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2021-10-13 19:05:00Chapter twenty one
It's been five days since that day, five days since she met and had the talk with Jason, five days since he confessed his undying love for her, five days since he left... since he walked out of her life, five days since she saw Morgan....and five days since she last spoke to Dario.
She had only caught a glimpse of Dario since that day at the coffeehouse and that was when he came back from work, he just walked passed her like she was invisible. He made sure to never come down for dinner, Charlotte was always serving him dinner in his room and when it was time for work, he left as early as possible.
He had time for Ruby because she always went to his room at night. Surprisingly, Dennis went along once and he couldn't stop talking about the huge fun they had, how they watched power rangers with Dario and how the played house. Hearing all this she wanted to meet the new Dario, she wanted to know if he was possessed or
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Chapter twenty twoDiane's auburn hair was sprawled out on the bed, her caramel skin looked inviting to Dario and he couldn't help but remember their moment together. The blanket draped loosely on her, exposing her long slender legs. Her soft snores filled the room, he didn't want to leave this position at all. He felt like a teen in love for the first time.I love you.Did he mean it? He didn't even know when it slipped out of his mind...is this what Aaron meant by what he said. He stared at her soft auburn hair and felt an urge to run his fingers through it.Would she regret it? Would she regret their intimacy?He found himself steering away from the bed. He pulled up his sweat pants gave her a long stare, he wanted to lay all day with her, caress her, kiss her, make love to her, become familiar with every inch of her body but he couldn't stay back.
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Chapter twenty threeDiane stood at Elena's porch waiting for her to answer the door. She had literally begged Dario to allow her out of the house mainly the bed.... yes she slept in his room, in the same bed with him last night.Dario didn't want her to leave the bed, he called Charlotte and ordered her to dress Ruby and Dennis for school even make their breakfast and told her if they ask of their mom, she should tell them their mom came down with a flu. That was not all, he also ordered Daniel to take them to school and then called Elaine to cancel all appointments he had.But his plans of spending the whole day with her was cut short when Elena called her and requested her presence.It seemed selfish to her that Dario gave up everything he had to do today just to be with her but she couldn't. She apologised profusely but Dario waved it off and decided to go to the office.And here s
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Chapter twenty fourThey stood outside the labour room, waiting for the good news. Of course Ronnie was in the labour room with her. After the incident in the restaurant, Hayden immediately dialled Ronnie's number as they hurriedly take Catherine to the hospital.Hayden sat on one of the waiting chair tapping her foot furiously on the ground with a worried gaze. Elena, just meeting Catherine for the first time, she already counted her as sister and was really worried but in her case just stood one side relaxing her back to the wall."How's Ronnie doing?" Diane heard Dario's voice before she saw him.He was surrounded by kids, Cameron, Caitlin, Isaac, Dennis and Ruby. Diane smiled warmly at him, he picked up the kids from school."We haven't seen him since Catherine threatened to cut of his balls" she chuckled trying to lighten up the atmosphere. She knew Catherine is a strong woman, sh
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Chapter twenty fiveDiane came out of the limousine, dressed in a black kneel length strapless gown with a pair of nude pencil heels and a pair of diamond earrings. Dario offered her his hand which she gladly accepted and they walked insideThis is her first time of being to a high class party like this, so she was scared, more like terrified. She wondered if she would trip with all the people staring at her and if she would be able to make decent conversation with anyone, she wished she had asked Elena to accompany her."You look like you're going to faint any minute from now?" Dario's lips quirked up."Like seriously" she whispered shouted "you're supposed to calm me down Mr Simpson"she gritted out"Well that sounds sexy, you should try calling me daddy" he flirted.Diane's expression was that of shock, he just flirted, Dario Simpson just flirted with her. Can th
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Chapter twenty sixDario looked around for Diane, he wanted her to be present when he announces the merger and also he had a surprise for one he had been planning even before he asked her to accompany him to the merger party.What is taking her so long, it's just the washroomHis mind wandered to his conversation with Raj when she was out their sight."Do you really love her" Raj was skeptical about this."I'm falling in love with her" he replied smoothly, wondering why Raj was questioning him about all this."What about Caitlin? Have you forgotten about her? "Dario sucked in a large breath, of course Raj just had to ask about Caitlin. Has he forgotten about Caitlin, that was a capital NO. He would be lying if he said he doesn't think about her or sometimes imagine how life would be if she hadn't died but the biggest truth is he is coming to
