Dante's POV.I sighed immediately as I entered the house, the little trip to Mr And Mrs Verona’s house was tiring.A loud ringing sound coming from my left pocket."Hello," I answered while walking through the entrance hall.The door leading directly to the living room was closed, I opened it sitting down."Hello Sir, I have news for you." My PA's voice sounded so urgent I knew something had happened."What is it, Miguel?" I asked, "Is everything okay?" My mind began reeling as Ithought of possibilities of what happened."Ma’am Lena is not the biological child of Mr and Mrs Brooks." He replied calmly.My heart felt like it had stopped, "What?""She was adopted, but she doesn't know." He added.I sat there silent, trying to process this information, what had just transpired injust over 15 seconds?"Sir? Did you hear me?" He interrupted my thoughts."Yes Miguel, do you have anything else to say?" I spoke with a bit more aggression than necessary, this sudden discovery was making my hea
Dante's POV.I groaned as I woke up, my whole body aching, and the throbbing of my head felt like it was in overdrive. My head felt heavy and everything seemed to be spinning.Everything from before I could recall was blurred, and I couldn't make out much of what had happened yesterday after I'd collapsed again when I came back from the office.My fight with Zane was fresh in my head, I pushed myself into a sitting position and looked around me.I turned around watching Lena stare at me, her eyes widening, a worried look on her face."What happened to you?" she rushed towards me touching my face.I sighed, not wanting to tell her anything, "Nothing happened." I lied.Lena frowned at me, taking her hand away, "Why do you look so terrible?" she asked.I didn't answer her, instead, I got off my bed and walked to my closet pulling out some clothes."Did you get into a fight?" she asked.Her eyes filled with worry, "Don't go anywhere Dante," she warned. "Come let me check your face.""Fine,
Zane's POV.I can't believe my eyes and ears, I'm shocked she had a twin.The love of my life had a twin sister, I stared at Lena, and she stared back at me.And then she looked around the room like she was trying to figure out what happened next."I made an effort in preparing for dinner, come and eat." She sat down.I stared at the food on the table, the spaghetti, the pizza,the salad.I couldn't take my eyes off her.She picked up some noodles with one hand and ate them quickly. "It's delicious, eat." She pointed.But I wasn't eating any of the pasta, just staring at it. My hands were shaking, and my mind racing.Lena put her bowl down, she saw me still looking at it.The realization that I got for something I was sure of."Wow, I'm shocked," I said, I couldn't say anything else, my voice broke, and I felt like crying."Do you have a gym?" I asked."Yes," Dante replied."Can I go there ?" I asked and he nodded."You need an outlet for your emotions right?" he asked."Yes." I nodded
Adonis’ POVI sat in my office with Jaden. He looked at me confused. I paced around a little and asked him if he needed a cup of coffee. He turned it down and I could feel his eyes slowly watching my movements.I waited for him to speak. I could tell that he had a question on his lips. It was just bursting to come out but I saw him bite his tongue to keep in his mouth.Finally, he spilled.“Is there a reason that you brought me here, sir? You have been pacing for the last 10 minutes and you are making me worried.”I smirked and finally retuned to my seat and took out a glass of whisky from my drawer and poured out a shot.“Do you drink?” I asked but he shook his head and I poured a shot for myself.I downed the glass and sat down quietly in front of him.“I know that you are a man of business. I know that you want to get this down with but I am having a bit of a crisis. Things aren’t really going the way I want them to go. I man needs a little alcohol to calm the troubled nerves.”I to
Dante's Pov."I didn't think I looked like a joker or I was bluffing when I said Helena is my life and the long lost twin of Gwen. Pathetic how they couldn't even recognize their own daughter." I stated but mumbled the last part so it isn't too clear for anyone to hear.It's not like I think any of that is necessary anyways because it's just the three of us here and I presume they heard me with the way Zane rolled his eyes in sarcasm."Sure you didn't sound like you're joking but I must say you're a very determined and skillful schemer to have kept it hidden all these months. You succeeded I must say, only on one loop hole did you fail." Zane arrogantly snickered with that egoistic tone that always got me irritated."And what was the loop hole?" I questioned with a tone of haughty disdain."You failed in fooling me." He stated and I couldn't help but roll my eyes again.From the outward look, one would think this guy had any brains but from my perception, he was just another stressful
Lena's POVAfter the little conversational section with Zane and Dante the questions in my heart...the unanswered questions finally had their answers.The questions throbbing in my head,the questions I wasn't sure I was going to be able to bring myself to ask him was finally answered indirectly even if the two men who answered it didn't even know of the questions.I'm just glad I finally understand things properly and I have no one to blame.I was no longer troubled or filled with deep pain considering the hurt that Dante must have gone through all the while he tried to hide it. I'm just glad that finally I know what he has been hiding all this while. what has made him put on a strong facade even when he was vulnerable inside.No one knew about it.And literally no one caredMaybe that's why he wanted me to act like his ex-wife because maybe she was only one who showed him love because she was his best friend.People try to act all strong and fierce but forget that sometimes you need
