Chapter 65

Vanessa

After constantly thinking about Dominic’s break–up, I only managed to fall asleep around 4 a.m. and now, I’m paying the price for it as I feel like I didn’t rest enough. It’s even obvious from my eyes. But these signs of tiredness still won’t get in the way because I’ll use makeup to cover it all up. I can’t afford to look like a mess.

I’m supposed to meet Sophie at 12 p.m. so I can try on the diamond necklaces before they launch. I know that even if I don’t give her my opinion, she’ll still be launching them anyway, but actually want to do this. I was honored that she asked. Knowing her fashion sense and just how influential she is in the beauty industry, I’m certain all the pieces look great.

Just so I’m ready in advance, I decide to take a shower but before I can even go in, I finally hear from Dominic when he calls. I feel like I’m making it too obvious that I’m so relieved he’s finally gotten in touch with me, and even when I ask where he is, it leaves me feeling a little embarrassed. I’m just glad he’s okay

Right after my call with him, I step into the shower, the same image of him watching my bare chest flashing in my mind once I’m done and stand in the doorway. I wonder if that’ll ever go away. But unlike before, it doesn’t bother me as much.

Just as I reach for another towel for my wet hair, I receive another call and it’s from a number I don’t recognize. My first thought is that it’s Carmella and it’s only because Dominic subtly hinted at the situation with her. But on second thought, it can’t be. I already blocked her, so with that in mind, I pick up.

“Hello?

“Good morning, Vanessa. It’s Patrick,” he says from the other end of the line.

“Patrick! I was wondering when I’d hear from you.” My lips curve into a smile.

He chuckles nervously, “I actually wanted to call you right away but thought I’d wait. I didn’t want to seem like I was in a hurry or anything.”

“I’m glad you finally called.”

“I hope your husband doesn’t mind that I’m calling you.”

“Not all,” I say to him, thinking about how I’m free to do whatever I want, just like Dominic is.

“Are you home?” he asks.

“Yes.”

“Is he with you?”

“No, but he’s on his way back.”

Then I guess I should make this quick.” He chuckles nervously again.

“Come on. I’ve already told you that it’s okay.”

sighs with relief. “In that case, ever since I saw you at the orphanage, I couldn’t stop thinking about certain incidents from

ones?” My eyes widen

incident

embarrassment and hide my face in the towel. “Oh, no, please don’t bring

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I–clearly remember your face when

goes on to talk about it and while on the phone with him, I use my other hand to dry my hair with the towel after uncovering my

late because of the time I fell asleep, I’m having my breakfast a little late. Though it’s not yet ready, I don’t want to just sit here in

hallway, still talking to Patrick on the phone. Unlike yesterday, he sounds more at ease, and he’s actually still funny. I didn’t know he

opens and I see Dominic. I’m actually surprised that he’s already here and my heart starts racing, but I try not to show it by focusing on the call. Even though I keep smiling, I ask myself why my heart is racing. It didn’t happen until Dominic showed

blank expression, he walks past me and

to happen, but this is how it should be, so I completely focus on my phone call with Patrick, and he reminds me of something else that was so funny

my

the other end of the line. T’m just glad I

feel like he’s still behind me, so I turn around and he definitely is, but he’s

I’d love to see you again, but I don’t know if you’d want to see me. And on

woman.

you. That’s why I

struggles during the chat I had with him at the orphanage, I feel like there’s something I can do to help him. I can only hope he’ll

Dominic

and unbuckle my belt. It’s because I can still hear Vanessa in the hallway, talking to Patrick and constantly bursting into

with him? Though I can’t stop her, I hate

but I can still hear her latghing

who it is, but I

hiding what’s underneath, she clears her throat and

says. “I didn’t know you

never seen me like this before. What is it

talk to me right after talking to Patrick

at me. “Your

“Oh, okay

me and despite how I feel, find this funny. We once spent a

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