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Chapter twenty seven"Don't go too far Ruby" she yelled as she watched Ruby skip away "stay next to your brother" she added and sighed when she noticed Dennis standing up to follow her."Dennis is an overprotective brother" Elena said as she watched him running towards Ruby to catch up with her."Tell me about it" she sighed frustratedly "he fights with any kid who messes up with ruby in school, the worst part is most times Ruby is at fault and since she knows Dennis would always step in, she has made it into a regular thing""Shocking how she captured but father and sons heart""Add grandfather to the list. Michael sends her varieties of chocolate goodies every weekend. I'm afraid she might get used to all this and when the contract is over she wouldn't be able to cope without them"Diane paused going over her last sentence, why didn't she ever think about this. This
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Chapter twenty eightDiane thought back to her encounter with Morgan days before, she should be happy she confronted him that she left him speechless but she couldn't, she felt something unsettling.Her head was in great tumour, she was trying to come up with something, she was trying to think like Morgan or be like him. Knowing Morgan, she knew this matter was far from being settled or over. Morgan worked in mysterious ways, he has a very complex mind and trying to think like him or be him would result to getting your brain burntBurnt. She perceived a burnt smell, she wasn't wrong her brain was already burnt.She felt someone pull her away from the kitchen counter, snapping her out of her thoughts. The fire alarm hard already gone off, Dario quickly turned on the fire extinguisher, spraying it on the fire as he coughed. When he was done he dropped the fire extinguisher and tried to bring the
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Chapter twenty nineDario drove with speed and anger. He didn't know if he should cry or not, he felt stupid and used, why did he ever think that Caitlin was replaceable. Diane is just a lying and conniving bitch.He drove inside Capricino, a night club owned by his brother Theo.What's a better way to soothe a broken heart if not downing yourself in alcohol.Was his apologies not enough for her? Didn't she see how badly she affects him? He thought she loved him but clearly she doesn't.He thought back to what happened minutes back, did he make the right decision? He wanted his friends opinion, he wanted Aaron and Ronnie's help"What were you thinking " Aaron yelled as he took in the drunken state of Dario"I should have stuck with Caitlin" he said with a tone laced in regrets......
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Chapter thirty three Morning light filtered through the curtains as Ronnie and Catherine caught their breath after a wild night. They had barely finished round two—one in the bedroom and another in the bathroom—when Ronnie, still feeling the aftermath, decided it was time to call for breakfast. Just as he reached for her phone, a knock echoed through the room. "Room service!" came the cheerful call. Before Ronnie could respond, the door swung open, revealing Dario and Theo, grinning ear to ear as they wheeled in a lavish breakfast spread, the aroma of fresh pancakes and sizzling bacon filling the air. "Wow!!!" Theo exclaimed, his eyes wide as he took in the scene, glancing between the two of them. Catherine instinctively tugged down her t-shirt, trying to shield herself from their amused gazes. "It’s not like I haven’t seen it before," Dario quipped, dodging a pillow thrown at him by Ronnie. "Relax, just joking!" "What are you two doing here?" Ronnie asked, feigning annoyance bu
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Chapter thirty two Catherine opened her eyes to find Ronnie gazing at her, a mix of emotions swirling in his eyes. He hadn’t said the “L” word back yet, but at that moment, she didn’t care. "Good morning. How long have you been awake?" she yawned, stretching. His fingers tangled gently in her hair as he replied with a breathtaking smile. "I don’t know... long enough." Her eyes widened. "Seriously? You’ve just been staring at me?" He nodded, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. She felt a rush of embarrassment and covered her eyes with her hands. "What if I drooled while sleeping?" she pouted, half-laughing. "You’d look cute doing it, just like you do now." He leaned in and stole a kiss, leaving her momentarily speechless. Wait—what? She hadn’t even brushed her teeth! Last night had been unforgettable; it was her first time, and they’d made love more than five times after she confessed her feelings. She could still feel the aftershocks of those intense moments. "I love
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Chapter thirty one Catherine sighed, sinking deeper into the bed, covering her face with her hands. "I know... I was so stupid. I told him everything, thinking he couldn’t hear me. But he wasn’t fully unconscious—he could hear every word." Hayden’s eyes widened as she sat down beside Catherine. "Catherine, how could you let that slip?" She looked utterly shocked, her voice laced with concern. "What are you going to do now?" "I don’t know," Catherine muttered, her voice muffled by the pillow. "Dario doesn’t seem angry, but... I feel like I’ve made everything more complicated. And then there’s Ronnie..." Hayden raised an eyebrow, leaning closer. "Ronnie? What about him?" Catherine let out a frustrated sigh. "Dario and Theo think he’s in love with me. They said he’s been jealous this whole time, that he doesn’t even care about Lucy." Her voice wavered with uncertainty. "But he’s engaged, Hayden. And I don’t know if they’re just trying to make me feel better or if I should even belie
