Thea The game continued and I watched Angel deal hard punches at Caspian, he had already proved what he wanted to prove to me and I was proud of him but now I wanted him for myself so I gave him a signal the next time we locked gazes. He doesn't engage in the next round, allowing someone else take his spot. "My love, you did really well, I'm proud of you." I say as he holds my waist and leans towards me for a kiss. "I'm glad you're proud." He said dragging my lower lips before it slipped out of his mouth. I grab his towel which he hung around his shoulder then I use it to dry the sweat off his body. I take a water bottle from the little bag we brought along in order to keep stuffs like it and hand it to him, so that he stayed hydrated. After he was done gulping the content, he lead me by the hand and sat down, pulling me to sit on his lap as well. I rest my head on his shoulder, while his arms are wrapped around my waist. He kisses my chest, shoulder and neck from time to tim
Thea Carl startles the moment he sees us and stops pacing. "Carl?" I call, questioning him with my gaze. "Carl?" Cassie calls excitedly. "What a surprise. I'm Cassandra...." "I know you, you're Angel's sister." Cassie had stretched forth her hand to exchange pleasantries when he cut her off. He simply stared at her hand and smiled while she withdrew it awkwardly. "You must hate me." "I only hate your brother not you." He says and I was surprised at how blunt he was. Didn't think he'd act that way to Cassandra but then her brother almost killed him. Was I expecting him to be kind to her? "That's fair enough." Cassandra said, I knew she felt bad. Carl forced a smile and turned his gaze to Camila. "Camila?" He said, his smile was more genuine. He clearly didn't fancy Cassandra. "Yes, hope you're not having a hard time." Camila said showing genuine concern. "Been good so far." "Good to know." Camila said but her expression was doubtful. Considering what Floren
AngelI listened to Thea and contacted Lola. I set our meeting for the next day. We met at a restaurant close to a designer store where I had dropped Thea to do some shopping while she waited. I had made reservations for a Vip space in the restaurant so that we could have the privacy we needed to talk about business. Less people were on this space and they weren't even close to us. A waiter serves serves us our drink and gestures a smile before leaving. It was just me and Lola and things got a little bit awkward. We stare at each other for a while and I could see the red tint on her cheek, she tucked her lips in trying to surpress a blush and it reminded me of Thea, the times she did that. "You're smiling." Lola says breaking the silence and bringing me back to reality. "I'm I?" "Mmhmm...." She hums and I chuckle. I had been thinking about Thea and enjoying the feeling that I didn't realize it had translated to a smile. "You always appear too serious. I only see your playful sid
TheaI stared at myself in the mirror trying to love the dress I was wearing. I was still critical about it. I bet the sales associate was exhausted already. I was indecisive of the particular what clothes to choose. My mind wandered to Angel and I was curious to know how his meeting went. I hoped Lola had something that could be of help to him. I also couldn't help the thoughts that flashed through my mind. What if she had tried to kiss him just like she did before or done something inappropriate. I frowned, cursing within me. "Did my comment offend you? I didn't mean it that way. I'm so sorry." I was taken back to reality by the lady apologizing. "Ah! No, I was just thinking of something else. It wasn't you." I said feeling uneasy. "Ah... I get. We can try somethings else then. It would have been better if you had something in particular you were searching for.""I don't. I'm just shopping randomly." She nods and picks out another dress, it was a sheer, crystal gown. The eres wa
Carl couldn't muster the courage to go back to Florentine's room that day, he was already livid that the girls had caught him by her door so he didn't want to take any chances. During the weekend games he found himself unable to take his eyes off her, especially with the way she was dressed that day. Her attire accentuated her features more, she looked a lot younger than what her usual style made her be. She let her hair fall and it was beautiful, having a loose wave to it. She just looked different and better. He really couldn't concentrate on the game and it wasn't just because of the way she looked that day. Ever since that night he had harrassed her, his mind was never at ease and like karma, he began to see her at every corner he turned to. Almost like he was being reminded that he was yet to give a proper apology to her. Today, he decided to meet her by every means possible. He wasn't going to let anything distract him so he came to her room once again. He landed a knock on
They walked in silence untill Florentine decided to break it. "How old are you?" She blurted. "Thirty two." Carl answered and her heart dipped. She swallowed hard. A decade gap shouldn't be of much concern. What in heavens was she even thinking? She yelled within. No, this was bad. She should have been fifteen years older, that way the difference would seem outrageous. "I'm forty one.""I wasn't going to ask and you didn't need to tell me just because you asked my age.""Well, I just did." "You could pass off as someone in her thirties. You just have a more mature behavior. You mother everyone, so it can't be helped." "I'll say you flatter about the thirty stuff.""Late thirties." He said feeling amused. "That's a cruel joke." They both laugh and silence followed. She couldn't believe she just laughed.They arrive at the tennis court and go to sit there. She rubs her shoulder feeling chills from the night's cold. "You should have gotten something thicker." She looked at him gl
