Thea
“We can stay in here a little while if you want.” Angel said but I smiled seeing his plans from his eyes.
“Won’t that be suspicious?” He lets out a sigh of frustration and I get worried
“I’m tired of hiding my love.” He says but my face shrinks into a frown. We already talked about this. I just needed time to be sure that we were really in a good place. Why was it so hard for him to do?
“We just started Angel.”
” I might lose my patience.” He said and I searched his eyes for truth. He was being serious.
“Then you might lose me.” I say with the intention to warn him from acting rash.
“Fine.” He says looking defeated but he had to learn to keep his promise, he agreed to take it slow with me and respect my decision. He shouldn’t let his feelings make him act otherwise, I feel bad but it was for the best. I move away from him to sit on my side of the car but then turn sharply and lean towards him wearing my cute face. He looks confused and a bit amused. I lean into him and kiss his lips and it lengthened into a smile.
“I love you, so much.” I mouth and he looks at me with such deep affection.
“My whole heart.” He whispers back stroking my hair.
We finally step out of the car and make it into the penthouse with the others. It was only after I got out of the car that I realized how awkward our delay had seemed. Suspicious gaze were flying around but Cassie had an inquisitive one. We all gathered at the entrance and were quite amazed by the sight in front of us.
” A welcome banner, impressive.” Camila said excitedly moving towards the banner at the entrance. It was a small one but really sweet of Florentine. I looked behind to see Angel watching me. I was the most important sight for him right now and it made me happy. I showed excitement along with the others at the welcome banner.
“Florentine outdid herself, it’s just a three day stay.” I said supporting Camila’s opinion.
“I feel celebrated I don’t know about the rest of you.” Knight said.
“We do?” Cassie said while holding his arms and rubbing his chest. He gave a really sexy look which caused her to blush hard. “Oh well this place feels refreshing enough. I’m begining to think the mansion had me on chokehold.” There was an awkward silence amongst us, the word chokehold got all of us. We stole glances from her and Knight and when she realized what was going on she looked livid.
“Well, we should go in.” I said and went t to help Caspian and Camila remove the banner so that we could walk through. We finally got rid of the banner and were now inside the mansion with our luggage. The air was still awkward so my eyes worked smartly to find something else to point out. I was certain Florentine dropped something else for us to appreciate.
“What’s that?” I say pointing towards the table at the centre of the living room
They all move towards the table and find envelopes on it bearing the name of each couple. I was taken back to see Angel and I had a single envelope and everyone else felt the same. Florentine was really working overtime.
Caspian and Camila were the first to open their cards and the read it with smiles beaming their faces.
“It’s Florentine’s personal wish for us. You should read yours too.” Caspian said urging the rest of us. Knight and Cassie read theirs and Angel took our card since I wasn’t willing to do that yet.
“Not so bad.” He muttered a bit sad and handed the letter to me. I took it and read through it as well. Tears glistened my eyes at Florentine’s message. She had acknowledged how much I suffered and expressed her wish for me to heal and spoke about what an amazing couple Angel and I had made in the past. She also spoke about how much I had changed Angel and her appreciation for it. She wanted us to work things out and choose our happiness above all else. I took a deep breath and put the letter back in the envelope. The letter had more address to me so I decided to keep it. I smiled thinking of how she warned Angel never to give up on me that I was his rare gem.
“Is that dinner?” Cassandra said moving towards the dining and we all did same.
“That’s why we didn’t have any tonight.” Knight said kissing her cheek. I couldn’t help but smile at how good they looked together.
“Smells delicious.” I said. Someone needed to compliment but truly it smelled really nice. I feel someone’s hand on mine and realize it was Angel, he had forgotten himself again! I slip my hand quickly and look around to see if anyone saw us and my shock when I realized that someone had caught us. It was Caspian and I was left speechless. His eyes was still glued to both our hands even though we had separated them. Slowly he looked at the both of us and blinked.
I look at Angel wondering if this was the part we got to confess but Angel wipes his jaw regretfully. Caspian looks away returning his focus to Camila acting like nothing happened.
“I guess we should all freshen up and come down for dinner. Caspian said, I guess to distract himself from what he just saw.
We all move to our various rooms after picking the keys to them. Angel and I had separate rooms, it was reasonable on Florentine’s part. Angel and I were the last to go, he walked behind me because our rooms were in the same line.
“Are we not talking now?” He said and I kept walking but decided to respond to him.
“Of course we are. I’m still shocked that we were caught.” I answered and Angel moved to grab my shoulder. ” We passed your room already.” I reminded.
“I’m just going to see you off to your room. No one is coming this way.” He said only for me to be startled hearing footsteps.
“I eh… I’m sorry.” I was livid. That was Caspian.
“I offered to check her room.” Angel said in his defense but how could he explain his hand that were on my shoulder which Caspian saw.
“I understand.” Caspian said and I could tell he truly understood the situation.
“What did you want?” Angel asked stopping him from leaving.
“We can talk about that tomorrow.” He said and made a head signal asking him to go ahead with me. I knew Angel didn’t care about the others finding out about us, he was just worried about me.
“Okay.” He agrees and Caspian leaves.
” Caspian saw us.” I said immediately Caspian left. I was getting anxious.
“I know, it was obvious.”
“What are you going to tell him? He’ll tell Camila and she’ll confront me. Your sister is already suspicious affer that day at the bar….”
“Shhh….” He whispers placing a finger on my lips then he pulls me in for a hug. He strokes my hair passionately and I hug him but then I freeze, shock enveloping me as I see Cassandra watching us. She blinks in shock at the sight and her lips falls agape. I pull out of the hug and Angel turns around to notice Cassandra. The universe was doing the work I didn’t want to be done. Exposing my relationship with Angel.
“Cassandra.” Angel calls when Cassie hurriedly turned away to leave. She paused folding her fist and turning to look at us in regret.
“I didn’t see anything.” She said making an obvious lie. Our silence makes her regret her words even more and she curses at herself. “Oh fuck! Why did I have to say anything?” She says more to herself. ” You know what? I’ll leave you two whatever this is.” She speaks fast and attempts to leave again so I had to step in.
“Cassie.”
“No, Thea no….” She said with a finger raised up, warning me not to say more. “I asked you but you lied to my face Thea. It wasn’t that hard, so take your time.” She said and I recalled her asking about my relationship with Angel back when we were having our girls time. I made her feel stupid only for something to actually be going on. Cassie looks disappointed and then hurt. She leaves and no one stops her this time. I turn to Angel looking helpless.
“… And now she’ll tell Knight. I feel so stupid.” I said palming my face. Angel pulls my hand down and raises my jaw.
“We didn’t have to hide anything.”
“Of course we did. I’m trying to find myself and us in this relationship. I can’t just go telling the goodnews to them.” I let out in frustration but Angel stands straight and chuckles.
“At least it’s a goodnews.” He says teasingly causing my lips to twitch.
“I’m serious Angel.” He strokes my hair and looks relieved as against my bothered expression. I guess he was glad that we had no need to hide again.
“Why don’t we just go relax and tomorrow everything will figure itself out. You can take the night to figure what you want. If you’re going to act like nothing happened or we tell them the truth.” He pecks my forehead and I nodded in agreement.
” You’ll be with me every step. I can’t do this alone.”
“I’m ready whenever you need me my love.” I smile at him and let him escort me to my room.