Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Dominic

As soon as I mention that Vanessa and I need to act like a married couple, Carmella instantly drops her hands from my body and takes a step back.

“Seriously? That’s what you wanted to tell me?”

Here we go again, I can tell she’s about to throw a fit. I don’t ever bother to remind her about my warning that I wouldn’t speak to her if she did.

As I wait in silence, she paces right in front of me, her shoulders rising and falling rapidly as her face turns red with rage.

I know it’s coming, but I still wait for her to do it before I can walk away,

In an unexpected turn of events, she only exhales deeply and crosses her arms.

“Do you seriously have to be with that bitch?”

She’s trying to compose herself but the color of her face gives it away that she’s still fuming. Even so, that’s good enough for me not to walk away and leave her to lash out alone in the hallway

I take a few steps forward and she steps back, as if not wanting me to touch her.

But once her back hits s the wall. I wrap my arms around her wasst

“You know it’s absolutely necessary for me to do this shit with Vanessa. I tuck her hair strands behind her ear. “Our parents want to see us together.”

“I don’t” She rapidly shakes her head in disapproval.

“Me neither, but you know this needs to happen.”

She sighs heavily and wraps her arms around my neck. “You know what sui

sucks the most? While we’re on this island, I c

I can only have you all to myself when we’re alone, in our bedroom. When it’s daytime, I can’t even be seen with you outside.”

“You know what’ll happen to me should the paparazzi helicopter show up here. Imagine they see you instead of Vanessa Right now, everyone knows this island belongs to me and Vanessa. This time, you’re gonna have to let it be

She pouts again, as if thinking for a few seconds.

“Babe, I’m the one who’s supposed to be your wife.”

I know. How I would’ve loved for that to happen as well. You know how many times I’ve said this to you”

“It’s supposed to be me and you on our honeymoon.” She rests her head on my chest.

“Once I get everything I desire from my father, I’ll divorce her and marry you.”

I know you will” She looks up

sup at me. “There’s no way you’ll spend the rest of your life with that bitch.”

I nod as I gently kiss her forehead.

Though I’m surprised, I’m glad that this went better than expected. I strongly believe it’s only because she knew I’d give her no attention and I meant it

“You know what?” I look down at her as I rake my fingers through her hair,

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“What?” Her lips curve into a smile, anticipating what I’m about to say.

“Once we leave this island, you and I will be able to spend time together.”

She huffs and doesn’t seem too excited about it, her smile fading

“But you know it’s going to be different,” she says. “It’s because your fucking wife will have to be there with us and I hate that.”

“Not always, only when it’s necessary. The only place I can think of right now where I’ll need her is at the Little Warriors Hospital

“Oh, that place.” She rolls her eyes and drops her arms.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I narrow my eyes as I tilt my head. I’m not amused in any way by her reaction at the mention of the children’s hospital

“Nothing” She sighs.

“This isn’t the first time you’ve reacted this way to me mentioning the hospital.”

She shrugs, then wraps her arms around my neck again. “Babe, I just don’t think it’s any of my businesses.”

When it comes to the children at the hospital, she’s never shown any interest. Even when I’ve suggested that she comes with me to see the children, she always turns me down..

“I’ve let this go on for too long, but you and I are going to have to talk about this. My tone is firm.

“Talk about what?” She raises her eyebrows at me.

I’m so disappointed in her continued unenthusiasm that I don’t want to talk about it any further.

“Let’s leave it for later. I need to get ready now”

“Babe, is everything okay?” She gently rubs her thumb along my sharp jawline.

“What makes you think anything’s wrong?”

“I know you. Something’s suddenly different about you,”

“It’s nothing”

While I’m hoping she’ll figure it out, her next action is extremely disappointing

“Okay” She places the palms of her hands on the sides of my face and kisses me on the lips. “Whatever you do with your fucking wife out there, just make it quick because I’m jealous. I don’t want her all over you

“She won’t and I definitely won’t be all over her. It’s just a few pictures and videos and then that’s it now.

o help you get out of this robe but I have something to take care of.”

