Antonio's phone buzzed with an incoming call, breaking off the warmed hug.The persistent tone reverberated off the high ceilings, echoing through the cavernous room.“Could it be Angela?”He thought and took out his phone from his pocket, he saw a voicemail notification from Angela but was distracted by the unknown name incoming call.He also noticed it was an unfamiliar number flashing before him. Curiosity piqued, he hesitated for a moment.“Angela?”Grandma asked interrupting his thoughts.“No…no Grandma, not Angela, excuse me a minute?”Antonio said to his Grandma, who nodded with a smile and watched him walk to the far end of the place.“Hello?” Antonio spoke, his voice filled with a blend of caution and curiosity.A soft and slightly hesitant voice responded on the other end.“Antonio? Is this Antonio Montero?”Antonio's eyes snapped open, and his heart skipped a beat and his knuckles turned white as he gripped the phone tightly. That voice!It reminded him of someone.It co
Angela's world had been turned upside down. She walked through the busy streets, her footsteps carrying her forward without any clear destination in mind.“It's all over, isn't it?”She thought and smiled, trying to fight back her tears.“Things will never go back to the same, I mean this is Diana we are talking about, his one and only Diana,” she scoffed with a sarcastic eye roll with tears soaking her eyes wet.“I am not even a competition to her, it would have all been avoided if only I told him from the very beginning about Damon.He manipulated me all along while working well Diana, he knew quite well that she was alive. I blindly played right into his trap, he got all he wanted and stabbed me in the back, it was all his plan all along, how could I have missed that?”She rubbed her elbows as though she were in a lost soul in winter. The encounter with Diana certainly left her feeling exposed, vulnerable, and consumed by fear. She could feel the weight of the blackmail hanging ov
Antonio stood in his balcony, his phone in hand, as he stared at it, dying to see the call answered and. His mind was like a storm of worry and confusion, his thoughts circling Angela.He had tried to call her multiple times, his messages growing increasingly frantic as the hours passed. Each unanswered call only fueled his anxiety, as he wondered why she wasn't responding, where she could be, and if she were safe?What if this was related to the strange call asking him to meet up?He was breaking down and suffocating with worry.As the minutes turned into hours, Antonio's worry gave way to frustration, then anger. Why was she doing this to him?She had read his message then why is she not replying if she is safe?Suddenly, his mind raced with possibilities, as he thought of someone he could call to find out more about Angela's whereabouts.Her friendHer sister KerryOr her brother Jace.Definitely Jace, however he knew that if Angela wasn't answering her own phone, she might have
Antonio laughed at his reaction as expected of Jace. "Of course I will work on that but listen, Jace, I'm still concerned about Angela, I know, you must be concerned too”.He replied, his voice serious. “I'll keep an eye out for her, I promise she won't be in any danger as long as I live…so don't worry about her safety”.Jace was silent for a minute.“I will let you know her whereabouts after I call her”."I'd appreciate that, Jace," Antonio said, a weight of worry pressing down on him once more.“Also thank you Antonio for loving my sister,Angela is an angel to us”.“You always say that she is an Angel”.Antonio smiled.“Well she is!”The flustered teen snapped.“I am not doubting that,she is an ANGEL to me too, believe me I know..I love her so much..and all I want is to be happy..that will only happen when I am with her…assured that the rest of my life will be spent together with her”. Jace smiled.“You two will be okay, Antonio. You'll see. I will talk to her."Antonio thanked J
“On my way home, we will talk later, love you”.Angela replied and sent the message to Antonio.She sighed deeply after delivering the message, staring at the window deep in thought.As the cab lurched to a stop, Angela gasped and blinked absentmindedly then slowly she looked out of the window. They have arrived at her address.She sighed and stood to her feet, her body heavy with exhaustion and sadness.She paid the cab driver and made her way out of the cab, her eyes fixed into space, her mind consumed by thoughts of what would happen next.She entered the elevator to the last floor, which is a penthouse, brain calculating fast as she pressed the button for the penthouse floor.She knew for sure that Antonio must have contacted her little brother Jace and thought of a good lie to tell. As the elevator rose, she felt her tummy rumble not of hunger but fear, all her plans seemed perfect but the idea of leaving Antonio scares her more than she ever imagined.When the doors slid open,
Antonio simply nodded and stepped out of the car.He walked to the bridge his hands tucked into his pockets, impatiently waiting.He stared across the bridge, admiring the breathtaking view of the water's surface shimmering with the reflection of the twinkling lights.It was just like the old times when he visited the site.He was avoiding having flashbacks about the site and Diana, yet he couldn't help but appreciate the beauty of the site before him, it was one of the most romantic places to be.It was pretty much enchanting and relaxing.Antonio felt the gentle breeze caressed his cheeks, carrying the faint scent of nearby blooming flowers.He wasn't alone at the bridge; many couples were there hanging around, drinking and doing their businesses with their love partners.After waiting for a short period without seeing anyone.Antonio grew impatient. His calls are being ignored and yet no sign of this stranger.Is this a joke?He thought.His gaze darted around, searching for signs
