I was all set for my dinner with Dante. His present was actually a dress. I was smiling like a kid that finally received her gift from Santa.

The dress was a long silver sequence dress. It had a slit that ended right in my mid thigh and the back was so low that it reached my spine.

I loved it.

The tiny straps and straight V cut on the front made me love the dress more. The dress was sexy and it made feel really sexy.

I straightened my blonde hair and let it fall freely. I wanted to look different. Dante usually saw my blonde hair in waves I wondered if he would love my new look.

I grabbed a few things from watching Kay do my makeup so doing my makeup wasn't a hard task.

I applied a matte pepper red lipstick, did the highlighting to my cheekbones and applied a little bronze on my eyelids.

I slipped on silver pair of heels, grabbed my black clutch and I was good to go.

The limousine Dante prepared dropped me off in front of the restaurant. I made my way to the door and it read

I was about to dial Dante's number when one of the workers sighted me and hurried to meet me.

"This way ma'am."

I nodded and returned her smile with mine.

The restaurant was empty and the lights were dim. And as for the decors, it was amazing. There was also a beautiful Christmas tree that caught my attention. In overall, I was totally blown away.

The whole setting was breathtaking.

"My love."

I turned to the side and saw a cocky grin on Dante's face. I smiled.

He could see how much I loved everything before my eyes. He was there smiling, resting on the wall with his hands in his pockets.

He looked handsome as usual. He was putting on a black tux and was looking like a whole meal.

Damn! That's my man right there.

"You got a haircut?"

I asked as I made my way to him with a huge ass grin on my face.

"Yeah you like it?"

"You look so handsome. I love it. It looks good on you."

"And I love your hair. And this dress, wow you look so beautiful." he whispered before kissing my lips.

"I can't wait to take it off you myself."

I blushed and he laughed.

He pulled out a chair for me to seat and took his seat across mine.

"Do you like everything?"

"I don't like it Dante."

I saw his smile fade into a scowl in 0.000000seconds and I chuckled lightly.

"I love it babe."

His dashing smile was back on.

"Thank God because I was just about murdering Ana."

"I have something for you."

He smiled and I waited to see what other surprise he had.

My lips broke into a huge grin when he handed me the flowers. It was my favourite flower, baby breaths.

"Oh my God thank you."

"I'm glad you like it."

He placed a lingering kiss on the back of my hands and I couldn't help but smile.

We ate and talked. It was so nice and I felt so comfortable with my company.

My handsome boyfriend.

"How did you know I like baby breaths?"

I was actually curious. I didn't remember telling him what my favourite flower was.

"That's a secret."

I narrowed my eyes in suspicion and he later sagged his shoulders in defeat.

"Fine I asked from Kay."

I just laughed. I mean I should I've known it was her.

"I'm happy my girlfriend is happy and enjoying Christmas. The last thing I want is for me to see you sad especially today."

His words took me down Memory lane. I never celebrated Christmas with my family. My family had always been messed up.

Since I found out my father was Jamie's step-dad I haven't opened up to anyone about it, not even Kay. I just didn't know how to start.

"Hey did I say something wrong?"

I looked up to see a worried Dante.

"No babe. No. I'm just extremely happy. I'm having this fairytale feels especially with you here by my side. You are my Prince Charming. An extremely handsome one too."

"You forgot to add and extremely good in bed too." he flashed me his famous cocky smile and I swatted him playfully on the chest.

"Stop it."

"What? It's true babe."

"I know." I rolled my eyes.

"My Prince Charming that is extremely handsome, extremely caring, good in bed with the stamina of a horse."

He laughed and I did too.

"But seriously are you okay? I feel like you aren't telling me something."

I looked down again feeling as if about to cry.

"Hey baby don't cry. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

Within few seconds he had dragged my seat to his side and now we were sitting side by side.

He held my hands in his and squeezed it lightly.

"You know my friend Jamie?"

"Jamie Parker? The model?"

"Yes."

"What happened to her? Is she hurt?"

"No Dante. She's actually fine."

"So what's the matter then?"

"I was at her home days ago with Kay. She invited us to dinner with her family. Dante I found out that her step-dad is actually my father."

I couldn't contain my sobs. Dante pulled me to his chest and rubbed my back gently.

"Oh shit. Did you tell her?"

"No I didn't."

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(DANTE'S POV)

Knowing Ria, I knew the answer even before asking the question. I knew she didn't tell Jamie.

