Chapter 42 ~ Valerie's POV===========I raised my head in fright and turned only to see it was someone I never expected to see ever again, Ryan McClain."Ryan! Oh my goodness Ryan, look at you, haven't aged at all," I exclaimed as I stood up and hugged him.Chuckling, he responded, "How are you, Valerie?" Questioning me as the hug was still on."Well....., I'm fine, what more can I say," I said, with the look of surprise on my face."Please sit with me," I offered as I returned to my seat."Thank you," He appreciated.Gosh, I can't remember the last time I and Ryan saw each other, it feels like a century since we had a conversation but I was over the moon privileged to see my close friend after ten years of separation."So...., It seems reunion is caking on the atmosphere these days," I joked."What have you witnessed Valerie Skye, spill it out," He said, aware of the joke I was making.And this resulted in a loud laugh from both suddenly, Anna walked to our shared table and instantl

Chapter 44 ~ Dante's POV=========As soon as I left with my car, after the deep one and one talks with Valerie.I was pissed because she hid the truth from me and at the same time felt betrayed by my own best friend.But do I have the right to be upset about this? However, I am, I feel so much rage inside of me as it reflected on my driving speed.I drove at so much speed that it took me a few seconds to reach home.Eventually, I arrived home and slammed the door of my car so hard that my anger was heated visibly in my face.I entered my house and went into the bar section directly. Reaching there I grabbed a bottle of martini as I poured it into a glass.I gulped it down my throat at once, as my jaw muscles contracted the moment the alcohol entered my mouth.I didn't know how to feel or what to say, it felt like I was being imprisoned in my head.I don't care about her, I'm just acting up all I am doing is a charade, I don't love her.But why does it hurt so much, why does it? I can

Chapter 46 ~ Raymond's POV =========="What the hell does he mean by that," I said to myself, consumed with rage, hurt, and guilt."The fuck," I exclaimed out loud, catching the attention of the waiter close by.Then I took my phone and dialed a number, I placed the phone on my ear as I suddenly said, "Keep an eye on Dante Blaze, and any wrong move, I'm permitted to shoot him right on the spot,"Immediately, I removed the phone from my ear and pressed the end call button.So I brought out a tobacco from my suit pocket with a lighter, as I tried smoking my anger away.That's when I saw one of the waiters walk right to my table as he said, "Sir, smoking is not allowed here, you could head out if you insist on doing so,""Are you stupid," I insulted him, with no remorseful feeling in me."I'm sorry sir, but the rules weren't made by me," The waiter continued.I suddenly looked around, realizing I was becoming the center of attention. So I stood up and pushed the waiter to the other side

Chapter 48 ~ Valerie's POV===========At exactly two pm, we were all ready to leave, we had our bags, toiletries, and other essential stuff for the ladies and Ryan also.So we all entered the car, and as we already arranged our baggage into the car's boot, we all opted to go with Ryan's car because he is the guy among us, which makes him responsible for every action we make.Then, he started the car and we heard my mom's voice, "Have a safe trip," she said."Bye, mama," I replied waving at her as Ryan and Annabelle joined in. And on that note, Ryan drove off.After some minutes into the drive, silence clouded the serenity of the car space and finally, I spoke out breaking the silence between the three of us."So...., Do we have a precise location of where we are having this trip," I inquired, with confusion and doubt on my face."Relax little one, you won't be disappointed," Anna joked as she turned back at me as I folded my arms into each other, and rested my body properly on the ba

Chapter 50 ~ Valerie's POV========It was at exactly ten pm, meaning an hour to meet the strange caller.I must confess, the fear in me was not about meeting the unknown person but the words concerning Dante that would be revealed.I was curious and also worried, heh, I guess it's a two-in-one feeling for me.I kept my still on my bed as I kept rolling back and forth in my thoughts.Suddenly I heard the sound of the alarm I set for my early take off to meet the person at the old playground on Sixth Street as planned.But the thing, is I have to find my way past everyone without making a sound or allowing them to be alert of my disappearance from the house.So I gently tipped-toed my way out of my room and carefully closed the door, I did so till I reached the sitting room and saw Ryan and Annabelle sleeping in each other's arms."Aren't they the cutest," I mouthed, staring at them.And suddenly, Ryan moved his body a bit, this alerted me as I continued my sneaky mission and thankfull