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.
Angela sighed, watching them with a heavy heart and sadness. She gently extricated herself from the snuggle fest, careful not to disturb them and wake them from their sleep.First, she lifted Liya into her arms, cradling her like a baby.Her head lolled against Angela's shoulder, her soft breathing like a soothing sound. Quietly, Angela carried her to her room, the moonlight casting a blurry silver glow on the way, but for more safety purpose, she turned on the passage light. She made her way into the twin's room and gently laid Liya on her bed, pulling the covers up to her chin. A soft kiss planted on her forehead, and Liya was tucked in.Next, Angela returned to the living room for Lia. She scooped up her up gently, feeling the slight weight of her in her arms. Lia's arms instinctively wrapped around Angela's neck, even in sleep. Angela smiled, carrying her to her room, the same gentle care and soft kiss on the forehead following.As she tucked Lia in, Angela couldn't help but
Angela nodded impatiently.“Sometimes all we need is a shoulder to cry on and feel better afterward, I am happy now, thanks”.She flashed her dentition.Jace was still not convinced, but he knew she had made up her mind not to disclose it to him.“Alright, well, I am your brother I will always be there for you, if anyone hurt you, I am going to hurt them back, I don't care who the heck they are”.He stated boldly.Angela chuckled and hugged him.“I love you…all of you…the twins and you, you guys are my everything, I love you”.She tried not to sob.Jace wanted to push her away in disgust at the sudden confession, but he knew she needed him to say it back now more than ever.“I love you too”.After the long hug, Angela pulled away and picked her phone from the couch.“I am off to bed, sweet dreams”.She pecked his cheek and walked towards her bedroom.Jace stared at her until she disappeared into the dark passage.He sighed and dropped on the couch, staring at the TV absentmindedly. Tr
Angela woke up with a heavy feeling in her chest.She had tossed and turned all night, her dreams were nothing but the memories of Antonio and the guilt that weighed on her conscience.As she sat up in bed, she felt a wave of exhaustion all over her. Her muscles ached badly, and her head throbbed with a dull headache. She knew that her stress and anxiety had taken a toll on her body, leaving her body feeling drained and weak.Despite the weak feeling in her body, Angela knew she couldn't spend another day wallowing in her sadness and anxiety concerning her issue with Antonio. She forced herself out of bed, moving slowly and deliberately out of the bed.With a heavy sigh, she walked slowly towards the bathroom.As she brushed her teeth, she tried not to think about Antonio again and the possibility of him being aware of her dirty game with Damon.Just then her younger brother Jace burst into her room, the sound of the jammed door startled Angela, her eyes widened in surprise. “What w