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He Dared Me To Divorce Him Dramax
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00:00On our first wedding anniversary, my husband, Dante Ricci, handed me divorce papers.
00:04Hung out with your two ex-husbands yesterday. We played Truth or Dare.
00:07I lost, so they dared me to get you to sign them.
00:09Bet you wouldn't have the guts to go through with it.
00:11Babe, you're not gonna let them get away with that, are you?
00:14I have two ex-husbands.
00:15My childhood friends, Marco Rosotti and Luca Barbieri.
00:19But those first two marriages were just business.
00:22To help their families out of a jam.
00:24Only my marriage to Dante was for love.
00:27I thought I'd finally found my home.
00:28Until I overheard the three of them talking.
00:31Kiara's sick. Her dying wish is for the three of us to spend one whole month with her.
00:35Just the three of us. Dante, you can handle that, can't you?
00:37Of course. I'll get Isabella to sign the divorce papers.
00:40I'll just tell her it's a dare.
00:42And we'll get remarried after the month is up.
00:44I heard everything. I didn't let on.
00:46I just calmly signed the papers.
00:48Then I texted my father, the godfather of the Romano family.
00:52Father, I'm divorced.
00:54That arranged marriage you mentioned?
00:56Is the offer still on the table?
00:57I was standing outside our front door, holding a gift from Chicago.
01:02Dante loves.
01:02The conversation inside continued.
01:05Will Isabella go for it?
01:07Of course she will.
01:09She knows the rules.
01:10Besides, Bella's a pushover.
01:11Never makes waves.
01:13Exactly.
01:15She's gotten us out of so much trouble.
01:16This time will be no different.
01:18Ever since we got married, Dante had always acted like he hated Marco and Luca.
01:22I thought he was jealous.
01:23I was even a little smug about it.
01:25Now I knew the truth.
01:26The three of them were close.
01:28So close they could plot its knee against together.
01:30I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
01:32So that's all I was to them.
01:34My feelings, my dignity, my marriage.
01:36Just tools for them to use.
01:38I turned around, got back in my car and sat for a full hour just letting the cold seep in.
01:42My phone buzzed.
01:43A text from Dante.
01:44I stared at the words and almost laughed.
01:46I got out of the car, tossed the box of chocolates in the trash and pushed open the front door.
01:51Bella.
01:51Dante shot up from the sofa, a perfect smile on his face.
01:55You're back.
01:56How was the road?
01:58He came up to me and gently kissed me on my face.
02:01He'd done it for a year.
02:03It always made me feel warm.
02:05Now, it just made me sick.
02:08I subtly wiped my cheek.
02:10Bella, I need to talk to you about something.
02:12Dante said, sitting next to me, his expression suddenly serious.
02:17Here we go, I thought with a cold smile.
02:21But I kept my face a mask of confusion.
02:24Taking my hand and rubbing his thumb over the back of it.
02:28The lawyers are suggesting a temporary divorce.
02:30Just on paper.
02:31It's to protect you, keep you from getting getting dragged into this.
02:35A temporary divorce?
02:37I raised an eyebrow, playing dumb.
02:40It's just a formality.
02:41As soon as I clean up the family business, we'll get remarried.
02:45Then his face fell into a wounded look.
02:47And I was playing truth or dare with Marco and Luca yesterday.
02:51Those bastards.
02:52They lost and dared me to do this.
02:55Said you'd never have the nerve to get divorced again.
02:57Said you didn't have the guts.
02:59He was a damn good actor.
03:00If this were the Oscars, he'd take home best actor.
03:03How could they say that?
03:05I said faking a flash of anger.
03:07I know.
03:08And I wasn't going to take that.
03:10Dante said, his eyes shining with anticipation.
03:13I know my wife is the bravest woman there is.
03:15You're not afraid of anything.
03:17So.
03:17He pulled the papers out from under the coffee table and handed them to me.
03:21Tomorrow, we'll give them the shock of their lives.
03:24Most of his property.
03:25His stocks.
03:25His real estate.
03:26It was all going to me.
03:27I almost laughed out loud.
03:28He was so damn sure of himself.
03:30So certain we'd be remarried soon.
03:31That this was all just for show.
03:33I picked up the pen on the table and signed my name at the bottom of the agreement with a
03:36clean, sharp stroke.
03:37Dante froze for a second.
03:39Clearly not expecting me to sign so quickly, so decisively.
03:42Done.
03:43You should call them now.
03:45I want to hear it when their jaws hit the floor.
03:47I knew you'd understand.
03:49You're the best wife in the world.
03:50Then he took his phone and walked into the study.
03:52She signed.
03:53Yeah, didn't even hesitate.
03:54We'll file tomorrow.
