The Daring Billionaire’s Wife novel (Vanessa and Dominic) novel Chapter 133

Vanessa

My entire life, I've never checked on my phone as much as I have today and it's only because I keep hoping that Dominic has texted me or something, even though I would hear it from the ringtone.

Ever since he checked up on me this morning, there hasn't been any other moment that he's gotten in touch with me. It makes it difficult for me to call or text him first just to find out how it went with Carmella because I can't tell what he's up to right now.

The more I think about it, the more it makes me anxious.

While getting ready to meet up with Sophie and Jake for a late afternoon meal, my phone is on speaker as I talk to Mia about what happened with Patrick since I couldn't talk to her about it before as she was busy.

"I can't believe after everything you've done for him, he decided to be a jerk! You know what? Dominic did the right thing when he punched him. In fact, he should've done it a few more times. I know I would. Have you been in touch with him since it happened?"

"No. I want to keep my distance for now."

"For now? Are you serious? Just completely stay away from him. What could you possibly still want from someone like him? From what you've told me, he wasn't sorry about it. He's an asshole!"

I sigh. "You're right about that."

"Then cut him off completely no matter how much he apologizes."

I shake my head. "I don't see that happening. He made it clear."

"That's even more of a reason to cut him off. I'm actually surprised he didn't fight back when Dominic punched him."

I chuckle. "He wouldn't dare. He's skinny compared to my husband."

As I go on to describe Dominic's strength, not only do I find myself thinking about the sight of him last evening when he had a towel wrapped around his lower half and towered over me, but also the moment his dominant gaze instantly made me submissive.

My only focus is my father right now, but I can't deny that moment gave rise to something inside of me.

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Meeting up with Sophie and Jake at his restaurant helps me forget about Dominic for a while and what could be going on with him right now.

With a large platter in the middle of the table as our preferred meal, Jake hands me a kebab as he says, "Impressive, right?"

"You don't have to ask her that," Sophie chimes in. "She's seen this place before."

"I'm asking her about the food." He scoffs at her.

As they banter, I giggle, finding amusement in it and for a while, it works but soon, I find myself wondering why I haven't yet heard from Dominic. Yesterday was justified but today is different.

It's only when Sophie taps me on my wrist that I pay attention again.

"Did you say something?" I ask, blinking a few times.

"I was talking about Carmella," she says.

My eyes widen and my first assumption is that they know the truth and all I can think about is my father.

"Uhm...what about her?" I ask, composing myself.

"What happened to her?" She tilts her head.

"We don't see her anymore and to be honest, I'm glad we don't," Jake chimes in, his tone already filled with disapproval just like his body language. "You two really aren't friends anymore, right?"