AngelWith the anger heating within me, I drove to our torture house, where I held some of Sparrow's men who we captured during the investigations. My men had followed behind me and finally we arrived at the property. The familiar smell of blood hit my memory. This place had memories from the past leading down to my time of rule. It started with Cassie's great-grandfather, the founder of our cartel and down to me.The moment one stepped into this property he was twice a heartless man than he were before. It was all revenge and no enemy who ever stepped in here left here alive. My men sorrounded the place and I stepped into Julio's cell first. He was already a finished man with how malnourished he looked. He deserved it, they all deserved it. He scrambled away, whimpering in fear as we approached him. I squat to his level placing my hands on both knees while I looked at him."Do you know why we are here?" I asked in deep and hoarse voice feeling the killer surge surfacing. Julio tre
TheaIt was just the three of us watching the vast land before us from the upper floor. Florentine had gone to the clinic leaving me with Cassie and Camilo. The ladies had said both their men left with Angel in a haste, each kissing them goodbye as they left. Sadly, I was the only one who didn't get a kiss because I hated the very man I loved. Cassie and Camilo looked all worried and I tried to mask my own as well. No matter how I shoved my feelings for Angel to seem non-existent I couldn't stop myself from feeling worried as well. Cassie had said Knight didn't mention where they had gone to and only said it was business but I had an odd feeling about the entire thing. We all did."Knight isn't picking my calls." Cassie said looking drained from worry."Caspian isn't picking either." Camilo said her eyes already glistening with tears. "What could be wrong? I just hope they're okay." Camilo said and I felt voiceless. I turned away from them holding the rail and looking out for appr
Thea"Where is he?" I asked panting heavily. "I want to see him now! Take me to Carl." I yelled getting restless. He was telling me that the man I saw him pull his trigger on was still alive, how was that even possible? I had begged Angel back when he found me to have his men check on Carl but he blatantly refused. Had he been pretending all along because of his anger towards me?"Thea, you need to remain calm. I promise you, you're going to see Carl." Caspian said stepping forward while Angel dipped his head avoiding my gaze. I narrowed a look at Caspian with tears glistening in my eyes. I had nothing but gratitude within me, for the fact Carl that was alive. The feeling was overwhelming knowing that I had counted my days in guilt of what happened to him. I felt like a great burden was lifted from my chest."We can go now if you want." Caspian continued and I nodded severally impatient to have my feet racing. "Hurry, take me to him." I said hastily and Caspian led the way. I hurrie
As Angel worked towards picking the pieces of his life he had messed up, mending them and righting his wrong while having revenge at the back of his mind, Sparrow on the other hand was trying to save his head. Despite knowing the consequences of his actions, he let his ego and hatred for Angel cloud his judgment. He let foolishness take the place of wisdom and had been living in ever since then.None of his allies were ready to help him despite his mouthwatering offers and promises. Apparently, he didn't know that the mafia laws were that important and no one wanted to be considered as an outcast just like him. He was all alone except he had a father who was also one of the most influential man in the business."Where is the damned old man!" He spat from his seat as he waited for Don Ricardo in the waiting room of his mansion. "Boss, you need to calm down. We are here for your father's help. Someone could have heard you." Jav, one of his closest men warned as he stood beside him. "
The men had remained silent about that day, when they got rid of sparrow's men. Even though Camilo and Cassie had tried to get the words out of their mouth, they wouldn't bulge because to them the ladies weren't ready for the truth and because they needed to sheild them from such reality. As promised, Caspian had arranged for Theo to meet his sister and Camilo on the other hand was worried yet excited to meet her brother. It bothered her because she knew what questions her brother would ask her and the answers would certainly shock him. She could only hope that when the time came she would be able to handle his reaction. In the light of it, she decided to bake some cookies for him. It had been ages since he had something that she had prepared. Thea and Cassie offered to help and what was supposed to be a gift for her brother turned out to be a snack for everyone."Wrap the plates like this." She instructed the ladies showing them how to seal up the cookies neatly. "I got it this
Caspian led Camilo to see her brother, he watched them briefly as they had a lovely reunion even better than the last time they had seen. He felt a little guilty seeing how much Theo adored Camilo. He could tell that Camilo meant everything to him too and that was why he risked his life to pay off his debts. He knew it would hurt Theo a lot once Camilo admitted to her feelings but It needed to be said. He left briefly with the intention of returning later. Even though he wasn't supposed to, he was going to stay close should Theo act out of order during the reveal. He went to meet Irene, Camilo didn't trust Lucia and he would do anything just to make her feel comfortable. "What? You want me to fire Lucia?" Irene said in shock. She was in charge of the domestic staffs and right from the former Don's time, her decision on who to employ and let go was always respected and now Caspian was trying to influence that. "I have my reasons I hope you can understand that." He spoke calmly se
