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UNBREAK MY HEART : CHAPTER 1 – 20

By Chidimma M.

CHAPTER 20

EVENING**

Valentina got back home, feeling so tired and exhausted.

“Good evening mom” She sighed and went to her room.

She took a quick bath and then wore an oversized shirt before going back downstairs…

“You haven’t still told us why you didn’t come back home yesterday” Peggy said, setting the table.

“Sorry, I was in a hurry…” Valentina said and helped Peggy set the table for dinner.

She began telling her how Ryan was cheating on her and all what happened.

“Goodness, I knew something was off with that Ryan guy. Good thing that good men like your boss still exist. I’m sure if it was another he could have taken advantage of you” Peggy said.

“Let’s not talk about it mom please” Valentina sighed.

“Oh..before I forget, I’ll be going on a business trip to Paris with my boss the day after next. Think we’ll spend two weeks or so there” Valentina said.

“That’s better, it’ll help you forget about that idiot” Peggy smiled.

“Family!!” Iris exclaimed coming in the house.

“I got myself a job!!! My first job!!” Iris jumped happily.

“You shouldn’t be stressing yourself this much Iris.” Peggy said.

“I want to…” Iris smiled and went upstairs to freshen up.

She later joined them for dinner where they discussed about Valentina upcoming trip.

“I heard that there are a lot of cute guys in Paris, maybe you can find one of your taste” Iris winked

“I’m not ready for love Iris” Valentina said.

“Come on.. Just because of a stupid Ryan, you can’t give up on love…” Iris stuff her face with food.

“Well I just hope you two find responsible men… They must be cute too, I don’t want ugly grandkids” Peggy said making the girls to laugh.

They finished eating, cleaning up the dishes before going to bed…
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RICARDO’S MANSION**

“Wake up dad!!” Myles pinched Ricardo’s cheek.

Ricardo chuckled and slowly opened his eyes.

“You slept for so long…” Myles smiled and got down him. He was already in his uniform.

“Really? I must have been so tired.” Ricardo said climbing down the bed, wearing his flip flops.

He went in the bathroom while Myles sat down on the bed, swinging his tiny feet.

Ricardo walked out of the bathroom with a towel round his waist. He went to his drawer and brought out another set of suit.

He wore it and did his hair before carrying his suitcase.

“Let’s go” Ricardo smiled and held his hand, they both walked out of the room.

Minnie was already sitting at the dinning table. Ricardo and Myles joined her and they began eating while talking about their trip tomorrow.

Once they were done with their meal, Ricardo ordered the maids to arrange their luggage for tomorrow.

“Dad, can you drop us at school please?” Minnie pouted.

Ricardo smiled and then nodded. He led the way to his car and they drove off.
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SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL**

“Here you go!” Ricardo smiled.

Minnie and Myles waved at Ricardo before going in their school. The kids were still playing outside.

“Hi Myles, Hi Minnie” Leslie waved at them.

“Hi friend” Minnie smiled. She looked at Myles who was busy fixing his shoe lace.

“How are you Myles” Leslie crouched down.

He looked up to her and smiled cutely.

“I’m good, in fact I’m so much happy” Myles smiled.

“Why?”

“We’re traveling to Paris tomorrow” Minnie replied.

“Really? Wow, I once went there with my parents. It’s so beautiful… I wish I went with you guys.” Leslie said.

“Too bad,” Myles replied.

Leslie opened her backpack and brought out a little cooler.

“Mom asked me to give you two this. The soup is really good” Leslie smiled.

“Mm, come let’s eat up” Minnie pulled them to sit at the stairs where they began eating.
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THORNTON INVESTMENT**

The door to the elevator opened and Valentina walked out. She knew she was kinda late, well it was because she had to pack her things.

Luckily Ricardo hasn’t arrived, she went to her seat and began work…

Minutes later, Ricardo walked out of the elevator.

“Good morning boss.” Valentina smiled.

“Thanks, morning to you too” He replied which surprise Valentina, he has never replied to any of her greetings so far.

“He’s really in a good mood today” Valentina thought and stood up.

She went to brew his coffee, something she does every morning.

“Here’s your coffee boss” Valentina placed it on the table.

He took it and sipped with his free hands scrolling through his laptop.

“What’s the program for today” Ricardo asked.

“Uhm…you have a lunch with the CEO of Asus company at 9 then the inauguration of your newest hotel at noon and you have to visit Logan at 2 then a meeting which will start by 3” Valentina read it out.

“That’s a lot” Ricardo muttered and looked at her.

“I’ll be so busy today so I need you to pick the kids up from school. Sunshine elementary school is the name. Can you do it?” Ricardo asked.

“Yes boss” Valentina nodded.

He simply nodded and looked back at his laptop again. Valentina turned and walked out of his office.
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L-DESIGNS**

“Morning Kristina”

“Morning Kris”

“I love the color of your shirt”

“You look more pretty today”

Kristina waved at her colleagues as she walked to her work area. She suddenly bumped into someone.

