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00:01On our first wedding anniversary, my husband, Dante Ricci, handed me divorce papers.
00:05Hung out with your two ex-husbands yesterday. We played Truth or Dare. I lost, so they dared me to
00:09get you to sign them.
00:10Bet you wouldn't have the guts to go through with it.
00:12Babe, you're not gonna let them get away with that, are you?
00:15I have two ex-husbands. My childhood friends, Marco Rossotti and Luca Barbieri.
00:20But those first two marriages were just business. To help their families out of a jam.
00:25Only my marriage to Dante was for love. I thought I'd finally found my home.
00:30Until I overheard the three of them talking.
00:32Kiara's sick. Her dying wish is for the three of us to spend one whole month with her. Just the
00:36three of us.
00:37Dante, you can handle that, can't you?
00:39Of course. I'll get Isabella to sign the divorce papers. I'll just tell her it's a dare.
00:44And we'll get remarried after the month is up.
00:45I heard everything. I didn't let on. I just calmly signed the papers.
00:50Then I texted my father, the godfather of the Romano family.
00:54Father, I'm divorced. That arranged marriage you mentioned? Is the offer still on the table?
01:00I was standing outside our front door, holding a gift from Chicago. Dante loves.
01:04The conversation inside continued.
01:07Will Isabella go for it?
01:09Of course she will. She knows the rules.
01:12Besides, Bella's a pushover. Never makes waves.
01:15Exactly.
01:17She's gotten us out of so much trouble. This time will be no different.
01:20Ever since we got married, Dante had always acted like he hated Marco and Luca.
01:24I thought he was jealous. I was even a little smug about it.
01:27Now I knew the truth. The three of them were close.
01:30So close they could plot its me against together.
01:32I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
01:34So that's all I was to them.
01:36My feelings, my dignity, my marriage.
01:39Just tools for them to use.
01:40I turned around, got back in my car, and sat for a full hour just letting the cold seep in.
01:44My phone buzzed.
01:45A text from Dante.
01:46I stared at the words and almost laughed.
01:48I got out of the car, tossed the box of chocolates in the trash, and pushed open the front door.
01:53Bella.
01:54Dante shot up from the sofa, a perfect smile on his face.
01:58You're back. How was the road?
02:00He came up to me and gently kissed me on my face.
02:04He'd done it for a year.
02:06It always made me feel warm.
02:08Now, it just made me sick.
02:11I subtly wiped my cheek.
02:13Bella, I need to talk to you about something.
02:15Dante said, sitting next to me, his expression suddenly serious.
02:20Here we go, I thought with a cold smile.
02:24But I kept my face a mask of confusion.
02:27Taking my hand and rubbing his thumb over the back of it.
02:31The lawyers are suggesting a temporary divorce.
02:33Just on paper.
02:35It's to protect you, keep you from getting getting dragged into this.
02:39A temporary divorce?
02:40I raised an eyebrow, playing dumb.
02:43It's just a formality.
02:45As soon as I clean up the family business, we'll get remarried.
02:48Then his face fell into a wounded look.
02:51And I was playing truth or dare.
02:53With Marco and Luca yesterday, those bastards.
02:56They lost and dared me to do this.
02:59Said you'd never have the nerve to get divorced again.
03:01Said you didn't have the guts.
03:02He was a damn good actor.
03:04If this were the Oscars, he'd take home best actor.
03:07How could they say that?
03:09I said faking a flash of anger.
03:11I know.
03:12And I wasn't going to take that.
03:14Dante said, his eyes shining with anticipation.
03:17I know my wife is the bravest woman there is.
03:19You're not afraid of anything, so...
03:21He pulled the papers out from under the coffee table and handed them to me.
03:25Tomorrow, we'll give them the shock of their lives.
03:28Most of his property, his stocks, his real estate.
03:30It was all going to me.
03:31I almost laughed out loud.
03:32He was so damn sure of himself, so certain we'd be remarried soon, that this was all just for show.
03:37I picked up the pen on the table and signed my name at the bottom of the agreement with a
03:40clean, sharp stroke.
03:41Dante froze for a second.
03:43Clearly not expecting me to sign so quickly, so decisively.
03:46Done.
03:48You should call them now.
03:49I want to hear it when their jaws hit the floor.
03:51I knew you'd understand.
03:53You're the best wife in the world.
03:55Then he took his phone and walked into the study.
03:57She signed.
03:57Yeah, didn't even hesitate.
03:59We'll file tomorrow.
04:00Ha ha ha!
04:00I told you Bella was easy!
04:01She's still so gullible!
04:03After you're done with Chiara, make it up to Isabella.
04:05Don't let her get too bent out of shape.
