Chapter 145
Angel
We were ushered into an underground room, where the meeting was to take place. Guards sorrounded the place securring it.
It was our annual meeting, where we got to discuss the peace, alliance and progress of the mafia community. This ensured there was no displacement of the mafia in the area we resided. This union strengthened us against the government and made it possible for every cartel to conduct their business without war breaking out at every point in time.
We surely did suffer differences, misunderstandings and fights amongst each other but the council was there to regulate extremeties.
I stepped into the room along with the others, my eyes scanned the place and it fell on my seat which had my name written on it.
I made to move forward but someone suddenly came in front of me. I halted, shutting my eyes briefly before releasing them to look at Sparrow who grinned at me exposing his missing tooth.
He wore a hat and had a stick of cigratte between his teeth that was yet to be lighted.
“If you don’t mind.” He said brandishing a lighter before me asking me to light his stick. I ignored him and made to leave but he blocked my way again and I glared daggers at him. He raised his hands slightly in surrender.
“You seem to have deserted the club these days. No one sees you around.” He said stopping me again. “I wonder, what could be the reason?” He looked up as if searching for the answers there. I walked closer to him leaning to his ear.
“Just so you don’t die out iyf curiosity, I brought the club to my place. That’s why.” I said and pulled away with a smile tugging my lips. I saw a glint of anger flash through his eyes, he knew what I was talking about and it had to do with Thea.
He hesitated a little as if trying to keep his emotion in check before letting his next words fall.
“You still owe me a fight.”
“I thought it was a whore.”
“Both actually… And sure this time, I’ll win and I’ll be lighting your stick as well.” He said confidently and I didn’t miss the coy smile on his face. I was suspicious as to what he meant between those lines. He was about leaving when I stopped him.
“You’re leaving.” He laughed sliding a hand into his pocket. “I forgot, bastards are not allowed to join the meeting.” I said to spite him and it worked. He had visible anger written all over his face. He looked like he wanted to charge at me but realized this wasn’t the place for it.
“Sparrow….” I heard Lola’s voice from behind then her heels came clicking afterwards. She stood beside me and I only looked at her through the corners of my eyes. “You shouldn’t be making trouble in here and I don’t remember seeing your name amongst the council members. Remind me, do you have a seat in here?” She said looking behind her.
Sparrow was increasingly mad, the man had little control but his reaction pleased me all the same.
“Even if I had one I still wouldn’t attend. You think you can make a mockery of me? Get a man first little sis.” He chuckled darkly and lit his cigratte before striding out of the place.
I glanced at Lola who seemed affected by his remarks. She was single and her father, despite having me as his most suitable candidate for her was still open to other suitors just that Lola seemed less interested and I didn’t want to believe I had anything to do with it. My heart belonged to another and she could never compete with that.
“I apologize for his arrogance.” She said smiling.
“You don’t have to.”
“Then join me.” She said still beaming a smile. I took her hand and I felt her stiffen.
Fuck! I still had that effect on her but I was going to ignore it.
The meeting ran it’s cause but the most of it, I was absent minded. I did notice Lola take some glances at me and I could feel her staring when I wasn’t looking. She didn’t look okay, I suppose she must have been hurt about me declaring Thea as my woman.
Lola was ambitious and capable but I didn’t see her as a bad person at least not to me. I shouldn’t trust anyone completely, love could make people do things, terrible things just like I would do for Thea if anyone tried to harm or take her away from me.
Thea… She was on my mind the entire time, I couldn’t wait to go back to the hall, feel her hands in mine, stare into her enchanting eyes and her lips, I wanted to kiss them again. I missed her.
My mind returned to present, the meeting had come to an end. Thankfully Caspian was here with me to take note
of everything I must have missed. I felt excitement take over my heart, I was going to see her and I couldn’t wait.
“You’re in a haste.” Lola called. I looked at her and she came closer, she looked like she wanted to say a lot of things but found it hard to say.
“Yes.” I simply said. I gulped hard and her face twisted like she was holding back a tear maybe.
“I guess the meeting bored you this year….” She laughed uneasily and I nodded affirming to her concern. “It’s unlike you.” I detected the pain in her voice but I was trying my best not to look concerned. Even though I hated to admit it, It saddened me that she was still hurting. Lola had always haboured deep feelings for me which she called love but I didn’t understand it not untill I met Thea and fell for her deeply.
She should get over it, she just had to.
“Would you like a drink?” She asked when I said nothing. A drink meant that we had to talk.
“Maybe some other time.” I responded. She nodded despite having the look of disappointment all over her face. I just wanted to see Thea then any other thing could come.
“Let’s go.” I said to Caspian and we both left the place. I couldn’t help the excitement I felt inside me. How could I miss her when she was in the same building as me. I chuckled at the thought.
“Thinking about Thea?” Caspian’s voice drew me out of my sweet thoughts.
“What?”
“For a man you blush too much.” He teased but I glared at him even though he was just kidding.
“Easy … I still need to win Camilo’s heart with this face.”
“You should give up Caspian. You said it yourself. She hates you.” I tried to discourage him but then love makes you do things you wouldn’t normally do.
It was surprising that the both of us actually fell in love but it was by far the sweetest feeling on earth. I couldn’t say the same for Knight. Thinking about him now, he and Camilo were sparking my suspicion.
Something was definitely off between them. I just hoped it wasn’t what I was thinking.
“Would you ever give up on Thea?” Caspian said. We were now out of the meeting area and were now walking to the hall where everyone else was.
The place was a hotel which belonged to Don Ricardo, so our meetings were conducted without worry.
“I don’t even want to imagine a day like that to come. I can’t imagine life without her.” I said and let out a deep sigh.
“Then you understand that I simply can’t give up Camilo. She brightens my life.”
“Even though she hates you?” I said tilting my head in disbelieve, he was determined.
“Even though she hates me.” He repeated.
We were now in view of everyone as we came to the hall, many had paired as couples for a dance. I sighed deeply wondering where Thea could be amongst them.Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.
She wouldn’t be there actually because she had no one to dance with.
“No thanks, I’ll skip the dance.” Caspian said to no one in particular and left my side.
I scanned the place again for a red dress but she wasn’t the only one wearing red tonight. I decided to dial Knight to know where they were, just then I caught sight of a familiar figure, my eyes glued on her.
“Thea….” I muttered more to myself. She was swaying in-between the crowd, dancing to the music. I would have loved that but rather I was full of rage now because a male hand was on her waist leading her steps, now he was whispering to her ears tugging her to himself. In that moment, I lost it, jealousy, anger filled my heart to the brim. I was shaking visibly.
What was she doing? Why the fuck was she with that bastard Sparrow?