Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Dominic’s POV

I’m finally married, just like my father wanted. It was the only way I’d be able to take over the company.

How unfair. As the first born son, it’s my right to take over. I didn’t want

get married to Vanessa, but I had no choice.

I still wish it didn’t have to be this way because this sucks. I should be taking pictures with Carmella right now as my new wife. I know it hurts her to see me hold Vanessa even if it’s just for the press but she understands me. I plan on making it up to her.

Kissing Vanessa doesn’t even feel right, which is why I didn’t open up when we were pronounced husband and wife…

To my surprise, she didn’t part her lips either. How could she not want to kiss me?

I’ll have to get back at her for this. It’s barely been an hour since the marriage blessing and she’s already acting all high and mighty, just because she’s no longer Vanessa Collins.

To make things worse, my family loves her, everyone does, including my annoying younger brother. How could they show her this much love? I admit she’s beautiful, but she’s nothing special.

All that love and affection should be going to Carmella, but no matter what, that’ll never happen. That’s why I’ve kept my relationship with her a secret ever since they rejected her a year ago.

They all hate her and claim it’s because of her true evil nature but I refuse to believe that. The only reason they hate her according to me is because she’s a divorced woman. She suffered so much and even when I tell them that, they don’t care.

Fine. I gave them their daughter–in–law and now I can have my company.

As upsetting as this day has been so far, the only thing that’s made me happy is the good news from the children’s hospital. One of the little girls in critical condition had a successful operation and will make a full recovery.

The moment I spor Vanessa and Carmella hugging it out, Frank my best friend, throws his arm over my shoulder.

“Watching your wife and girlfriend embrace each other?” he mockingly says to me.

“Shot before someone

up

hears you.” I

Cautiously look around, hoping no one is close enough.

Frank is the only one who knows the truth and he’s trustworthy

Even after Vanessa and Carmella break the hug, they’re still smiling but I know Carmella was putting Vanessa in her place. She’s just my wife on paper.

When it’s time to leave the church, I get in the drives away.

e same car with Vadessa and I see my babe standing there alone as the ear

She’s waving at me just like everyone else. I wish I could make Vanessa ride in a different car so Carmella could be next to me, but it’s not possible for now.

It puts me at ease that even if my family doesn’t like Carmella, which was clearly obvious when taking the wedding pictures, shell comfortably make it to the next venue. I bought her a brand new car she could add to her already existing collection.

As I continue thinking about her, I keep staring outside the window. I don’t even want to look at Vanessa or talk to her, but I have to when I remember something

“What did you and Carmella talk about when hugging each other?”

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hing that convert ” she says bluntly

I scoff as I look at her Compared to the first time we spoke one on one in that suite, her boldness has reached new heights. But I won’t tolerate this amade of hers any longer

How dare you speak to me that I’m your husband”

She doesn’t even look at me as she gently taps her face. That still doesn’t stop me from warning her.

I’m gonna have to deal with you and make sure you know your place.”

“No need. I already know my place.”

I give up. I won’t get into this with her. She acting all high and mighty because she knows I need her, too.

My phone beeps and that makes me feel better when I read the message and it’s from Carmella. She says she’s envious that I be dancing with Vinna very soon but other than that, I’ll be dancing with her for a long time.

We closer to the

and it’s time for me to lay some ground rules.

“Lasten bere. Once again, we’re putting on a show and the press will be there, so smile and act like you love me.”

The same goes for you

the Ent dance with my lovely fucking wife and my mouth hurts from faking this smile as she does the

7 cant wait to go to sleep. It’s been such a long day,” she says, still smiling lovingly.

She’s obviously hinning at fucking her when we go on our honey moon. It’s time for me to remind her about the rules.

Tm not touching you” I blantly say to her.

I don’t remember saying I wanted you to touch me. I said I can’t wait to go to sleep. Know the difference.”

I know the difference”

“Seems like you don’t” She scos, loosening the grip on our intertwined fingers.

That’s my cue to let go as well and everyone gives a round of applause.

As everyone join us on the dance floor, we exchange dancing partners and I end with my mother. She’s so emotional that if her makeup wasn’t the best quality in the world, it would be smudging

“You’re so handsome, my son.”

“Mom, stop I chuckle

Trantbelp I’m so proud of you”

“I know you’ve said it so many times”

“Please take good care of my precious daughter–in–law. She’s spoken so highly of you and how you’ve taken care of her so

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Really I’m surprised-

“Don’t ever hurt her because if you hurt that sweet child and she comes crying to me-”

“Mati stop”

She wraps her hands around me and we both chuckle

After everyone dances for a while, my father calls me over and he’s standing with Mr Collins, my father–in–law.

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They both congratulate me once again and I have to once again pretend to care.

They go on to talk about how radiant Vanessa looks on the dance floor and I have to pretend to care while I watch her. She’s been such a great actress.

At the same time, I steal glances at Carmella, who’s dancing with a stranger and I hate that I can’t stop then.

My father then grabs my attention when he mentions that he’s still surprised Vanessa and Carmella are friends. Before he can begin insulting Carmella, I excuse myself so I can have a chat with my brother. Im not standing for this bullshit.

We’re finally at our honeymoon destination, I rented out a whole island owned by a friend. It’s beautiful here and I can’t wait to see Carmella. I made arrangements for her to come here earlier so she could arrive before me.

The driver cares a box upstairs for Vanessa and though I pretend I don’t know what’s inside, I do.

I heard her talking to her best friend earlier, who gave it to her as a gift. It’s a box filled with lingerie.

She might’ve been acting all rough on the dance floor when she said she didn’t want me to touch her, but that box says otherwise.

Ive already thought about how I’m going to reject her tonight and the thought of it fills me with anticipation.

The whole time she walks ahead of me, she doesn’t even look back. She’s focused on talking to the maid so she can guide her to a room she can sleep in

She emphasizes the sleeping part and I internally scoff. What a hypocrite. She’s just dying for me to touch her, especially because she’s a virgin, which still surprises me because she can get any man she wants to fuck her, just not me.

After

going up the stairs, the maid I assigned to look after Carmella leads me to the bedroom where she is and the best is that Vanessa goes in the direction of the other hallway.

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When I get to the door of my bedroom, the maid excuses herself and I lick my lips as I think about who’s waiting for me inside.

As soon as I step inside and close the door, Carmella’s on the bed her silky robe hiding what’s underneath.

“I can finally have you all to myself,” she says, getting off the bed and dropping the robe to the floor.

Her lingerie looks sexy on her and it excites me. As soon as I’m close enough, I roughly bring her closer for a kiss, one which I fully enjoy, unlike what happened with Vanessa.

When she comes to mind, I remember the lingerie box she has with her and the fact she’ll be waiting for me dressed in one of those pieces.

The thought of rejecting her excites me so much that I need to go there and check on her. It’ll be my chance to get back at

her.

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