TheaA day had been agreed upon for us to go to the club, I was excited as well as the girls. I could sense Angel's reluctance in letting us go, I knew his reasons were to protect us but for how long? No one knew what would happen during the operation against Sparrow, I hoped nothing bad happened to the men but none of us could wait till they returned from the operation to have some fun. It was overdue and there would be guards protecting us so no one needed to worry. We had taken a day out to go shopping for club wears and nothing excited me more at this time. It was going to be my first outing with the girls. "Here, lets take a picture." Cassandra said bringing out her phone. Camila and I perched beside her as she raised her phone for a selfie. We had each pair of clothes we were supposed to try on hanging on our chest as we posed for the pictures."Alright, take a picture of Camila and I." I said dragging camila by the hand to pose at a better background. Cassandra huffed and sh
Thea"Hey...." I called pinching my fingers. "Do you have plans of coming home now?" He asked and I became curious. "Why?" "I was wondering if you'd like to spend the rest of your day with me... Outside the mansion." He concluded and I was surprised. I didn't expect that from him but I was very happy about it. "I think staying at home could wait." I said and they girls looked at me wondering what we discussed on the phone. "Seems I have a date with Angel." I said and they both giggled, getting excited for me as well. I had thought I'd get home first to meet Angel before we both left, but to my surprise he was already nearby. I had taken the time to tour the environment while I waited for him. I watched kids play the claw machine and it felt so heart warming. In few months time, I should have been expecting my child with Angel but it never got to live. Sad though but everyday I prayed and wished it would come back to us when the time was right. I turned around hearing the sound
Thea"Sparrow...." Natalia called in fear. He looks at her not having an ounce of concern. Instead, he looked pissed off."After I warned you Natalia." He said stepping into the room after shutting the door. "I'm the one bleeding can't you see? She attacked me." Natalia defended. "But you attacked first. I have a camera in this room don't you forget that. I could easily know who started a fight." He said and her mouth shut instantly. Sparrow came closer to me, his eyes searching my body as he did. "Are you hurt?" He asked, concern filling up his expression. "What?" Natalia yelled, scrambling to stand to her feet. " I told you I'm the one who's hurt. Can't you see that I'm bleeding?""Shhh.... " Sparrow said, a finger almost placed to his lips asking her to shut her mouth. His eyes never left mine and I could see how much that pissed off Natalia. After what seemed like forever, Sparrow was finally done with his search on my body. He then turned towards Natalia. "You're lucky she's
AngelI didn't have the luxury of time to get back at Alfred for kidnapping me. The look of shock in his face when he'd see me was enough. My priority was Thea. I didn't wait one more second after I heard the news of Thea's abduction, I came to my father's house to get Louisa to stop her madness. She was letting Alfred take it too far and I wasn't going home without Thea today unless their was something bigger, something I dared not to think but couldn't help myself from thinking. It was Alfred or maybe someone else but my mind didn't want to consider the possibility. That would be a nightmare. "Angel what is wrong with you?" Louisa yelled the moment I pounced over Alfred seeing him there. I couldn't hold myself back. The guards had rushed towards me dragging me away from Alfred before I could deall more punches to his face. He was bleeding already. Louisa had offered him a handkerchief and ordered for a doctor to be called over to check on him but Alfred declined the offer. Ju
Thea I wake up finding myself in a strange room, the last I remembered, I was in my hotel room and I opened the door thinking it was Knight or Caspian who had come to take me to the mansion but then it was someone totally unrecognizable. The realization that I had just been abducted hit me instantly and panic filled me. I gasped in fear and began panting as fear took over me. Who could have done this? Alfred was the first and only person that came to my mind. How could he do this to me? This was kidnapping and this was a crime. The fact that my mum had enabled him to do this just because she wanted to keep me away from Angel made me sick. ... But this place looked different, I knew there were many rooms in Alfred's house but the design here didn't go with what I saw mostly at his place. Did he bring me somewhere else? Maybe another property of his. He was rich enough to have multiple houses in the same state so that shouldn't come off as a surprise. The window.... Of co