03:55Ha ha ha!
03:55I told you Bella was easy.
03:57She's still so gullible.
03:58After you're done with Chiara, make it up to Isabella.
04:00Don't let her get too bent out of shape.
04:02Of course she's my wife after all.
04:04A moment later, my own phone lit up with two messages.
04:06The first, from Marco.
04:07The second, from Luca.
04:09I used to think our friendship was the most important thing in the world.
04:11I used to think our friendship was everything.
04:13Marco asked me to marry him to secure his inheritance.
04:15I did.
04:16Luca asked me to marry him to escape an arranged marriage.
04:19I did that too.
04:20And what did I get for it?
04:21I didn't reply.
04:22I just flipped my phone face down on the table.
04:26People don't believe we actually signed the papers.
04:28They insist on seeing us, to confirm it in person before they'll drop it.
04:32So annoying.
04:33I looked at his handsome, lying face in the mirror, my heart turning to ice.
04:37Fine.
04:38Let them see.
04:39I'd love to know what their faces look like when they're finally convinced.
04:46I knew you were the understanding one.
04:48Kissing my forehead with satisfaction.
04:51The meeting was at a private bar they always went to.
04:55All dim lights and moody music.
04:57As I followed Dante into our booth, I saw them immediately.
05:01Marco and Luca were lounging on the sofa.
05:03And between them, holding court like a queen, was Chiara Fontana.
05:08She was wearing a fire-red slip dress.
05:10Her beauty so sharp, it was almost a weapon.
05:13The second she saw Dante, her eyes lit up.
05:24Dante!
05:26I missed you so much.
05:28What took you so long?
05:31Dante's body went stiff for a second.
05:35He glanced at me, but Chiara's embrace was too tight.
05:39And he could only pat her back awkwardly.
05:42All right, all right.
05:43Isabella's still here.
05:45I had to laugh.
05:47The way he said it, you'd think I was the third wheel.
05:50Chiara pulled Dante down onto the sofa, squeezing in between him and Marco,
05:54and immediately launched into stories about their school days.
05:59Marco, do you remember that time you got into a fight with the basketball captain from the other campus for
06:04me?
06:07You needed three stitches above your eye.
06:10And Dante, that Latin exam?
06:14If you hadn't secretly passed me that note, I would have failed for sure.
06:20Every story she told was a memory I wasn't a part of.
06:23She was proudly showing off how close she was with them, effortlessly pushing me to the outside.
06:29I picked up my drink and took a quiet sip, an outsider at my own table.
06:34Back then, we were the only people in the world we could trust.
06:38We were in Duttered Whirly-Cumversmere, Mr. Wingedivithbine.
06:42She came to Chicago from Italy when she was 15, all bold and fiery.
06:47She became the center of everyone's world, including Marco's and Luca's.
06:52They started revolving around her, forming a new circle.
06:56I was slowly pushed to the sidelines, only remembered when they needed the Romano family to solve a problem.
07:06The cracks were always there.
07:08I just chose to ignore them.
07:11Only today was I willing to face the ugly truth.
07:14Oh my god, look at me, getting so caught up in old times.
07:17I've been ignoring Isabella.
07:19Why don't we play truth or dare?
07:21It's been forever.
07:22A cold laugh echoed in my head.
07:26They really had a thing for this game.
07:29Sure.
07:32Sure.
07:40Dare!
07:45French kiss the person of the opposite sex to your left for 30 seconds.
07:52Isabella, you don't mind, do you?
07:55In that moment, every eye was on me, waiting.
07:59Waiting for me to scream or to force a pained smile.
08:03Of course not.
08:05We're divorced, aren't we?
08:08Dante clearly hadn't expected me to be so calm, to drop the word divorced so easily in front of everyone.
08:14Marco's brow furled.
08:15He looked like he was about to step in and stop this farce.
08:20Marco.
08:22A bet's a bet.
08:24Those are the rules of the game.
08:26Can't break them.
08:27Chiara, now with backup, looked even more smug.
08:31She turned her head, looking up at Dante with a look of pure invitation.
08:35He lowered his head and, right in front of me, kissed her.
08:44Thirty seconds.
08:45I watched them, my mind silently counting down.
08:49One, two.
08:49Time had never felt so long.
08:51When they finished, Chiara looked triumphant.
08:54She licked her swollen lips and gave me a defiant smirk.
08:58Since you're divorced, shouldn't you give me my ring back?
09:01I froze, my eyes dropping to the diamond on my ring fender.
09:13What do you mean?
09:16Take the look at the inner band.
09:18My name is still engraved on it.
09:21My hands started to tremble.
09:24Slowly, I twisted off the ring that had once made my heart leap and turned it over.
