All Chapters of Vows Of Hate : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Chapter 21: Kayla povI had no idea that I would wake up with a pounding headache, stand in front of Dante with Kinsey at my side, and declare war on him as if we were on a battlefield.I was hardly able to open my eyes completely, and now this?I intervened before things got worse: "Kinsey, just stop. "No," she yelled as my voice sounded tired and hoarse. However, I gently grabbed her wrist and pulled her along before she could finish whatever dramatic speech she had planned.We strolled silently to my room. After we entered, I shut the door and faced her.You didn't need to do that, Kinsey.Her eyebrows went up. Is that how you say hello to your closest friend who traveled far to see how you're doing?I gave a blink.No, I didn't mean that.I then pulled her into an embrace without giving it any thought.She gave me a tight hug in return, as if she hadn't seen me in a long time."I'm not sorry for what I did," she said, looking me in the eyes when we finally let go. Just so you are

Chapter 23: Kayla's PovI stood motionless after Jake left the kitchen.What just happened?I could hardly feel the cold glass of juice as my fingers curled around it. My thoughts were racing. What was he discussing? What took place the previous evening? Have I done anything? Is there a problem?He treated me as if I were some sort of trigger, as if I had done something I couldn't even recall.And the manner in which he stood before me...So tall. So quiet. Very similar to Dante.I didn't like feeling so little.I dismissed the idea and made myself move. I had to take the juice to Kinsey upstairs.My thoughts strayed once more as I ascended the stairs.Do I have to tell Tiana? He has been acting strangely, she acknowledged.However, no. Not just yet. I must first figure this out.I'm not a bad person. All I want to know is what I did.Kinsey's face lit up when I entered the room. "Oh my God," she exclaimed, grabbing the glass from me and taking a sip right away. "This is really revi

Chapter 25: Kayla's PovI didn't think Dante would say those things.I blinked, "Wait.. what?" "What did you just say? His expression was emotionless as he stared me in the eye. "You heard me.My heart was racing."With every word tinged with disgust, he went on, "They wanted to rape my so-called wife because she decided to get drunk and wander off like a child." Kayla, I saved you. "And this is how you repay me?" he gestured between us. "I stood there, stunned, my throat dry." I had no idea."I... I'm sorry," I muttered, not even remembering. "I was unaware. I had no idea. Dante laughed icily. You didn't, of course. However, it wasn't your intoxication that hurt me. It was that you didn't even defend yourself when I found you. It appeared as though you were prepared to be touched.With tears welling up in my eyes, I shook my head. "You don't have to pretend to be sorry," he yelled. "That's not true." "I am aware of your identity. I am aware that you desired it. Each of the three. Yo

Chapter 27Monica was there.She gasped when she opened the door and saw me. "Oh my God, Jeez! Barely able to raise my head, I muttered, "What is happening to you, ma'am?]just call me Kayla.""I'm so sorry, Kayla. How are you?"Oh my God, I need to call the boss immediately," she said with a hint of panic in her voice. "Okay... thank you," I muttered. "I think I'm falling sick."She hurried out and returned a short while later. "He claimed to have given the doctor a call.”I gave a small nod. "I'm grateful.“I'm going to prepare a hot meal for you. Something to help with your temperature," she said before bolting once more.I was too exhausted to even think as I drifted in and out of sleep.However, a part of me continued to notice something.Dante had not shown up.He didn't ask how I was doing. Not even once.He simply told Monica to take care of it and called the doctor. As if I were a project that was being distributed.He was aware of my illness. And yet nothing.I didn't want to

Chapter 29Kayla's PovI felt like a human once more when I woke up. God be praised. I was finally able to sit up without seeing stars after spending three whole days glued to that damn bed like a corpse in silk pajamas. I yawned and extended my arms, almost forgetting that I appeared disorganized. Monica and jake were the only ones who gave a damn.Jake.Sweet Jake, with his warm voice and gentle eyes. Like a private nurse I never hired, they were constantly asking if I had eaten and taking my temperature. He was deserving of better than Tiana. Much better. Unfortunately, he was unaware that she was preoccupied with being faithful to everyone but him.I was startled out of my guilt spiral by a knock on my door.Monica smiled brightly as she peered in.. "You're conscious.“No, I deadpanned; this is my ghost.”She laughed. "How do you feel?" I asked, stretching once more. "Like I died and came back with an attitude." I'm all right now. I'll bring your breakfast up. Tell Dante to call