Irene —
"Why would you assume that I was being scolded by my boss?" I asked, feeling the intensity in his eyes as she stared directly into mine with a fierce look. I slowly tried to pull my hands out of his grip but he wasn't letting go and for a split second there I was totally out of breath.
Suddenly, he gave out a sheepish smirk.
"That's better, if he did not scold you in any way then let's go out for lunch like Sofia requested." He said relaxing back on his seat making Sofia jump up in excitement.
As Benjamin, Sofia, and I walked out of the building, hand in hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I knew that Miguel's threat still lingered, and his encounter with Benjamin earlier had only heightened my worries.
As we stepped outside, the afternoon sun greeted us, casting a warm glow over the busy streets. Sofia's excitement was contagious as she bounced beside
Irene —"Sofia I love you and so does your father." I said slowly cleaning the tears from my cheeks before she notices anything."That's a big lie, because Daddy told me he wasn't sure he was my father."My heart broke into a thousand pieces as Sofia's words echoed in my ears. How could Benjamin say such a thing to her? It felt like a knife to my chest, and I struggled to find the right words to comfort her."Sofia, Daddy loves you more than anything in this world," I said, my voice shaking. "Sometimes, people say things they don't mean when they're angry or upset. It doesn't change the fact that you are his princess, and he loves you unconditionally."Sofia's eyes welled up with tears as she looked at me, searching for reassurance. "But why would Daddy say something like that, Mama? Doesn't he want to be my Daddy anymore?"I took a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts. "Sometimes, adults have their own problems and worries,
Benjamin—---So this is the infamous Leonardo Dante's villa, I can't wait to see his daughters and mostly the one who made him this way. Although I am not sure she still resides here, I just hope Leonardo Dante business offer is worth all this trouble."Sir, Mr Leonardo Dante would be with you soon." One if his servants said before being and then walking away, I stare at the pictures on the table but all I can see is only one daughter, no signs or picture of the other one."Mr Benjamin Ferrari." I heard from behind me as Leonardo descended from the stairs with a wide smile on hus face and his daughter the one on the picture frames.I stood up almost immediately acting like a gentleman as we shaked hands."Mr Dante." I replied taking my seat with him also sitting opposite mine."What would you like to take?" His daughter asked also faking the smile on her face."I am fine," I replied, she nods and sits beside her dad.
Benjamin —-"So are you going to marry his daughter?" Miguel questioned after asking how my meeting went."I don't have a choice Leonardo thinks that's the only way he can pay me back for the favor I want to do for him." I replied going through some files on my desk while Miguel continue to drink his coffee still surprised by Leonardo's offer."Why are you so determined to help him anyways, everything about him has been ruined I don't see why he has to come back, don't you know he is our competitor?" Miguel said."It's my decision to do this and you can't say anything to change my mind." I said calling my secretary through the Intel phone."So that means you won't be leaving the country soon or atleast you won't be going back alone." Miguel joked smiling as my secretary walked in and I suddenly saw Irene in her, it was her dressing that was so similar to that of Irene."You called for me sir." She said bowing at Miguel who just n
AURORA —--I slowly turned the woman around and it was just a woman with similar features like Irene. "Miss." The lady questioned also surprised with how swiftly I turned her around."I am sorry I mistook you for someone familiar," I apologized looking around the office if I would see anyone like her one last time before leaving but there was no such person.After making sure she wasn't anywhere around the building, I walked out of the building but before getting to my car I saw a little girl who had a striking resemblance with Benjamin, Benjamin had really rare eye color and so did this girl. I know Benjamin was a secretive person which made the media no nothing about him despite the enormous wealth he had but he definitely had no mistress or kids.The little girl stares at me kinly for a few seconds but I could swear she look too much like Benjamin and for a spilt second I saw Irene, what is going on with me I keep seeing Irene's face In di
Irene —"Thank you so much for coming back to Sofia despite what I did." I said with Sofia on Benjamin's chest fast asleep as we slowly walked back to the company."You don't have to thank me, you know I would always come back for Sofia, that's how much I care for her." Benjamin said to me as we continued our walk into the building with his guards behind us and a few employees whispering.As we entered the busy building, I couldn't help but notice the whispers and glances from the employees. It made me feel uneasy, as if they were judging me for something. But I shook off those thoughts and focused on Benjamin's words."Benjamin, why did you come back?" I asked, unable to stop the curiosity from seeping into my voice. "I mean, I appreciate it, but what made you change your mind?"Benjamin sighed, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions. "Irene, I came back for Sofia. She's my daughter, and no matter what, I will always be there for he
"Wow, daddy your house looks so magnificent and grand. How can you live in this house alone?" Sofia questioned forcing herself down from Benjamin house as she continues to admire the place.Benjamin turns to stare at me with an awkward smile, "Was it too much?" He asked avoiding my eyes actually he had been avoiding my stares all day."It's your house, and your money nothing is too much for you but I am sure even Miguel house isn't this grand with so much servants and maids." I said to him admiring the chandelier and I notice from the minute we stepped in the maids had their face to the ground in respect, won't their neck ache them? I thought to myself."Daddy is that you?" Sofia yelled from the sitting room pointing at a painting on the wall which I stared at awkwardly.He looked just like they described him to be, fearless and ruthless at thee same time."Yes, that's me." Benjamin said with a firm stare on the painting."That's me." We whispered to himself again."You looked just l
Irene —I couldn't let Sofia and I be dragged into his dangerous world without knowing the truth.Taking a deep breath, I stepped out of the shadows and walked towards him, my voice steady. "Benjamin, we need to talk."He turned to face me, his expression a mix of surprise and frustration. "Irene, I thought you were asleep.""I overheard your argument," I said, my voice tinged with concern. "What is going on? What are you involved in?"Benjamin sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Irene, there are things about me that you don't know. Things that I've done... things that I regret. I was hoping to keep them in the past, away from you and Sofia."I felt a pang of sadness at his words, realizing that there was more to Benjamin than met the eye. But I wasn't about to let him off the hook that easily. "I deserve to know, Benjamin."He looked at me, his eyes filled with a mixture of pain and determination. "You're right, Irene. It's time for me to be honest with you. But just know, no m
Benjamin —-When I was sure that Irene car had gone I immediately brought out my gun from my car and hid it in my suit while Alex rushed towards me."Shut down the building and any security tv camera around." I whispered to him rushing towards the weird people around as they rushed towards an hideout thinking I won't follow them but this time I was ready to show them what I am made of and a warning to them never to test my patience and show up in front of Irene, I just hope and pray that Irene doesn't find out the truth behind everything.I ducked behind a car as bullets whizzed past me. My heart was pounding, adrenaline coursing through my veins. I knew I had to take down Rodrigo's men to keep Irene safe. I peeked out from behind the car and fired a shot, hitting one of the men in the shoulder. He cried out in pain and fell to the ground. Taking advantage of the distraction, I sprinted towards another hiding spot, my eyes scanning the area for a