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The wedding party was still in full swing but Natalie was already craving to get back home and feel Dante's hands on her bare skin not just on her lower back or on her gown.
He glided her through the dance floor again for the—she had lost count of how many times they have danced and now she just went with the rhythm.
The songs playing for a while now were all slow songs and the dance floor was crowded by lots of couples in love.
She had no idea why Dante hadn't made any move to take her home. She rested her head on his chest and startled a bit when he dipped her down, his hands encircled her waist and she chuckled a bit.
Gently, he pulled her up and when their lips were only inches away, her eyes fluttered shut as she waited for his gentle caress on her lips.
It never came instead she heard his husky voice breathe in his ears.
"It's time to get you to bed, my love."
Natalie's eyes fluttered open immediately as she glared at Dante. She had be
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"I'm gonna miss you!"Trish smiled as she pulled Natalie into a hug. She was upset that she had to leave but she knew it was necessary especially now that she was married.Natalie and Dante were also married and they needed their privacy besides she would get a whole cabin and an Island all to herself."I'm gonna miss you too," she mumbled in Natalie's ears."I'll come to visit okay," Natalie smiled at her.At the other side of the room, Dario was glaring at Ricco."This isn't goodbye you know but the death stares you've been throwing at me would lead me to an early grave."Dario snorted. "The moment you hurt my sister I'll hunt you even beyond the grave."Ricco chuckled. "I will never hurt Trish so don't bother. You aren't going to carry out that threat.""You had better be sure."After Trish had bid everyone goodbye including her brother, she joined Ricco to leave for the island.She still couldn't believe
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Natalie yawned and stretched sniffing the air and trying to locate where the sweet-smelling delicacy was coming from.Her nose directed her to the kitchen and she looked around the room but didn't see Dante. She headed towards the bathroom for a quick toothbrush.She couldn't have Dante trying to kiss her in the morning and thinking she had morning breath. The scent kept tickling her nose and she hurried downstairs.She saw Dante standing by the gas cooker, a frying pan in his hand. She tip-toed to the dining table where she saw the plate of muffins and pancakes with jam and strawberry syrup.Doing a happy dance she took Dante unaware and hugged him from behind.Dante jumped out of fright because he hadn't expected her to be awake by this time but here she was wide awake and grinning at him."Good morning, sunshine," he said when he finally caught his breath.Natalie chuckled. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you like that. Good morning.
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Faustino glanced at his granddaughter and chuckled while he continued cleaning his gun."Grandpa!" Natalie exclaimed.Faustino sighed. "I'm not in the mood for your games, Natalie. I have something urgent to attend to."Natalie shook her head at him wondering when her grandpa became so moody."What's wrong, Grandpa?""Ricco's gone, Nat. It's just me that's running my empire and other small chains of business," he replied. He sounded so weary and his face was exhausted. He seemed to have aged ten times his normal age.Natalie furrowed her brow in concentration as she thought about Noah's request to go with him. Maybe the kid had been here and seen what her grandpa was going through."Grandpa, I know you've had Ricco for a while now," she began."Yeah, I have. Now, I don't know who I'll hand the company over to when I'm no more."Natalie chuckled. Death is still far from you grandpa.""But we have to be prepared for all
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Dario stood up from his bed, stretching and yawning as he checked the time. It was 9:05 am and he was still in bed. He couldn't believe that ever since the wedding and his sister had gone off for honeymoon he still hasn't found his purpose in life.Now, he realized that he was following in the footsteps of others while trying to make out something for himself when there was nothing.He had helped them when they needed it but now, there was nothing he could do because everything was in order.He picked up his phone and sighed when he saw the text messages he's been receiving ever since the bouquet toss. The stalker woman had gotten his number thanks to his sister.His phone rang and Dante's number flashed on the screen. He picked it up immediately."Dude, how have you been?" Dante's voice echoed on the other side of the phone.He sounded so happy and full of life. Dario thought he deserved it after all the troubles he's been through with his family
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Dario stepped into his office and smiled when he saw his name decorated on the glass nameplate as the CEO of his parents' company.He had just arrived in Italy two days ago and now he was ready to do what his parents never achieved before they died.He was taking the Esposito Empire public, they will be launching an IPO before the end of next year. He has called for a board meeting where Faustino would introduce him as the new CEO.His smile widened when he thought of how proud his parents would be but he didn't let that get into his head. He had to focus and finish up the task he had at hand only then can he rejoice.He stared at the polished mahogany table with the recliner chairs in his office. The plush red rug felt soft in his legs as he wiggled his barefoot on it.His office was large, neat, and tidy and he loved the fact that he could watch the entire city from the balcony in his office. The next glass door in his office was that of his P.A
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"She's avoiding me!"Dante chuckled at Dario's outburst. It's been a week since Dario and Noah left for Italy and now due to his wife's request they had come to Italy to see them.Dario snorted. "It's not funny, dude. I've asked her out to dinner four times this week and she turned them down with silly excuses.""If she's avoiding you then she has every reason to do so," Dante shrugged."Yeah. You ignored her when she was interested in you so what makes you think she still wants you?" Natalie asked.Dario groaned. "You are both taking this the wrong way. I only want to discuss business with her and nothing else."Natalie chuckled and nodded. "Sure. We hear you loud and clear."Dario shrugged. "I don't know what you're thinking but it's not that.""Relax, dude. Let's go for a swim or something so you can cool off," Dante suggested."Yeah, it's one week to a new year, and I dunno about you but I'm ready to relax," Natalie sighed so
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"New Year Celebrations In Italy! Count me in!!"Natalie chuckled at Trish's excitement as she ended the call. The way she had jumped around the house, she was on the verge of breaking her water bag."So, Carino is coming?"Natalie looked up from her tablet and saw Dario standing by her doorway."Yeah she is but you look awful," she replied assessing him. His eyes were bloodshot and he looked like he hadn't slept in days."It's nothing. Where's Dante?"Natalie cocked a brow at him. "What is the matter, Dario? And Dante went out with Noah.""I can't understand Cassie anymore. One minute she's sweet and loving and the next minute, she's moody," Dario sighed running a hand through his hair. He plopped down on the bed and Natalie noticed a day-old beard on his chin."What happened Dario? You guys have been together for only a couple of days and now you're having issues?"Dario shrugged. "Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to ask her out
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Dario adjusted his tie in the mirror, a small smile was playing on his lips as he stared at the mirror."What's funny?" She asked.He shrugged. "I'm just admiring how beautiful you are."Cassie blushed as she grabbed her dress from the hanger and wore it."I can't believe you stayed away from work all because of me," she said.He stepped away from the mirror and held her waist. "For you, I can do anything."Her heart swayed at his words and she looked at him with adoration in her eyes."Thank you, Dario.""Stop thanking me, I didn't do anything," Dario chuckled.Cassie chuckled. "Okay, now hurry up let's get to work.""You're the one who's still wearing your shoes," he replied.His phone beeped and he saw a text from his sister. She was coming to Italy for the new year holidays. He chuckled and texted her back."New year is next week, Cassie. Do you have any plans?" He asked."I don't think so, why?"
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