All Chapters of The Destined Lovers: He's Mine To Keep: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Evan slashed water onto his face. His body still reeled from the emotional turmoil that lingered within him. The memory of his fall and the subsequent gaze into Evelyn's eyes, which had left his heart racing, remained vivid in his mind. He couldn't shake off the feeling, and the water's coolness did little to calm his nerves. His heart continued to pound in his chest. He placed his hand on his chest and leaning against the door, he struggled to regain composure. Evelyn was no less calm. Her encounter with Evan had left her shaken, and Marlie's concern was evident as she helped her daughter settle down. "Are you alright, dear? Where's Mark?" She asked, her voice laced with worry. Evelyn recounted everything that happened back there, ofcourse leaving out that part. Phil was listening intently, his expression a mix of curiosity and relief. "Oh, that's why," he murmured, grateful that the situation wasn't as serious as he had imagined. ***** "Huh?!!!" Gemma exclaimed l

As Angel gazed at her phone, her eyes widened in surprise. The caller ID displayed a familiar name - her mother. Her demeanor shifted, and she became visibly uneasy, catching Marlie's attention. "Angel, is everything all right?" Marlie's concerned tone broke the silence. She asked, her voice laced with worry. Angel's gaze snapped back to the present, and she hastily ended the call instead of answering it. "Uh, everything's fine, Mrs. Baristanas," Angel stammered, trying to reassure Marlie. Marlie nodded, seemingly relieved, but Angel knew the truth - nothing was fine. Marlie's warm smile caught Angel's attention, she had always been friendly towards her. "Call me Marlie, dear. We've known each other for a while now. I think it's time we dropped the formalities." "Marlie? But I thought your name was Charlotte?" Angel asked, her brow furrowed in confusion and Marlie's smile grew wider, and she explained, "It's a long story, but you can call me Marlie, or Aunt. And if you

"And I think I also like you" Mark's heart skipped a beat as Angel's words hung in the air. His hands dropped to his sides, releasing the tension that had been building in his chest. "You told me you didn't have feelings for me," Mark reminded her, his voice laced with skepticism. "I was lying." Angel's response was simple "What changed your mind in just a few minutes?" Mark's eyes narrowed. Angel's gaze faltered, and she hesitated before speaking. "I know I said that, but it wasn't true. Something was holding me back, but now I've had time to think... and I realize I do have feelings for you." Mark's heart swelled with emotion as Angel's face lit up with sincerity. He knew she was not lying, and her words resonated deep within him. "And now?" Mark pressed, his voice barely above a whisper. Angel's headshake was accompanied by a gentle smile. "I don't care about what happened before. I want to be with you, doc." Mark's joy was evident in the smile that greased his

As joyful as the day was, it ended with everyone heading back to their respective homes - Spark to his house, and the rest to the Baristanas' mansion. For Mark and Angel, it could be said the day had been brief, it was not enough for them. But for Evan, it had been an eternity. The day seemed to drag on forever as he grappled with the overwhelming emotions he had developed toward his sister. The thought of her made him restless, forcing him to stay away while the rest enjoyed the swim. He could still hear their laughter and chatter echoing through the walls as he distanced himself. When it was time to leave, Evan had to switch places with Angel again, but this time, he was the one avoiding his father's car. He didn't want to sit next to Evelyn, who was going to occupy the seat beside him. He knew that whenever he was close to her, he couldn't help but stare, just like he had done when he watched them swim from afar. He remembered how his heart had raced so fast that he had to

Mark's sudden movement off the bed was a desperate attempt to interrupt Angel's words. The meaning behind her words stirred a whirlwind of emotions within him. Her closeness elicited a burning heat in his body, and her words were the catalyst for the tingling sensation in his stomach, causing the front of his pants to rise. "You need to go to your room now, Angel," Mark said sternly, shocking Angel with his reaction. She furrowed her brow in confusion and rose from the bed. "Why are you sending me to my room? How am I supposed to sleep if you don't give me a goodnight kiss?! I came here only for that." Angel's voice rose in frustration, her face now etched with annoyance. "Here I was thinking you would want to sleep only after kissing me, but I guess I was wrong." Angel looked visibly annoyed, while Mark was taken aback by her words. He was taken aback by Angel's reaction, realizing too late that he had misinterpreted her intentions. His mind had ventured into a realm of emo