“I’d love to help you.

Though I’m still disappointed because of her attitude when it comes to the children’s hospital, her glare and tone fill me with curiosity.

“What’s that?” I ask

“I need to remind that bitch of her place in this relationship.”

“I like the sound of that.”

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As much as she doesn’t seem passionate about something I consider to be very important, she loves me and that counts. the time she becomes my wife, she’ll be someone who will learn to care about the Little Warriors Hospital.

Heading in the other direction, her steps are quick and she stretches her neck a few times. I hope she’s only being dramatic and not actually planning to fight Vanessa.

I wouldn’t want any scars on my parent’s precious daughter–in–law.

It’s also a good thing I didn’t say anything about Vanessa calling her a rat.

When I get back in the bedroom, I take off my robe to pick out my outfit.

While I’m at it, I think back to a few minutes ago when I

honest truth. I have to get back at her and what I’m a ld Carmella I wouldn’t be all over Vanessa. However, it wasn’t the

to do to her out there is the way to do it.

After I put on my white shorts, Tm about to reach for my floral white and blue shirt when my phone rings.

Reaching for my phone, I shake my head with a chuckle at the caller ID. It’s Frank, my best friend.

As I pick up the call, I put it on speaker and focus on putting on my shirt. “You know you’re not supposed to be calling me when I’m on my honeymoon. I could be fucking right now!

“Fucking your wife or your girlfriend?” He scoffs.

“Don’t start. You already know the answer to that What’s up?”

Have you seen the news articles about Penelope!”

She’s the little girl from my children’s hospital who just had surgery

y and Frank’s question makes me pause, my heart skipping a beat as I panic.

“No, what happened to her?”

“Her successful surgery has just made the news!”

I sigh with relief. “Dude, you scared me.”

“Sorry!”

“But wait, why would you call me just to tell me this? I could’ve found out for myself

“I only mentioned it because it’s in line with what I wanted to suggest Shouldn’t you be with Penelope sooner?”

“I know, but I’m on my honeymoon.”

“With your girlfriend.”

“Just stop.”

He chuckles then instantly turns serious. “What I mean is Penelope might be expecting to see you when she’s all better.”

Thinking about it now, Frank’s absolutely right. I already had plans of going to see her, but now it has to be sooner.

It’s also a great opportunity for me to shorten this honeymoon. The island’s beautiful but I can’t even fully enjoy it because Im not going outside with Carmella. What a waste.

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Chapter 8

From the time Domine left my bedroom, my heart still hasn’t stopped racing. It’s in the same state as when he stared at me blankly and I backed up until I was against the wall.

What happened to me? It’s probably because I didn’t expect that He’s never done anything like that before.

As I sit on my bed and stare at the view outside, my hand’s on my chest, trying to feel my heartbeat.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so upset. Calling Carmella a rat definitely got to him.

But seeing him come to confront me because of that, I wonder if he’d do that for me should anyone ever insult me. That is, anyone who isn’t Carmella. When it comes to her, I know where I stand.

When I spoke to my father–in–law and indirectly complained by mentioning the rat, I didn’t even think he’d tell Dominic. While I’m glad he did, a part of me was flustered when he was here in my bedroom.

And as much as I hate to admit it, I found myself glancing at that jerk’s well defined chest and strong neck. I could see part of it since he was only in a robe.

No. I shouldn’t even be thinking this way. Being attractive doesn’t excuse what he did to me.

I can’t believe I’m about to go out there and once again pretend to be happy with him just for the footage.

Our parents are so convinced we’re in love because we give it out best.

Anyway, after this, we won’t have to be seen together until we leave. When I’m done getting that footage, I’ll explore the island on my own.

As I wonder where I’ll start and if I’ll have a change of clothes, there’s loud banging on my door.

“Are you there? Bitch, open the door!”

I roll my eyes as soon as I hear Carmella speak.

Despite being a distance from the door. I can actually hear her heavy breathing and it makes me chuckle. She’s fumming

She’s obviously here because of the rat comment and the time I’m about to spend with her boyfriend outside.

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