04:07Of course she's my wife, after all.
04:08A moment later, my own phone lit up with two messages.
04:11The first, from Marco.
04:12The second, from Luca.
04:13I used to think our friendship was the most important thing in the world.
04:16I used to think our friendship was everything.
04:18Marco asked me to marry him to secure his inheritance.
04:20I did.
04:21Luca asked me to marry him to escape an arranged marriage.
04:24I did that too.
04:25And what did I get for it?
04:26I didn't reply.
04:27I just flipped my phone face down on the table.
04:32Honey, Marco and Luca, those idiots, they still don't believe we actually signed the
04:36papers.
04:36They insist on seeing us, to confirm it in person before they'll drop it.
04:40So annoying.
04:41I looked at his handsome, lying face in the mirror, my heart turning to ice.
04:46Fine.
04:46Let them see.
04:48I'd love to know what their faces look like when they're finally convinced.
04:54I knew you were the understanding one.
04:56Kissing my forehead with satisfaction.
05:00The meeting was at a private bar they always went to, all dim lights and moody music.
05:05As I followed Dante into our booth, I saw them immediately.
05:09Marco and Luca were lounging on the sofa.
05:12And between them, holding court like a queen, was Chiara Fontana.
05:16She was wearing a fire red slip dress.
05:19Her beauty so sharp, it was almost a weapon.
05:22The second she saw Dante, her eyes lit up.
05:33Dante!
05:35I missed you so much.
05:37What took you so long?
05:40Dante's body went stiff for a second.
05:45He glanced at me, but Chiara's embrace was too tight.
05:48And he could only pat her back awkwardly.
05:52Alright, alright, Isabella's still here.
05:54I had to laugh.
05:56The way he said it, you'd think I was the third year.
05:59Chiara pulled Dante down onto the sofa, squeezing in between him and Marco, and immediately launched
06:05into stories about their school days.
06:08Marco, do you remember that time you got into a fight with the basketball captain from the
06:13other campus for me?
06:16You needed three stitches above your eye.
06:20And Dante, that Latin exam?
06:24If you hadn't secretly passed me that note, I would have failed for sure.
06:29Every story she told was a memory I wasn't a part of.
06:33She was proudly showing off how close she was with them.
06:37Effortlessly pushing me to the outside.
06:39I picked up my drink and took a quiet sip.
06:42An outsider at my own table.
06:44Back then, we were the only people in the world we could trust.
06:48We were in Duttered Whirly Cumber's Memeistering the Divith Vine.
06:51She came to Chicago from Italy when she was 15, all bold and fiery.
06:57She became the center of everyone's world, including Marco's and Luca's.
07:02They started revolving around her, forming a new circle.
07:06I was slowly pushed to the sidelines.
07:09Only remembered when they needed the Romano family to solve a problem.
07:17The cracks were always there.
07:18I just chose to ignore them.
07:21Only today was I willing to face the ugly truth.
07:25Oh my god, look at me!
07:27Getting so caught up in old times, I've been ignoring Isabella!
07:30Why don't we play Truth or Dare?
07:31It's been forever!
07:33A cold laugh echoed in my head.
07:37They really had a thing for this game.
07:39Sure.
07:51Dare!
07:56French kiss the person of the opposite sex to your left for 30 seconds.
08:03Isabella, you don't mind, do you?
08:06In that moment, every eye was on me, waiting.
08:10Waiting for me to scream, or to force a pained smile.
08:14Of course not.
08:16We're divorced, aren't we?
08:19Dante clearly hadn't expected me to be so calm,
08:22to drop the word divorced so easily in front of everyone.
08:25Marco's brow furled.
08:27He looked like he was about to step in and stop this farce.
08:32Marco, a bet's a bet.
08:35Those are the rules of the game.
08:38Can't break them.
08:39Chiara, now with backup, looked even more smug.
08:42She turned her head, looking up at Dante with a look of pure invitation.
08:47He lowered his head and, right in front of me, kissed her.
08:5630 seconds.
08:57I watched them, my mind silently counting down.
09:001-2.
09:01Time had never felt so long.
09:03When they finished, Chiara looked triumphant.
09:06She licked her swollen lips and gave me a defiant smirk.
09:10Since you're divorced, shouldn't you give me my ring back?
09:13I froze, my eyes dropping to the diamond on my ring fender.
09:25What do you mean?
09:28Take the look at the inner band.
09:31My name is still engraved on it.
09:33My hands started to tremble.
09:37Slowly, I twisted off the ring that had once made my heart leap and turned it over.
09:43Among the delicate filigree, I saw our names Dante and Isabella.
