Chapter 12
Dominic
It’s been thirty minutes now since I sat alone in this study, editing the clips and pictures I took with Vanessa outside.
I transferred everything to the computer. That way, it’s easier to navigate.
As I edit the next clip, my phone buzzes and I don’t even need to check to know who it is. It’s Carmella. She’s sent me several Lexts to apologize but I haven’t replied.
I also haven’t told her where I am. She’ll eventually
me on her owIL
I’m not mad at her. I just hate how she was careless enough to go outside and for what? Just to annoy Vanessa?
While I like the idea itself, it was bad timing and I wish she was smart enough to think about that. But then again, when it comes to her, that’s impossible.
As I edit these clips and pictures, I come across several moments where my arm is wrapped around Vimessa’s waist and she gives off a certain reaction. I’ve been studying her for a while now and it’s clear to me that’s a sensual area for her.
Not to dwell on it, I move on to the next clip by hovering with my mouse and it takes me a while to begin. I’ve just realized t have the footage of Vanessa and I kissing.
That part hasn’t even played yet, but I know it’s this particular footage.
Though I can easily fast forward it to the part where I kiss her, something I’m sure would warm my mother’s hear, I let go of the mouse and lean back to watch.
I already know that Vanessa’s body language gave her away but seeing this footage from a different angle is quite amusing
She seems more flustered than I initially thought and as it builds up to the moment I kiss her, I clench my fists to stay composed
Now that I’m looking at this, I realize I kissed her for such a long time.
Once the kissing part is done, my eyes widen when the part where I made a fool of myself begins.
Quickly, I fast forward because I don’t want to be reminded of in
I can’t believe I have everything on camera, including the moment she goes into the water.
Since she’s too far away, I zoom in on her and lean closer to the screen.
Just then, the door opens and I change the frame on the screen before I can even look back to see who it is.
“Babe,” Carmella says in a low and sad tone. “Tve been looking everywhere for you.” She stands right behind me and places. her hands on my shoulders.
“I’m right here.” I don’t even look up at her as I focus on the paused frame of just the sea
“You’ve been here this whole time? Why didn’t you tell me? I sent you several messages and your phone is right here.”
“You know exactly why I didn’t tell you.”
Are y
you still mad at me?” She wraps her arms around my neck.
“What do you think?
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I’m sorry. I kitow I shouldn’t have gone out there.”
you still
I was out there
up at her in surprise. “When did I take her
give her the phone back.”
want to do
to throw it in the ocean. She mischievously taps her
should’ve done that.”
you have allowed
“Of course
I’m definitely doing it. So what are
editing the footage.”
“Can see it?”
to see
took her side.
do anything extreme, did you? She kisses my check.
Why would you u even
know. I guess it just crossed my mind.”
who matters here. There’s something I didn’t tell you. We’re leaving this place
“Why?”
to see
“Who’s Penelope?”
a little disappointed but not surprised. “She’s the little girl who just had
“Oh, that one.”
even want to get into it
whispers in my car
do that?” I’m still a little annoyed by her failure to recognize who Penelope
on this footage. Afterwards, come to the bedroom and then you’ll find
mind shifts and Hick my lips. “I like the sound of that.”
kiss. That’s all I need. I
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Vanessa
Mia, my best friend and all she’s been talking
the truth.
he now?”
“In the study.”
need of you right now and here
no big deal.” I fake my amusement.
now, he’ll come looking for you.”
To the public, Dominic and I
I just
you two are so
He really makes me
and in more ways than one! You still haven’t told in
response I’ve just given her, she giggles with
so romantic. You’re
a while until 1 decide I can’t take it anymore.
to stay here longer but this is for a
Dominic be such a pain in the ass to me and a saint
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