Chapter 114: Chapter 114

Hey dear, come over here. Jayden called out to her, Kathleen look at her, she could remember the ladies face, she sighed inwardly.

You all are having a nice time, the mansion is really more beautiful, still familiar just like yesterday. Shirley comments as she take the seat available.

Of cause, you should know dad, he likes to move with the trend. Jayden comments.

Yeah! I could remember when the garden was still in a mess, and that pond that was abandon for years was still closed to it.

How could you forget that creepy night, that we sneak out to watch a movie...

The zombies!!! Shirley added.

Yeah! We were really scared and Dante was the only one not scare, he had tormented us by wearing that scary costumes, causing us to sleep under nanny May's bed. The two laughed hearty.

How old was Dante then? Sally asked.

He was fifteen, yet he wasn't scared. Jayden added. He was our big brother that could protect us even as a child, whenever we get involved in any mischief, he takes the blame and get punished, yet he doesn't confess the truth.

Your childhood might be really interesting with so much fun.

Not fun really mischief, Dante was the bossy type and insolent one. Shirley added that part, Kathleen laughed, causing all eyes to be on her.

Sorry, I just remember, Barbara always called him insolent and loony.

Hm! So you know Barbara as well?

Yes, she is my best friend and my childhood friend.

So how do you all meet? Shirley asked.

Actually, Barbara and Dante met when she option for a rented boyfriend, because of her annoying sister and her ex boyfriend, Dante was there at the time, she was supposed to meet her rented date but since the naughty man had a grudge against my friend, he acted like he is the rented boyfriend.

That stubborn boy.

Yes! And to think he cancelled then show up again at the party, ended up kissing her.

Dante kissed her? Shirley asked, Kathleen pin her lips together, she forget totally that, Shirley is Dante ex girlfriend, those childhood sweetheart thing, then her gaze move to Jayden.

You all should stop looking at me, I don't know anything about the love story of Dante and Barbara.

Come on, if there is anyone that could know everything about Dante is you, I even read in one of the magazine that you are his gay partner.

Jayden titter at Shirley's words than rake his hair backward, he really wish that devil of Dante will be here to defend himself.

Stop staring, all I know is that, Barbara press her lips on his then he kiss her, I wasn't there but the one at the party, it was really very aggressive, never saw Dante lock lips with any woman except you. Shirley coughed as Sally look at her.

Are they dating before? Sally asked, Jayden stand very fast.

I think I have to leave now come on Kathleen, we should leave.

Hey, you not leaving me here, are you? Jayden pinned his lips together then sit, is like he is on a hot seat, that will consume him very soon. Go on!

After that night, she rented him for a month, she introduced him to her grandfather and dad, then they get to live under same roof, Dante cook for her, he cares for her, so I thought he is in love with her, probably that first kiss had a great effect on Dante.

Whoa! My big bro is so sweet and aggressive in kissing.

Don't you think, that was cheap? Renting a boyfriend just to show off. Shirley said it in irritation, she move her gaze to Jayden then Kathleen who is feeling annoyed with the words of Shirley.

"I don't think so, we are in the twenty one century, where woman are free to express themselves, and as for by cousin, I know he would had pushed her away if he wasn't interested in her, he is that time that hate been used"

Shirley face go sour while Kathleen's heart jump in excitement with the words of Sally defending her sister slash friend.

I think I better rest now and I will have to talk to father, so I could move into your villa..

Shirley, you will get bored here, no one lives here, it's just dad and those his numerous girlfriend.

Who is talking about here? Shirley roll her eyes, Sally almost had an heart attack, she press her hand on her chest, that moment Dante walked towards them, you could see that the man had cry out his eyes, his hand is badly hurt.

Shirley, godfather said you should join him and you are free to move into the villa with us, godfather thinks that, it will be better if you live with us while learning all the act of the business.

He said those words like a man in pain, a man being forced to do things, he really doesn't wish to do, that pain was in the past but still affecting his presence, Shirley's heart jumped in joy, she can't believe that her father reads her mind.

Alright thanks, dear! She peck him as she make her way into the mansion, Kathleen look at Dante.

Sally, go get your stuff we are leaving, I have alot of things to fixed tomorrow, I really want to rest now.

Okay, Kathleen aren't you coming with us?

No! I will skip this, Barbara needs me.

What happened to Barbara? Dante asked with concerned.

Nothing Mr kisser, I only want to get information of what happened between you and her last night, it seem you are not in the mood to say it, I will rather hear it from Barbara. Dante blushed badly, then walked closer to Kathleen.

What happened between you and Jayden? I heard that you two didn't come home straight, he arrives five minutes before me. Kathleen stand very fast, as Dante wink at Jayden, the two had ended up in bed, after they left the bar, Kathleen is already guilty as charged, so she had to escape.

Wait let me take you home. Jayden yelled.

Not to worried I came with my driver. Kathleen said without looking back, Dante laughed heartily, though sad, his happiness seem to be with this friends that are family now, Shirley watch him, they spend years together yet she doesn't see this, maybe, she should had be patient with him, have an heart to heart talk with him, that way they could have work things out, she was impatient and left, she pushed her hair back in frustration

It's never too late, I will take what was mine.

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Dante and Jayden was finally alone, he grabbed Dante's hand.

Hey you, don't you know it hurt? Dante whine.

Stop whining, you should know it hurt, before hurting yourself. He sighed then take a deep breath. You should shoot, I know something is troubling

Am I bossy? Jayden laughed at his stupidity, he gave Jayden a cold look.

No, you are not, is that naughty Shirley that must have told you those rubbish.

Yes, she said, I was bossy, I was making her live my life not hers...

Jayden watch as he narrate everything, he was really frustrating, he tap his shoulder.

Don't think about her, she is selfish and selfish people always make excuses for their actions.

You are only trying to make me feel better.

No, have Barbara ever called you bossy? At least that girl is open-minded, if you are, she would had say so. Dante smiled then shakes his head.

Insolent! He added, then Jayden tap his shoulder.

You this man, the mere mention of barbara's name give you Goosebumps.

Silly!

Don't tell me, you don't love her?

I do, I want to fulfill her letter. Jayden look at him confused.

That letter at the beach, didn't you remember, the letter in the bottle, it belongs to her.

No way!

Yes, it was hers, you remember that, she was there, that was the place she punch me, when I saw her handwriting, I said I have see that before but I can't place it, then she voice it out last night, that she is the owner of the letter.

Oh mine, fate had a way of doing things, You don't say.

So, how was last night. Dante sighed then narrate all the things that happened and how she said she is going to stop chasing him. Oh no! What are you going to do now? I am going chase her, even if she push me away, I will not leave, I will probably become a little shameless.