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Chapter 17

Vanessa's pov

"Ken did you even hear what I just said?" I was so frustrated and the tone of my voice was definitely going higher and higher as I spoke. I took In a deep breath and exhaled as that was the only method I could think of to keebody calm. Her mind was still racing she was really confused.

"Kenneth, his grandmother wants to get the both of us married and I'm sure that once she gets to see the tiniest hint or just a glimpse of willingness That's enough hope for her"

"She'd get us-" I took a deep breath

"Ken It's-" I was choking on the tears I was holding back.

"Keep calm Vanessa". He spoke before I could say any other words.

"Inhale and then exhale" He Inhaled and exhaled showing me how I should.

"Slowly and steadily"

"Okay so now Breath In" He took In a long breath and I followed just as he did.

"Breath out" He said after couple of seconds. I then let out the breath I was holding at the same time as Ken.

I could feel his eyes burn through me but I didn't look back. I just couldn't. I didn't want Ken to see the tears that was forming In my eyes. I knew that If I looked up at him they'd all just flow out and I didn't want that. I wanted to be strong for myself, Strong for Us.

I shut my eyes tightly and tried to focus all my attention only on the breathing exercise. It helped alot more than I expected It to. I felt a little bit at ease

"Let's try again" His voice brought my mind back to my surroundings. We both did the breathing exercise again. A total of three times.

I was greatly relieved after the exercise.

"Can we talk now?" Ken asked. I really didn't want to talk about any other thing this topic Inclusive but I knew that to find a solution, this needed to be talked on. We needed to talk about this and come up with a solution at the moment.

"Uh-huh". I blew air out of my mouth and robbed my palms together.

"Sure, we can". I wiped off the tear that was on my left chick. I hadn't even realised It dropped. It must have been when I panicked.

"Vanessa... I'm not sure if you'd get my point on" she trailed off. I knew this tone and look. When ever he did this It was mostly when he was nervous about me not supporting an option or decision. He used It when he knew we weren't In support of a solution but we had no other way out of It.

No other choice to make.

"I don't think you will like my opinion on this matter"

"I don't think you'll like what I'm about to say"

"I mean I don't but - but you know, we will have to think professionally about this" I just stayed and watched him quietly.

"We just can't-" He looked scared and sad. He was trying to find the right words to say to make this hurt less. He should just let It out no matter how hard It would hit me.

"Ken, you should just spit It out" I looked up at him to show that I was strong enough to handle whatever he was going to say but the sting I felt In my eyes had left an opposite effect. I could feel the tears threatening to fall It made me have a pleading look. Deep down I hoped what I thought this was about wasn't going to be true.

"You should Just agree to It" Maybe he was right to consider my feelings on how I'd take this. It hit me real hard. I felt like the edge of a knife was pierced In my heart. I couldn't even try to hold back the tears. They were already flowing down my cheeks.

"Don't cry Van" he tried consoling me.

"I'd come get you on the day set for the wedding. All this would be Is a distraction for us to work with". I guess that could work but I had doubts. What If -

"His Grandma would definitely want him Indulged In every tiny detail and planning of his wedding and we could get our evidence " He said cutting out my thoughts.

"Van, I promise to get you out of there".

"Okay" He cupped my face In his palms making me look straight at him. He look down at me reassuring which did help a bit.

"Promise me you'll get me out of there" I finally spoke up.

"Promise me Ken" I said In between sobs.

"I promise Van" He pulled me In his arms. He wrapped his arms around me and I couldn't help wrapping mine around his waist.

"You're sacrificing more than enough for me Van, So you're my responsibility. I promise I'd get you out of there". I just shut my eyes and tried to just be In the moment.

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Vanessa's pov

I had somehow managed to leave Ken's warm embrace and get out of his office. He said It was risky meeting him there because If Valentino were to find out, I would be In trouble.

I just stood outside the gate of the mansion looking at It. After some minutes, I entered through the gates.

I walked Into the building and all I wanted to do was just to walked up to my door, get In my room and lay my body on my bed. I just wanted to get lost In my dreams and maybe just maybe open my eyes to see this all actually turning out to be another nightmare.

I could even dream of finally having a happy ending with this case of April's disappearance and Valentine's Involvement In It solved and closed.

My Marriage with Kenneth going smoothly and then we all getting a happy ending.

I walked up the stairs deep In thoughts. I got to my room without me even realising It. I walked In. I let my bag fall of my arm to the ground and I walked towards my bed and let myself fall in It.

Everything's a mess, nothing turned out as easy as I thought It would. Nothing even made sense. What would have been the reason Valentino would have killed April?

Maybe because as his fiance, she found out something she shouldn't have?

If that was the case then I'm also In danger here.

I'm sure Ken knew of this and If he still let me stay here, he will definitely not let anything happen to me during my time of stay here.

I need a glass of water.

I looked at my Jug but I was out of water. I stood up, walked towards my bedside table and picked the jug up. I walked out off to the kitchen.

Grandma was In there preparing something for her dinner I guess. There wouldn't be any other time perfect for this. I could tell her, I should Indeed tell her, I might not get another time as perfect as this.

I walked up to her.

"Grandma"I smiled warmly at her.

"You're back" she smiled back at me warmly.

"I've been In for a while grandma" I replied.

"Oh Okay" and then the kitchen went quiet.

"Grandma" I spoke up.

"Uh-hum" she answered looking up at me

"I have something to tell you "