like working on it today sir," She began as her voice was composed as ever."I do not have much time tomorrow, I'm sorry," she continued as she responded."I beg your pardon?" I shouted."You heard me, sir," she repeated herself.And without waiting for a reply from me, she quickly stormed out of my office.I wondered to myself, as I was caught in awe, "What's wrong with this woman?" "I won't stop all my efforts, you will pay one day, because I must actualize every detailed plan I have laid out for you, Valerie
Chapter 10 ~ Dante's POV============Waking up as early as I could the following day, I arrived early to work. And reaching my office, I saw my secretary, Ruth standing inside my office."Is everything okay Ruth?" I asked."Yes it is sir, I just came to give you your schedule for the day, since it would be a very busy one for you," She responded."Oh, it's fine, just say it, I don't have much time to go through it," I said to her."Very well sir, you have a conference meeting with the foreign investors by 10 pm and you requested I infuse, you and Valerie's outing with one of the stock exchange managers," she reminded me."I remember, not to take much of your time, whenever the time for the meetings is near, you can come to my office for a reminder once again about the meeting I and Valerie want to have with the stock exchange managers, just help me call her into my office, I will take that from here," I explained to her."No problem sir, I will be on my way now," She replied as she t
Chapter 11~ Valerie's POV=========On my way home from work, I was delighted at how free I was, to leave the office without experiencing any drama from Dante.Reaching home, I held on to my door handler to put in my home key, only for me to discover it was open. I wondered as I murmured silently, "Who is in my house, I know is not Anna," while I stood there still in my thoughts, I saw a hockey stick close to my door, so I went close to it and grabbed it.Having it in my hand and returning to my door, I placed my hands back on the handler and opened the door as gently as I could.Entering my house, I tiptoed my way in with the hockey stick with me in defense if it turned out to be a thief.Still on my tiptoeing, I went into the kitchen, and dining table, but I didn't see anyone there, I was in awe as I began questioning myself once, "Who could it be?"Amidst my thoughts, I suddenly heard a loud noise, coming from the guest room, so I rushed there, with my defense weapon still with me
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 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