What did I expect? She's just too nice. I remember vividly when she told me about her family the night we first met. The stupid old man left her when she was just a child, the time she actually needed him the most.

I wish she had turned the whole place fucking upside down but this is my Ria we are talking about and she's got one hell of a heart of gold.

I know a father's place can never be filled and that's what breaks my heart terribly. But I'll make sure that Ria is never sad again. That I can make sure of.

She deserves to be loved and cherished. She went through hell and she's still standing. She's one hell of a strong woman and that's what made me love her even more. I couldn't be more proud of her.

"Everything is going to be okay Ria. Tonight is all about you and just you alone."

"I'm glad you did all these Dante. You don't know how happy this made me knowing you did all these just for me."

"Thank you."

I caressed her cheeks softly and placed a light kiss on her inviting lips.

"Don't thank me Ria. I did this and I'll still do much more for you because you deserve the whole freaking world. You are my Queen and you probably don't know this but you complete me."

She relaxed in my touch and it warmed my heart.

Ain't no way in hell anyone is ruining this for us tonight. Not even her fucking runaway coward of a father.

I snapped my fingers as a signal to the performers I asked Ana to get. Within seconds, the music started and the lights were on in different colors.

I took a look at Ria and her mouth was wide open. I could see the tears that formed in her eyes.

"Do you like it?"

"Beautiful." she said between her sobs.

I chuckled and went on one knee.

"My lady, can I have this dance?"

"Of course my Prince Charming."

And we danced the night away in each others arms.

This was by far the best Christmas ever. What Ria didn't know was that I never had the luxury of a perfect Christmas either.

My father and I were never close. He was so controlling as fuck and never treated my mother right.

He was never a good father. Not even once.

Tonight I want this image to last forever. The feel of Ria in my arms, the slow music, her beautiful face, the Christmas tree, I want to keep this in my heart forever because I know I couldn't have asked for a more perfect Christmas.

When we got back into the hotel room I helped Ria out of her dress and we had shower together. When we were done, I dried her hair and helped her into one of my shirts.

It looked as if she was thrown into the shirt. It was really big on her, stopping right under her knees. I smiled and helped her get into bed.

After turning off the light, I got in beside her and wrapped my arms around her with my front pressed to her back.

"Sleep well amore mio."

In the morning we had breakfast in bed and Ria was smiling the whole time. I couldn't help but smile too.

We were going to the movies today per her request and she was feeling all excited.

We got to the movies only for me to find out Ria had selected a horror movie.

She's a fierce one and I love it.

"You better not scream and tear the whole place down." she whispered immediately the movie came on.

I chuckled lowly before snatching the cup of popcorn.

"I should be the one telling you that."

"Don't say I didn't warn ya." she shrugged, taking a mouthful of popcorn.

I shook my head and relaxed in my seat.

Alright she did warn me.

The movie was so scary that I almost felt like a child again. I would close my eyes when it came to the extremely scary part and Ria would only laugh and eat her popcorn before going back to watching the movie.

"I warned you love." she whispered in my ear.

I took her face in my hands and stole a lingering kiss before she pulled away.

I smirked when I saw her cheeks flush.

"You were saying?"

"Dante stop it. This is a public place." she whisper yelled but I only shrugged.

The movie finally came to an end and I thanked my stars. I didn't want to wait a second before getting out of there.

The light of my cellphone came on, catching my attention. It was a message from Ana my secretary.

There was this board meeting that I needed to attend. I knew Ria would be disappointed that I had to cut our trip short but I also knew she would understand.

"Wow I can't believe I'm your wallpaper." she poked her tongue out and I laughed.

She's so adorable .

"You saw that?"

"Mm. I didn't know you took my pictures at the airport."

"I even made a video." I muttered lowly.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing." I chuckled.

Damn! I'm so smitten with Chandria Lee.

"Ria we have to fly back to LA tomorrow. There's this meeting a day after that and I have to be present."

"Oh."

"I'm sorry we had to cut the trip short because of me."

"No it's actually okay. It's just that"

"What is it?"

"I was hoping to see the New Year countdown at the time square."

I smiled, watching her play with her hair.

"Don't worry we will definitely come back."

"Then I'm good."

"I love you baby."

"I love you too daddy." she smiled sheepishly.

Is there any happiness much more than this?

Chandria Lee makes me so happy and at this rate I think I'm gonna pop the question soon.

I want this woman to be mine.

Forever..