Jace was sitting at the kitchen table, sharing a meal with the twins. They were happily chatting and laughing together. It had been a wonderful evening. The kids got to see Angel again, they had fun telling her things about school. She also made soup and dinner for them, even a dessert. Most importantly Jace won’t be worried about those loan sharks threatening or harassing them anymore. Suddenly the door to the house burst open. Everyone turned to see who was coming in, their faces filled with curiosity. Kerry stepped into the room. She was looking disheveled, her hair a mess and her clothes wrinkled. She didn't even spare a glance at the twins, her eyes focused solely on the plate of food. “So hungry”. “Finally she came back”. Jace muttered to himself dryly. The twins went and hugged their mother, who smiled tiredly at them and dismissed them. She looked around the room, her eyes landing on Jace. “Angela’s gone?” “Yes…and healthy, what were you thinking about taking a loan to gamble and then telling those men about Angela’s marriage?” Jace couldn’t help but snap out loud. Kerry's eyes flashed with anger. “Are you accusing me?” “It’s not an accusation, they said so themselves, you told them that your sister was married to a rich man”. Jace replied with a frown. “And…what is it with you? Are you Angela?” “Angela is my sister too, do you know the danger you put her through with that little trick of yours? Why don’t you ever think of the dangers? “You risked her life even that of the twins because of your carelessness and wild life”. "How dare you! Have you suddenly turned to second Angela" she shouted, her voice filled with rage, "You have no right to judge me! So shut your little mouth up!" "I'm not judging, I'm just worried about you. You're clearly not thinking all this through, and you're not taking care of the twins. They deserve better than this, you are their mother yet the only way they feel true happiness is around Angela, why don’t you think about your kids and see them as a priority too. Be grateful Angela paid them off, you better call her and thank her for it" Kerry glared at him and hissed. “I won’t sit here and watch you lecture me, Jace, stick to your school work”. She walked into the kitchen and took her own plate of food. “So Angela really paid the money? What do I expect? She's married to a billionaire, it could have been me”. She thought with a tight frown.
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Angela looked surprised that Anthonio actually considered her plea and condition. A strong wind blew up and the clouds got darker. “Virgin?” Anthonio called her attention with his mocking tone, ‘is that the best you can do? Why not tell me you are a man with a dick, good thing, I swing both ways. Ha! Try again. I know a virgin when I see one”. The rain started showering. “I know it's unbelievable but it's true…”. Angela said slowly. “I am not a dummy Freckles…”. Angela looked up at him in tears. “Can you at least for my sake..take it easy on me…my brother told me..you revealed to him about your inability to feel true emotions, that's why you are this way”. Anthonio's brows rose to his forehead. “Did something happen to you? You can share with me..I know we are not alike in many ways but… you are a broken man Anthonio, you can't keep doing this. You can't..” Anthonio suddenly burst into laughter, interrupting her. “I have never laughed this much in my entire life, do you think everyone has a sad backstory? You must be a fan of movies, how can you be so dumb at this age..and knowing how much you hate me and still want to know my story makes me feel bad for you. You are too innocent and too kind hearted that's why you are in this condition in the first place, always a victim of emotional blackmail”. Angela's neck was soaked with tears as he mocked her mercilessly. “Forget, I ever asked you that” Angela snapped and looked away. An intense silence followed, accompanied by a thunderstorm rumbling in the sky. The rain increased and became so heavy that..the windows became blurry. Anthonio glanced at her. “Well finally I thought someone actually wanted to hear my story”. He laughed in a sad way. Angela blinked in surprise and slowly turned to him. “But you said…(she paused) Yes, I do want to know your story…what could make you happy”. “You will do it?” He looked into the mirror and their eyes met. “Yes…anything”. “Do you ever think about something before saying it out loud?” He replied. Angela was confused calculating what he meant by that. “You are too weak in emotions…you remind me of someone”. Anthonio said slowly. “Someone who could that be?” Angela thought. Anthonio cursed and threw his head back. The rain increased and heavy,..so was his groin. He got out of the driver's seat and opened the backseat door, his eyes shining in the dark like a vampire who found his blood bank. “You don't have to look so terrified’’. His grin flashed like lightning. The rain soaked his white shirt, brilliantly contouring every muscle in his body, down to his small waist. He is not just a pretty face, but a majestic being, his height and body proportions are unreal. Angela swallowed convulsively. “What are you going to do to me?” He grinned at her question, with a huge hand networked by his veins, he pulled his tie and threw it off his neck. “I want to try something new”. He gave her a wicked grin. Angela's heart raced nervously. “Something new he said…something he has never done before?…What does this monster have in mind?”