The sun beamed down on the opulent Montero mansion as Antonio's sleek black limousine pulled up to the grand entrance. The driver stepped out, opening the door for him with a bow.Antonio stepped out of the car and took a deep breath, relishing the tranquil atmosphere that surrounded the Montero's Mansion like it had been too long since he last visited.His face brightened up with a broad smile.It was a new look that got maids and servants whispering to one another.He made his way straight to his grandma's mansion. The queue of servants bowing as he walked past them could feel the different aura too.“Welcome back young master, Antonio”.And for the first time in years, Antonio responded.“Thanks, how are you all doing?”They were too stunned to reply immediately, could it be a trick question? However, leaving Montero hanging would lead to a very regrettable penalty.“We are good, thanks young master Antonio”.They chorused.Antonio nodded with a smile and approached the massive
Antonio looked up at Mama Elizabeth, her hair now slightly disheveled but radiating a newfound radiance.With a tender smile, he took her hand in his. “You are as beautiful as always, Grandma.”“Did you two have a misunderstanding? Why did she choose to stay with her family, and why are you two delaying the Marriage? Is there something I should know?”His grandma asked, waving off his compliments which she sensed to be a distraction.“Slow down”.Antonio chuckled.“Well, you are in a good mood, it's a good sign, just tell me there's nothing going on between the two of you, so I can die in peace”.“I hate when you talk like that, Grandma”.Antonio replied with a frown.“Then there is your bride!”Antonio sighed.“Fine, I think it's time I tell you the truth”.“What truth?”Grandma Elizabeth replied impatiently.Antonio hesitated, his expression shifting slightly as he pondered his grandmother's question. He knew he couldn't keep the truth from her forever, and he was not comfortable
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