Angela's breath came out in visible puffs as she ran through the chilly winter night, heading to the restaurant. She could feel her heart pounding hard with a mix of fear, desperation, and hope.The memory of seeing Antonio alive but as a different man played over and over in her mind. She had to see him again, to convince herself that what she saw was real, and of course talked to him.When she finally reached the restaurant where she had seen him that morning as a waiter, she slowed down, her breath catching in her throat.She ran all the way from home!The warm light spilling from the restaurant’s glass walls contrasted sharply with the cold darkness outside.She cautiously approached the glass, peering through it as her eyes scanned the room searching for Antonio.Inside, everything looked like a normal day Ina restaurant. Couples and small groups sat at tables, chatting and laughing over their meals.Angela was nervously praying to see him again, it's not in her head. She saw h
She emphasized the name with a sharp edge, making it clear to Angela that she isn't playing around and that her statement was offensive.“You had your chance earlier, and you made a scene. Now you’re back here, creeping around outside? What’s your deal? You are so much interested in another woman's man? Diego is my boyfriend? Weirdo!”Angela’s heart twisted painfully at the name “Diego.” It felt like a punch to the gut, a reminder that the man she loved isn't the same anymore.Worse, he didn’t remember her at all, not even his own name. She tried to explain, her voice trembling. “I wasn’t trying to cause trouble. I just… I need to talk to him. Please…”“Look lady, Diego doesn’t need this kind of drama. Especially not from some strange acting woman who can’t even focus on her date. So why don’t you just leave him alone? Huh?"Angela’s eyes slowly clouded with tears, but she blinked them back. She wanted to scream, to tell Hinata that she had no idea what this was like, that the man
“I am not interested in whatever you say”.Hinata replied strictly.Angela felt sudden anger from her reply.Talking and convincing is hopeless.She had hoped to find some understanding, but instead, Hinata was desperate to keep Antonio to herself."He will regain his memories one day, and think about how hurt he will be to know you knew all this while whom he really is and kept it a secret from him”.With that, Angela turned and walked away.Hinata clenched her fist tightly, her heart was pounding loudly.Her head felt a bit dizzy and she took an unsteady step backwards.“There's no way it's true”.She murmured to herself and immediately rushed inside to grab her phone.“Hey Hinata, where have you been?”A co-worker asked.“Where is Diego?”Hinata replied with a question.“He is on an errand, what's up with the lady outside?”“I… I will be right back”.Hinata said and walked out of the restaurant to a quiet place.Her curiosity had driven her to search for information about Antonio M
Antonio’s eyes widened with recognition as he recognized Angela to be the same woman who acted weird towards him in the restaurant earlier.“You…” he said slower, his voice filled with confusion.Angela’s heart raced. She tried to control her emotions, but she couldn't. She hugged him tightly and cried out.“Antonio, please, I need to talk to you. Just give me a moment. I can explain everything.”Antonio glanced nervously over his shoulder towards the restaurant and pulled her out of the hug.Angela's shoulders were shaking visibly, and her face messed up with tears.“Look, I am genuinely sorry I don't know what you want. I really don’t want to have issues with Hinata. I have a girlfriend.”The mention of Hinata’s name was like a slap to Angela’s already shattered heart. “What…what about me?”“What…”Before he could finish his statement, she reached out and pulled Antonio towards her, pressing her lips against his in a fervent kiss. She clung to him, her hands gripping his jacket a
Angela returned home after her emotional confrontation with Hinata. The cold winter air had left her feeling drained, but the confrontation itself had sapped her energy even more. The stubbornness in Hinata was disheartening.Despite knowing who Antonio really was, Hinata seemed unwilling to let go of him. It's very obvious to Angela that Hinata might hide Antonio’s true identity from him, keeping him in the dark about his past so that the two can continue to be together.With a deep breath, she unlocked the door and stepped into the quiet house.The twins and little Junior were deep asleep in their rooms and already lost in dreams. She cleaned her tears and walked quietly up the stairs to Junior's room.She turned the lights switch and found out his older sisters did a good job for his bedtime.She kissed his forehead like she hasn't seen him forever.“Give daddy some time to remember us”.She said in her mind.Then she walked quietly towards the room’s exit, gently she closed th
Hinata was spiraling into a state of depression and anxiety, her mental state still not yet recovered from the revelation of Antonio’s true identity. Sleep eluded her, and the night had become torturous, filled with restless tossing and turning. The fear of losing her Diego haunted her every waking moment.She had come to love him deeply, too much even, and the thought of him returning to a life she wasn’t part of is literally the worst nightmare ever!Hinata thought that she could just keep things the way they were, they could still have their happily ever after.She needed to feel close to him, to remind herself that he was still hers. So that night, she decided to take the initiative. She set the mood in their small apartment, dimming the lights and playing soft, romantic music. She wore seductive lingerie, hoping to capture his attention and draw him away from whatever thoughts were plaguing him, about their recent interaction with Angela.As Antonio returned from his late eve
The next morning Angela woke up earlier, a little excited.She was filled with hope about meeting Antonio again. According to Yuki, if she could meet him with Hinata absent, they will have a chance.So she decided to start the day on a positive note.She slipped out of her bed, careful not to wake the house and cleaned up the whole house, in case he decides to visit the family.After the house was sparkling clean, she went straight to the kitchen humming music.She decided to make all their favorites: fluffy scrambled eggs, perfectly golden pancakes, crispy bacon, and a fresh fruit salad with strawberries, blueberries, and slices of orange. For Junior, she made his favorite oatmeal, sweetened with a bit of honey and topped with cinnamon.Once the breakfast was ready, she set the table.The sight of the table, so beautifully prepared by her, made her smile with satisfaction. "The kids are going to be so happy, I made their favorites... I can't thank those Angels enough".She giggled
Angela fed him between bites of her own breakfast."Do you like it, baby?"She said in a tiny voice and kissed his cheek.He nodded and clapped his tiny hands."Yummy!""That's my little sunshine," Angela said, beaming at him. Lia tried to query once more, her voice was filled with gentle persistence. "Mom, really, what's going on? It's like you're a different person today."Angela laughed softly, reaching out to ruffle her hair. "Eat your food, miss curiosity"."I am no longer a little baby, mom".Lia pouted at how messed up her long hair is."My apologies boss".Angela replied.The girls laughed.After breakfast, Angela felt a mix of nervousness and excitement bubbling inside her. She cleared the table, kissed her children again, and told them to focus on their studies for the day. Lia and Liya took their schoolbooks to the living room, where they set up a study area to help Junior with his English starter lessons.Junior was full of energy after breakfast, so he was eager to l