Valerie's POV

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Dante and I got to our booked suite, as a sudden awkwardness full of stillness rose between us.

It didn't bother me because I had nothing to say to him.

Eventually, Dante voiced out breaking the quietness, "Should we go grab a drink at the bar section?" He asked.

I quipped hearing the word drink, as I knew taking them would affect my unborn child.

"I don't take alcoholic drinks anymore," I responded.

"Heh, when did you get so...... Uptight?" he asked, with a sneer beneath his utterance.

"It's nothing for you to involve yourself in," I quickly spoke out in defense of my secret.

"Okay...., Can...