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
Chapter oneHe sighed and sank into his chair. He ran his hand over his face, his jaws clenched, a new headache forming. He knew this was a bad idea, he knew his father would one day decide to make his life miserable but he didn't think it would be this soon. He inhaled and allow himself enjoy five seconds of peace before he decided to call his shitty best friend for advice.Shit! Shit!! He knew this was a big mess.Dario massaged his temples and brought his cell phone to his ear with his free hand. He paused going over what he wanted to do, he was over thinking again, he had to stop. He slowly waited for his friend to pick the call, on the fifth ring just when he decided it was a bad idea Aaron picked the call."Well, well, well if it isn't Dario Simpson." He mocked as his voice came through."Aaron Wellington." Dario rolled his eyes but mimicked his tone."How are you doing and how's business?" Aaron asked.He sighed wishing he could
Chapter two"Did it work, did you find any?" She asked anxiously as Elena walked in.Elena shook her head and she sighed. She needed a job badly, she had checked for online jobs but none was available, her best friend Elena tried to get her a job in the Del monte's coffeehouse where she works but all to no avail."I'm so sorry Diane," Elena was apologetic. "I tried to talk to Fabio but he just bounced me."She flashed her a warm smile. Of cos Elena just likes to be dramatic she knew Elena had done her best even if she hadn't she would still be greatly indebted to her.Three years ago, Elena took her in when she was in her most difficult time. She was four months gone when her so called boyfriend disappeared from home one night, she was so devastated that she looked for a way to get rid of the pregnancy, to rid herself of anything that belonged to him, at that moment she didn't wan
Chapter three He walked into the house tiredly, today he tried looking for a suitable bride for the Simpsons enterprise but all to no avail. All the girls he saw at the bar he went to, no one was suitable, he was sure if he presents any of them to his dad, he would loose the company in a twinkle of an eye. After the death of his fiancee Caitlin, he moved out of the Simpsons mansion since everything there reminds him of her. He also planned to move out of the city but his mom wanted to be close to him, she still treats him like she did five years ago when he lost his fiancee. He looked around the sitting room, it was littered with toys, toy cars, action figures and other stuffs. He clenched his jaw at what he saw, how could Dennis leave all this here. "Daddy!, daddy!!"Dennis called running into the sitting room with a toy gun. He moved away from Dennis quickly, avoiding th
Chapter fourGoing to the Del monte's coffeehouse was his regular morning duty, a place where he goes to escape from the harsh reality of life, funny how a coffeehouse turns into a place of solitude. Today was different, he didn't want to go to the coffeehouse but he kept having this gnawing feeling deep down and then it turned into a sudden craving for cappuccino coffee which was extremely weird considering the fact he didn't like the taste and it not being his regular.He walked into the coffeehouse and took a seat at his regular spot awaiting a waiter or waitress. He stared at his wrist watch, it was five thirty PM.He sighed disappointedly and ran his hands through his face, muttering under his breath"what the hell are you doing here Dario," just as he was about to stand up and leave the coffeehouse a waitress stood in his front."Good evening and welcome to the Del monte's coff
Chapter five Dario closed his eyes and focused on clearing his head, he sat with his brother Ronnie who had come on an unannounced visit to his office. He didn't know why he couldn't get the red hair off his mind, why he offered her a job, why he even considered finding out what the problem was, why he didn't snap at her for insulting and mocking him or for rejecting his offer. His jaw ticked with internal rage, he boiled with a vast amount of anger, why was he thinking about her, he was dishonouring Caitlin memory. "Dario," he heard his brothers voice bring him out of his thought. He looked towards him and raised a brow. "What's wrong?" Ronnie stared at Dario with full concern etched on his face. He wondered why he looked like he wanted to kill someone a minute ago and he also wanted to know how long Dario had actually tuned him out. "It's nothing." He said and swirled his chair
Chapter sixThe car pulled into the large driveway of the mansion. Her jaw hung low as she stared at the magnificent building in front of her."I can't believe this." She muttered under her breath.The car finally came to a stop and the chauffeur stepped down opening the door for her."We're here." He spoke in a French accent."I can see that." She replied not taking her eyes off the mansion causing him to chuckle.The contract had been signed the previous day and Dario asked her to move in with him effective immediately. She tried to prolong her stay with Lena but Dario strongly refused."Ma'am...""It's Diane." She corrected still not taking her eyes off the building. She still couldn't believe she'd be living a place like this.....it was magnificent."Diane, Garrett will take you to your room and possi
Chapter seven Diane walked into the kitchen as the aroma of bacon and egg wafted through her nose. "Good morning ma'am, would you like your breakfast to be served?" The cook asked. "Heavens! please serve it to me. I'm starved." She groaned, her love for food was an understatement. The cook chuckled and nodded. She served her the bacon and egg and watched as she ate it, she wanted the lady of the house approval of her meal that's why she specially prepared it. Diane moaned softly as the taste of the food hit her taste buds. She began to rush it earning a chuckle from the cook. "This is magnificent, this is heavenly." She complimented in between her meal. "Thanks ma'am." "It's Diane, what's your name?" "Charlotte. I'm glad you like it." Charlotte beamed with happiness. It was a great deal for Charlotte, Dario had ne