DANZEL POV:I kept staring at the back of the car at it drove away. My heartbeat was beating faster, thumping against my chest. The voice was still ringing in my ears. It was her voice, the sweet and soft voice, it was her. But how is that possible? It cannot be her, she is-dead!!Fuck!!! Am I hallucinating?Did I lose my sanity?I rubbed my temples with my fingers trying to collect my thoughts."Danzel, what happened? Is everything alright?"I turned around and saw Scarlett walking toward me with a worried expression. She stood in front of me and tilted her and moved her head to the side waiting for me to explain my actions."I thought I saw someone familiar, but it wasn't.""Oh, okay. The food has been served. I am starving, come on." She tugged my hand and we walked inside.I turned around to look at the now empty site of the car and then the view disappeared.The dinner went okay. Scarlett kept on rambling and all I could do was nod in agreement. A few times I nodded when I was su
DANZEL POV:It took me a while to reach back to my penthouse. I didn't bring my phone with me so I had to trust my instincts and find my way back from where I had come. The necklace was in my pocket, reminding me of what had happened. The voice and the feel of the girl's body made my thoughts imagine a certain someone who's been gone for a year. It made me feel like an insane person, the only traces of sanity I had was also gone but the necklace which suddenly felt heavy made me want to believe the tiniest hope that wanted to fill my heart. My mind was now questioning about my mental health.Was I mad?Of course, I am mad, picturing and imagining the girl who's already dead.I am gone insane in loving a girl who is no longer alive?Danzel Parker has gone mad.My thoughts did not help me in any way. In fact, they even made me realize what kind of pussy I sound like now!! How insanely romantic of me to run for a girl who I thought was Angelina, who is dead for a year?Yeah, very fucking
DANZEL POV:"Angelina," I whispered again.She is alive? Alive and standing in front of me.Dear god, please I must not be dreaming, this shouldn't be a dream."Angelina..." I let her name fall off my lips one more time.I stepped closer and brought my hand to touch her presence. I let my fingers touch her cheek which was colder than usual. Wanting to feel her more, I hugged her tightly. I closed my eyes and let my body absorb every inch of her. I would tighten my grip around her waist because I was afraid that she might disappear or dissolve in the thin air.I then realized that her hands were by her sides and she wasn't hugging me back. She hadn't even uttered a single word. I wanted to hear her voice, her lips saying my name, the smile prized only for me."Angelina, say something," I said.But she stood as frozen as ever. Now I had the feeling that this might be one of my dreams where there isn't anything good coming ahead. But this cannot be a dream, it is real. This feels real. H
DANZEL POV:The jog back to my apartment was quick. My thoughts kept drifting to the girl who is Angelina but is totally in denial. I was confused that whether it was her anger that she was lying or my subconscious was faking. Because no matter how blank her expression was, I could feel her, she can keep laying all she wants but I cannot fall for her trap.She was mine and I was going to win her back, by hook or by crook.I was in my gym, working out a bit when I heard my phone ringing. Huffing out a large puff of air, I walked outside.It was Creed calling."Hello," I said."Danzel" his voice was breathless and panicked which made me straighten up knowing it was bad news."What's wrong?" I inquired."It's Ethan, he ran away.""What?!" I yelled getting up from my bed."I saw him yesterday. He was there but when I went back today morning, he wasn't there. I don't know how but he escaped.""What the fuck do you mean he escaped? I gave you one job to do, in any case, don't fuck let him g
ANGELINA POV:My eyes kept staring at the people walking down the street. From the looks on their faces, they seemed pretty happy. There were a few similar faces in the park. They caught my eyes and waved. I waved back smiling brightly so my tear-stained face wasn't visible to them. They haven't known what had happened to me, they are unaware of the fact that I am nothing but a broken girl, a girl with no soul, no emotions left inside her hollow heart. I was no longer the person I used to be, not after last year.I remember every single thing that happened with me, every single day in my life still runs through my mind. No matter how much I try to forget, it seems my mind wants me to remember. It wants me to remember the girl I once was, the girl I am now.I remember waking up in a hospital room. The brightness and the white walls of the room made me shut my eyes and then after a few moments of blinking, I finally opened them. Unfamiliar heaviness felt along my head when I tried to mo
ANGELINA POV:"Why didn't you let me die?"I stared at him with tears continuously flowing from my eyes. I didn't bother to wipe them off or anything. My head felt heavy and my eyelids were shutting on their own but I kept them open. I wanted to know why he didn't run himself and save his life."Why didn't you?" I whispered lowering my gaze."I couldn't leave you there. You were my patient and I couldn't leave you there to die," he answered."You could leave me there," I muttered."But I didn't."We both stayed silent, not uttering a word to each other. I didn't know what to say so I kept staring at my fingers and I guess he was waiting for me to ask something.My mind didn't wander off to all the things that had happened, nor did it think about the guy I fell in love with, in fact, it was blank. My thoughts were blank, and so was my heart. Empty, void of any emotions it could ever have experienced."Angelina?""Hmm?" I looked at Peter."You should rest. You have done lots of talking
ANGELINA POV:The next day, we headed to the airport. I was still on my wheelchair so Peter had to do everything. As the plane started leaving the ground, I felt the familiar pit in my stomach the first time I had traveled. Memories of that day flooded my mind; my first flight was with Danzel. After knowing that it was my first time in the air, Danzel had distracted me by placing feather-like kisses all over my jaw and neck. A shiver rang through my body at the memory of his lips against my skin. Not wanting to cry anymore, I shook my head getting rid of his thoughts. I was now leaving this country, along with everything behind, the people, the haunting incidents, the happy memories, and the terrifying moments. I was not going to think about it or at least try to not think about it. I know it would be difficult but I didn't have any choice. I couldn't sit and cry over what had happened to me. And no matter how much my heart desired I wouldn't go back to the person who left me there in
ANGELINA POV:"What?" I stared at him disbelievingly. He closed his eyes for a moment and then opened them again. Battling with words, he spoke with calmness in his voice,"Yes, I want you to go and see a therapist.""You think-you think, I am mad?" I said shifting away from him.He widened his eyes at my outburst and shook his head furiously."No-no, I don't- I would never! Angel, you are taking my words in the wrong way." He said."That's what you said, you told me to go see a therapist. You are implying that I am mentally unstable." I said blinking away the tears threatening to surface above.13"No, I am not saying that." He said moving closer and holding my hands and said, "You are having panic attacks, aren't you? And then nightmares are terrifying you day by day. You are always closed off. I understand if you don't want to speak to me but at least speak to someone who might help you get rid of them.""I don't want any help. I can manage it myself." I snapped."I know you can but
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