Chapter 62 - Valerie's POV============I woke up the following day, thinking it was all a bad dream hoping to see Dante next to me.But it wasn't, that bastard got me played yet again, so I stood up from the bed, and I reminded myself that he was still my boss and I worked for him but once these meetings were over and we turned to Seattle, I'll find a solution to all these created messes.So I got dressed early and walked out to the lobby, hoping to see Dante there, and thankfully he was there.I didn't want to see him, but yet again I am stuck with no choice but to see his face.Nearing where he was seated, as he was pressing his phone, I cleared my throat as I said to him, "Are there meetings we have to attend?" throwing out my question to him with a sneer look on my face."There is, but we need to be patient," he responded to me in a calm tone.Then I moved to the other side of where he seated, very far away from him, to have my seat, so I could join him in wait.Momentarily, I he

Chapter 64 ~ Valerie's POV=======After a long drive, from the airport, the taxi finally reached my apartment, and I extended my gratitude to Raymond for being a great help to me.Then I said my goodbyes to him, as I got out of the car and watched the taxi get driven away.Soon I entered my apartment, and surprisingly, I met my mother who was cozy with a strange man.This triggered my exclamation, "Mom!" I shouted.She was embarrassed upon seeing this, as she stood up in a rush, settling into her normal composure."Darling, you are here?" She said while keeping her balance."Mom, who is this?" I questioned her, demanding an answer.Clearing her throat, she began, "Sweetie,""Meet Desmond, my boyfriend, and Desmond meet my daughter, Valerie," She introduced."Oh my goodness, Mom," I uttered as laughter followed it.She looked embarrassed, and so did Desmond as he uttered suddenly, "I think should leave," and instantly he took his jacket from the couch, and brushed my mother's lips wit

Chapter 66 ~ Valerie's POV=============Soon, as the party wore on everyone was enjoying it intensely.I was anxious upon hearing the detailed speech Dante's parents were going announce, especially the "Engagement ceremony part"While I was still waiting, Dante kept trying to talk to me but I was consistent in refusing him.Until, when I reached the corner of the house, where there was no place for me to escape, then he moved close to me, releasing his breath onto my skin.At that moment, I was frozen as I couldn't set myself free from his hold, forcing my breath to release air."Valerie, please I just want to talk," he uttered, as his breath still heavied on my skin causing a tingling sensation down my spine.My throat gulped with my saliva, allowing my skin to shiver with goosebumps all over it."I do not want to talk to you, isn't it obvious? And I returned to work as you ordered, what else do you want from me?" I said to him, demanding an explanation."Can you give me a chance to

Chapter 68~ Raymond's POV========Hearing the news of Valerie's pregnancy, made my heart skip a beat as twice as possible.I can't believe, she is pregnant, so does this mean all my schemes of being friends with her again and luring Christine to their New York trip were all for nothing?I mean, every plan I had was perfectly orchestrated despite the loopholes I experienced in getting back into her good book. I was so freaking pissed, as getting her back would be twice as hard as the initial plans I had.Suddenly, Dante's parents broke off the silence as they uttered, "Why didn't you tell us, Dante,?""Because, she is so angry at me for various things I have done to her and I don't blame her for not telling me I'd do the same thing to me also," Dante spoke with a lot of expression visibly shown on his face.Then Christine broke into their conversation, "So what about me? Where do I stand?" She asked."Christine darling, you just have to understand this, we can't abandon our grandchil

Chapter 70 ~ Valerie's POV==========At exactly a few days of my stay at the Blaze mansion as requested by Dante's parents.I couldn't continue with my stay there, as I felt held down, mainly because I was very worried about my mother being left alone at home despite knowing she would be accompanied by her boyfriend.Then, one morning after making my decision the previous night, I stood up from the bed and began packing my things; the ones I had on the day I fainted, and left the ones I was given during my stay in the mansion Suddenly, I heard the sound of the room's door, opening, this made me look in that direction to check who was, only to find out it was Mrs Blaze."Good morning, Mrs Blaze," I greeted her with a smile on my face while I continued to get ready to leave."Good morning, love, where are you off to," Mrs Blaze inquired as she looked quipped watching me get ready."Oh! This, heh, I am leaving for my apartment, I think I have spent enough days in this mansion already,"