As they walked side by side towards the park, Antonio’s heart was filled with a mix of emotions. On one hand, he was grateful for Diana, she is back and alive!This is someone he had mourned for years, having a breakdown and anxiety knowing she will never be with him again. Her death had devastated him all these years, and he had spent countless nights grieving her loss.He couldn't believe that she was alive, let alone here by his side.She is alive and healthy!How was she here? Why had she contacted him after all this time? And most importantly, why had she let him believe that she was dead?He stole a gaze at her.Even with all these questions string inside of him, he could not help but admire how beautifully she had aged in the past years. Dressed in a flowing white gown that hugged her curves in all the right places, cascading down to the ground like a waterfall of silk. Her hair, blonde and golden, fell in soft waves around her shoulders, framing her face like a halo.Her
Angela's nieces, Lia and Liya, burst into her room, their faces were covered with disappointment. “Aunt Angela, he didn't come!” they chimed in unison, their eyes welling up with tears.Angela rubbed her tired yet to digest their complaints, she has fallen asleep hours ago, the moment she came back and cried herself to sleep.She gestured for them to come closer. “Who didn't come, sweethearts?” she asked, rubbing her eyes, although she already suspected the answer.“Uncle Charming! He promised to take us to the movies, but he's not here!” Lia exclaimed, her voice trembling.Angela's expression turned sympathetic, yet secretly worried, even though the possibility of him coming for her is down to zero. Diana must’ve exposed her dirty game with Damon to him.He didn’t call to ask her about her own side of the story.She tried to hide her own disappointment. “I'm so sorry, girls. I know how much you were looking forward to it. Maybe Uncle was busy and couldn’t make it"she said softly.
She turned to Antonio, who was still smiling softly, watching her with Junior in his arms. "Did you... did you know?" she asked, her voice still shaky.Antonio stepped forward, gently taking her hand."Found out only weeks ago. It was Leonardo," he explained, nodding toward his best man. "He planned the fake death. Took care of him. Kept Jace safe and hidden, when he was under Damon's control. We all thought it was best to surprise you today. All Leonardo."Angela's wet eyes gazed towards Leonardo.She ran and hugged him."Thank you," she cried. "Thank you for saving him. You don't know what you did for us....thank you. How will I ever pay you back!"Leonardo was unsure if it's okay to hug her back, but the look in Antonio's eyes warned him. Antonio gently pulled her away from Leonard's to his chest."You can cry on my chest instead".He whispered, then turned to his best man."Thank you, Leonardo".Leonardo, still flushed from Courtney's earlier kiss, simply nodded. "It was the l
The guests, still applauding and cheering for them.Antonio's Mexican parents, the fisherman, and his wife, were clapping and cheering proudly while his wife dabbed at her eyes, overwhelmed with joy.Even Hinata, who had been watching quietly, joined the applause, her smile bittersweet but genuinely happy for the lovebirds.Grateful to Angela for her life.******The joyous wedding celebration reached its peak as Angela prepared to toss her bouquet. Laughter and chatter filled the air, the guests eager to see who would catch the symbol of future love. Angela turned her back to the crowd, lifted the bouquet high, and with a quick glance over her shoulder, threw it into the air.The bouquet arced beautifully, and with a soft thud, it landed right in Courtney's hands without her trying.Gasps and cheers erupted from the onlookers. Courtney, with a mischievous smile, turned and walked toward Antonio's best man, Leonardo, who had been watching the scene. Not actually the scene but Court
She nodded and smiled back at them before heading out of the room.As she waited to be walked down the aisle, a guard approached wearing dark sunglasses. He looked very young too."A guard?"Angela asked Doris."He's Antonio's most trusted person to walk you down the aisle. Let him take you". Doris whispered reassuringly.*How come I haven't seen him before, maybe the shades*Angela thought.Reluctantly, and with a deep breath, she finally agreed, allowing the guard to step in and take her father's place.As Angela made her way outside, the female guests were already waiting with anticipation to see the wedding gown. When she finally appeared, gasps filled the air. Eyes widened, and phones came out immediately."She's stunning!" One woman whispered, as several others frantically snapped pictures of her gown, each trying to capture every detail of the intricate design.Many women exchanged envious glances, their smiles genuine but tinged with the smallest hint of jealousy."I need t
