AngelinaI blinked opened my eyes and let my brain gather everything that happened. I remember going to the party with Danzel, him being busy, and then –that guy! I shot upright in my bed but winced in pain when my back ached."Hey!" I heard Susan's voice and turned around to find her sitting on the couch.I tried to speak but my throat was dry, so I ended up coughing vigorously. She seemed to notice my discomfort and handed me the glass of water. I quickly took it and gulped it."How are you feeling now, Angel?" Susan asked me with concern."I am fine now," I said with a small smile."Um—who brought me here?" I asked her."Danzel brought you last night." she said and continued, "Well, he was pretty worried about you.""Danzel—" I asked in disbelief, "worried?""Yeah, he was." She smiled at my expression, "we all were, actually. When he brought you home, with the state you were in, nearly gave my mother an attack!"I smiled at her words, no wonder Yara must have panicked. It was a lit
"Mom!"A sob escaped my mouth at the sight of my mother. Six months, it has been six months, since I last saw her. I squealed with happiness and threw my arms around my mother and hugged her tightly inhaling her scent, her love. We both were in tears when we pulled away."Mom!" I hiccupped, "I-I missed you!" I cried."Shh, sweetheart, I missed you too." she cried, wiping my tears, "I've been losing my mind these months by the thought of you not being there, of you being hurt."I leaned myself in her hands."I am fine." I hushed her, "don't cry, mother.""Oh," her eyes widened as she remembered something, "let's get you back come on!" and took my hand, dragging me hurriedly.I nodded and followed her to the car. She was happy; it could be seen through her eyes.My mind was full of happiness. I got to meet my mother after so many months, it was the first time I was away from her for such a long time and it was just become of... Danzel!I gasped in shock. My mom looked at me and I tried
Danzel I watched silently from my car as the lights shut off her room. I sighed and ran my hand through my hair. She is up there, sleeping in her room while I am here, standing down on the street, watching her sleep. After staying there for a couple of minutes, I started the engine and drove off. After reaching back I called Creed through the hallway,"Creed," I called out."What?" He came munching some energy bar in his mouth."Call Gabriel and ask him to send a few men to Angelina's house. I want them to keep a watch on her; she isn't too safe out there." I said and walked by.I heard Creed chuckle and stop in my tracks and looked at him."What?" I asked raising an eyebrow at him."It's been just a day that she ran away and here, you're already missing her." he shook his head, "Man! You're gone..." He laughed."Firstly, she didn't run. Her mother took her and second I am not missing her." I said glaring at him."Sure, you're not." He rolled his eyes."Stop rolling your eyes, Creed.
Angelina"Wake up!" I heard a high-pitched voice screaming beside my bed. It was a very familiar one. I blinked and opened my eyes to find my best friend Lexi looking at me with tears in her eyes. I jolted up from my sleep when my brain fully understood who it was."Lexi!" I squealed with happiness and hugged her as she jumped at me and cried."I missed you!" she cried, tightening her grip on me, "I thought something happened to you, I—"I felt my tears also joining hers. This was my friend, my best friend. No wonder I missed her a lot. She was someone, I was sure, who would be there with me no matter what would happen to me, or what I would do. She always supported me when I would try to do something new, and would clearly oppose me when something wrong was going to happen. That is what I liked about our friendship; it was something too special for me."I missed you too!" I cried in her arms.After we cried, she suggested me to take shower and meet her downstairs for breakfast. I was
AngelinaMy heart was beating fast, thumping against my chest. The knocking on the door died, and I knew he left. He's gone. I am going to die, die soon. The man in front of me smirked at the guy holding me. I have to do something. I can't let my life end so soon, so easily, without trying to fight for it. So I did what first came to my mind, I bit his palm, hard. The man yelled in pain and cursed loudly. His palm freed my mouth, and with all the left energy in my body, I screamed hoping that someone would hear, maybe Danzel would hear."Help, someone he—", my voice was cut off as the other guy slapped me, and I stumbled down on the ground."B*tch!" He grunted.The other guy was ready to jump on me, but then, suddenly, the door flew open as someone broke open it. My heart gave a little hope. Someone has really come to help me. I waited for the man to enter the scene. My eyes were dizzy from the bleeding but I tried to keep them open, maybe to thank whoever interrupted my death, but wh