“Oh sorry Jade” She smiled and walked away.

Jade glared at her and walked away. Ever since Kristina came here, Logan doesn’t have time for her again…

“Morning beautiful” Logan smiled, he was actually waiting for her at her door.

“Morning boss” Kristina smiled.

“You look more beautiful today…and delicious” Logan smirked.

Kristina simply smiled and tapped his cheek.

“Well you can look, but you can’t touch” Kristina smirked and made to go in but Logan pulled her back and pinned her on the wall.

He kssed her shoulder and then her neck. That made Kristina shiver as her heart began racing.

“Are you sure I can’t touch?” Logan whispered to her ear…

Kristina pushed him away and rushed in, closing the door behind. She placed her hand on her chest, trying to calm her racing heart down.

“You don’t love him anymore, you don’t love me anymore” She kept repeating in her head, trying to convince herself.

“I don’t give up easily not when I’m interested in the person, that goes to you Kris” Logan said and walked away.
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THORNTON INVESTMENT**

Valentina finished signing some files that Ricardo asked her to sign. She put it in an envelope and handed it to Jace.

Ricardo just left for the inauguration of his hotel so it’s her who has all the work.

“What do I do now? I’m bored…” Valentina sighed.

When she got so bored of sitting on the same place, she stood up to go and get herself some treats at the store nearby.

Valentina used the elevator and got out of the company. She crossed the road and entered a bakery store.

“I want two chocolate muffins and a pack of gummy bear” Valentina paid him.

“Here’s yout order Miss”

“Thanks” She smiled and walked out of the restaurant.

She was about to cross the road when something or more specifically someone caught her attention.

In a shop just near Thornton Investment, she could see Ryan and his new girlfriend. They were actually shopping for clothes…

“Is this how fast you’ve forgotten about me?” Valentina thought.

A car honk brought her back to reality. She looked to see it was Ricardo who parked in front of her.

“Oh boss, I’m sorry I went out to get myself some treat” Valentina faked a smile. She stylishly looked at Ryan again.

Ricardo followed her line of vision and then looked back at her.

“Is he the Ryan guy?” Ricardo asked and Valentina nodded…

“Come with me” He caught her wrist and pulled her to the store.

“Boss… Boss!” Her snacks fell off her hands.

He walked in the store still holding Valentina by the wrist. Ryan and his new girlfriend (Stephanie) looked at their direction.

Ryan was surprised to see Valentina with Ricardo. Well Ricardo is his business rival so it but normal he knows him.

Valentina looked up at him and then looked down again. What was Ricardo planning to do?

“Valentina, go get yourself some dresses. Choose what you want, bills are on me” Ricardo said.

“But…”

Ricardo looked at her, making her to shut up. She slowly nodded and went to get herself some dresses.

Ricardo looked at Ryan with a disgusted look.

“Not only are you a thief but you’re a man whore. So disgusting” Ricardo thought and went to sit down.

Stephanie couldn’t get her eyes off Ricardo, she was used to seeing him from afar but seeing him this close… He was just more handsome.

“Babe” Ryan called her back to reality.

Richard scoffed and smirked

“Two bunch of cheating whore dating each other. How funny” Ricardo thought, looking at them.

“How do I look on this one?” Valentina asked, coming out.

She was wearing an off shoulder navy blue gown that hung tightly to her body and was ending just above her knees exposing her fresh legs, cleavage and smooth shoulders.

Ryan just couldn’t get his eyes off her, she looked so beautiful and…hot!

“You look good, let’s take this one. Try another one” Ricardo smiled.

Valentina nodded…

“You’ll later explain to me what is going through your mind” Valentina aaid inwardly.

She tried three other dresses. Ricardo paid for it and then turned to her.

“Let’s go” He held her hand and walked out of the exit.

“Babe!! You were literally staring at her, do you love her?” Stephanie flared.

“No babe, its not what it looks like…”

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“What was that?” Valentina asked once they got out of the shop.

Ricardo released her hand and turned to her.

“Well I just did what you should have done. Show him that you can live without him, make him regret ever breaking your heart” Ricardo said.

Valentina nodded. He was right, suffering for someone who’s not worth her love is useless.

“Thanks boss” Valentina smiled.

He simply nodded and began walking in the company.

“Boss…” She called.

Ricardo halted and looked back, waiting for her to talk.

“You should also stop dwelling in the past, not all women are like your ex wife. Stop comparing each women you meet with her. I know I’m in no position to tell you this but, think about your kids. They’ll love to see you happy, to see you love another woman, to have a new mom… You’ve been suffering for seven good years, why not give love a second chance?” Valentina said.

“That’s all what I have to say boss” Valentina said…

Ricardo looked at her for a while and sighed.

“Thanks” He muttered and walked in…