"Are you in love with that bastard Camilo?" He finally said the words and she burst out more in tears moving close to him to touch him. He pulled his hand from her pointing a warning finger at her. His eyes were shut as he tried to process the feelings that swarm into his heart. "You're not in love with him Camilo. You're my sister, and he is our enemy." He said grabbing her shoulders and his gaze boring into hers."Theo I swear to you. I tried to fight it...."No! No Camilo! You don't love him, tell me you don't love him!" He yelled panting heavily. Camilo couldn't utter a word again so she fell to her knees letting her tears drench her. "I... I didn't mean to betray you this way Theo. I swear it, I didn't. I never wanted this to happen but I just couldn't stop it, no matter how hard I tried....""Stop talking, just stop talking!" He yelled and went to take one of the stools in the room. He was raging and threw the stool across the room destroying more things."Theo!" Camilo yelle
CassieI took two plates of sealed cookies from the table, one for Knight and the other for Angel. Camilo's comment about my cloth still got me blushing and I thought of how Knight would react when he saw me. I hastened my steps to Angel's office after I was told he had been there all day, poor guy, he couldn't afford to run into Thea now that he had made his decision to let her go. I knew he was deliberately delaying the news so that he could have Thea around a little longer. With a wide smile on my face I got to his office only to be told that he had left a while ago.I sighed feeling disappointed but went ahead to drop the cookies on his table, I left a note on top of it letting him know I was the one who brought it. Let's just say I added 'I love you' to the the note. Now I had one more cookie to deliver and my heart was acting up, pounding loud against my ribcage. I felt my face turn red as well as a blush crept to the surface. My fingers tickled over the round edge of the pl
The joy Angel and I felt when we got the news of our pregnancy was out of this world. We had decided to shift our honeymoon to three months later, so that we could truly savor each other during that time.Before we left for our honeymoon, we had a general gathering with everyone and announced that we were expecting a baby. We had asked Florentine to keep it a secret until that very moment. The entire house erupted with excitement. I had not expected such an intense reaction from everyone. They instantly started debating what gender they wanted, each with their own personal reasons.I thought surprising everyone was all the surprises I had to give until we went for our honeymoon, but Angel had something for me too.Angel revealed to me his new tech company building. I had no idea he had launched an app that had been running for the past four years. I was so proud of him but had questions."Why did he do drugs if he had all this?" I asked. I also wanted to know if he funded all that thr
TheaI was throwing up for the fourth time since four in the morning. I was exhausted, and it was evident through the bags that formed under my eyes. I hated the way I felt. This had started two days ago, but I hadn't thought much of it, remembering that I'd tasted something my belly rejected the smell of earlier. I still felt irritated by the food and thought it had to be the reason, but after throwing up at night and then four times into the morning, it was getting suspicious.Angel hadn't slept at all last night; he'd been there for me, making sure my situation didn't get worse. He'd tried to convince me to let him call Florentine over, but I wouldn't let him.We even missed breakfast, and Florentine had to check on us that morning. That was when we told her about my symptoms. Florentine twisted her lips trying not to smile, she seemed amused. We knew what she was suspecting, but she wouldn't say and only asked us to drop by at the clinic so she could conduct some tests.The oth
AngelAfter our wedding, Thea and I didn't go to our reception immediately, we had agreed to go see my mum like we did after our engagement. To show her that we were finally married, so we drove over to the hospital from the church. Driving to the hospital, I felt emotional but it wasn't sadness that my mum was vegetative and couldn't be with us in our happiest day, It was gladness that I could proudly tell her that I got my girl. "Let's go see mum." I had told Thea and she excitedly nodded, showing off her ring. Once we got to the hospital, I weaved my hand into Thea's hand and took her to mum's room. We sat before her, placing our hands above hers. "Mum...." I called and felt tears sting my eyes. I tried to laugh it off but it kept spilling. I had never cried this much in a day in my entire life and Thea was mostly the reason. "Go on my love. You can do this. I'm sure mum wants to hear." Thea encouraged me and I nodded finding strength in her support. "Oh God! I wish she was p