Dante’s POVI was meant to focus on the work I had to finish that morning but there’s always something about Lena that distracts me. I watched her carefully as she wore her earrings, then her necklace. She was in a smart jumpsuit that highlighted her figure. The warm nude suit made her skin color shine as bright as the sun. It seemed that all the stress we’ve been going s to through has already been wearing off her. She seemed to be in a good mood that morning, as she was humming to a particular song as she got ready. It felt like it would be a good day, I felt quite the opposite way. It seemed like something bad was going to happen, and no, it wasn’t the weather. The sky was bright and the sun smiled gently as well. I don’t know if it’s because I always know how it ends. I would always feel happy and accomplished, but then something would happen and ruin it all. I was used to it. All of a sudden, Lena gave me a cold glare. “Do you want us to be late, Dante?” “I-“ “I don’t want to
Lena’s POVI was scared to death, Dante had made me hide under the table, it seemed like I didn’t know this man in front of me, my husband had a gun in his hand and he was shooting like he was some kind of boss. at the man who had invaded Dad’s house, they were all in a mask and had proven to be stubborn but Dante was not going to let them get away. He was shooting at them, dodging bullets like he was in some kind of blockbuster.Maybe my husband was a mafia boss because thinking of it, how the hell did he have so much contact and influence.I was suddenly pulled from my hiding spot, the hand pulling me was very strong and the scent of the person was very familiar.“Drop all weapons or i blow her up.” I tried to turn to see the person but I felt a sharp pain on my head, the person had hit me on my head.“Let her go.” Dad yelled from behind me and I tried to make him let me go but he tightened his grip on my neck and I gasped for air. “Dante.” I called as tears filled my eyes, I felt t
EpilogueIt's been five years since I had gotten my life entangled with that of Dante, and now I am his wife and the mother of his children. The lady that had spilled coffee on him is the lady he is married to and is the lady that is his world, the mother of his children and his happy pills.I am happy to have found a man like him, because I know that even in the roughest times I would have someone that has my back.“Earth to Lena.” Gwen snapped me out of the thoughts and I looked at her a bit confused and embarrassed.“What are you thinking of again, Lena?” she asked me and I smiled. I wasn't thinking of anything that would make me anxious or cry, I was thinking about how good things have been, I was thinking of my family and I was happy.“Nothing Gwen, I just remember old times. I remember when I just had Lilly and look at my baby now, she is 3." As I said this, Lilly giggled and she lifted her hands up signaling that she wanted me to her up.I picked her up and hugged her so t
LENA’S POV“I have told you for the umpteenth time to stop moving around, you are going to spill your head all over the place and take my work back. We wouldn’t want that now, would we?” Gwen rambled while moving around the room, sliding between tables and chairs to get to whatever it was she was meaning to pick.“Sorry,” I mumbled, trying hard not to giggle at her frustration. I find it amusing, to say the least.“Yeah right” She rolled her eyes, finally returning to where she stood at my back. “As if that is going to fix the hair” She brushed back the string of hair that fell out of place and tucked it back to where it belonged before toasting and then combing aside.She went back to her previous task of trying to get my zipper up and getting me all set in the white, floor-sweeping gown she urged me to pick. She was putting in her all to make sure I looked perfect from every angle even going as far as wiping a bit of sweat resting on my forehead. “Okay, okay now take a few steps let
LENA’S POVDinner was a success.It has not been long since I found out everything about my life and all, but I felt this surging, out-of-the-world love for Gwen. I would do everything for her without a second thought. Blood is indeed thicker than water.They left a few hours after dinner, not because they wanted to but because it was getting late and Gwen needed to rest for tomorrow. The duo are really in love with each other. It was really beautiful watching them bicker and giggle while they made their way to their car.Seeing her happy stirs this overwhelming feeling of happiness within me and it’s all strange cause this was not something I was used to feeling. Having a sibling is a beautiful feeling and I would love to feel it over and over again.After they left, all we did was clear out the table and set the dishes in the dishwasher before heading straight to bed. We too, will need to rest as tomorrow is sure as heck going to come with a lot of energy-draining moments, and just
