He gently pulled his hand away from hers, leaving Angela's hands hanging on the table helplessly."I'm sorry, Angela, but I have someone else now. I've found happiness in a life where I'm not that man anymore. You need to move on too. It's time for a new beginning, Angela. I can't go back to that world. I am sorry."Angela's chest tightened, her eyes were so wife that they could burst, her breath coming in shallow gasps as the reality of his words settled in.Antonio stood up after his statement.He glanced down at Angela. She was still in shock staring into the space with tears flooding down her cheeks.He looked down as if he regretted the pain he was causing. But it wasn't enough. It wasn't nearly enough to heal the gaping wound he had just inflicted.Immediately he folded his length in half with a low bow. "I'm so sorry for all the pain I may have caused you in the past," he said with his voice thick with sincerity. "For everything, until now. But I can't be that person anymore.
The door lock cracked.The twin's faces lit up in excitement, they were filled with energy and couldn't wait to hear all about Angela's day and the surprise she talked about in the morning.Unfortunately, it wasn't what they expected.Angela stumbled into the house, her mind clouded with a mix of alcohol and heartbreak. She had tried to forget the pain Antonio had left her with, but instead, it had only pushed her deeper into despair. Getting herself drunk wasn't in any way helpful, either.As she entered the living room, the twins, Lia and Liya, looked at her in shock at the sight of her in such a state. That will be the first they've seen someone drunk and not to talk of the person being Angela."I am so done with it all! I am so done!"Angela cried, staggering up the staircase.The twins exchanged questionable gaze with worried expressions on their faces."Mummy!"Junior shouted in excitement with his hands stretched out to get Angela's attention, but she ignored him completely.
Liya immediately grabbed their home phone and dialed Yuki’s number, her tears started blurring her vision as she frantically explained what was happening.“Aunty Yuki, please, you have to come. Mummy….. She’s not okay,” Liya cried into the phone, her voice thick with fear. Junior, who was traumatized by his own confusion, cried even louder than his sister. Yuki could hear their cries over the phone.That was disturbing.“What’s happening, what happened to Angela?”She asked.“She came home…staggering and was crying, then she told us… she told us that Uncle Jace is dead and that it’s her fault, other things we can't understand. We don’t know what to do…”Lia got the bowl and a towel and started cleaning Angela up.Yuki sighed in relief.“Calm down honey, nothing is going to happen to her, Okay?”Yuki replied.Liya nodded readily.Just then the doorbell rang, interrupting their phone conversation.The twins exchanged some fearful looks, wondering who that might be.“I think they are t
The snow was falling in thick, soft flakes, blanketing the city in a quiet stillness. The streets glistened under the dim streetlights, and the soft crunch of snow beneath their boots was the only sound cutting through the cold night air. After the day's work the couple, Antonio and Hinata walked side by side, their hands entwined and their breaths visible were in the crisp chill.Antonio wore a long, dark wool coat, buttoned to his neck, a gray scarf wrapped snugly around his throat. His hands, though gloved, held tightly to Hinata's. While Hinata was bundled in a white, knee-length coat with fur lining the hood. A pair of red gloves peeked out from the sleeves of her coat, and she wore thick, knitted tights under black ankle boots. Her long dark hair framed her small face beneath the fur-lined hood, and her cheeks were flushed from the cold."Your hand is so warm, baby".She looked up and smiled at Antonio.Antonio smiled back and patted her head due to their height difference.
Angela opens her eyes slowly in the dimly lit room, her head throbbing from the hangover from her drunken state. She blinked, her vision slowly clearing, and she saw a female figure sitting quietly beside her bed."Yuki?"Kerry's expression was soft, filled with concern."No sister, it's...me, Kerry".She took her sister's hands and kissed it.Angela's heart clenched at the sight, tears dropped down her cheeks."Kerry..." Angela croaked, her voice hoarse. She tried to sit up, but Kerry gently pushed her back down."Take it easy, please" Kerry whispered, her voice calm and soft. "I'm here. Just rest."Angela swallowed hard, her throat dry. "How... how did you know my address?" she asked, her mind still foggy but desperate for answers. She had no idea how Kerry had found her, how any of this had happened.Kerry sighed softly, tucking a strand of Angela's disheveled hair behind her ear. "Doris told me, remember the time you called Doris saying you would Antonio." she explained. "Sh
The next morning, Courtney went to Angela's room and gently pushed the door open after a knock to announce her entry.She found Angela and Kerry curled up together on the bed, still fast asleep. From the looks of it the two sisters seemed to have reconciled and renewed their bond.It wasn't the expected scenery, but she smiled at them happily. The exhaustion of the previous night had clearly taken its toll on both.She walked to the window and pulled the curtains open. The soft morning light filtered through the curtains and reflected on the two sisters.Courtney shook her head at their dedication to the sleep and approached the bed quietly.So, she sat down on the bed, beside them, softly calling out their names. "Angela... Kerry... wake up. You two sleep like pregnant women".She nudged Kerry like an enemy but patted Angela softly on her leg.Angela stirred first, blinking as she slowly sat up, her eyes red and puffy from the tears of the night before. Kerry followed shortly aft
Antonio arrived at the restaurant early. Last night, he called Hinata to check on her. She made a promise to call him when she gets home, but he never got her phone call. That made him dead worried, so he called her instead.Surprisingly, she didn't answer her call. He tried countless times and to no avail.He was restless all through the night. Worried sick.Something must've happened.Hinata doesn't ignore his calls, even when she is angry at him.So he decided to make it to the restaurant earlier than usual, only a few of their staff were around at that time. He tried her phone number again at the restaurant, and it wasn't reachable, causing his anxiety to grow. “Where are you, Hinata? I am having a bad feeling about this”.He said to himself as his heart raced.He walked through the entrance, greeting the staff with his usual warm nods and smiles.Despite his outward composure, a knot of worry tightened in his chest. He headed straight for the staff area, hoping to catch a gl
“Antonio Montero, the lady Angela calls him, that…do you believe me now?”Hinata blurted out, her voice barely a whisper.One of his men came and whispered to the Mafia's ears.“So the Montero bastard is still alive? Lord Damon will be impressed with this. I can't wait to watch Lord Damon kill him with his hands”.He laughed out loud.“Bastard? Kill him?”It was at that moment that she knew, she just exposed Antonio to an enemy. Her heart skipped a beat and her eyes widened.“No… I…made a mistake, it wasn't Antonio Montero…” Hinata started to backtrack, but it was too late. “Spare us the drama, young girl”.He smirked leaning back in his chair as he assessed Hinata with a predatory gaze. “Please don't hurt him, please”.Hinata pleaded in tears.The Mafia was silent just staring at her with a wicked grin.He raised his hand and the strippers left.Once they were gone, two of his men dragged Hinata up and pushed her forward the Mafia's feet.“What … .what…. Are you going to do to him
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. "