AngelI didn't have the luxury of time to get back at Alfred for kidnapping me. The look of shock in his face when he'd see me was enough. My priority was Thea. I didn't wait one more second after I heard the news of Thea's abduction, I came to my father's house to get Louisa to stop her madness. She was letting Alfred take it too far and I wasn't going home without Thea today unless their was something bigger, something I dared not to think but couldn't help myself from thinking. It was Alfred or maybe someone else but my mind didn't want to consider the possibility. That would be a nightmare. "Angel what is wrong with you?" Louisa yelled the moment I pounced over Alfred seeing him there. I couldn't hold myself back. The guards had rushed towards me dragging me away from Alfred before I could deall more punches to his face. He was bleeding already. Louisa had offered him a handkerchief and ordered for a doctor to be called over to check on him but Alfred declined the offer. Ju
Angel's povTHREE DAYS AGOI went to Thea's house the next morning to know how she was faring. She haden't been picking her calls nor replying her texts. At a point she switched off her phone. I didn't want to call Scott but I decided to let down my pride and do it but my emotions were messed up the moment he told me she slept at Alfred's place. I got angry and extremely jealous. We made love last night, so how could she follow Alfred to his house and sleep over...."Are you still there?" Scott asked but I couldn't answer, as my anger got the best of me. "I know you're angry Angel but it seemed Louisa put her up to it." Something stirred in me the moment he said that and my interest grew twice more. "What do you mean?" I asked getting impatiently. "Thea has never slept at Alfred's place before. To be honest with you, I find it suspicious." I became suspicious and worried as well. I definitely did not trust Louisa not after what she had done to keep Thea away from me. I should hav
TheaI quickly stood up and wiped off my tears to see who it was. An old woman came through the door and I patted my face to look less teary. I faked a smile as I began moving towards the woman. She was Maryanne, Alfred's grandmother. "Maryanne...." I said excitedly as I walked to hug the woman."Thea... My child." She called, observing me from the distance. We hugged each other and only pulled away when we were both satisfied with the hug. Maryanne held my arms as she watched me joyfully. "I had no idea that you were here. Where's my grandson?" She asked looking over my shoulder. "He left not long ago but I'm sure he'll be down in a moment." "Thank you Thea." She said as I helped her with her belongings.Alfred's Nana always let Alfred know before she visited him but I didn't think she did so this time. Alfred wouldn't have let her come for fear that I might expose him for keeping me against my will. "Where are these girls, they should be doing this. Lauren!" She yelled, callin
TheaAfter three days of staying in Alfred's place, he wouldn't release me nor let me speak to my mum. I was starting to believe that I had been kidnapped but it just didn't seem right. Alfred wasn't capable of that. I knew how much my mum wanted to keep me away from Angel. I'd be surprised if she had a hand in this but I wouldn't put it far from her to be capable of doing so. Breakfast today with Alfred was in silence just like the previous day. I was angry at my mum. How could she permit this? And for how long was I to stay here?"Your mum called." Alfred said, breaking the silence between us. I paused for a moment before speaking. "Why?" I asked letting my anger show. He glanced up to look at me and continued with his food. He was still angry at me. I broke his heart to pieces so I shouldn't expect less."What did she say?" I said changing my approach. "She wanted to know how you were doing." I drop my spoon getting more annoyed."So she couldn't speak to me herself to know ho
I woke up in Alfred's house the next morning, I knew this because the sorrounding looked nothing like my mum's place. I may have visited Alfred's house several times but I had never slept over. The shock I felt when I realized I had slept in Alfred's place was overwhelming. I began to breath heavily thinking of the different scenarios that may have played. I was still on my party dress and I felt fine under my pant so I eliminated the idea that he may have had his way with me. Alfred had drugged me to sleep so that he could take me to his house but how could he do something so unthinkable? I couldn't help but think that my mum was aware. How did she allow this if it was true? I was confused. I could remember Alfred's voice when he asked about the truth as to what happened between Angel and I. I also remembered him saying he wasn't going to leave the party untill he found out the truth. So now, my fear was if he did find out the truth and what would be his reaction. A maid came i
Thea Realizing I was in Alfred's room made me feel uneasy. I turned around to face him and he was taking his watch off to place on the table. A dirty and disgusting thought got into my head but I shook it off immediately. Alfred wasn't that kind of person. "Why did you bring me here?" I asked and he looked a bit surprised. "I didn't know you would find it uncomfortable here. I was going to leave you alone to rest as much as you wanted but if you don't like it....""It's fine. As long as I'm left alone." I said forcing a smile. Alfred nodded and I moved towards the bed to sit while waiting for him to leave. He got water from the fridge and gulped a glass. My throat felt itchy from dryness and as if he knew, he gestured the glass to me."Do you care for water or wine?" I wanted to say wine feeling like I needed a lot more than water but I didn't want to feel the least tispsy around him. "Water please." I said. He smiled dryingly. "You can take off your shoes at least, they must be