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 42 ~ Valerie's POV===========I raised my head in fright and turned only to see it was someone I never expected to see ever again, Ryan McClain."Ryan! Oh my goodness Ryan, look at you, haven't aged at all," I exclaimed as I stood up and hugged him.Chuckling, he responded, "How are you, Valerie?" Questioning me as the hug was still on."Well....., I'm fine, what more can I say," I said, with the look of surprise on my face."Please sit with me," I offered as I returned to my seat."Thank you," He appreciated.Gosh, I can't remember the last time I and Ryan saw each other, it feels like a century since we had a conversation but I was over the moon privileged to see my close friend after ten years of separation."So...., It seems reunion is caking on the atmosphere these days," I joked."What have you witnessed Valerie Skye, spill it out," He said, aware of the joke I was making.And this resulted in a loud laugh from both suddenly, Anna walked to our shared table and instantl
Chapter 43 ~ Valerie's POV ============Finally, Annabelle, Ryan, and I got to the VVIP section Dante invited us to, and standing there, my eyes searched around for him and soon our eyes caught each other's gaze."I see them, come on," I voiced out, informing Ryan and Annabelle that I had seen them.And with that, we walked our way to where they were seated."You made it," Dante said, the moment we went to their table."Sure, I gave you my word, and honoring it is a must-do for me," I uttered as we had our seats."Hey Valerie," Raymond greeted, but I shrugged him off and not giving a response.Dante's gaze was fixated on me, I knew he was overthinking why I had been acting up since his best friend arrived."So.. who wants pizza," Ryan said, resonating the atmospheric silence bubbling within all of us."That sounds fun," I uttered, in an exciting way."Yeah, same here," Dante added to my word, and on that note, Ryan stood up and walked his way to get their orders."Valerie....., Dante
Chapter 44 ~ Dante's POV=========As soon as I left with my car, after the deep one and one talks with Valerie.I was pissed because she hid the truth from me and at the same time felt betrayed by my own best friend.But do I have the right to be upset about this? However, I am, I feel so much rage inside of me as it reflected on my driving speed.I drove at so much speed that it took me a few seconds to reach home.Eventually, I arrived home and slammed the door of my car so hard that my anger was heated visibly in my face.I entered my house and went into the bar section directly. Reaching there I grabbed a bottle of martini as I poured it into a glass.I gulped it down my throat at once, as my jaw muscles contracted the moment the alcohol entered my mouth.I didn't know how to feel or what to say, it felt like I was being imprisoned in my head.I don't care about her, I'm just acting up all I am doing is a charade, I don't love her.But why does it hurt so much, why does it? I can
Chapter 45 ~ Dante's POV ============The following week after the confrontation I had with Raymond on a weekday, while I was working in my office.Suddenly, I got a call from him, requesting we should meet to talk things out. Initially, I didn't know it was him calling because he used an unknown number, but I believe in second chances, as we humans are prone to making mistakes, so I decided to respond well to him, the moment I discovered he was the one.With some reluctance in me as the conversation pressed on, I agreed because, in all honesty, I miss my best friend even though he wants to act like an asshole.So, I ended the call with him, then I remembered I didn't ask for where to meet with him.Momentarily, like our minds were in unison of the same thoughts. I heard a chiming sound coming from my phone.Then, I picked it up for a look, only to find out it was a message from him, sending me the name of the designated location where we are to meet."Guess it's a date then, hello
Chapter 46 ~ Raymond's POV =========="What the hell does he mean by that," I said to myself, consumed with rage, hurt, and guilt."The fuck," I exclaimed out loud, catching the attention of the waiter close by.Then I took my phone and dialed a number, I placed the phone on my ear as I suddenly said, "Keep an eye on Dante Blaze, and any wrong move, I'm permitted to shoot him right on the spot,"Immediately, I removed the phone from my ear and pressed the end call button.So I brought out a tobacco from my suit pocket with a lighter, as I tried smoking my anger away.That's when I saw one of the waiters walk right to my table as he said, "Sir, smoking is not allowed here, you could head out if you insist on doing so,""Are you stupid," I insulted him, with no remorseful feeling in me."I'm sorry sir, but the rules weren't made by me," The waiter continued.I suddenly looked around, realizing I was becoming the center of attention. So I stood up and pushed the waiter to the other side
Chapter 47 ~ Valerie's POV=========I was in the comfort area of my room when my phone kept chiming non-stop, I didn't want to stand up to it as my peace was being disturbed.Then, I heard a yell from my mom, "Valerie, your phone," "On it, Mom," I responded with a rise in my tone, echoing through my room as I stood up to take my phone.Turning the screen on, I saw a bunch of messages, only for me to discover it was Raymond sending them."Heh, what is he trying to prove," I questioned, my eyebrows furrowing in curiosity."Does he think sending me dozens of love morning messages would make me divert my feelings to him, heh, then I guess he is a bigger clown than I know him to be," I uttered, as I began deleting the messages word for word.However, the moment I got done with it, I pounced on my bed, as I was just sitting recklessly and idle.So I thought of giving Dante a call, as I was about to dial his number, Raymond's call appeared on my phone's screen."What the actual fuck," I ye
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