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.”

“In that case, ever since I saw you at the orphanage, I couldn’t

yeah? Like which ones?” My eyes widen in

cream incident

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

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remember your face

playfully warning him a few times, he goes on to talk about it and while on the phone with him, I use my other hand to dry

breakfast a little late. Though it’s not yet ready, I don’t want to just sit here in my bedroom. I want to take a walk around the house.

slowly make my way through the hallway, still talking to Patrick on the phone. Unlike yesterday, he sounds more at

a hurry, I lean against the wall, looking right at the elevator and just then, it 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

a blank expression, he walks past me and

don’t know what I was expecting 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 that

make me laugh so hard” I place my hand on my ribs, my laughter

of the line. T’m just glad I made you laugh, but you know it’s true.”

definitely is, but he’s already walking to his bedroom door. I furrow

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

woman.

I’d love to see you. That’s why I gave you my number We’ll definitely meet

chat I had with him at the orphanage, I feel like there’s something I can do to help

Dominic

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

I can’t stop her, I hate to admit that it’s bothering me a little since this is her ex–boyfriend.

I can still hear her latghing

I wrap only

she clears her throat and looks away, her hair clinging

says. “I didn’t know you were-”

you’ve never seen me

her to come and talk to me right after talking to Patrick makes

not looking at me. “Your mother was here last evening and “I

“Oh, okay

at me and despite how I feel, find this funny. We once spent a whole night in a room together. I guess it’s just that she’s

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