Chapter 81: Chapter 81

Barbara stand in front of her bathroom mirror, she try to figure how stupid she had become, begging for a man's love.

What difference am I from Jasmine? They are all right, begging for a man's love. pot calling kettle black. She scolded herself. What have gotten over you? That you act shameless in front of that bastard, that son of a bitch.

Her eyes moist with tears, it started slowly, her sobs become intensive, as her pain wrench her heart, she couldn't believe Dante will hurt her badly.

Why did I get so stupid? So stupid that, I forget to guard my heart. She talk in midst of her tears, Calvin pulled the door to her room, she is back in her room on her bed now.

As soon as Calvin got the news of his daughter, he had to return, he had to protect her, she needs him now.

Daughter! Barbara run from the bed to hugged Calvin, the man didn't bothered to knock, he got her room keys as soon as he arrives the mansion, he is not going to let her asked him to go away because of her pride. Hush! Hush! My princess.

Calvin run his hand on her back, to calm his daughter.

I am sorry father, sorry I disappointed you, sorry I was stupid, sorry, I keep humiliating you.

Stop it!

Are you still mad at me? Calvin laughed and press kiss on her forehead.

If father is mad at you, do you think he will be here to comfort you? She fall her face in shame.

Sorry, I curse you shame and drag your...

Stop it, you did nothing, do you know I admired you? Barbara look at him. Father, you are only trying to make me feel better. Calvin caress her face.

No, you are not a coward like him, you love him and was open to it, you swallow your pride to admit that you love him, it show you are brave.

Father, you are just been nice.

Of cause I am not, you shouldn't look down on yourself, it takes a strong woman, to tell her feeling to a man, you are my hero, so I want something from you.

What is that? Barbara asked with sad face.

You should heal faster.

Will you help me heal faster? Calvin look at her, then pushed her hair back. You should tell me, everything you want that will make you heal faster, I will do it for my princess, know that father love you very much.

I need phone dad. Calvin smiled at his silly girl request, he stand from her. Dad; Where are you going? Calvin didn't say a word before leaving her room, she press her lips together, Calvin return with a pack, the naughty girl jumped from the bed to grabbed the pack.

Barbara's eyes sparkle seeing the new phone, she is smiling widely, the same Barbara that is down few minutes again, is smiling. What is this?

I renewed your visa for your trip, you could visit your grandfather, if that is what you want, then you might not need this anymore.

I love you Dad! She jumped on him, he smiled brightly.

You can return anytime you want, you should not think too much about that boyfriend of yours

Dad, he is not my...

Stop it, your grandfather had informed me before now that, he is not your boyfriend, you rented him, he told me everything, so I had to watch him and you closely

Grandpa! She closed her face in shyness, Calvin run his hand on her hair.

You are my baby, I want what is good for you, I had a complete background checked on him, after your grandfather told me, he is CEO Dante.

Why didn't you tell me? Calvin look at her, hearing her questions.

It wasn't important, whatever happens, Know that I love you very much daughter!

I love you too Dad! Calvin stand from her bed.

I will asked the chef to deliver your food here, you should eat, if not, I will come feed you.

I promise, I will eat, I will like to leave by dawn tomorrow. Calvin look at her, he wasn't expecting that her decision to leave will be fast, he had come up with the idea of her living with her grandfather when his assistant advice him to let her go to Jarius instead of shivering her into a country, she knows no one. You shouldn't feel bad, you are not forcing me to, I need the air.

Calvin press kiss on her forehead before leaving, then walked through the door.

Barbara smiled fade away watching her father walked through the door, she remembers Dante, how cold and different he was from the Li Jun, she knows

You could do it, you will move on, fast. She encourage herself, after her meal, she place a call to Kathleen that is so restless, she is worried for her friend.

Kathleen!

Barbara, are you alright? How are you? Have you eaten? I could come back to the mansion.

I am fine. Her voice was low, but at least, she is not sobbing.

Are you sure?

I am fine, I will be leaving by tomorrow.

What? Leaving?

Yes, I need the air, don't you feel sorry for your friend. Kathleen couldn't comment. It's fine, I will go visit grandpa for sometime, I might not return.

What? How am I supposed to cope without you? Who do I share this burden in my heart with?

Burden? Barbara had suspected that something might be wrong, is unlike Kathleen to disappeared without making provision for her to communicate with Barbara.

Let's forget about that.

Shut up, you should tell me now, you know I am your friend.

Silly, I will tell you when you arrive at your grandpa place tomorrow and my naughty sister is coming back.

When is she coming back?

Weekend, I don't really know why she had to leave her mother?

Silly girl, I am sure, she wants to know more about her kid sister.

Kid sister indeed, don't worry too much about that naughty Dante. Barbara nodded like Kathleen could see her.

Goodnight, I will go to bed now.

Goodnight! Kathleen gasped for air, it's better, Barbara will heal with her grandfather beside her.

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Jayden have you been able to remove that rubbish.

Yes! Everything as disappeared, we got a lead from who might have spread it.

Who? He asked.

Claudia!

What? Dante yelled.

Yes, she is the one, who got the video and Derrick is the one, who gave her the information about you and Barbara situation.

Derrick! He still haven't learn his lesson, I will make him suffer more than he had. Jeffrey look at Dante, he run his hand on his hair.

Dante, why didn't you tell her that, you love her?

I have told you, that I love her kisses, not her.

You love just her kisses, yet you get hurt, seeing her pain, why can't you tell her to her face that you don't love her?

I don't need to tell her that, my action is enough.

Denial!

You should stop talking nonsense. Jeffrey pin his lips together, a little silent makes Dante heart wonder to her, her sad face, her tears was all he could see. I hope you are fine. He blurt out, Jayden burst in laughter, Dante grabbed his phone and hurry into his room, he could still hear the sound of Jayden laughter.

Dammit! He cursed as soon as he closed the door behind.

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Meanwhile, at Gordon's residence, he got the tending video few minutes before it was taken down from the internet

Oh Dante! You really are a coward, how could you be a coward when it comes to your Feelings? He grabbed his phone and place a call to his assistant.

I need you to do something urgent. What is it? His assistant Rod, who is his best friend asked.

You should tail Barbara Calvin, I want to know all her activities within the next forty-eight hours.

Bad boy! You got your eyes on that girl.

Oh stop it, I am not in love with her.

Better, if you have any feelings for her, you should as well, let it die naturally, CEO Dante love that girl or maybe the video will convince you that he love her even without saying anything.

I can't see anything of such in that video.

Fine, let me point it to you...

That is enough Rod, get me the information don't lecture me, with who is in love and not love with who.

Yes boss!

You very naughty. The line die off, Gordon drop his phone as he rifled his hair back.