Chapter 293
Thea
A heart dip I’d call it, my heart, it didn’t just leap it sank deep into my belly that I felt dizzy instantly from the shock of seeing everyone stride into the office.
I stood up as quickly as I could, my heart was waging war inside me with it’s dangerous thumps against my ribcage.
I could barely hear the sound of anything other than my heartbeat. I tried to relax my eyes but they stood wide open in shock. I blinked severally hoping to reduce the bulge but I couldn’t tell if it was working at all.
My goodness! What would everyone think now. I mean, I didn’t regret kissing Angel but …. Oh goodness! I just couldn’t relax with my thoughts.
Even if I were to get back with Angel, I shouldn’t just catch everyone by surprise including myself. We were only building up.
I was so livid.
I gulped several times pinching my fingers also. I felt like I looked pale because my blood seemed to have drained from the shock I experienced. Everyone was outside, silent but why?!
Why? Why didn’t they knock again or say anything? Did they hear us or what? Damn it!
“Uhh… Um is everything okay?” Angel asked confused by everyone. I was confused as well but more shocked that it overshadowed the former feeling.
“We were not done talking at dinner.” Florentine started as she took a position to stand.
Knight moved towards Angel’s table holding Cassie by the hand. He sat on it and had Cassie hugging his front while she rested on him. Caspian and Camilo stood beside each other, one of his hand circling her waist. Lovebirds….
Florentine looked at me with a bit of amusement which soon faded.
“We wanted to conclude and come to an agreement. My preparations are made and I would like you all to be at the penthouse starting from tomorrow.” She said and they all looked at Angel for his response.
In turn Angel looked at me making me uncomfortable. Why was he staring at me? I wasn’t the boss for goodness sake! Could he just not be lost in admiration for once? I cried within wishing someone could save me from this situation.
Caspian cleared his throat drawing Angel’s attention back to the discussion. He startled, shaking whatever thoughts he had off his head. I let out a shaky breath but the chills that washed over my body were just too much.
“I’m in for tomorrow, we’re all in actually. It’s just you and eh… Thea.” Caspian said making it so obvious that he had some thoughts running through his mind about us.
“Thea?” Cassie called and I nodded.
“Sure, tomorrow is fine.” I answered smiling nervously at everyone who maintained a keen gaze on me like whatever truth they were seeking could be found on my body.
I was distracted soon enough by the movement of Angel as he strode towards me. I frowned, what exactly was his curse? Just let me be, at least till everyone was out of here. I cried within. I sighed sharply as he stood a little distance from me.
“Are you sure? If you’re not comfortable with tomorrow we can….”
“Of course, I’m perfectly fine with it.” I said cutting him off. I needed to sound convincing so that he didn’t question me more and drag more attention to us.
“Fine, I’ll go with Thea.”
There was an awkward silence after he said those words. He did it again! I wasn’t the only one who agreed to tomorrow Angel! Why did he have to sound like that making it about me.
Good heavens! Make me invincible.
“Alright then. So I guess our meeting is over.” Florentine said forcing a wide smile but little did she succeed. Everyone was just inquisitive with their gaze. I think I was running a fever from it all. I felt weak to my knees.
“Good. You can all leave.” Angel said pointing the way to them. He seemed impatient and I knew why but I was even more nervous to be alone with him.
As I watched the others leave, I made a quick decision in my mind. I hurried behind Florentine because she was the last person to go but a strong arm suddenly caught mine and spinned me around. It was Angel, looking very impatient and curious.
“Where are you going?” He asked and his expression said the same words. I felt a transfer of sensations as he held my arm and my entire body melted under his hold.
I began panting heavily, words got stuck in my mouth as I couldn’t voice out a single word. I sucked in my lips and gulped down fluid but it caused Angel’s eyes to go down on my lips.
I let out air through my mouth to release the tension within me but it only made his eyes soften seductively on me. He took turns looking at my eyes and lips then he pulled me closer. I tried to tilt to see if anyone was left hanging around but Angel held my cheek and pulled my face towards him. I shook my head to disapprove of the action he was about to take but he held me still.
“Where are you going?”
He asked again and I blinked more times than I knew I could.
“I … I- I am to meet Florentine. I forgot to tell you.” I stuttered and rushed my words. He squinted not seeming convinced.
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“Just…. We…. um.”
“Thea….” I startled pulling myself immediately from Angel as Florentine suddenly appeared from the corner. I wondered if she ever left.
“Oh Flor…. There she is.” I said laughing nervously. Angel looked visibly pissed but her presence was about to save me.
“Going somewhere with Thea?” He asked her in a husk voice showing his displeasure. Florentine looked at me and I pleaded with my eyes for her to cover up.
“Crocheting.” I said desperately to save the situation. Need I mention again. Florentine was a bad liar. She couldn’t even lie to Angel right now. Angel scoffed looking more disappointed with my reply. “Let’s go Florentine.” I said dragging her by the hand only to be stopped again as Angel held me from moving.
I placed my hand above his, scared that he’d kiss me in front of her because he looked like it.
“When am I going to see you again. Today.” He asked his tone showing off his desperation.
“We’ll speak more about it in the evening.” I said to give Florentine something to think about. Angel let go of my hand and withdrew a step from me.
“Text me where to meet you.” He said and I nodded. I quickly dragged Florentine out of his office but the moment we stepped out I almost tripped to the floor as I tried to catch my breath. I held the wall for balance while Florentine held my other hand.
“I know already why are you hiding it Thea?” Florentine asked when I regained my balance.
“Its not just that Florentine.” I said amidst my deep breaths. I took a deep breath and relaxed a little bit.
“Everyone will be happy if you two get back together. We’ll support you Thea.” She said holding my hand and smiling at me with so much care. “I get if you feel that it’s too soon but don’t ever feel like you’d be judged for how soon you think you accepted him back. To you it might seem too quick but to the rest of us we feel like it’s dragged for all eternity. We want you two to be happy.” She said and I was glad to hear that but that wasn’t the problem.
“I understand all these Florentine but as much as I’d like to give Angel and I a try, I want to go at a natural pace and dragging everyone along at once that would be too much. They’d be expecting so much from us. I just want Angel and I to enjoy our space as we rekindle what we had before letting everyone else in on it.”
I said and Florentine dipped her head with a weak smile.
“… But don’t you think everyone knows. They’re are suspicious at least.”
“Then let them be.” I said then chuckled. “It’s not even about everyone else knowing it’s about me getting used to these overwhelming sensations I get whenever I’m around Angel.”
“But you kissed him the other day.”
“I know but…. You don’t know what it feels like to be in love with Angel.” I said wishing she could understand the depth of how that man sweeps me off my feet by his mere stare.
“Well, he’s smoking hot so he must be too hot for you to handle.” She said and we both giggled over it.
“He is….” I said smiling. “Let’s keep this between us Flor, I want to take my time. I still need to build trust.” I said and she cupped my cheek with her palm. I placed my palm above hers and squeezed it gently.
“I love you Thea, I love you both so much. Even though I can’t wait to see you both together I’d rather you take your time with each other. Enjoy yourselves and share your happiness with the rest of us whenever you’re ready.”
I nodded with a broad smile on my face then she pulled me in for a hug. I walked beside her as she headed to her room. I had the entire day to prepare my heart to see Angel again.
For the best part of my day I reveled in the feeling of the kiss we shared. It lingered on so intensely down to every pore of my skin.