Chapter 10 ~ Dante's POV============Waking up as early as I could the following day, I arrived early to work. And reaching my office, I saw my secretary, Ruth standing inside my office."Is everything okay Ruth?" I asked."Yes it is sir, I just came to give you your schedule for the day, since it would be a very busy one for you," She responded."Oh, it's fine, just say it, I don't have much time to go through it," I said to her."Very well sir, you have a conference meeting with the foreign investors by 10 pm and you requested I infuse, you and Valerie's outing with one of the stock exchange managers," she reminded me."I remember, not to take much of your time, whenever the time for the meetings is near, you can come to my office for a reminder once again about the meeting I and Valerie want to have with the stock exchange managers, just help me call her into my office, I will take that from here," I explained to her."No problem sir, I will be on my way now," She replied as she t
Chapter 11~ Valerie's POV=========On my way home from work, I was delighted at how free I was, to leave the office without experiencing any drama from Dante.Reaching home, I held on to my door handler to put in my home key, only for me to discover it was open. I wondered as I murmured silently, "Who is in my house, I know is not Anna," while I stood there still in my thoughts, I saw a hockey stick close to my door, so I went close to it and grabbed it.Having it in my hand and returning to my door, I placed my hands back on the handler and opened the door as gently as I could.Entering my house, I tiptoed my way in with the hockey stick with me in defense if it turned out to be a thief.Still on my tiptoeing, I went into the kitchen, and dining table, but I didn't see anyone there, I was in awe as I began questioning myself once, "Who could it be?"Amidst my thoughts, I suddenly heard a loud noise, coming from the guest room, so I rushed there, with my defense weapon still with me
Chapter 12~ Valerie's POV============Settling in my office the following day, as I left home while Mom was still sleeping. I thought to myself while sitting that I was going to enjoy every bit of my day, and then I suddenly heard a knock on my door.Without waiting for my response, the person opened the door, only for me to discover it was Ruth, I was fumed with anger as I shouted at her, "Ruth, when did you become so rude to barge into my office without waiting to hear my permission,"Standing firm she said, "I apologize, ma'am, the boss asked me to call you, and he said it was urgent,""What does he want now," I whispered silently to myself with a scoff."I will be there soon, thank you, you can leave now," I responded to her, as I dismissed her.And so she left my office, still seated, I wondered, "What does that rich brat want, he shouldn't grow any more annoyance in me," Then I stood up, and left for his office, arriving there, I was surprised to see some strange faces seated
Chapter 13~ Valerie's POV===========Reaching my apartment, I knocked lightly on the door. And no one answered, my worries grew, as I began panicking.Forcing the door open, I walked inside and didn't see my mother in the sitting room, this heightened my concern, so I called out, "Mom," hoping for a response but I got nothing.So I continued walking, then my search intensified, leading me to the guest room but I found no one there, I called out once again, and still no response.Then, the tension mounted as I approached my room, so I held onto the doorknob tightly and tried opening but it was shut from the inside.With that, I banged on the door so hard but still, I heard nothing. As fear took over, I tried breaching the barrier and with a forceful push, the door gave way as it opened. Then I entered and called out, "Mom," as my voice trembled with so much fear, hoping for a response this time.But it still resulted in echoes of silence my eyes darted around the room, scanning ever
Chapter 14~ Valerie's POV===========A few hours after the doctor addressed us on my mother's health, I felt unsettled as I began walking back and forth and Dante sat on the chair staring at me with concern in his eyes.To be frank, this side of him surprised me, as I have never expected him to be this supportive but still I will never show how much I am impressed by it.Not too long, as I thought to myself, the Doctor came out of the operating room once again. And this time I kept calm on my composure, allowing him to come close to where we were."Please doctor, how's my mother now?"I inquired as he got to where I stood."We tried everything we could but she is slow in her response which would make the recovery take some time, so she has to stay in the hospital for at least a month," the doctor explained."One month doctor!" I interjected."Is there any other way to enable her to receive her treatment at home, for a better rest because my mother hates hospitals?" I asked."There is
Chapter 15~ Dante's POV===============After leaving the hospital with a burning rage inside me, I headed for my car and I stormed in a composed manner.Entering the car, I sat on the driver's seat and held on to the wheel, I looked confused as I began pondering on what I just experienced with Valerie."Is she possessed or what," I muttered to myself."Not that, I called her or anything, but should act grateful even if she doesn't feel grateful for all my help," I continued."If not my intentions for her, I know how to seek my revenge this instant, but slow and steady does it, surely she would come crawling back to seek my help," I ranted.With all my vented words in the car, I took a deep breath and drove off leaving the hospital.After some hours in the drive, I arrived at my parents' mansion, driving into the garage, I got out of the car, then I was greeted by one of the employees, who came to help me carry my bag. "Welcome home Mr blaze,"But I ignored him, as my anger towards Va
Chapter 16~ Valerie's POV===========After several hours in the office, I got done for the day, as I packed the files in my desk and headed out with my bag carried in my hand.Standing outside the company, I bid goodbye to my colleagues as I waited for a taxi to stop for me.Seconds turned into minutes and minutes into hours as no taxi stopped to carry me.I thought to myself, "Would I have to sleep outside tonight?" But as my deep thoughts were still on, suddenly I heard a screech from a car, the noise brought me back to the present as a loud voice followed it."Miss, are you going?" The man asked, bringing his head outside his car's window.Swiftly I responded, "Yes I am," running to where his car was parked.Reaching there I said before I entered, "Are you a taxi driver, or an Uber driver,"Due to my silly question the man gave stares in disgust as he responded, "Do I look like a philanthropist that would carry you for free? Are you entering the car or what,"As I noticed the gro
Chapter 17~ Valerie's POV=========On the following day, I got dressed as early as possible because the plans of seeing my mother last night were shifted due to the event that took place.So I left my apartment and waited outside as I had ordered an Uber before I stepped out, to enable me to meet up with my time at work.Swiftly, without standing for too long, my ride arrived as I hopped in without thinking twice. While I was in the car, I tried checking if the driver was a female or a male, and thanking my stars, a woman was my driver.Instantly I told her the name of the hospital I was going to and she started the car engine and drove off.After, some minutes into the drive, the driver, arrived at the hospital and I was so delighted that I tipped her an extra as she made my journey a pleasant one.And so, I turned my back to her as I headed into the hospital. As I entered, I checked in with the nurse as it was a protocol here to leave a signature for every visit to every patient t