“Let's go see my family”. What a smart bitch, she knows I can't reject her request in front of the camera or else the rumours about my toxicity will be fueled, Antonio thought. He glance down at her wearing a smile. “You mean our family Angel,sure right away”. Angela was surprised he agreed. “Really?” She whispered in disbelief,brows raised up to her hairline. Antonio smiled with his teeth. “Of course, anything for my beautiful bride,ha ha”. His fake laugh was all that Angela needed to know it was satire. He signalled a male servant, who came immediately and addressed the camera men and fans. "Now it's okay ,can we all please step outside of the building now”. He seems to be the leader that gives out instructions. There were a lot of murmurs of disappointment from the crowd after his announcement. "Please ,move now outside the main gate, you may have the opportunity to interview next time”. The man stated and the security men made sure everyone stepped out as they've been instructed. And as soon as they were out, Antonio turned to Angela. “You are not allowed to utter a word like that during the press!” “I know and I did,so what..are you going to throw me out of the house for not being a Montero enough?” She made a sad face. “If you keep making that face Freckles,I will get a hard on”. He said that with a serious face that made her cringe. “You are disgusting!” Angela snapped in disbelief. “Let's go”. Antonio announced taking a cigar from a male servant, who offered a gold case with his head bowed, two hands stretched out. The family introduction! She panicked. “You promised to take me home, remember?” Antonio paused and looked at her with tired eyes. “Whatever”. He walked out of the building and collected a car key from his driver. Angela walked behind slowly, still unsure of his decision. “Get inside the car Freckles we are going to see your family”. “Really?” Angela's eyes widened. “What about grandma? The introduction too?” “They can wait,you first”. He smiled boldly. Angela was not impressed but she had to make use of this chance so she went inside the car. Antonio got into the driver's seat and started the engine. “Put on your seat belt Freckles, it's been years since I drove a car by myself,I don't need you to die now,you are yet to suck me till satisfaction”. “How sweet of you, my dearest”. Angela sneered and hissed. ANGELA'S HOME TOWN As soon as Antonio pulled into the driveway of her home, a smile spread across Angela's face as she saw her younger brother, Jace, playing in the yard with their twin toddlers, Lia and Liya. The sight of them made her emotional. She got out of the car, and ran towards them, her heart full of love and joy. Lia and Liya noticed and ran towards her, arms outstretched, their faces lit up with glee. Angela scooped them up, enveloping them in a big hug. She felt their little bodies wiggle with excitement, and her heart swelled with love. She hugged each and planted kisses all over their small faces. "Oh my babies I am so sorry,I missed you guys so much,I am sorry!" she said, her voice cracking with emotion. "We missed you too". They said in unison, their voices muffled by her embrace. She kept kissing them,as tears rolled down her cheeks. She never thought she would see them this soon. Finally, she set them down and turned to Jace. "How's it going, little bro,you must be tired taking care of them yourself,I am proud of you”. Jace grinned up at her, his freckled face lighting up. “Well …thanks to your friend Dorris we had a nice meal today, she left an hour ago after she got into an argument with Kerry”. “Kerry is home?” Jace nodded. “Dorris confronted her about her carelessness so Kerry asked her to leave the house”. Angela sighed. “Kerry will always be a hard nut for me, I really missed Dorris,I wish I could see her again”. “Well she is at her place, maybe you should visit”. Jace shrugged. “You will never understand”. As Angela was chatting with Jace, she noticed that Antonio was still sitting in the car, staring straight ahead. What does she expect him to come over and say hello to her family? That brat thinks he is too good to interact with them or even breathe the same air with them. “Sister, is that your driver inside the car? That car looks sick!” Jace said in excitement. “It's…my..fiance”. Jace's face lit up like a Christmas tree. “Antonio Montero! In person?!” He yelled so loud ,Antonio heard him. “Shhh,don't act too crazy about it,he is..not in the mood for such attention”. Angela said. Actually she just wants to avoid her brother getting hurt by his expectations. “I will try and hold back my excitement”. The teenager replied and ran over to the car, his eyes shining with excitement. “Mr Montero! It's so cool to finally meet you in person!" he exclaimed, his voice high-pitched with excitement. Antonio completely ignored him. "I'm such a big fan of your action movies,you are so cool! When my sister told me she was engaged to you,I didn't believe it until your grandma visited and now you are here too!" Jace smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. Antonio looked at Jace with a mixture of confusion and annoyance. He wasn't interested in making small talk. "Uh whatever," he said, his tone dismissive. Jace's smile faltered, but he pressed on. "I'm your biggest fan!" he said, his voice full of enthusiasm. "I love your movies! I know all your iconic quotes by heart! You inspire me”. Antonio still didn't know what to make of this kid, and he was getting more and more irritated by the second. “Look kid,you met an idol that's great for you,I understand that excitement, seen it alot”, he said, his tone curt. "But I really need to be alone right now. Can you leave me alone…boy whom I don't know his name?” He forced a broad smile at Jace. Jace's face fell. “Oh..yes…of course…it's Jace..Jace is my name”. He mumbled,trying to hide his sadness “Good boy,Jace”. Antonio replied and took a cigar to smoke. Jace turned to leave but he couldn't let this chance slip away. “Before I go, can I ask you for a little favour?” “What a pest!” Antonio cursed inwardly. He stabbed the boy with cold eyes,but it wasn't enough to make Jace give up. “Can you act like a big brother so I can show off at school? Just a video will do”. Antonio was beyond fabregasted. "So, let me get this straight, little kid.You want me to do a video with you, so you can show off to your friends?" Jace nodded, his cheeks flushed. "Look I know it's silly, but I really think it would be helpful,see I always got bullied by some kids in our neighbourhood,they said lots of mean stuff to me and I will always lose to them. It's 5 or 6 against one. One time they called my late mother a slut…I have no older brother to fight for me…so I thought if they see you and me in a video,they will finally believe that you are my brother-in-law and that will make them scared of bullying me” he said, his voice full of hope. Antonio raised an eyebrow,his face completely blank with no emotions, he released a cloud of smoke. "Well, I have to say, that is a pretty bold request”. “Please Mr Antonio, please brother in law”. Jace pleaded. Antonio's glance shifted to his lips,soft and chewy. He grinned back at the boy. "Very well I'm up for the challenge. I'm happy to play along with your little scheme. But in return, you have to do something for me." Jace's eyes widened, his curiosity piqued. "What is it?"he asked, his voice full of anticipation. Antonio's smile turned mischievous.