09:30Among the delicate filigree, I saw our names Dante and Isabella.
09:34But in a tiny, almost hidden spot was a line in Italian.
09:36In that moment, the world started to spin.
09:38I looked at Dante, desperate for him to explain.
09:41To deny it, to tell me it was all a mistake.
09:43But he wouldn't meet my eyes.
09:44He just stood there, silent.
09:45I remembered the day he proposed.
09:47He was on one knee, looking at me with so much love.
09:49I had this ring custom made just for you.
09:51It's one of a kind in the world, just like you are in my heart.
09:54I cried, thinking I was the luckiest woman alive.
09:56It turned out the ring was never meant for me.
09:58It belonged to Chiaca.
10:00It had her name on it.
10:01It was a promise of his love for her and me.
10:03I was just the placeholder.
10:05Right then, I was so glad I had signed them.
10:07Chiola's eyes lit up.
10:08She snatched the ring, slipped it onto her own finger, and admired it.
10:12Thank you, Isabella.
10:13It really does suit me.
10:15Dante stepping forward to grab my hand.
10:19Isabella, let me explain.
10:21Don't bother.
10:22Since we're divorced, I shouldn't be living here anymore.
10:24My office.
10:259 a.m. tomorrow.
10:26We'll finish the paperwork.
10:28Isabella, wait, please.
10:30Nice one, Dante.
10:31She fooled even faster than when Luca and I got her to sign our marriage contracts.
10:35I heard him call my name behind me.
10:36His voice laced with panic.
10:38I didn't stop.
10:39Shiera can't wait much longer.
10:40Let's head out tomorrow.
10:41In the elevator, I looked at my reflection in the mirror.
10:44No tears.
10:45Just a dull ache in my chest.
10:49Once the car was moving, my phone buzzed.
10:51Isabella, I will explain about the ring.
10:53Find a place to stay for now, and I'll come get you in a few days.
10:56Be good.
10:56Don't overthink things.
10:58I looked at the message, a sneer playing on my lips.
11:01He still thinks I'm coming back.
11:03I deleted the text and sent one to my father.
11:06Father, I am divorced.
11:07That arranged marriage you mentioned is the offer still on the table.
11:10He replied almost instantly.
11:11Of course, my dear daughter.
11:13I am glad you finally made a wise decision.
11:15A year ago, after my second divorce, my father had suggested an arranged marriage to a man from a powerful
11:20allied family.
11:21But I was lost in my fantasy of being in love with Dante, and refused.
11:24How stupid I had been.
11:26Half an hour later, I got a new friend request on my phone.
11:28The message read,
11:29Time to meet your fiancée.
11:31The next morning at 9, I arrived at my downtown office with the Romano family's private lawyer.
11:37Dante was already there, looking exhausted and anxious.
11:40He clearly hadn't slept.
11:41Isabella, about the ring, I have to explain.
11:44The jeweler messed up the engraving.
11:46I was going to get it replaced, but there wasn't time, and I didn't want to upset you over something
11:50so small.
11:51I listened silently, feeling nothing.
11:53I figured I'd quietly get you a new one after the wedding.
11:55Isabella, I know this hurt you, but you have to believe me.
11:57What I feel for you is real.
11:58After this month, after I handle things with Chiara, we'll get remarried.
12:01I promise I'll make it up to you with the most beautiful wedding ring in the world.
12:04One month.
12:05He meant that after he finished his romantic duet with Chiaga, he expected to remarry me like nothing happened.
12:10I understand.
12:11Let's just get this done.
12:18Dante looked stunned, probably not expecting me to be so cooperative.
12:22The whole process was quicker than I thought.
12:25Signatures, witnesses,
12:26a legally binding contract.
12:28In less than half an hour, our marriage was officially over.
12:33The moment we stepped out of the office, Dante's phone rang.
12:36He glanced at the caller ID, and his whole face softened.
12:40He answered, his voice gentle.
12:41Chiara, okay, I'm on my way.
12:43Don't worry, I'll take care of you.
12:44Wait for me, I'll be right there.
12:47Isabella, Chiara isn't feeling well.
12:48I have to go check on her.
12:49Wait here for me, and I'll be back to take you wherever you're staying.
12:51Then he rushed off without a second glance.
12:53I stood in the lobby, watching his hurried retreat, a wave of sadness and relief washing over me.
12:59That was the man I once loved so deeply.
13:02Not one minute after our divorce was final, he was already running to another woman.
13:08I turned and walked toward a conference room at the other end of the hall.
13:11My new fiancé was waiting.
13:14Meanwhile, after waiting by the building's entrance for nearly ten minutes and seeing no sign of Isabella,
13:19Dante decided to go back up to remind her about the plan.
