ANGELINAI stirred in my sleep and opened my eyes. The darkness outside the window indicated that it was still dark, early morning maybe. My eyes moved over to him. Danzel had his arms curled around me and my head was over his arm. Looking up at his sleeping face, I felt my heart beat against my ribcage. Those long eyelashes hid the blue eyes my heart yearned for; those lips which were always set in a thin line were beautiful. Involuntarily, my fingers slowly touched his face. They lingered over his eyes, imagining the blue orbs dreaming of something. How did I end up here? In his arms again? I gazed my eyes at him, indeed Danzel was a handsome man. Beneath his cold stature, he was the most caring person. I had seen him protect his family, and his loved ones.My heart skipped a beat at his confession earlier.I love you, Angelina.There was no hidden plan in his words. They were pure and vulnerable. I kept playing them in my head, slightly enjoying the beats of my heart. Did I love him
ANGELINA -I stared at his retreating back wondering how unknowingly familiar my life seemed to me. Here I was, back in his house after all these months I am finally where I belong. As he reached at the door, Danzel turned around and smiled, his eyes shone with the love he had for me. My heart fluttered at the sight and I waved him back.Smiling pleasantly at myself, I turned around and made my way to my room. My feet faltered at the entrance of Fiona's room and I knocked on her door. I heard shuffling from the other side and then Fiona opened the door."Hey," she smiled at me, "please come in,""Hi," I said and stepped in, immediately realizing that this was the first time I have ever stepped into her room. "We never got to talk since I came.""Oh yeah," she said and looked around, "Things have been busy lately.""Yeah," I nodded in agreement and then looked at her. Fiona was dressed in a floral pink dress and her eyes were red at the corners, "Fiona, have you been crying?""What?" h
Angelina - My mind was still occupied with what Fiona said a few days ago. I kept replaying her words, straining my mind on how complicated her relationship with Ethan was. He was my stepbrother, a man who sold me to my biggest nightmare for money. I didn't know him. I didn't even know he existed. But what I had heard from everyone, was Ethan was a messed up guy. All these days, he was the man who destroyed Danzel's family, who killed the entire future of Danzel.But for Fiona, I couldn't understand. She spoke of someone unknown to me. I saw it in her eyes, she loved him. He hurt her and enjoyed it. The more I thought about it, the more twisted things got. I assumed that I could relate to her situation. She was kidnapped, and I was too. She was beaten, and...I was too. She fell for her own abductor, I did too. But Danzel was good, in his own way, he took care of me. Not once did he try to force himself on me. He was cocky and arrogant, and more of a bastard in the initial days. I reme
Angelina -For a moment, I didn't move, nor did he. We stood frozen, enjoying the feel of each other's lips. All the courage and adrenaline I had felt building up inside my blood, drained away with the touch of his lips. Danzel stood stiff and then slowly, I felt him responding. Familiar warmth spread inside my body at his lips moving against mine. My knees buckled and he held me by my waist, pulling me closer. I surrendered in his arms and he kissed me slowly as if we were teenagers sharing our first kiss. Hesitant at first and then the raging control slipped through his hands and he buried them in my hair. When I broke apart, Danzel rested his forehead against mine and breathed,"I fucking missed you!" and my heart fluttered, "I missed you so much!"I nodded and he kissed me again, "I am sorry.""I am sorry too," I breathed against his mouth, "—for leaving you."Not able to hold back, he kissed me again. "You had every right to leave me, I didn't treat you right."Maybe it was all th
ANGELINA -It was quarter to seven and Danzel was still asleep. At first, I thought he must be unwell but then I realized that he was sleeping peacefully. I wondered what was the last time he slept past six; Danzel was a man to woke up at dawn. Slowly, I turned around his arms and faced him. Three years of knowing him and still his beautiful face seemed to freeze me. My slight movement caused him to stir and his arms tightened around my waist and pulled me closer, smashing my naked body into his. A blush crept over my face as the images of last night flashed in front of my eyes. With every passing hour of the silent night, Danzel whispered how much he loved, he showed me his love. All the deep buried desires were reawakened with his touch, and I remember desperately clinging to him. He was gentle at first, and then as we slipped out of our self-control, he ravished me. My fingers traced his eyes and I felt the desire burning inside me.I leaned in and pressed my lips against his closed
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
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 - 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
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