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Chapter thirty Mason arrived to pick Catherine up after breakfast with her parents. The entire experience still felt surreal. She had a family—a mother, a father, and a sister. Not just any sister, but a twin. The thought twisted uncomfortably in her chest. Was Caitlin the reason she’d been missing all these years? It felt wrong to place all the blame on her. The memories Catherine had unlocked revealed she hadn’t been the easiest child—she was a brat back then, angry and reckless. But still, Caitlin could have told someone the moment she pushed her overboard. She could’ve alerted an adult, instead of waiting until morning to start pretending to look for her. By then, Catherine had likely drifted miles away from the ship, lost in the storm. Maybe even dead—or so they all thought. Catherine sighed. They were adults now, and she had no intention of holding on to the past. But still, Caitlin’s absence lingered in her mind. Where was she? Why hadn’t she returned? "Hey, you look so wor
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Chapter twenty nine "What are you doing?" The voice was faint, like an echo from a long-forgotten past. She froze, her breath catching in her throat. She stood aboard a ship she had never set foot on before, yet it felt eerily familiar. In the distance, two figures—a pair of young girls—argued in the heart of a raging storm. The one facing her, drenched and defiant, was unmistakably herself, younger and more reckless. Slowly, she approached, the wind whipping her hair, saltwater stinging her skin. From a safe distance, she finally saw the face of the second girl, the one with her back turned. Her heart stilled. It was like staring into a mirror—another version of her younger self. "Why do you always do that?" the other girl spat, her voice sharp with frustration, cutting through the roar of the storm. "What do you care?" Young Catherine shot back, her chin lifting defiantly. "I take what I want. If I can't have it, I'll guilt them into giving it to me. And if I still can't have it
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Chapter twenty eight Arriving at the imposing Smoak mansion, Catherine's thoughts swirled with a potent mix of apprehension and uncertainty. Helen's unexpected invitation for her to spend the night with her and Christian only added to the whirlwind of emotions. Despite Rosita's initial reluctance, she relented after some persuasion from Jacob, leaving Catherine to grapple with her own inner turmoil.Her mind still reeling from Ronnie and Lucy's bombshell announcement, Catherine felt as though the ground had shifted beneath her feet, leaving her adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Catherine's thoughts drifted to Theo's cryptic message, his urgent plea for a conversation when she returns weighing heavily on her mind. The memory of his embrace, tinged with a sense of foreboding, lingered like an ominous shadow.Pushing aside the turmoil, Catherine resolved to lose herself in the grandeur of the Smoak mansion. The sight of the sprawling estate, adorned with a majestic fountain and meticulou
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Chapter twenty sevenDario nudged her forward, urging her towards the couple who stood before her, Caitlin's parents. Catherine hesitated, feeling an unfamiliar shyness wash over her as she approached."Hey, Dad," Catherine greeted tentatively, her voice sounding foreign as she waved hesitantly. It felt strange to utter the word "dad," a term she hadn't used since her days in foster care."Aw, come here, sweetheart, don't be shy," her father coaxed, enveloping her in a warm embrace. "I love you, shortcake," he murmured, planting a tender kiss atop her head.Tears threatened to well up as Catherine soaked in the overwhelming flood of emotions. This was what it felt like to be truly loved and cared for—a sensation she had only dreamed of experiencing within the confines of a real family.As her father released her, Catherine turned to face his wife, Helen. Tentatively, she wrapped her arms around Helen, feeling a slight stiffness in return. But amidst the whirlwind of emotions, Catherine
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Chapter twenty sixAs the resonant knock echoed through their room, Catherine shot Dario a quizzical look, confusion etched into her features. "Expecting someone?" she inquired, her tone laced with curiosity.Dario's solemn shake of the head only deepened Catherine's perplexity as she rose to confront the mysterious visitor. With a hesitant twist of the knob, she swung the door open to reveal Mia, Rosita's personal maid."Mia?" Catherine called out, her brow furrowing with bewilderment. She couldn't recall ever exchanging more than passing pleasantries with the elusive servant, making her early appearance all the more intriguing.With a graceful bow, Mia delivered her enigmatic message, her voice soft yet laden with unspoken secrets. "Ma'am Rosita requests your presence," she intoned, her head bowed in deference."Why?" Catherine probed, her gaze searching for any hint of explanation in Mia's lowered stance."She didn't disclose her intentions, miss," Mia replied, her eyes never meeti
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Chapter twenty five"No, no, no, please, don't," Catherine pleaded, her voice a desperate whisper echoing through the confines of her nightmare. With each thrash and turn, she battled against the unseen adversary lurking within her dreams."Cait, Cait," Dario's voice broke through the darkness, his hands reaching out to steady her thrashing form. "C'mon, Cait," he urged, his tone a mixture of urgency and reassurance. "Snap out of it!"His words pierced the veil of her dreams, pulling her back to consciousness with a jolt. Gasping for air, Catherine's eyes darted around the room, searching for signs of the unseen danger that had haunted her sleep. Yet, it was Dario's presence beside her that anchored her in reality, his steady gaze a lifeline in the tumult of her subconscious.Their eyes met, a silent exchange of emotions passing between them. In Dario's gaze, Catherine found concern and relief intertwined, a reflection of his unwavering support in her darkest moments. And as the echoes
