Angela nodded impatiently. “Sometimes all we need is a shoulder to cry on and feel better afterward, I am happy now, thanks”. She flashed her dentition. Jace was still not convinced, but he knew she had made up her mind not to disclose it to him. “Alright, well, I am your brother I will always be there for you, if anyone hurt you, I am going to hurt them back, I don't care who the heck they are”. He stated boldly. Angela chuckled and hugged him. “I love you…all of you…the twins and you, you guys are my everything, I love you”. She tried not to sob. Jace wanted to push her away in disgust at the sudden confession, but he knew she needed him to say it back now more than ever. “I love you too”. After the long hug, Angela pulled away and picked her phone from the couch. “I am off to bed, sweet dreams”. She pecked his cheek and walked towards her bedroom. Jace stared at her until she disappeared into the dark passage. He sighed and dropped on the couch, staring at the TV absentmindedly. Trying to guess the reason behind Angela's grief. “Something isn't right, Antonio promised to be here this evening and even promised the twins a movie night, and now Angela is grieving. This had to do with Antonio, certainly, I should call him”. He took out his phone and dialed Antonio's number.
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Angela finally dragged herself towards her bed, her body exhausted from the emotional She collapsed onto her king-sized bed, her tears soaking into the pillowcase so much that the fabric grew damp and cold. As she lay there, her tears continued to flow, a steady stream of grief and heartache. Her body trembled with each sob, her chest aching from the intense emotional pain.
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Antonio paced back and forth, his heart racing and eyes red and sharp, his phone pressed to his ear. He had been trying to reach Angela for hours, but she wasn't answering. With each passing minute, his anxiety and anger grew even more. Diana, who was sitting on the bench behind him, watched him with a subtle smirk. She seemed to be enjoying his frustration, her eyes gleaming with a hint of satisfaction. “Come on, Angela, answer!” Antonio muttered to himself, his voice laced with impatience and irritation. He paced some more as his fingers dug into his thick hair and down his neck anxiously. It was dark and most people at the pack had gone home or retired into the nearest shelter to rest. Diana's smile widened, and she leaned back into the wooden bench, her eyes fixed on Antonio. She seemed to be savoring the moment, her expression radiating a sense of “I told you so.”
“You know that is a waste of time, she won’t pick up, she has been exposed, you dummy!”
“I need an explanation!” Antonio's face reddened as he continued to try Angela's number, his anger, and frustration building. Unfortunately, he was met with silence, and the only sound was the repeated ringing, followed by voicemail. The tension in the environment was palpable, with Diana's smugness only fueling Antonio's growing agitation. However, she was very triggered that Antonio cared about this woman so much he doubted her and needed an explanation from her. “I guess I can’t control him as I wish at this point, a lot has truly changed. Who is this man in front of me?” She thought to herself.
As Antonio finally gave up trying to reach Angela, he threw the phone angrily, which shattered on the floor, ignoring the scene he created. He turned around, a hand on his forehead and the other on his waist, he walked to and fro and finally slumped on the floor like a child. His frustration and disappointment written all over him, he covered his face, unable to hold back his emotions. Diana saw her moment and strode over to him, her heels clicking on the floor. “My baby fox”. She pulled his chin up and found him in tears. With a loud scoff, she reached out and slapped him hard on the cheek, her eyes gleaming with a mixture of fury and frustration. Antonio's head jerked up, his eyes wide with surprise, hard on his cheek.
"What have you turned to, crying? For a bitch! You should have believed me, when I told you she is a traitor, it’s me!” Diana snapped angrily. Antonio looked down, still broke, and weak. “Tell me Diana, tell me you are lying to me, she can’t do that, she is in love with me”. Diana looked at him in disgust. “Something's never changed I guess, he reminded me of the first time I saw him under the bed hiding away from his Uncle in tears after he was serially raped by those horny men for days. Trembling, weak, pathetic and helpless”. She cursed and knelt in front of him, then she pulled his tie to raise his face so he could meet hers. “I am so ashamed of you right now”.
“I should go see her, maybe she is in trouble, that's why she is not answering…”
“See her for what…for fuck's sake I gave you evidence, and I am telling you she is only playing you…why do you need to see the bitch for?” She snapped angrily.
Antonio shook his head. “I need to hear from her, okay..there's something missing somewhere… Diana she is a kind lady…she is too good for me, she won't…maybe yeah she hated me before, but I promise you…not anymore, we made a promise..…we had a conne..."
“Look at me!” Diana snapped impatiently cutting him off.
Antonio paused and met her gaze. Diana drew a deep breath calming her nerves then with a forced smile she began. "It's me baby… I am Diana, the only woman who truly cares about you. I am alive, and I am here in front of you … I should be the woman you cry for, I should be the only bitch you care about”. Antonio's face turned paler, but before he could say a word or anything, Diana's lips crashed onto his, her kiss deep and possessive. She wrapped her arms around him, pulling him close, her body pressed against his. The kiss was intense, meant to erase all thoughts of Angela from Antonio's mind. Diana's hands roamed his body, her touch igniting a passion that made him forget all about his frustration. As they broke apart for air, Antonio's eyes were glazed, his resistance melting away. She hugged him, holding him tightly in her bosom.
“I love you my baby fox, don’t worry she is not going to hurt you anymore, she is not worth it, she has turned you into this unattractive weakling, but I am here now, you are happy I am here, right?” She whispered seductively into his ears. A nod was all she needed. She gave herself a victorious smile, and pecked his head, knowing she had successfully claimed his attention.