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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 pause as I get closer and place my hand on her shoulder to calm

that” She grunts irritatingly as she steps back and pushes my hand off her shoulder.

hear what she has to say about Vanessa.

I say, “Fine, tell me why

These accidents have only happened whenever want to be with you.

that

is. She planned

inside and just calm down. It’s been a crazy three

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Chapter 20

to the freaking hospital instead of coming to me?”

badly injured and for a moment, I didn’t know what was going to

a shit

out, I tilt my head in disbelief, taking a few steps back as I process it. She doesn’t take it back

you just say that?” 1 sigh heavily

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

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,

going to stand there? Answer me! Is that boy to important that you chose to go to him first? Couldn’t

should be here right now, How could you say such a thing?” I’m unable to hide my

car, she rushes to me and holds

voice is suddenly laced with

of me.” I gently push

and get in the car.

stay, but I don’t even want

of the open gate, I spot her in my rearview mirror sunning after my

a lot of things go in the past, but not this

Vanessa

the floor. I slept right near the edge of the bed so I wouldn’t

also difficult during the night as I did my best not to toss and turn too much. I felt if I did that,

that the morning’s here, I have to go to the

me the previous night, but I

pain that could come

However

As soon as I stand up, I instantly fall forward with wide eyes

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