13:22Just as he reached the entrance, he slammed right into a man walking out, papers scattered across the marble floor.
13:28Dante's divorce decree mixed with the other man's documents.
13:31A gust of wind from the revolving door flipped open the cover of one file.
13:34It was a marriage contract.
13:36As Dante bent down to grab his papers, he caught a glimpse of the photo on that contract.
13:40He froze.
13:41He only saw a small part of it, but that profile, the side of that face.
13:45Excuse me.
13:46The man said politely, quickly gathering his files.
13:49Dante looked up, trying to get a clear look at the man's face, but he'd already put on a pair
13:54of sunglasses,
13:55revealing only a sharp jawline and thin lips.
13:57There was an aristocratic air about him that felt strangely familiar to Dante.
14:01It's fine.
14:02Dante replied, but his eyes were glued to the marriage contract in the man's hands.
14:07The man finished collecting his things and headed for the exit, Dante stood rooted to the spot.
14:11That picture on the marriage contract.
14:13Even just a corner of it, why did it look so familiar?
14:16And he felt like he'd seen this man somewhere before.
14:19That calm, imposing aura, that air of old world power.
14:23An absurd thought flashed through his mind.
14:25Hey, wait!
14:26He yelled, chasing after the man who was about to get into a car.
14:29Just as Dante called out to the man, his phone rang.
14:33It was Luca.
14:34He hesitated, then picked up.
14:36Dante, where the hell are you?
14:38We're all waiting!
14:39Luca's voice was urgent.
14:41When Dante looked up again, the man was gone.
14:44A black Rolls Royce peeled around the corner.
14:47Shit!
14:48He muttered.
14:49A second later, a text from Marco came through with coordinates.
14:53Get a move on.
14:55We need to be on the private island in the Bahamas before sunset.
14:58Chiara is waiting.
14:59Dante stared at the screen, and a memory hit him.
15:02A promise he'd buried for years.
15:05It was Chiara's dream, back when they graduated high school.
15:09She wanted to take everyone to that secret private island, and party for three days straight.
15:14Watch the most beautiful sunset, and drink the strongest shit they could find.
15:20Security on the island was tight.
15:22He was the only one with an invite.
15:24This was something only he could do for her.
15:26He glanced back at the building, wondering if he should go up and give Isabella a heads-up.
15:31But time was short.
15:33It was just for a month.
15:34When he got back, everything would go back to normal.
15:39Dante shook his head, pushing the thought of the mysterious man out of his mind, and drove to the private
15:44airfield.
15:45When he got there, everyone was already waiting.
15:48Chiara was in a red dress, the sea breeze blowing through her long hair.
15:51The diamond necklace around her neck glittered in the setting sun.
15:54He'd bought her that necklace for her 17th birthday with six months of his allowance.
15:57She was still wearing it.
15:59Dante stood at the bottom of the jet stairs looking at her, and it was like they were kids again,
16:03ten years ago.
16:04Back then, Chiara had just moved to Chicago from Italy, wearing the same kind of red dress, looking at them
16:09with a shy but hopeful expression.
16:11As he was lost in the memory, a pang of guilt hit him.
16:14He hadn't given Isabella many gifts.
16:17The Romano family had everything.
16:19She didn't need luxury.
16:20He'd only given her a simple diamond bracelet for her birthday, but she'd worn it every single day, like a
16:24treasure.
16:25He suddenly remembered signing the divorce papers today.
16:28Isabella's wrist had been bare.
16:30The bracelet was gone.
16:31The realization made his stomach drop.
16:33Dante, what are you thinking about?
16:35We've been waiting forever.
16:37You're late, so you have to take three shots as punishment.
16:41Chiara ran over and hooked her arm through his, her voice a playful whine.
16:44The warmth of her arm and the sparkle in her eyes as she looked up at him threw him back
16:48to their teenage years.
16:49His voice soft, a fond smile on his face.
16:52Alright, I'll take my punishment.
16:54The guys saw the vibe and started whooping and hollering, a knowing glint in their eyes.
16:59Dante still got it bad for Chiara.
17:01By the time they reached the island villa, the sky was dark.
17:04On the terrace, a party was in full swing.
17:07A gentle sea breeze blew as stars glittered overhead, and glasses clinked.
17:11Just as Dante was about to hand Chiara a glass of champagne, Marco intercepted, swapping the flute in her hand
17:17for a glass of juice.
17:19You're sick.
17:20No booze.
17:20Marco said, his eyes full of concern.
17:22Chiara took the juice.
17:24What are you talking about?
17:25The air froze.
17:26Everyone stared.
17:26Dante's champagne glass hung in midair.
17:28His eyes locked on Chiara.
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