A few minutes later.She came back from the kitchen carrying a tray with a steaming mug of chamomile tea, carefully chosen by her for its soothing properties. It's her grandma's special.She decided to check on the kids first before going for Angela.She peeked through the slightly opened door and found them soundly asleep, each hugging their stuffed animals.She smiled at them and walked through the passageway which leads to the sitting room.Cracked the door open with her leg gently having hands filled.“Angela,” Doris said softly, approaching her friend with empathy etched in every line of her face. “I brought you some tea. It's chamomile, I thought it might help you relax.”Angela looked up at her, her eyes red-rimmed from crying.She was seated on the couch, her hands clutching a crumpled tissue.The room was softly lit by a warm, ambient glow from the table lamp in the corner. A comfortable couch occupies one side of the room, adorned with plush cushions and a cozy throw blan
“Angela, I've been thinking a lot about what you said in the afternoon… about going back to that place…for Jace”.Angela looks up, meeting Doris' gaze with a mixture of sadness and curiosity.“What's wrong? I can't leave Jace’s corpse there”.She said quietly.Doris took a deep breath, choosing her words carefully.“I know Angela, but it's dangerous to go back there…don't tell me you trust Damon that much…”.She said softly.“But …he was the one who saved me…and the girls, he could have killed us, but he didn't”.Angela replied.“Oh please…of course he could've done that to gain your trust. Look, the Montero are dangerous and unpredictable. These are the same people who… who took your brother from us, the Monteros are all the same. I don't want you to go back there, it's not safe, trust me”.“I…don't know Doris. I need to give him a proper burial and the girls need to say goodbye Doris… I can't just abandon his body there”.Angela replied ad mist a sob.Doris hesitated, her concern fo
Antonio's jaw clenched in frustration.“But what, Carlos? Speak, you moron!” he demanded sharply, locking eyes with the man who had never faltered in his loyalty before. “Have you overlooked something? Or are you telling me there's nothing else you useless bunch of fools can do?!”He barked angrily.Carlos swallowed heavily and hesitated, choosing his words carefully. “We're still exploring every avenue, sir,” he replied with a trembling voice."But lady Diana…”.He paused, seeing the tight frown on Antonio's face as a reaction to the honor he attached to Diana's name.“But… Diana seems to have disappeared without a trace, I think there are people among our men working with her”.Antonio knew that alright, but he had more important things to face now. Damon is behind it all. Good thing for that brat. He is yet to show his face at the mansion since Diana exposed his deal with Angela.“I don't pay your assholes to think, there are people working with her, fish them out and Angela! Wh
Grandma Elizabeth, in her wheelchair, moved down the corridor of the Montero clinic, pushed gently by Antonio's cousin Courtney. Courtney had been staying at the Montero's as a support to her Grandma since Antonio gone crazy over the disappearance of Angela.The poor old woman needed her now more than ever, and she made sure to be there for her.“Did you get any information from the maid in Antonio’s Mansion, today?”Grandma Elizabeth asked Courtney as they stroll through the red carpeted hallway heading to the clinic.“Yes I did, and …(paused sadly) it wasn't a good news Grandma, the men came back with absolute no results concerning Angela nor that bitch Diana”.“And Antonio? How was he feeling about all this?"“No one has been sent to the clinic again…. I guess it's not that bad or could it have gotten worse?” Courtney asked.Grandma Elizabeth sighed."Poor Fox. His rage has surprisingly grown cold, and I wonder how he manages his emotions at this time”.“The maid confirmed that h
"Doris, please. Kerry is genuinely worried about Angela. She was held against her will and tortured by Antonio. She’s desperate to find her sister”.Courtney replied.Another silence came from Doris's end.Courtney slapped her forehead in frustration.“Are you still there, please this is important,we are all worried about Angela”.When Doris spoke again, her voice was skeptical. "And why should I believe that from a Montero? Kerry has always been trouble to Angela, she is a mother yet she carelessly messes around with anything in pants and even ignores her own babies,Kerry is bad news. I don't know what she told you but she is not a good sister to Angela,she never was."Courtney took a deep breath. "I understand your feelings, Doris. But Kerry is here with us, and she's changed. She is worried and she needs your help,if you know where Angela is, please do tell us..you will be rewarded handsomely…and I promise Antonio won't know of this"“Fine”.Doris snapped.“Fine?”Courtney asked,
Doris took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves.“Well, we can't let him know you are here. Go stay with the kids and lock the door. Don't come out no matter what," Doris instructed her. “I'll find out what he wants.”Angela nodded, sneaking into the twin's room and locked the door after her.However, she pressed her ear to the window, straining to hear what was happening outside.Meanwhile, Antonio stepped out of the lead car, his face concealed with anger. His men fanned out, securing the perimeter as he marched up to the front door.Doris met him at the entrance, her expression bold.“Mr. Antonio Montero. What are you doing here? This neighborhood is peaceful”.Antonio's eyes were cold as he looked at her.“Where is Angela?”Doris crossed her arms, matching his gaze with her own fierce expression.“I told you before on the phone, Mr. Antonio, I don't know where she is. I should be the one asking you that, where is my friend Angela? What have you done to her?”Antonio took a
If yes, then what is Damon up to?Why did he lie to Angela about Antonio?However, that's for later. Now she had to keep lying or else.“I am sorry, unfortunately I am being sincere, I haven't heard from Angela”.She sobbed and pretended to be sad.Antonio stared at her for a moment in disappointment, then turned away.“I apologize for all this… I promise to bring Angela back, the twins and Jace… I won't let anyone harm any one of them, I give you my word”.He said quietly and walked towards his car.The head of his security signaled the rest of his men to follow. Doris watched in silence as the convoy of cars pulled out of the compound.As soon as the last one was out of the compound, she allowed herself to exhale, the tension slowly draining from her body.She returned to the living room only to see her sister waiting anxiously. “Who the hell was that?”“It's… Antonio”.Doris muttered, trying to figure something out."Who?”Her sister interrupted her thoughts.“Just go back to bed
"It's all clear now, it wasn't Antonio who killed Jace," Doris had said, her voice laced with a mix of anger. "It was Damon! He manipulated you and made Antonio the monster to get you on his side."“I thought this was all Antonio's idea,I …I did it because I was so angry he had us captured…and Jace ..I ... .I don't know what to say Doris…”.Angela sobbed with a hand over her face.Doris was restless thinking about the next possible step, a way to fix this.“This is bad..Angela…Antonio is going to be framed by Damon and you helped him! Do you have any idea how much you've hurt him already?”She said pacing up and down in front of Angela, who sat on the couch sobbing loudly.“I…did it to pay back…I thought he killed Jace..I…I…I am so stupid”.She cried out.How could she have been so blind?Her thoughts raced back to the moments she'd spent with Damon back at Diana's captive building when he released her from her bondage, his smooth lies that she fell for.She imagined a vivid image of
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. "