AngelThe moment I saw Thea step into the church, my entire world froze, time stopped like it never did before. I could hear myself gasp so clearly, the way my heart raced, I could even swear that I heard the way my blood flowed through my veins. That was how quiet the world around me went so that I could concentrate on what matters, on the one person that mattered the most....Thea. She was otherworldly, she was the prettiest human on earth. No one, I meant absolutely no one could compare, no one could beat her beauty in my eyes. Her soul was the purest and her love was the purest form of love I had experienced in a human. She had come into my life and completely captivated me, without my permission, without holding back at how much love she could make me feel for her. She was the essence in my existence. She was everything to me. I was the luckiest man on earth to have her standing before me, confessing her love to love me despite everything. I was the luckiest to have her be my
Cars had lined up our compound and I was ushered into mine with Cassandra as my chief bridesmaid. She looked gorgeous as well. Mum had returned my phone to me and that was when I was able to speak with Angel. We both shared a collective gasp feeling huge relieve now that we could talk to each other. "My love, I'm so sorry. Mum and the girls wouldn't let me speak with you." I said over the phone but Angel released a deep sigh instead. "I just want to see you Thea. I need to see you so badly. Right now...." His voice was deep and full of desperation and I understood him quite well. "I know my love and me too. I'm on my way okay?" I said and heard Cassandra chuckle. We finally arrived at the church and my heart kept beating so loudly against my chest. It was really happening. I was about to be married and to my true love. I couldn't explain the overflowing joy I felt on this day. It was truly the happiest day of my life. Scott held my hand as he got ready to lead me into the chur
It had been a month since Camila's wedding with Caspian. My bestfriend had been at her happiest ever since that day. I'd call it the wedding glow. She was now a wife and mother and had her family, I bet it was everything to her. I was so happy for Camila but now it was my turn. The had been involved through all the step of my wedding preparation as well as the men. They assisted Angel with everything making our work easier. It brought us even more closer, and I enjoyed sharing those moments with them. I loved going to check my wedding dress with them especially. Mum had wanted to go dress fitting with me so bad, so I took her along with the girls for every appointment and I was glad I did because it brought mum and the girls closer to each other. Mum had even started Calling Camila and Cassandra her daughters and my sisters. She finally understood how fun and joyful my life was at the mansion when she saw how the girls and I were and how much we loved each other. Mum had even o
It was the most exciting moment of their lives so far, having two weddings to plan. Camila couldn't be more excited to have Thea be her maid of honour.Both Thea and Cassandra had been invested in the wedding plans, helping her choose her wedding dress and the rest.Florentine had been very helpful with Casimir. She loved babysitting him while Camila had the freedom to plan her wedding.Angel and Knight had also been very invested, assisting Caspian with everything he needed.The only thing that saddened Camila was the fact her brother, Theo, could not attend her wedding. She hadn't even seen her nephew in close to two years.She had prayed for the day he'd be a free man, free from his former boss who wanted to end his life.Even though Caspian could easily save Theo and bring him back home, it would mean a war breaking out with their cartel and the gang run by Theo's former boss.The cartel would easily crush them, but that would be injustice and killing innocent men to protect Theo.
TheaI was really excited to ride in a helicopter, especially at night. I seized the opportunity to scream excitedly, and Angel encouraged me to do more.I noticed some lights from afar. I couldn't make out the images, but then the chopper started descending. I think we were arriving at our destination, which didn't seem like much at first, other than trees.I hoped we weren't going bush camping.When we got closer, the image I had seen earlier became clearer.It was a heart-shaped garden. "I love you," was written with 'love' drawn like a heart. The ambiance was stunning, and at the center of the heart symbol was a very exquisite setting."What's happening?" I asked, unable to hold back my shock. I looked at Angel, who was all smiles. He reached for my hair and stroked it. "What's happening?" I asked again, excitement filling me gradually as I tried to fully comprehend the situation.Angel smiled and looked ahead while I was still in shock. He wouldn't say a word to me."Angel..." I
TheaFor the eight months I had been with my mum, I went crazy not being able to see or speak with Angel. Alfred had been a friend to me but, well, we saw how that ended.In those eight months, I had stumbled upon one of my hobbies from the past, before I took stripping as a career, and that was designing jewelry pieces.To me, my designs were trash, and I had forgotten about them until one day.Looking at my designs then, my eyes were opened to how good I actually was at designing jewelry pieces, and I resumed the hobby again.Angel got to know about my hidden talent when I finally returned to him, and he encouraged me to keep it up. He loved my designs and supported me through it all.We occasionally talked about what I desired to do with my designs. I did want to have my designs in the market and hopefully a company in the future, but I was scared.What if people didn't like my designs?It has been a week after Camila's engagement, I was so happy for her but deep down something bot