AngelinaI woke up, creasing my eyes to block the sunlight from falling. The next side of the bed was neatly made. I touched it to find it pretty cold. He must have left early. I sat up on my bed and got ready. When I opened my closet, it was in the same condition as I had left it. I got dressed and was plating my hair just then I heard a knock on the door.It was Susan. I swallowed nervously when I remembered how much I missed her. I ran across the room and pulled her into a tight hug. Susan didn't embrace me. I knew she was sad, probably angry about how I had left her that day."I am sorry..." I whispered and tightened my grip, hoping she would embrace me.Her hands slowly moved upwards and she returned my hug. She patted my back slowly as I broke the hug. I looked at her. She was staring at me, waiting for me to answer, to explain why I had done it."I am sorry. I was..." I looked at my fingers not knowing what to explain.She sighed loudly, which made me more nervous."Angelina lo
AngelinaIt has been three weeks since I last saw my mother. Danzel had told me that they had left back for L.A. It was good for them. I remember crying myself to sleep when I heard the news. It was painful for me to digest the fact that my family thinks that I am dead and I had no say in it. I couldn't tell them the truth. I had to let them go. After that day, everyone in the mansion was quite friendly to me. Creed used to be out for some work with Danzel but whenever he used to get time, we used to enjoy it. Danzel was also quite relaxed now. Maybe the fact that I was not going to try to run this time made him relaxed.My sleep was something that disturbed me. After knowing that he was somewhere out, I was scared.Scared that he might find me, hurt me.Like he had in the past,Like always.It happened every night that I would snap open my red eyes full of tears, my heart racing, and a concerned look on Danzel's face as he would always barge in, hearing me screaming. After that he ma
Angelina"Come on. We have to head back." Danzel said softly.I wiped my tears and nodded. He kept his hand on my back as we walked out. Danzel closed the doors as we left and I even saw his hands gripping the doorknob tightly before leaving it. We took a long turn. This wasn't the way I reached the floor."Danzel, where are we going? This isn't the right way." I said looking up at him."I know. I have to show you something."We soon reached the backyard of the mansion. It was beautiful. He led me to a certain tree and stood in front of it. The tree wasn't as huge and tall as the others. It was maybe a few years old. Not much longer.I looked up at Danzel. He was staring at the tree with hurt.As if sensing my gaze, he looked at me and smiled, forcefully."My mother and Isabella are buried beneath this tree." He said in low voice.I looked at the tree, my tears welling again.I didn't know why but his past made me cry for him. I wanted to hug him tightly...and so I did.I pulled his a
Did you think I'd write a bonus chapter and not let Danzel speak? >.
ANGELINA -Five years later...I scrunched my eyelids when the light hit my face. Shifting in displeasure, I snuggled into a warm body. Arms went around me and I sighed, instantly welcoming the intimacy. The arms tightened around me and then the fingers spread, slowly tracing my back. I groaned and moved closer, wanting to sleep more but the man had different plans. He brought his face closer to my hair and breathed out. Straightway, a shiver ran over my body and a small chuckle echoed through the silent room.I looked up and glared."Good morning," Danzel said hoarsely with a beautiful smile on his face."Let go of me," I grumbled and moved back.He laughed loudly at my expression and propped himself to face me. "Someone's grumpy.""I hate you," I said and snuggled into a pillow.I was pushed onto the bed and a sleepy Danzel hovered above me. He scraped his stubble over my neck and planted a kiss."Danzel," I said pushing him in vain.His lips traveled up and then he kissed me. his l
ANGELINA - I screamed until my throat coughed out dry air. Mike's body fell on the ground with a loud thud; his eyes wide open in shock stared at the ceiling. My heartbeats fastened under my rib cage.I stared at the man, unaware of what Ace was doing. I heard him curse loudly and then I looked up.If I was afraid of him before, I was terrified of him now. His green eyes were hauntingly staring at me. I didn't dare to move a muscle.I slowly watched Ace drag Mike's body through the living room behind the couch. Just a few hours ago, this man fed me, saved me from Ace, and now, he lay dead in the same house."Look what you made me do!" Ace spoke finally.I was too scared to say anything. My eyes stayed glued to the smeared red on the floor. Mike's blood felt like accusing me, shouting at me for his life."I was going to give you an easy death," Ace said coming closer, "But now, you have to pay for the mess you made."And after that, a loud smack resonated through the room and I fell b
ANGELINA -I woke up to loud screaming. My eyelids felt heavy against my eyeballs and I struggled to open them. The pulse near my head throbbed painfully. I heard Ace shouting something and finally, I opened my eyes. The man, who was friends with Ace, was saying something. I saw Ace breathing fast, the man was telling him to calm down.A loud groan escaped my mouth and both the heads snapped at me."The bitch's awake," Ace snickered."Oh thank god," the man sighed and got up. He brought a bottle towards my mouth and I moved my head aside. I wasn't drinking whatever this man was forcefully shoving."It's just water," he grumbled, "Drink!"This time he took my jaw between his fingers and tilted the bottle. I wasn't going to drink it but as soon as it hit my throat, I gladly welcomed the water.Once he was done, he pulled away from the bottle and checked my jaw. The cuts along my cheek stung when he dabbed his fingers in it. I shut my eyes and hissed in pain."Christ," he swore and pulle
