Antonio's jaw clenched in anger. "Don't delude yourself, Damon. And don't bring Diana into this. Angela may have been weak enough to fall for your lies once, but she's nothing like Angela back then, she's a lot smarter, she can see through your lies this time. You don't love her. You are not even attracted to women you love men". "Isn't that supposed to be our little secret Antonio?" Damon replied, trying to hide his anger. "Well you kept pushing it, with your fake love gospel. I am sure Angela isn't aware yet". Antonio replied with a smirk then he concluded. "Don't worry I am not going to tell her yet…don't panic". Damon gasped. "Oh my goodness I am screwed, are you going to tell that low life that I am a gay man, don't do that…it's going to break me…I finally found someone who I loved after getting over my traumatizing love life with some blonde and now she is going to leave me, oh let me cry to grandma before I go into a panic attack and kill everyone around me". Antonio could understand his sarcasm, he clenched his fists waiting impatiently for Damon to state his deal. "Lame! You think I care whatever she thinks of me..I am not the one entrapped in a stupid love theory Antonio you are, also will she believe you? If I make love to her and show her that I can make love to a woman. That's not so gay". Antonio laughed nervously. "You dream too big, she won't let you touch her". Damon's voice was calm, but his words dripped with poison. "Oh, but you're wrong, Antonio. I know Angela better than you ever will. She's always wanted me, you know(chuckles) the good gentleman, even when she was with you. And sooner or later, she'll give in to those desires, and come running to me..the good guy." Antonio's hand clenched into a fist, his knuckles turning white. "A good guy! Ha! Coward," he growled. "You think?" Damon replied and hung up. Antonio stood at the balcony unsure of the next step. His heart raced hard against his chest. Angela, still feigning sleep, felt a surge of emotions wash over her. Although she couldn't hear their conversation, her heart was pounding in her chest as she imagined their conversation in her head. She blamed herself for not being straightforward with Damon. If she had broken up with him earlier she wouldn't have Antonio in this mess. But could there still be a part of her that yearned for Damon's gentleness and soft presence? Something that Antonio lacked but willing to learn for her sake. She let out a quiet sigh, hoping that Antonio wouldn't notice.
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The next morning, Antonio, Angela, Jace, and the twins gathered their belongings and prepared to leave the resort. The flight was quiet, with each of them lost in their own thoughts. Angela tried to put on a brave face, but she couldn't shake the feeling of unease that sooner or later. Antonio will be aware of her plan with Damon. "Are you alright?" Antonio's voice cuts into thoughts. She forced a smile and nodded, resting her head on his shoulder. Antonio wasn't convinced, it worried him. "Are you sure you are fine?" Angela nodded again. Antonio decided not to push further, he let her rest. After a few minutes of silence, Angela spoke first. "When we get home, what next?" She asked. It was an unexpected question that Antonio had thought about all night, but he didn't expect her to ask it directly. He hesitated then replied tightly. "I have to grant a wish to grant and a promise to fulfill".
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As Antonio's driver pulled into the driveway of Angela's place, the sight of Damon's sleek black car parked in front of the house sent a chill down Angela's spine. She felt her hands clam up as she gripped the edge of her seat, her breathing quickening. "What is he doing here? Bad timing Angela! Bad timing. What am I going to do?" She thought about trying to cover up her nervousness. Antonio, on the other hand recognized that car and also restless, his mind racing with all the ways his own secret with Damon could come to light. He shot a glance at Angela, who was already pale and trembling, her eyes wide with terror. She was visibly panicking, he had no idea what that was all about though but one thing is sure Damon is here to destroy everything just like he threatened last night. Jace, noticing the tension in the air, leaned forward in his seat. "Is something wrong?" Jace asked, his brow furrowed with concern. Angela and Antonio exchanged a look, their expressions betraying their panic. "What…why do you ask?" Angela chuckled nervously. "Well, you two looked like you saw a ghost..(he paused and dimmed his eyes at the car, he was able to recognize it)". "Oh I see what this is all about". He said to himself and got down from the Limo. The uniformed driver stepped out to open the food for the rest of them. "Who is the owner of that car?" Lia asked and jumped out of the car after the driver had opened the door for them. "The car is beautiful, I think I have seen it before". Liya added. "Did you ask him to visit?" Antonio's voice cuts into Angela's thoughts. Her heart skipped a beat that very second. "No!" She snapped absentmindedly. Both staring into each other's eyes, Angela could see the fear in those eyes but she misinterpreted the reason behind it. Afraid she will run back into Damon's hands?