When Dante and Renee went down for breakfast the next day,they saw that the old man had packed his luggage.“Dad, are you going home?”“Yes,I’m afraid that if I stay for a few more days,I’ll die of anger and frustration.”Dante stifled a laugh and feign ignorance.“Who made you angry?”He couldn’t be mad at his father even if he wanted the man to stop meddling.He understood his father’s fears and concerns.He wanted to seal his fate with Renee,permanently for he was scared that Renee might change her mind about him.Gustavo glared at Dante and then he pulled Renee to his side,he took out a blue,jade bracelet.The bracelet was obviously of high value and excellent quality.He placed it in her hand and whispered.“This belonged to Dante’s mother.It was her most priced possession.It was supposed to be given to my second son’s wife.”He lowered his even more when he mentioned ‘second son’And then he continued.”I want you to keep it on at all times.You’re my son’s wife now.I consider you
Those words from Renee irritated Aurora even more.“How can he want to rape someone like you?With his high status and wealth?Oh please.Your husband is ugly,and you should be ugly so that you can be the perfect family!”Aurora screamed and grabbed Renee’s cheek with her sharp nails.Renee pushed her away and as she tried to get further away from Aurora,she accidentally bumped her waist on a desk and took a breath from the pain so she failed to avoid another hit.She leaned back slightly as Aurora’s hand’s fiercely scratched her on the neck,several blood streaks appeared on her neck,instantly.It was as if Aurora had been waiting for this moment all her life.Renee’s teeth clenched and she realized that being civil with Aurora was useless.She took her stance and seized Aurora’s hand.“Don’t push me,Aurora.Even if I know now that you and your mother never liked me,I would not let you treat me like trash.If it weren’t for you,if it weren’t for the sacrifice I made for you,I wouldn’t be ma
Renee gently touched his face with her hand and felt the touch skin.She felt sad for him.She couldn’t possibly imagine how devastated he must have been,waking up to find out that his brother had died and he was left scarred for life.Her heart ached for him.She bent down and pressed a kiss to his face.She wanted to kiss away the pain of his traumatizing past.Renee shut her eyes.She could live a brand-new life with Dante if she could.Just when she was thinking about it,she didn’t expect to hear a low and sexy voice greeting her ear.“Did you just kiss me?”She opened her eyes and saw Dante smiling at her.She quickly sat up.She felt nervous and didn’t know where to settle her eyesight.“No,I…I didn’t.”Dante straightened up and stretched.Seeing her shy and timid,he smiled.He was very happy to see her looking lively again.“You hardly let me kiss you but you just kissed me.What changed?”“That…that wasn’t a kiss.”“Really?Is this a kiss then?”He leaned closer to her and pressed hi
Renee stared at Dante feeling so much gratitude towards him for always standing up for her.Her heart seemed to be in a hot spring,warm and cozy.Since her man was fighting for her,she had to make sure it was worth it.She had to get back at Aurora.The grievance she suffered yesterday was more than a slap and a slap was really a light punishment.Taking a deep breath,Renee said.“We’ll be even after this slap.And from now henceforth,I’ll treat Aurora the same way she’ll treat me.If she wants to play,then I’ll play with her!”Her hand clenched into a fist.She would never let Aurora bully her again.Just then,Dante’s hand wrapped her small hand,tightly.Renee stare at their hands while Dante’s eyes quietly fell on her letting her know that he was her shield.She exhaled and didn’t feel scared of anything at all.“Aurora,we aren’t even yet.”“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.Mom,help me out here.”“Rico!”Maria felt helpless and could only look at her husband for help.Rico a
Dante carefully peeled out some shrimps and placed it on her plate.“You’re too thin.You should eat more.”Renee nodded,feeling very pleased.And then,the two woman changed their opinions.“He must be very rich so that’s why she’s with him.No woman in her right mind will settle for him under normal circumstances.”“Well,I also hope to have a boyfriend who is good to me and rich.Society is materialistic now and money talks.”Renee felt embarrassed hearing that.She couldn’t exactly deny it.She had agreed to marry Dante for money.Money that was used to settle her father’s debts.After they had finished their meals and got back into the car,Dante gently stroke her hair and said.“Don’t pay attention to what people say.They can say whatever they want,it changes nothing.I know the real you and you know me.”“Still,I do not like it when people talk bad about your face.”“I really don’t care…”“Even if you don’t,I’ll always defend you.”Dante smiled.He didn’t need defending but it was a re
As she contemplated telling Dante about this,a knock sounded on the door.Renee put away her phone and walked up to open the door.Dante had brought her a cup of milk.“Drink this and go to bed early,okay?”“Okay.”He turned around to leave but she stopped him in a hurry.“Allegra and I are taking extra classes.We may have to stay back in school so I’ll come back late in the evening.”“Late?How late?So I can know when to pick you up.”“You don’t have to pick me up.Allegra has a car and she would give me a ride home.”Dante nodded.”Alright.I also have a lot on my plate at work.Call me if you need me.”Renee was relieved that he believed that.The next morning,she went downstairs for breakfast and found two batteries on the table.“What’s this for?”“I noticed your phone didn’t come with an in-built battery so the battery in it can be easily removed and changed.I’m afraid you cellphone might run out of battery and I’ll be unable to reach you.Always take these with you,I want to be able
Dante took a glance and saw that there was only one dress hanging on the balcony."Don't be scared.it's just a dress."Renee looked up and found that she had hung her dress outside in the morning and had forgotten to take it back.Dante helped her close the glass door and then drew the curtain.He held her gently to the bed, stroked her back with his hand and said, “It’s okay,Dolcezza(Sweetness).I’m here."Renee was a little relieved to hear that."Will you stay with me?" She requested.She had always hated stormy nights since she was a child.She was sweating all over her body and could not sleep at all.He nodded and rubbed her on the back.As time passed,Renee moved to one side of the bed and pointed to the other side and said, "Would you like to sleep here tonight?”Dante was somewhat surprised when he heard her words, "Should I?”“Of course, you are my fiancé.”Renee felt he won’t be able to touch her since she believed he had a condition.Dante was very helpless. He was thinking
Renee saw that Dante had not left yet."What are you doing? I was asking the senior a question. It's rude of you to shut my laptop like that.”“What questions? I’m right here.You can ask me any questions"Dante’s face was ugly and gloomy.Renee was not a fool. Suddenly, she thought of something, and could not help saying suspiciously, "Dante,are you jealous?"Why should I be jealous of a young lad?"Dante sneered, but he knew he was indeed jealous of him and that bastard had the guts to send his wife back home.Just then, Renee’s mobile phone rang.She answered in a hurry."Why did you hang up?""She's going to bed, so don't disturb her."Dante took the phone and said unhappily.Renee glared at him.Arturo was surprised when he heard a strange male voice, but he thought Renee said that she was going to relatives' home, so it must be her relative who was answering the phone.Arturo wondered.Was it a brother or an uncle? Judging from his voice, he must be much older than him.Arturo hes