COMMENT

Chapter 20

Dominic

As I stop the engine, Carmella pokes out her hip, crosses her arms and impatiently taps her foot.

I shake my head lightly as I unbuckle my seatbelt. This won’t be anything like smooth sailing.

“Babe,” I say to her, shutting the car door as I step out,

“Don’t call me that She purses her lips, still tapping her foot.

Getting closer to her, I nod to myself at the expected response from her. “I knew you’d say something like that.”

“If you knew I would, why did you bother calling me that?”

“Because that’s who you are to me.”

When I stop right in front of her and try to reach for her hand. She pulls it back and looks to the side. It’s obvious she’s still mad at me. I need to make her understand all this.

“Look, about what happened at the hospital-”

“I don’t even want to hear it!” She places the palm of her hand inny face, as if to block out the sight of me.

“Can you at least listen to what I have to say?”

“No” She drops her hand, finally letting me see her face that’s turned red from how furious sp all of this!”

“That bitch is to blame for

From the first time I met Vanessa in that suite up until this point there have been several moments she’s grown holder and more daring. I can’t even get over how I was unable to pick up Cannella from the airport in the morning because of my parents coming over.

She obviously enjoyed making me do things for her and keeping me away from Carmella.

That being said, this is a different situation and this is one of the few times I need to make Carmella understand.

I get closer and place my hand on her shoulder to calm her down, “Vanessa has

as she steps back and pushes my hand off her shoulder. “How is she

she has to say about Vanessa. I cross

her a nod, I say, “Fine, tell me why she’s

to be with

told you that

She planned everything just to keep us

thinking, again, Vanessa’s not at fault here. Lego inside and

|||

Chapter 20

to the freaking hospital instead of coming to

didn’t know what was

give a shit about him!”

taking a few steps back as I process it. She doesn’t take it back and stands on it her expression evident of that and right now,

say that?” 1

little boy? This whole shit ruined our night together! We were supposed to celebrate, but instead, you chose to go to

as long as I can remember, she’s never seemed too enthusiastic about the orphanage and children’s hospital. Each time.. I’ve only let it go because she never said it out loud, but now that she’s done it, I have a

you chose

right now, How could you say such a thing?” I’m

to approach the car, she rushes to me

voice is suddenly laced with

me.” I

away and get in the car.

against the window and bursts into tears as she begs me to stay, but I don’t even want to look

rearview mirror sunning after my car until she sits on the pavement and bawls her

go in the past, but not this

Vanessa

at the floor. I slept right near the

was also difficult during the night as I did my best not to toss and turn too much. I felt if I did that, I would only inflict more pain

have to go to

do want to hop on one leg because that worked well for me the previous night, but I also want to try standing up

pain that could come out of

However

As soon as I stand up, I instantly fall forward with wide eyes and mouth open. I still feel the pain, but it’s not as bad as

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255