chapter seventeen

Chapter 17

Vanessa's POV

I drifted off to sleep, the rustling of the leaves and the chirping of the birds lulling me into a peaceful slumber. I woke up to the sounds of someone moving around the room. I opened my eyes, still half-asleep, and saw Dante getting dressed. I sat up quickly, feeling wide awake now. I cleared my throat awkwardly trying to get his attention.

"We need to talk," I said in an urgent tone. He turned to look at me, his expression unreadable.

"What's going on?" he asked, his voice calm.

I tried to speak, but my words came out in a stutter. "About what happened yesterday." I finally managed to say

"I have a lot on my plate today, whatever it is can wait," he interrupted, putting on his wristwatch. I felt my frustration building, but I forced myself to stay calm.

"But I..." I started, but he was already out the door, the sound of the door slamming behind him. I stood there, the words I wanted to say dying on my lips. I felt so many emotions swirling inside me: fr