Chapter 288
Thea
“You’d be lonely all by yourself here.” He said.
“I have Florentine.” I answered but she swallowed my words in hers.
“No, I’ll get busy at the clinic.”
“You should come, Thea.” Angel said with a compelling voice that made me enjoy the idea of being there with him.
“I said I was fine….” I stopped as I suddenly felt his hand touch mine below. I gasped feeling sensations and sparks erupt from my body with his touch. He held my hand tight making it difficult for me to pull away when I tried to. I looked at the others nervously and they looked like they understood what was going on down here.
I dragged my hand again but Angel held it back while still maintaining a keen gaze on me. I pleaded with my eyes but he was adamant. We were making it so obvious that something had indeed happened between us.
“Fine. I think I’ll need the days off from here.” I answered hoping that would make him leave my hand.
He gave me a smile of victory like he had planned something and only needed me to agree to coming. I dragged my hand again but he pulled me such that I leaned towards him. The impact of my movement making the plates clatter.
I was livid, with our current position it was obvious that he truly held my hand. I blinked nervously as Angel rubbed his finger above mine. He began trailing it up my arm and even though I enjoyed the sparks from it I snapped out of my pleasure and pulled away from him.
He let out a chuckle that tickled my heart and wiped his jaw in satisfaction.
I kept pulling strands of my hair behind my ear as if that would help my embarrassment.
I felt extremely shy as well that my neck was turning stiff because I didn’t want to look in Angel’s direction.
“I want to see you after breakfast.” I snapped a gaze at him surprised at his guts to ask that of me in front of everyone making the situation more awkward. “There’s something you need to know.” He says looking serious and genuine. I blinked away and continued eating my food.
“Isn’t Natalia supposed to go this morning Angel?” Cassie said drawing our attention to it. “You might want to handle that first so you can have all the time to speak with Thea.” She continued and I tilted at her giving her a disbelieving look.Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.
She shrugged her shoulders and tucked in her lip to hold back her smile.
She was trying to set a trap for me because then Angel won’t have to cut our meeting short to see Natalia.
“That’s right. You should meet me once I’ve sent off Natalia.” He said and I had no choice but to accept.
Breakfast was over and everyone decided to be present when Natalia was leaving. Reason was that they wanted her to feel the weight of embarrassment.
It was a shameful send off for her.
Natalia looked pitiful with the way everyone didn’t hide their dislike for her or should I say everyone seemed to have my back.
She held her bag in her hand as Mike lead her out of the mansion then she surprised us all when she returned to meet Angel.
“Do I have to leave? I can be good. I won’t cause any more troubles. I’m afraid to be on my own Angel.” She said trying to win over his conscience but Angel was as hard as rock.
“That’s why I got you security to ensure your safety for a week till you’ve figured out where next to go.” She looked shocked by his answer and looked towards my direction. I gave her a smile which seemed to piss her off.
“Its because of her. She asked you to kick me out right?” Natalia said raising her voice.
“And so?” He said shocking her the more.
“W-what? You’d really kick me out if she asked you to?” She asked and her eyes blinked severally. She shook slightly with her face engulfed with a look of shock and pain.
“In a heartbeat.” Angel replied and my heart skipped. I sighed deeply feeling full with pride that he just admitted that in front of everyone.
“You can’t be serious Angel.”
“You should leave now Natalia. I don’t have much time to waste on you.” Angel said and she swallowed with much difficulty. She looked like she wanted to tear up but held it back well.
I found her walking towards me, with anger laced on her face. The others moved closer to me and she understood what that meant as she kept a little distance. They were being protective of me.
Angel stood beside me looking concerned.
“It’s fine let her speak, she’s leaving for good after all.” I said and they kept a little distance as well accept Angel.
I didn’t bother to ask him for a little space because I knew he wouldn’t listen.
” I hate you… I hate so much Thea.” She said as tears welled up her eyes.
“That’s enough Natalia.” Angel scolded but I put my hand forward to stop him from interfering. I smiled at her and took a step closer.
“The feeling is mutual Natalia.” I said and her face switched to shock having not expected that. I leaned towards her ear and whispered. “I’m the one still here, close to Angel, kissing him and maybe he’ll be making love to me everyday. Sadly, I can’t tell you of the passionate times since you’ll be on the run for your life.” I mocked and pulled away from her. She was tearing up already, looking at me with so much hate and anger. She shook so much that I felt she was going to burst from it. Angel quickly pulled me behind him. I guess he couldn’t wait to do that, he didn’t trust Natalia.
“Enjoy it while you can.” She said and wiped her tears off. I became suspicious of her words and Angel held my hand taking me away from her.
“Whatever you said to her…..”
“You shouldn’t trust whatever Natalia said to you before.” I said quickly and he stopped to watch me. “She hates us Angel, me even more. What makes you think that her information about Sparrow is still valid?”
I said and he chuckled.
“I know I said I was desperate but I’m no fool to trust Natalia completely.” He said and I sighed in relieve.
I suddenly realized that Angel and I were holding hands and the others were looking. I pulled my hand away from him and he sighed looking disappointed.
“My office.” He said brushing past me. I felt guilty a little because I kissed him yesterday and now I was acting like I didn’t want him touching me but that wasn’t the case, I just felt overwhelmed with the feelings it brought.
I wished he understood that. That he affected me in ways I couldn’t help.
I inhaled his scent and enjoyed the things it did to my body then I followed after him.