Thea It was a silent ride to the hospital and I could tell how close we were at each point because Angel's countenance kept losing it's spark gradually untill we finally got to the hospital building. Angel remained silent and I could see just how much pain he was in. I wondered if he always got like this when he came here. Knowing the story behind his mother's condition broke my heart to a thousand pieces. It was only imaginable what he was feeling everytime she crossed his mind. I stared for a moment then reached out for his hand. I touched it and rubbed it soothingly. Angel looked at me and forced a smile. "We should go now." He said. I nodded, smiling back at him. I hoped my presence will be helpful to him today. We stepped out of the car but he wasn't moving as he just stood on his side of it with his head dipped. I waited for him but then decided to go to him. "Angel." I called as my heart broke for him the moment I saw tears line his face. "I hate my father." He blurted a
"Mum...." He began. I know you always wanted me to find true love and I said I'd never find one." He dips his head and chuckles. I thought I wasn't capable of such feelings mum but I was wrong." I tuck in my lips trying to supress the tears that stung my eyes from flowing. "I found someone mum...." He said looking at me with so much passion in his eyes."... Or should I say, the universe brought someone to me and now I can't breath the thought of living without her." He continued, speaking the lines to me. I nodded encouraging him to go ahead. He returned his gaze back to his mum and continued. "She's my step-sister mum and it might not be a conventional relationship but I love Thea more than I can speak of...." He pauses for a moment as his breath gets heavy. "She's my life mum and I hope that someday you'll wake up and give us your blessings." He let out a sigh and tears up without restrain. I begin to tear up as well and rub my hands over his shoulder. "I love you so much mum and
Thea I looked forward to going to Angel's ranch everyday and finally we were here. The environment was quiet and brought a sense of peace with it. Few families lived in this side compared to the city. I wasn't a country side girl and had never been to one before. This was my very first time and it didn't let down the expectations I had for it. We passed through some farms and saw some locals along the road. They stared at us like they rarely saw people from the city or was it our fancy car that they admired? This place was quite different, almost adventurous. I looked through the window smiling as I enjoyed the sight. Some little girls waved at me and I waved back. Their smile was beautiful. Everyone here seemed to have a very simple life. "Do you like it that much?" Angel said and I tilted to catch a glimpse of him before returning my gaze back to the road."It feels peaceful." I said and knew he was smiling even without seeing him. "Indeed. Enough to forget my existence the m
We finally got down for dinner. Everyone was seated already and we joined them. At first, I was nervous about the kind of thing we'd talk about during dinner. They'd like to ask about me right? Did they know how I got to live with Angel? How I even became his girlfriend? I was really nervous but to my surprise they questions were far from it. I had the feeling that Raymond knew some things maybe more than his wife Lea but they were all nice to me especially with their questions. They spoke about Angel as a kid and his experiences whenever he came there and I could see that his life was beautiful when he visited the ranch. I was happy that he had here as a place to escape his harsh reality. While I was lost in admiration of Angle, I felt his hand touch mine below the table. He looked at me and our eyes spoke unsaid words between us. We smiled and joined the conversation again not until Jack who proved that kids were indeed curious beings blurt a question no one expected him to. "So w
TheaThe next day, Raymond took Angel and I to the ranch where we met the stable steward but to my surprise it was the man from yesterday, the one scolding that teenage girl. He greeted us looking quite excited. He sounded really nice and his countenance warm. I could hardly believe that this was the man yelling at the girl yesterday. Could I have been mistaken? Could have been someone who looked like him? I was still in doubt untill someone came into the stable proving me right. It was the girl, in her school uniform. She seemed to have just returned from school. "Good day papa. Good day...." She greeted, holding her school bag. We all turned to look at her and she looked a bit scared avoiding our gazes. I looked at Sam, the table steward, he looked like he was struggling between feeling annoyed or playing pretend. He chose the later. "Selene, you're back." he said smiling. She didn't return his smile and startled as he moved closer to her. "What are you doing here, you should b
TheaI told Angel about what selene had told me, he wanted to return back but I stopped him knowing he was going to be brutal about it. Sam still had a little work for the day so he wouldn't be home at least untill night to do anything about it. I advised him to speak to Ray about it. We needed to be careful. Once we got home we were surprised to see the place bubbling more than normal. "What are they celebrating?" I asked since Ray didn't inform us about any of this. Angel was surprised as well. We were made to know that Ray was organizing a celebration for us since we were to leave the next day. The party became full blown at night with lots to drink and eat. I was introduced to the workers and everyone under the house payroll. The welcome was massive. I really enjoyed my short stay here. While I was having a drink and talking with Lea, I suddenly sighted someone from the corner. It was selene and my jaw dropped. How did I forget about them? My goodness! I cursed myself within
AngelBoth Thea and I had gotten too immersed in the party Raymond threw for us. I had forgotten to speak with him about Sam and Thea might have been the only one who remembered later but she had gone there without me, driving me insane with that call. Without wasting any time I hurried to get my car key. When Raymond, my uncle saw me, he stopped me asking where I was headed. "Angel!" He called after me. " Where are you going in such a hurry?" "I don't have time uncle. Thea is in trouble." I said and left him but Raymond followed. "Where are you going? Do you need back up?" He said hastily. "To the stewards place. Get in, I'll tell you you about it on our way." Raymond got into the car and I sped up. He tried to make me calm down but this was Thea we were talking about and she sounded so scared over the phone. Sam knew better than to touch her but then he could be a psycho. I told Raymond what Thea noticed and what had transpired earlier. He seemed shocked pointing out that Sam
AngelBoth Thea and I had gotten too immersed in the party Raymond threw for us. I had forgotten to speak with him about Sam and Thea might have been the only one who remembered later but she had gone there without me, driving me insane with that call. Without wasting any time I hurried to get my car key. When Raymond, my uncle saw me, he stopped me asking where I was headed. "Angel!" He called after me. " Where are you going in such a hurry?" "I don't have time uncle. Thea is in trouble." I said and left him but Raymond followed. "Where are you going? Do you need back up?" He said hastily. "To the stewards place. Get in, I'll tell you you about it on our way." Raymond got into the car and I sped up. He tried to make me calm down but this was Thea we were talking about and she sounded so scared over the phone. Sam knew better than to touch her but then he could be a psycho. I told Raymond what Thea noticed and what had transpired earlier. He seemed shocked pointing out that Sam