Chapter 89

Dominic

As we get closer to this restaurant called Flavor Rush, now is a good time to remind Vanessa of how to conduct herself around Patrick.

Listen up,” I say to her while looking ahead. “This is your ex–boyfriend and currently, your friend or whatever, but you’re with me, your husband and you better act like you love me.”

“I know. There’s no need to remind me.”

Her tone sounds a little harsh as she looks outside the window and catches me by surprise a little. What happened to her? Everything was fine just a

moment ago.

“I was only reminding you in case you get too comfortable. No hugs or any of that shit, just a handshake.”

“Don’t worry about it. I know exactly what to do.”

Once again her tone is a little harsh and I can’t help but ask, “Is everything okay with you?”

“Why would something be wrong?”

“Something about you just feels different.” I tilt my head as I look at her side profile.

She jerks her head in my direction with a glare. “What makes you say that?”

“Is there something I’m missing?” I raise my eyebrows at how sharp her glare is.

I’m just thinking about a lot right now.” She sighs, now looking a little sad.

“Did something happen?”

“No, I’m just… I thought…never mind.” She looks away.

“Spit it out.”

“It’s nothing important. Besides, this isn’t the time to talk about it.”

“It doesn’t matter. Spit it out.”

I actually don’t want to see her like this.

“I’m getting a little anxious about where to establish my first branch for my hair care line. I was thinking about it a lot today while I was having lunch.”

It takes me a while to speak as I’m in disbelief. This can’t be it, but still, I shake my head.

“Are you being serious right now? Is this what has you in such a grumpy mood? Why would that even bother you when you’re not establishing anything right now? You don’t even have a team. You’re getting way ahead of yourself.”

“I know.” She looks outside the window again, her voice a little calmer.

“Once you’re ready for that, I’ll be the one to assemble your team.”

“Yeah.” Her enthusiasm seems to have completely faded and I don’t know what to make of this.

Though she’s already explained why she’s in such a grumpy mood, it still doesn’t feel right and that’s because I now know what she’s like. What am I missing?

Just as the car turns at the corner, I receive a call from Mike and I know what this is about. It even makes me chuckle a little as I pick up the call. “Hey, man,” I say to him enthusiastically.

cheerfully says from

it

friend, are bringing in lots of numbers.” That’s why I’m the face of the brand. You couldn’t find

into laughter. “You’re still bringing your gorgeous wife, right?”

“Of course and I’m bringing in an extra guest

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was about to say. Also, the suite you wanted will be available. It’s only right that you get the best the hotel has to

me too much credit. This

the face of the brand. You obviously have a huge

have

“Go ahead.”

continue to discuss with Mike, the car comes to a stop and Vanessa steps out on her own, slamming the door a little too loudly

it’s Patrick. As they face each other and I can see their side profiles, my speech slows down a little as I raise my eyebrows at how

wide and goes in for a hug, wrapping her arms around his neck.

tightly wraps his arms around the narrowest part of her waist and comfortably rests his chin on her shoulder.

back?” I say

“Sure!”

of them as they keep holding each other. She doesn’t seem to want to drop her hands from his neck, and it’s the same for him. Why do they look so comfortable with each other?

car, approaching them with wide steps. Why would she go against what we agreed on?

so into it

holding my head high and faking a

grab her attention. “I thought you were going to wait for me until I finished with my phone call.” I wrap my

me with a fake smile. “I just couldn’t help it when

finally meet you. I’ve heard so much about you,” I say to him, extending my hand with a smile.

mutual. Not only have I

actually see you

chuckle, the handshake getting a little tighter as we make

seconds.

we go inside?” Vanessa says

loosening my grip and he does the same.

right between her and Patrick as we make our way inside. After what I just saw, I don’t want him close to

what’s up?” I turn my

want to settle in. There are

you need any help.”

“Of course.”

his life has been if this is what

been doing anything fun for a long time, but I

As for me, I love to play tennis.”

do?” He raises

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Chapter 89

“Yeah.”

wanted to learn

can teach you.”

his tracks. “You really wouldn’t mind?”

right now. I’m extremely

it would

few times, but I constantly cut her off. I don’t want her talking right now. She

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I’m closely keeping an eye on him.

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