09:46But in a tiny, almost hidden spot was a line in Italian.
09:49In that moment, the world started to spin.
09:51I looked at Dante, desperate for him to explain.
09:53To deny it, to tell me it was all a mistake.
09:55But he wouldn't meet my eyes.
09:57He just stood there, silent.
09:58I remembered the day he proposed.
09:59He was on one knee, looking at me with so much love.
10:02I had this ring custom made just for you.
10:04It's one of a kind in the world, just like you are in my heart.
10:07I cried, thinking I was the luckiest woman alive.
10:09It turned out the ring was never meant for me.
10:11It belonged to Chiaca.
10:13It had her name on it.
10:14It was a promise of his love for her and me.
10:16I was just the placeholder.
10:18Right then, I was so glad I had signed them.
10:20Chiola's eyes lit up.
10:21She snatched the ring, slipped it onto her own finger, and admired it.
10:25Thank you, Isabella.
10:26It really does suit me.
10:28Dante stepping forward to grab my hand.
10:32Isabella, let me explain.
10:34Don't bother.
10:35Since we're divorced, I shouldn't be living here anymore.
10:38My office.
10:399 a.m. tomorrow.
10:40We'll finish the paperwork.
10:41Isabella, wait!
10:43Please!
10:43Nice one, Dante.
10:45She fooled even faster than when Luca and I got her to sign our marriage contracts.
10:48I heard him call my name behind me.
10:50His voice laced with panic.
10:51I didn't stop.
10:53Shiera can't wait much longer.
10:54Let's head out tomorrow.
10:55In the elevator, I looked at my reflection in the mirror.
10:58No tears.
10:59Just a dull ache in my chest.
11:03Once the car was moving, my phone buzzed.
11:05Isabella, I will explain about the ring.
11:07Find a place to stay for now, and I'll come get you in a few days.
11:10Be good.
11:11Don't overthink things.
11:12I looked at the message, a sneer playing on my lips.
11:15He still thinks I'm coming back.
11:17I deleted the text and sent one to my father.
11:20Father, I am divorced.
11:21That arranged marriage you mentioned is the offer still on the table.
11:24He replied almost instantly.
11:25Of course, my dear daughter.
11:27I am glad you finally made a wise decision.
11:29A year ago, after my second divorce, my father had suggested an arranged marriage to a man from
11:34a powerful allied family.
11:35But I was lost in my fantasy of being in love with Dante, and refused.
11:39How stupid I had been.
11:40Half an hour later, I got a new friend request on my phone.
11:43The message read,
11:44Time to meet your fiancée.
11:46The next morning at 9, I arrived at my downtown office with the Romano family's private lawyer.
11:51Dante was already there, looking exhausted and anxious.
11:55He clearly hadn't slept.
11:56Isabella, about the ring, I have to explain.
11:59The jeweler messed up the engraving.
12:01I was going to get it replaced, but there wasn't time, and I didn't want to upset you
12:05over something so small.
12:06I listened silently, feeling nothing.
12:08I figured I'd quietly get you a new one after the wedding.
12:10Isabella, I know this hurt you, but you have to believe me, what I feel for you is real.
12:13After this month, after I handle things with Chiara, we'll get remarried.
12:17I promise I'll make it up to you with the most beautiful wedding ring in the world.
12:20One month.
12:20He meant that after he finished his romantic duet with Chiaga, he expected to remarry me
12:24like nothing happened.
12:25I understand.
12:27Let's just get this done.
12:33Dante looked stunned, probably not expecting me to be so cooperative.
12:37The whole process was quicker than I thought.
12:40Signatures, witnesses, a legally binding contract.
12:44In less than half an hour, our marriage was officially over.
12:48The moment we stepped out of the office, Dante's phone rang.
12:52He glanced at the caller ID, and his whole face softened.
12:55He answered, his voice gentle.
12:57Chiara, okay, I'm on my way.
12:59Don't worry, I'll take care of you.
13:00Wait for me, I'll be right there.
13:02Isabella, Chiara isn't feeling well.
13:04I have to go check on her.
13:05Wait here for me, and I'll be back to take you wherever you're staying.
13:07Then he rushed off without a second glance.
13:09I stood in the lobby, watching his hurried retreat, a wave of sadness and relief washing
13:14over me.
13:15That was the man I once loved so deeply.
13:18Not one minute after our divorce was final, he was already running to another woman.
13:23I turned and walked toward a conference room at the other end of the hall.
13:27My new fiancé was waiting.
13:30Meanwhile, after waiting by the building's entrance for nearly ten minutes and seeing
13:33no sign of Isabella, Dante decided to go back up to remind her about the plan.
