Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Barbara, we need answer. Hazel held her head, this daughter of hers, should lock her lips.

Beach house! Restaurant! Dante and Barbara words contradict each other, Dante had taken beach but Barbara take restaurant, the truth is, they met at the beach house.

Which should we take? Calvin asked the two drama doll in front of them.

Beach house!

No restaurant!

Beach house!

Restaurant!

You two stop it, it doesn't matter where you two met, the truth is, are you two in love with each other. Barbara look at Dante, she is not in love with him and he too is not in love with her, she fall her eyes.

Grandpa Jarius heart is leaping for joy, seeing that his granddaughter had caught a golden fish, watching the two act like two kids make him happy, he is aware that the two doesn't love each other and Claudia is right, just maybe she option for rented boyfriend and end up with the wrong person. Dante can't work for that kind of agency, whatever it maybe, Dante is ready to protect his granddaughter that makes him happy.

Just maybe with time, the two will learn to love themselves even though he has wanted prince William for her but this young man here is not a bad idea.

So what did you do for a living? Dante phone ring, that moment.

Please! I have to be on my way, I beg to be excuse for just today, I promise this will not happen again.

Go on! Calvin said, he bow then stand for the table.

Thanks for the dinner!

You welcome!

Let me see him off. Grandpa Jarius nodded to her, Claudia stand ASAP, Derrick look at her.

Excuse me, I need to used the restroom. Claudia make way in a hurry out of the Living room, Dante and Barbara were already out, she finally gasped for air, Dante stared at her like some alien.

His heart is glad for all the stupid things he did to irritate her and make her heart race like she is going to drop dead, Barbara look at him with anger.

Stop giving me that look, at least, I help. he walked closer to her then whisper. You shouldn't think too high of yourself that I am dying to feel your lips on mine, I am just doing this to save your ass from that prying eyes of hers.

He grabbed her by the waist, his hand circle her waist, he put his other hand on her nape, then bend and kissed her, this time, he didn't waste much time on her lips then inhales her hair scent, everytime he come close to her that scent he want to inhale. Barbara clenched her fist together as soon as he free her.

Li Jun, what madness is this? He demand an explanation in a very low voice yet she is more angry, Dante smirked then caress her lips. "Your sister or supposed cousin is watching us and I wouldn't want your scolding for not acting well in this drama"

Barbara want to raised her head, so as to confirm his words, he cupped her face. You really are naive acting all brave, you don't want to look at her to conform her suspicion.

Dante retrieve his step, making a little space between them.

I go on now, talk to you later love. She gritted her teeth together, with clenched fist to control her anger, Dante smirked seeing her act, he walked slowly to this car then wave at her.

Punk! She curse him inwardly then make her way slowly in to the house not after she had compose herself and put up a fake smile but definitely Dante will get it from her, for now, let him enjoy his victory.

Derrick and Claudia are making their way out as well.

Leaving already?

Yes, he is not jobless.

Hand's up! Barbara said as she make her way to her grandfather and dad.

Come here daughter! Calvin call out to her.

Dad! She hugged him. Where is grandpa? He as to retired to his room but he said you should get him coffee.

Okay!

Yes, then go to bed, you should be up early since you have meeting first thing tomorrow.

Alright dad! She dart upstairs.

Come on Hazel, let's have a good time.

Honey go on, I just want to have a word with Claudia.

Sure! She kissed him, Calvin is already taking the stairs when Claudia walked in, she look at Hazel.

Why aren't you leaving with your husband? I am waiting for you. Claudia point her finger to herself while Hazel nodded. What was that at the dinning?

Come mom, Barbara is making a fool out of everyone, I know she got that man from an agency...

Claudia that is not possible, that is CEO Dante of Real achiever's corporation.

What?

Yes, why will I serve anyone? He is a big shot of the city, his family owns that perfume company.

Oh my gosh!

Yes, so rule that part from your head that you want to drive home.

That stupid girl, why is she always getting everything good, she is just an adopted daughter, I am supposed to be better than her.

Stop it, stop this silliness of wanting everything she has.

Mom, I want that boy, I have always love him, so I am getting him.

What are you going to do? Give him your body like you did Derrick? You are already in one mess and this night would had be your doom if I haven't shut that loudmouth of yours.

Mother!

Listen daughter, I will advice you to take your eyes off her and that boy.

I will not, she can't be happy when I am not.

What? Don't you love Derrick anymore?

Oh please, give me a break, Derrick still have his eyes on Barbara, didn't you see the way he is staring at her?

This conversation is not going anywhere, if you like listen, a word is enough for the wise. Hazel dart upstairs, Claudia signed inwardly then goes to her room

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Barbara get her grandfather coffee, the old man always like to take one before going to bed and Barbara know exactly how the man like his coffee made.

Grandpa! Are you sleeping already?

Come on in, why will I sleep without my coffee?

Here it's grandpa! Grandpa Jarius grab from her then tap the side of the bed for her to sit, Barbara creep into it, grandpa Jarius smiled.

You never seem to change. She facepalm herself as he said that. Barbara, you are a very beautiful woman and a strong one back then, when you accompany Calvin to the taekwondo training and other martial arts, I get scared that my granddaughter is going to turn into a man.

Grandpa!

Of cause, you are stubborn and beautiful, everyman will fall in love with you.

I don't think so, they all prefer Claudia. Grandpa Jarius look at her then take her hand.

Did Derrick break up with you?

Grandpa! I am not dating Derrick.

Come on, don't lie to your grandfather, I know you and Derrick were dating before now and I was surprised to see him with Claudia.

Yes but the truth is, he said he is in love with Claudia not me because I am adopted.

What? How dare him?

Come on grandpa, is the truth, I am just an adopted child whose parents doesn't want.

Barbara, you are my granddaughter not some worthless child pick from the street, I will not let you talk low of yourself, you are the Calvin's and that is what you will remain till your last breath and in fact, Derrick will be throw out.

No grandpa, I don't want more drama in my life, Claudia will think that, I tell on her because I want Derrick back but the truth is, I have move on.

Who is the young man? Barbara look at her grandpa, the old man sip on his coffee then raised his head to give her a questioning look.

Grandpa, he is my boyfriend.

What kind of boyfriend? Real or fake boyfriend?