Chapter 64
Chapter 64
Vanessa
It’s already 3 in the morning and I can’t seem to fall asleep. My mind keeps racing with so many thoughts and questions about how events unfolded in the past few hours.
I’m also thinking Dominic might not come back, considering the time he left and the state in which he left.
I still can’t believe he broke up with Carmella just like that,andwhat did I have to do with it for her to blamemeso much? All I did was tell him what happened, and what he found when verifying the information waswhatled to their break up.
Though I’m curious about how he did it, there’s another part of me that tells me to just let it be for now. He might not be in the best state for me to start asking such questions
Whatever the case is, I hope he’s okay. He did seem quite disturbed. But why do I care so much? 1 shouldn’t.
I haven’t even yet toldhimabout his mother’s sudden visit here and what she said, but even if I haven’t yet spoken to him about it, what she wanted to happen has already come to pass. Carmella’s left thishouseand it seems that she’ll never come backagain.
I never thought I’d see the day he’d do such a thing since he’s always stood by her side, but I guess he finally
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w her true
Having him see everything on his own even made things easier for me as I was already formulating a plan to expose her,
I wonder what she did for him to ask mehowshe was at the or
orphanage. I guess I’ll never know
Dominic
Frank and I had drinks until 4:00 am, andbecauseI didn’t feel like going back home. I ended up goingoverto his place.
It’s already 10 am and I still have a strong hangover. I just want to clear my head right now but it’s not that easy to do, especially because I’m on the phone with my mother. She’s been going over the same thing.
“I’m so
so disappointed in you, my son. How could you do that to Vinessa? Why would you let that evil woman spend time under the same roof as your wife?”
“Like I said, there’s nothing going on between Carmella and I. What we had is in the past. She’s justfriendswith my wife and she’s theonewhoinvited her.”
“Even if they’re friends, it’s not right for you to be close to her!”
“Mom, I already told you that everything’s fine. Carmella left the house and she’s never coming back. In fact, I want Vanessa to stay away from her.”
“Good! That’s exactly what I wanted to hear. Everyone needs to stay away from that woman. She’s nothing but evil.”
“I know. I’ll make sure shestaysaway.”
“That’s my son!”
After the call, I slide the phone across the bedside table, a sigh of frustration escaping my lips.
I keepthinkingaboutwhat Frank said tomewhen I labeled myself as a single man when I’m actually married. I even look down at my wedding ring, shaking my head in disbelief. I might be married but it’s just on paper. When it comes to what’s
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in my heart, I’m single, at least that’s what I tell myself.
Not long after I talk to my mother, my father calls. Shit. I already have an idea of what this means.
I try my best to sound like everything’s alright as I pick up thecall.
“Good morning,dad.”
“Good morning,son. Don’t forget about the meeting this afternoon.”
“Of course.”
“Makesure you get in touch with Mr Wells. I’m leaving that task toyou.”
our side.”
“I’ll make sure to get him on our
“Excellent! Son, you’re doing great so far.”
“Thanks”
After the call ends, I sigh deeply, thinkingabouthow all I wanted to do was give Carmella a heads up of what was to come for the sake of the company, but it was that moment which ruined everything.
Frankmight have said it’s too soon for me to say she’s gone and never coming back, but this is what Iwant. I can’t be with someone like her, never,
Just as Ithinkabout her attitude at the orphanage, my phone starts ringing again and she’s the one calling.
Why did I forget to block her phone number? Maybe it’s becauseIhadtoo much to drink and forgot to do it.
My blood begins to boil the longer I look down at the caller ID. so I decline the callandimmediately block her number. I thenblockher from all mysocialmedia profiles and with each one that I open, I find several messages from her still begging me for a second chance, but I’m done.
While I’d love to skip work and just relax and clear my head, the meeting this afternoonisimportant, so I don’t even have breakfast with Frank. I have to get home.
Considering how Carmella threatened Vanessa, it was actually careless of me to just leave her home alone. Of course,with all the security,I didn’t think anything was going to happen, but Ishouldhavebeen more careful.
Before I even get to home, I call Vanessa and it doesn’t take long for her to pick up.
“Hey,” she saysandit almost sounds like she’s relieved. “Where areyou?”
“It doesn’t matter,butI’m on my waybackhome. Is everything okay back there?”
“Yes, whywouldsomething be wrong?”
“You know why I’m asking
“Oh, everything’s fine.”
“Good
And with that, I end the call, feeling amixof emotions.
Once I get home,I get inside the elevator andassoon as it gets to my floorandopens, Vanessa’s standing right ontheother side of thewall. She’s in a robe with wethairand despite the way that I’m feeling, I always lovethissight of her.
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She also has as
smile on her face even after she sees me. She’s on thephone, talking to someone.
To give her privacy, I begin makingmyway to my bedroom but stop in my tracks when she bursts into laughter.
I
“Oh, Patrick, don’t make me laugh so hard.”
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