13:38Just as he reached the entrance, he slammed right into a man walking out, papers scattered
13:42across the marble floor.
13:44Dante's divorce decree mixed with the other man's documents.
13:47A gust of wind from the revolving door flipped open the cover of one file.
13:51It was a marriage contract.
13:52As Dante bent down to grab his papers, he caught a glimpse of the photo on that contract.
13:56He froze.
13:57He only saw a small part of it, but that profile, the side of that face.
14:02Excuse me.
14:02The man said politely, quickly gathering his files.
14:06Dante looked up, trying to get a clear look at the man's face, but he'd already put on
14:10a pair of sunglasses, revealing only a sharp jawline and thin lips.
14:14There was an aristocratic air about him that felt strangely familiar to Dante.
14:18It's fine.
14:19Dante replied, but his eyes were glued to the marriage contract in the man's hands.
14:23The man finished collecting his things and headed for the exit.
14:27Dante stood rooted to the spot.
14:28That picture on the marriage contract.
14:30Even just a corner of it.
14:32Why did it look so familiar?
14:34And he felt like he'd seen this man somewhere before.
14:36That calm, imposing aura, that air of old world power.
14:40An absurd thought flashed through his mind.
14:42Hey, wait!
14:43He yelled, chasing after the man who was about to get into a car.
14:47Just as Dante called out to the man, his phone rang.
14:50It was Luca.
14:52He hesitated, then picked up.
14:54Dante, where the hell are you?
14:55We're all waiting.
14:56Luca's voice was urgent.
14:58When Dante looked up again, the man was gone.
15:01A black Rolls Royce peeled around the corner.
15:05Shit!
15:06He muttered.
15:06A second later, a text from Marco came through with coordinates.
15:11Get a move on.
15:12We need to be on the private island in the Bahamas before sunset.
15:16Chiara is waiting.
15:17Dante stared at the screen, and a memory hit him.
15:20A promise he'd buried for years.
15:23It was Chiara's dream, back when they graduated high school.
15:26She wanted to take everyone to that secret private island, and party for three days straight.
15:32Watch the most beautiful sunset, and drink the strongest shit they could find.
15:38Security on the island was tight.
15:40He was the only one with an invite.
15:42This was something only he could do for her.
15:44He glanced back at the building, wondering if he should go up and give Isabella a heads up.
15:49But time was short.
15:51It was just for a month.
15:53When he got back, everything would go back to normal.
15:57Dante shook his head, pushing the thought of the mysterious man out of his mind, and drove to the private
16:03airfield.
16:04When he got there, everyone was already waiting.
16:06Chiara was in a red dress, the sea breeze blowing through her long hair.
16:09The diamond necklace around her neck glittered in the setting sun.
16:12He'd bought her that necklace for her 17th birthday with six months of his allowance.
16:16She was still wearing it.
16:17Dante stood at the bottom of the jet stairs looking at her, and it was like they were kids again.
16:21Ten years ago, back then, Chiara had just moved to Chicago from Italy, wearing the same kind of red dress,
16:27looking at them with a shy but hopeful expression.
16:30As he was lost in the memory, a pang of guilt hit him.
16:33He hadn't given Isabella many gifts.
16:36The Romano family had everything.
16:37She didn't need luxury.
16:39He'd only given her a simple diamond bracelet for her birthday.
16:42But she'd worn it every single day, like a treasure.
16:44He suddenly remembered signing the divorce papers today.
16:47Isabella's wrist had been bare.
16:49The bracelet was gone.
16:50The realization made his stomach drop.
16:52Dante, what are you thinking about?
16:54We've been waiting forever.
16:56You're late, so you have to take three shots as punishment.
17:00Chiara ran over and hooked her arm through his, her voice a playful whine.
17:04The warmth of her arm and the sparkle in her eyes as she looked up at him threw him back
17:07to their teenage years.
17:09His voice soft, a fond smile on his face.
17:11All right, I'll take my punishment.
17:13The guys saw the vibe and started whooping and hollering, a knowing glint in their eyes.
17:18Dante still got it bad for Chiara.
17:21By the time they reached the island villa, the sky was dark.
17:24On the terrace, a party was in full swing.
17:26A gentle sea breeze blew as stars glittered overhead, and glasses clinked.
17:30Just as Dante was about to hand Chiara a glass of champagne, Marco intercepted, swapping the flute in her hand
17:37for a glass of juice.
17:38You're sick.
17:39No booze.
17:40Marco said, his eyes full of concern.
17:42Chiara took the juice.
17:43What are you talking about?
17:45The air froze.
17:46Everyone stared.
17:46Dante's champagne glass hung in midair.
17:48His eyes locked on Chiara.
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