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Chapter 90

Chapter90
Dominic
I know I’m gettingalittle hostile right now, but Patrick is getting on my fucking nerves by constantly staring at Vanessa.
“I didn’tsayyou weren’t takingcareof her,” hesayswith a nervous chuckle.
“Then what did you mean by that?”Iraise my chin, my forehead creasing.
“Iwasjustsaying that she deserves thebest.”
“And I’m giving her the best.”
“Obviously, that’s why she’ssohappy. I’m sorry ifIsounded like I was out of line. I just feel awful up until this day. I just want her to be happy after everything that I put her through.”
“She’s definitely happy with me. I’m sure you canseethat.”
“Yesand that’s why she always talks about you when we meet.”
“Shedoes?”Iclearmy throat,thecreaseson my forehead fading.
“Yes, she does.” He slightly tilts his head, hisgazea little intense as he smiles. “Honestly,ifI could go back in time, I’d do things differently with her and I’d never let her go. Thank the universe that time travel doesn’t exist.”
I can’t tell if he’s being serious right now or if thisissupposed to be a joke. If it is, it’s definitely not funny.
Theairis thick with tension between us and I don’t want it to carry on,so I change the subject.
“I’m curious about your current love life.”
“No, I haven’t been in a relationship for so many years. I didn’t have the time or energy for it. I didn’tseemyself committing to someone when Ihavesomuch toworkon andIstill do.”
“Isee.”
“Vanessahassucha big heart. Shecaresandlovesdeeply.”
“Shedoes.” I smile a little,thinking about how the children love her so much.
“That’s whysheoffered to help me and I won’tletthis opportunity go towaste.”
You better not I get a little serious
“Shecould’vejustlet me be with my job thedaywe met at the orphanage, but she offered to give meafreshstart. I’venevercomeacrossanyone like her. I remember seeingheron TV when she went to the children’s hospital and had a problem with her leg, but she still went around to see everyone.”
Ifurrowmyeyebrowsinsurprise. “Thatmeansyou’vebeen seeing her around for a while.”
“Of course Ihave.Ijustdidn’twanttoappearbeforeher.Iaskedmyself where I would evenstartand if she would benicetome.IguessIwasworried for nothing,becausehereIamnow.”
He looks outsideagain, stroking his chin withdelight. I know he’s looking at her but this time, hisheadmovements andeyesslowly change direction andthat’show I know she’s on herwaybackinside.Doesn’t hecarethatI’m righthereand seeing this? I’dcallhim out for it, butit’snot like that’ll stop himlateron.
NowthatI’ve seen him lookingathersolustfully, Ihavethisdesirenot to leave her alone with him.
“Hey,did I take too long?” she says assheapproachesthetable.
“Notatall.” Patrick and I say in unison anditmakes me lookathim with a pokerface,thenbackat Vanessa.
Igetupfrommyseat, hold onto her chair so shecansit back down andonceagain, she doesn’teventhank me. What the hell is going on withher?
“Iguess I came backjustintimebecauseour order is here!”shesays, looking over at thewaitersas they bring our food.
emo”
Before theycaneven set everything down atourtable,thearomas get me
it’s on thetableandit’s just as itappearedonthemenu.
“Well,babe,what doyouthink?” she asks.
“This looks amazing. I’m certain I’mgoingtoenjoythetaste.”
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watering andIcan’t wait to try it out. I look down at my food after
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“Thenlet’sdig in,” shesays, pulling her platecloserto the edge.Herperky breastsareright above herplateand it makes it hard not to look. In onlyafew seconds,Irealize thatifI’m looking, then Patrick’s looking, so I glanceathim and it’s justasI thought. He keeps glancing at them.
“I hope you enjoy your meal,” hesaysto her with a smile, stealing another glance.
“I definitely will.” She chuckles.
I tighten the grip on my fork, stabbing into the beef.Basedon their reaction,it’salittle extreme, so I shift in my seat to compose myself.
As the meatgetscloserto my lips, they both look at me in anticipation and I realize it’s because they want to see my reaction to the taste.
A few seconds after I taste the beef, I’m completely blown away by the flavor.
“Wow, thisisthebestbeef I’ve ever had.” I nod with approval.
“I told you earlier that you’d enjoy it,” Patrick says, looking proud that I’m blown away.
While we all enjoy our food, he keeps talking to her about the funny moments from theirpastand I wonder why he’s doing this right now. He still has those lustful eyes each time he glances at her.
Doesshe even realize it? Of course she does. That’s why she was so close to him and let him hold her the way he did when she stepped out of the
car.
“Babe,” Vanessa begins, grabbing my attention. “Patrick told me that he saw you yesterday.”
Patrick suddenly coughs a few times, like he’s just choked on his food.
“Are you okay?”She leans toward him with concern.
“I’m fine,” he assures herastheir eyes lock.
It makes me want to stab some beef again, but I’ve already run out of it.
“So, where did youseeme yesterday?”
My question breaks theireyecontact as I turn curious.
“Oh…uh…Iwaswalking along thestreetand spotted you in your car which stopped at a red light. I could’ve said hi but wewerestrangers.”
“Well, not anymore.”I shake myhead.