DANZEL -"We can also put up something for collateral if you wish to, Mr. Parker?"I shook my head, "There won't be any need for that, Mr. Simon. I am sure I can trust your word."He smiled and then handed me the paper, I took out my pen and finalized the deal."We look forward to having business with you, Mr. Parker." He said shaking my hand."As long as everyone's happy," I said and smiled.All the other members got up and I walked toward my office. My fingers immediately searched for my phone and I checked it. No reply from Angelina, which means she was upset. Philip walked in with some files in his hand."Are we going home straight?" he asked me, "Or are you planning on catching up with some drinks with the client?""My girl's upset because I hung up on her, what do you say I should do?" I said while looking at the details in the file."Is it?" he laughed, "Definitely the girl, boss.""What did my sunshine do this time?" Creed spoke while strolling behind."Nothing new," I murmure
ANGELINA -I heard faint murmuring. The pain in my head echoed through the depths of my mind. I wanted to massage my head and squeeze it between my fingers to try and lessen the pain. The scrutinizing agony made me want to crawl somewhere safe, in the warmth I needed.My eyes fluttered open and I blinked them. My face was covered in sweat and my hands, I couldn't move them.Gritting my teeth in pain, I moved my head and looked around. There were many people around me, shuffling and some sitting quietly.I was on a plane. I looked over to my left and saw no one. My mind was dizzy, my entire body felt heavy as I struggled to call the air hostess. I strained my neck and pat the seat next to me to get her attention.She looked over at me and smiled, "How are you feeling, Ms. Jones?"Ms. Jones?No!"I want-" I struggled to say.She leaned in to listen to me but then a hand stopped her. Through my heavy lids, I saw him saying something to her and she watched me with sympathy."So sorry to he
ANGELINA - The next few days were the best days of my life. After everyone found out about my pregnancy, they were overjoyed about it. Yara started taking extra care of me and she'd worry about small things. The love they showered upon me was overwhelming.Danzel was a whole another story. He was always being careful about me. He started cutting off his working hours in order to spend more time with me.Three days ago, Danzel and I moved on the ground floor. The experience was amazing. He was possessive about me but he was protective when it came to our baby. He'd be a great father, I was sure of it."Okay, it's been ten minutes and you are staring blankly at me and it's freaking me out." Susan's voice snapped me from my trance. I smiled apologetically. "What are you thinking?" she asked me."About you people, actually. You all have been really helpful to me."She rolled her eyes at me, "Are you kidding me?" walking toward me and sat down. "You are family, Angel.""Thank you!" I said
ANGELINA -"Come on, Angelina," Danzel called out, "We are going to be late.""Don't you dare start with that!" I said, glaring at him from the mirror as I fixed my hair, "I was ready thirty minutes ago. You jumped on me as soon you saw me."He laughed at my words, "Don't make it sound like that. I know you enjoyed it."I snorted at his words and saw him walking closer. He narrowed his eyes at me playfully and pressed himself. Groaning at his action, I pushed him back."Go back; I won't let you mess up my hair again.""It's not my fault that you look so damn sexy," he whispered huskily, "I am a man with thin patience."I breathed in to control my nerves and looked at him, "Yeah? Well, I tend to have a lot of patience.""What's gotten into you these days?" Danzel said, rubbing his hand up and down my waist, "You are all snappy and everything."With my teeth clenched tightly, I said, "If you don't like me then say it."Danzel looked at me for a second before turning me around. I gasped
ANGELINA —"What?""I think it's time for you to leave, Scarlett," Susan said stepping closer."It's not your house, Susan," Scarlett said bitterly."Well, it is mine." I heard Fiona saying, "And I want you to leave this instant."Scarlett glared at Fiona and then looked at me, "We had crazy nights where your death didn't matter."My mouth felt dry at her words. Was it true? Did he really sleep with her multiple times?"Angel—""I am going to the garden," I said and ran quickly.The garden was the same as I had left it. The sweet scent of the flowers made me sigh. I walked over and sat on the bench. My mind replayed her words.We had crazy nights where your death didn't matter.Didn't it? Was he really moving on with his life? Of course, he would've. I had left for San Diego to leave him alone, to live a life that didn't involve him. I did live my life without him. I had an apartment of my own, I earned my money. I moved on and I lived my life but not like he did. He moved on by sleep