*****MONTHS LATER***“It's the long-awaited wedding of the year! Today, ladies will be heartbroken because many women around the world lost the game to beautiful Angela! The young lady who has captured his heart. Our award-winning idol. Sexiest Man of the year! Mr. Antonio Montero will share his wedding vow just a few minutes from now!Stay tuned and please console any Antonio's fangirl around you”.A female newscaster announced.“Are you not one of the fan girls? Don't cry yet, we are live”.Her male partner teased her.“I am happy for Angela. In fact, I shipped them”.She replied confidently.“Ladies and Gentlemen today. We bring you live coverage of what promises to be the wedding of the year! Happening live on Montero's island in Hawaii, trending at no 1 in the United States and 8 other countries around the globe.” The male newscaster announced.The camera panned to Antonio, dressed impeccably in his suit, waiting patiently for his bride. The royal Montero's guards were chosen
"I love you, Antonio...and I am lucky...to have met you accidentally. It was a disappointment at first, but it's a blessing. You are not a Monster, you are ANTONIO MONTERO incredibly handsome playful caring and sweet in bed...my man".Antonio scoffed and looked away from her."He blushes a lot too".She smiled back at him.Antonio's face turned more red."Stop, Angel, I get it".He looked away then slowly back to her.Angela tilted her head, her heart full of compassion. "You deserve to heal," she replied, her voice firm yet tender. "We both do. And we can't do that if you keep punishing yourself for the past."Antonio exhaled deeply, still maintaining her eye contact.Her forgiveness was more than he felt he deserved, but it was also the lifeline he didn't know he needed. Slowly, he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a tight embrace.Angela hugged him back, resting her head against his chest, listening to the rapid beat of his heart."I love you, Angela...more than you can
"You know Angela, you have a nice voice, the problem is we, the singles, don't want to hear it sweetie!"Courtney's voice came from outside the door."I should have lodged in a suite or something. I just thought maybe Antonio is a changed man now, proved me wrong! Silly fox!"She stormed away.Antonio and Angela looked at each other shocked at what just happened, then they laughed at themselves quietly."I love you".Angela kissed him."I love you more".Antonio replied and held her tightly."About Hinata....can we visit her tomorrow?"Angela spoke against his skin, sandwiched by his chest and arms."Of course....we will talk to my Mexican family too, they are worried about her and dying to meet you".Angela smiled back.****Antonio stirred awake in the middle of the night, his mind spinning some memories he hadn't been able to access for years.The dream he had just awoken from was vivid, like pieces of a puzzle falling into place. He lay still for a moment, his body tense, and his h
He was ashamed to let it go so soon, but it was impossible to hold back.Angela melted down on the bed, then she heard loud hisses and groans. Too weak and drained, she closed her eyes and smiled, knowing what happened.A few seconds, she opened her eyes and found Antonio's face flushed with embarrassment."I ...don't know what happened. I am sorry for this"."It's celibacy, nothing to be ashamed of, honey. Look at that big pool of cream. Five years, did ever you jerk off?" she giggled."I had a lot to worry about".He laughed a bit of relief."My body is so tired, it's your fault, let me clean you up. Come over here, don't be shy".She sounded drunk and put her hair up. No one says an orgasm can make one talk drunkenly.Antonio walked to the bed and offered himself to her."Hey you big boy, we meet again"She bit her lower lip and giggled at his long shaft."You are talking to it?"Antonio asked amused."It's mine, you have any problem with that?"She pouted angrily.Antonio raised
Antonio kissed her again, this time more fiercely, more urgently, as if he couldn't get enough of her. His hands moved to her waist, then lower to the soft curve of her butt. Angela gasped as he gave her a squeeze and grabbed her tightly down there, pulling her even tighter against him, their bodies pressed so close that she could feel his hard shaft poking and getting all excited for her.Noticing that, caused her inside to melt, and her juices started dripping."I can't wait anymore, Angel".Antonio breathed hotly against her ear, then he returned to claim her lips again..With a swift motion, Antonio lifted her, carrying her to the bed, never breaking the kiss. He laid her gently on the bed, his body hovering over hers. "Angel".He whispered her name huskily.Angela's bosom rose and fell with anticipation, her eyes locked on his, waiting impatiently, her lips slightly opened.Kneeling between her thighs, he carefully spread her legs, his hands hooking under her hips, then reach
"When?""You will meet her soon, I know you will love her".He replied to Gabi."We look forward to it, son," Lucas said warmly. "Take care of yourself and your family."*******Standing at the balcony, Angela dialed Yuki, who answered almost immediately. "Angela!" Yuki's voice was bright and filled with relief. "How are you? I have been dead worried, oh my goodness!""I'm okay, Yuki," Angela said with a smile. "Is everything alright over there? How are the kids?"Yuki's voice softened."They're great. Don't worry, they've been asking about you all day. I'll put them on the phone."Angela's heart swelled with relief and happiness as she heard the excited voices of her twins and little Antonio Junior in the background."Mummy!" the teenagers shouted in unison, their joy palpable through the phone.Angela's eyes filled with tears, but they were happy tears this time. "Hey, my babies!" she said, her voice trembling slightly. "I miss you all so much.""We miss you too, Mum!" Lia said. "