“Well,Ican’teatas muchasIwant to,” Vanessa chimes in, her gaze mostly on Patrick. “I had something to eat a few hoursagoand nowIrealizeitwasabadidea.Iwould’veloved to finishallthis now.”
It’sonly now thatIrealizeI didn’t actually know what her favorite meal was.Ifshe mentioned it back whenweweregetting to know each other,Imust’ve forgotten about itbecauseI had little value for her.
“Youcan always orderitagain the next time wehavelunch together.”
Is Patrickseriouslyaskingherout right in myface?
“Yeah,you’reright.” She nods with enthusiasm.
At this point,Idon’tthinkIcantakeanymoreofthis. Is he being so boldjustbecausetheyhave a history together? Orisit becauseofhowshe hugged him?Whateverthecaseis,itmakesmy blood boil.
Just as I put down the forksinceI’velostmy appetite,Ireceivea phone call from my personal assistant,soI excusemyselfandheadoutside.
Though myplanwas tostaywithVanessaaslongasshe’saroundPatrick,it’s somethingIcan’tdo anymore as I need togeton my privatejetassoon as possible. There’sanimportant meeting inthreehours.
Ipacearound while my assistantgivesme thedetailsand theentiretime,IwatchVanessaandPatrickthrough theglass. Shecan’tstop laughingwithhim andtheyseemevenmorecomfortablewitheachother nowthatI’m not therewiththem.
After thecall,I head back insideandit’s only when Patrick seesmethatheleansbackin hisseat.
“Well,I’d lovetostaymuchlongerbutIhave to leave.Somethingurgentjustcameup.Itwas goodseeingyou,Patrick. Let’skeepin touch sowecanplaythat tennisgameandIcanwin.”
Though mylipscurveintoa smile, I’mfurning inside.
“You’re rightaboutthat.”He nods, grinningatme.
Handinghimacard, I say,”Here’smy number. Give meacallsometime later. Babe, can Ispeakto you outside?”
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She looks alittlesurprised.”Yeah…sure.”
Assoonasshegetsup from herseat, I firmly hold her hand, lookingbackat Patrick and hedoesn’tseem too amused by the sightofme doing this.
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I bring her right outsidewherehecanstillseeus, releasing her hand but still standing close to her.
The bodyguards comecloser,assumingwe’reabout toleave,butIgestureto them to give us somespace.
“What the hellwasthat?”Iaskher,poking my cheek.
“I don’tknowwhat you’re talking about.” She shrugs, pursing her lips.
“I madeitclearin thecarandweagreed that there would be no hugs and you’d just shake his hand.”
“I gotcarriedaway,okay?” she says, boldly rolling hereyeswith her head high.
“Here’ssomething you need to understand.”
I tuck her loose hair strands behind herearand she closes her eyes for a moment, as if it’s just sent a shiver down her spine. Without saying the rest of what I want tosay, I hold onto the back of her neck and tilt my head, leaning closer.
Widening her eyes,shesays, “What are you d-”
“Shut up,”Isayto her, smashing my lips on hers for a slow and sensual kiss. Then, I pull away, stroking the side of her face.”You’re my fucking wife.
Actlike it.”
She parts her lipstospeak, but it seemstotake forever,so I kiss her again. This time, I hold onto herwaistand she moans against my lips. She wraps her arms around my neck and I smirk, feeling her perky breasts against my chest.
After I pull away, I glance at her cleavage,then lock eyes with her.
“I might be back tomorrow. Is your dress ready for the launch?” I glance at her lips, wanting to taste them again.
She nods.”It’sready.”
“Make sure you look perfect.”
“Iwill.”
“Good. Now,come here.”
“What?”
“Justkiss me.”
AsIkissherathird time,Ifeel astirin my groin. I need to stop this.
I pullawayfromherlips and before she openshereyes and drops her arms from my neck, she subtly bitesherlip. Fuck.
“I’m leaving now,”Isaytoher.
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Opening hereyesand looking right into mine,she only manages to nod as sheclearsher throat.
I glanceatPatrick and he’s been watching,justwhatIwantedtoseeand it makes me smirkasIheadto mycar.
JustbeforeVanessa’sout of sight I lookbackather and thatfuckingdresscontinuestoteaseme.
The ride home is a littlefastertha
usualsoI
canquicklyfreshenup,getchanged andleave.
NowthatI’vemetPatrickandseen their bodylanguagewhenthey’retogether,theystillhavefeelingsforeachother.Thatwasn’tthe time, but I’m definitely goingtobring it up withVanessa.I wonder what they’re talking about now that I’m not around.IfonlyIcouldkeepaneyeonher.I don’twantanythinggettingin thewayof
plans. Ineedher.
Thecarpullsupin my frontyardand rightwhenI’m abouttostepout, my phonebeeps, makingmelookdownatthescreen withraisedeyebrows. It’s thepersonwho’s beentextingme.Ihaven’theard from whoever thisiseversinceIaskedthem when to meet.Itseemsthey’vefinallysettledforaday.
“WE’LL MEET THISSUNDAY.ICAN’TWAIT TOTALKABOUT YOURBIGGESTSECRET
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