GWEN’S POVThe universe can be cruel sometimes, sometimes a bit unfair and sometimes offering you what you fully deserve. I personally think the most important factor here is time. I am the kind of person who loves to organize every single moment of her life and then follow that plan right till the very end. I hate being taken by surprise. I want to be in perfect control of the path my life goes at all time.But I guess I learnt the hard way that life is unpredictable. One moment you are having a smooth ride, living the perfect life there is, and then the next, life send you down a path you have no idea how to walk on. With that a few twists and turns in your life, Viola! You have moved from the list of people who have their life figured out to someone helpless.What mattered the most at the end is how you react to that change. Some people will just give in and accept their fate and maybe pickup from scratch again but I sure as heck wasn’t some people or any other person at that. I a
Lena’s POV“Gwen is this really you?” Dante’s voice was really low and I knew that it was because of the way he felt about losing her. Everyday seeing my face was a constant reminder that he had caused her death but now she stands in front of him alive and well.Dante turned around, he had tears in his eyes, as much as he was a strong guy, I could see the tears in his eyes.He tried to hide it, so no one could see the tears. He was very emotional after a long while he was seeing his best friend. He’d only felt like he had cause majorly all the pain in her life.“Come here.” She pulled him into a hug and Dante wrapped his hand around her. “I’m sorry Gwen, I so sorry. I was a bad friend, I didn’t treat you the way you expected.” Dante tried to explain himself but Gwen wanted no explanation.“It’s okay Dante, let by gone be by gone, you should have a very happy life, I’ll do same. Your happy with her and I’m happy with him.” She narrated.It was all full of hug and kisses from each membe
Lena’s POVThe moment the other men tried to shoot, Zane stormed in with heavy fires inside the house and shut them it was now the entire family and Adonis.Dad was so disappointed, but first he was sad. I saw the look on his face, his only daughter was dead and he was about to hand his properties to some imposter.I watched Adonis struggle to get up and the moment Dante saw this, he took his gun and shot him on his other leg and immediately he fell to the ground.Dante rushed him and began to throw punches at his face, you dare touch my wife. How dare you.He kept punching until Adonis was cover in blood it was a terrifying sight to behold and it the moment he was satisfied he turned to me and pulled me into a hug.I was so scared, my legs were shaking of fear and I wanted to be out of here immediately. I wanted to be away from all this mess. I was still holding Dante in a hug when I felt someone pull me, the moment I turned to the person who pulled me, a slap raised at my face.“Ca
Lena’s POVI was scared to death, Dante had made me hide under the table, it seemed like I didn’t know this man in front of me, my husband had a gun in his hand and he was shooting like he was some kind of boss. at the man who had invaded Dad’s house, they were all in a mask and had proven to be stubborn but Dante was not going to let them get away. He was shooting at them, dodging bullets like he was in some kind of blockbuster.Maybe my husband was a mafia boss because thinking of it, how the hell did he have so much contact and influence.I was suddenly pulled from my hiding spot, the hand pulling me was very strong and the scent of the person was very familiar.“Drop all weapons or i blow her up.” I tried to turn to see the person but I felt a sharp pain on my head, the person had hit me on my head.“Let her go.” Dad yelled from behind me and I tried to make him let me go but he tightened his grip on my neck and I gasped for air. “Dante.” I called as tears filled my eyes, I felt t
Dante’s POVI was meant to focus on the work I had to finish that morning but there’s always something about Lena that distracts me. I watched her carefully as she wore her earrings, then her necklace. She was in a smart jumpsuit that highlighted her figure. The warm nude suit made her skin color shine as bright as the sun. It seemed that all the stress we’ve been going s to through has already been wearing off her. She seemed to be in a good mood that morning, as she was humming to a particular song as she got ready. It felt like it would be a good day, I felt quite the opposite way. It seemed like something bad was going to happen, and no, it wasn’t the weather. The sky was bright and the sun smiled gently as well. I don’t know if it’s because I always know how it ends. I would always feel happy and accomplished, but then something would happen and ruin it all. I was used to it. All of a sudden, Lena gave me a cold glare. “Do you want us to be late, Dante?” “I-“ “I don’t want to
Lena's POVAfter the little conversational section with Zane and Dante the questions in my heart...the unanswered questions finally had their answers.The questions throbbing in my head,the questions I wasn't sure I was going to be able to bring myself to ask him was finally answered indirectly even if the two men who answered it didn't even know of the questions.I'm just glad I finally understand things properly and I have no one to blame.I was no longer troubled or filled with deep pain considering the hurt that Dante must have gone through all the while he tried to hide it. I'm just glad that finally I know what he has been hiding all this while. what has made him put on a strong facade even when he was vulnerable inside.No one knew about it.And literally no one caredMaybe that's why he wanted me to act like his ex-wife because maybe she was only one who showed him love because she was his best friend.People try to act all strong and fierce but forget that sometimes you need