Chapter 297
Angel
I got a message from Florentine just as I was about to search for Thea. I was reluctant to call or text her because I could sense that earlier today she had been to nervous around me to actually cook a lie about meeting with Florentine.
I didn’t know if that should make me happy or sad that she was avoiding me. It wasn’t for the wrong reasons I knew but how I wanted to see her was getting me restless. I wanted to be around her.
It wasn’t a common thing for everyone to sit and drink at the little bar we had at the mansion but I was eager to have this gathering, somehow it felt exciting.
Even though Florentine had mentioned that she had invited everyone for a drink including Thea I was disappointed to see that she was the only one absent. Caspian and Camilo had arrived last and after some minutes Thea wasn’t here.
I got disturbed, I knew having her here will lighten up my mood. Nothing felt exciting anymore because she wasn’t here. We all sat around the bar, Cassie and Knight took it upon themselves to serve drinks and they made it more lively.
Cassie was an outgoing person so she enjoyed what she was doing and brought out that part of knight as well. I tried to act more engaging but truth was that my mind wasnt there.
I saw Florentine moving her head to the side, I guess she was watching out for Thea just like I had been doing.
“Are you certain your message went through?” Cassie asked refilling a shot for herself.
“I did.” Florentine answered. “Maybe she doesn’t feel like having a drink.”
“That’s surprising, considering she is aware that everyone is present.” Cassie suggested. She eyes me as if to blame me for Thea’s absence. I sighed and looked away before pinning my eyes to my phone.
‘Where are you?’ I finally sent a text after much back and forth in my decision. I held my phone tightly as if that would squeeze out a reply from her.
“Maybe I should check on her. She may have dropped her phone and retired to bed early.” Camilo said.
“I called several times after the text but she wouldn’t pick up. Maybe she’s already asleep.” Florentine said but a sudden concern settled within me.
She wasn’t picking or replying her text and the best idea Florentine could come up with was that she was already asleep. I had my doubts but my worry superceeded it. I wanted to stand and head out to Thea’s room but on second thought, I decide to text again.
“You’re not responding to Florentine’s calls or text. Are you alright?’ I waited for an answer and got no reply. My legs became restless as they began to shake slightly. I adjusted several times in my seat until I couldn’t have it anymore.
‘I don’t believe you’ve gone to bed this early. I’m coming over to your room if you don’t come down in exactly ten minutes.’ I said hoping she took the threat serious.
I still didn’t receive a response so I decide to leave to head to her room. Just about then, Florentine received a call and it was from her.
“Okay, it’s fine. Rest as much as you want.” I heard Florentine say and my eyes squinted in displeasure. Thea obviously saw my text and was making up an excuse to Florentine so she didn’t come down. I wasn’t buying that so I let her know.
‘If you’re not going to be here than I won’t be a part of the gathering as well. I miss you… I want be around you.’ I sent the text to her hoping she would respond.
‘That will be too suspicious Angel. I’ll see you at breakfast tomorrow.” She replied and I was getting impatient.
‘Regardless of what you say I’m coming over to you room. I wasn’t the one who made a plea to see later in the day after fleeing with Florentine.” I teased, reminding her of the act she displayed in my office today.
‘Wait! You can’t be real about that.’ she responded and I chuckled.
‘I’m leaving now.’ I said but didn’t move an inch. I was certain she’d come running down after my threat.
‘Don’t just do anything like that. I’m on my way.’ I received her reply and a smile curved my lips. I relaxed back on my chair and took a shot.
Few minutes later while everyone was oblivious, I had my gaze watching attentively to the hallway where Thea was to come in from. I found her walking slowly, but then she stood just by the entrance of the living room. Her eyes touring nervously, she caught my gaze and startled.
I squinted again looking at her with unwavering gaze. Did I really make her want to run away, just like she had told her mum earlier. I looked at her and adjusted in my seat as if I was about to stand up. When she noticed my movements, she quickly turned around in a bid to leave.
“Thea!” I called her name loud and clear and she froze at the spot. Everyone turned in her direction and were silent for a second before inviting her over to join. I wanted to go to her but I quickly realized my place and sat back. Thea had already started walking back to us and nervously she took a shot offered by Knight who passed a look at me after that. I rested in my chair wiping my jaw with my finger as I watched her.
“I didn’t think you would come. Florentine said showing her excitement.
“What changed your mind?” Camilo asked and if I wasn’t mistaken I believed I saw her take a glance at me.
“I-eh….” Thea cut herself off as she suddenly or should I say by her hearts impulse turned to look at me. She let out a heavy sigh and returned her eyes to Camilo. “I thought it’d be boring alone in my room while everyone was out here.” She says in her defence and I couldn’t help but smile knowing that it was a straight lie. The only reason she came down was due to my threat.
Thea looked at me again, her nervousness unhidden from my intense stare. She looked around for a place to sit but the only chair available was the one next to me.
“Come, sit beside me.” Florentine said to her pointing the empty chair between the both of us. In other words, she was saying sit beside Angel. Leaving that seat empty was part of everyone’s plans to get me and Thea closer. I was glad for their collective efforts, even though she had agreed to a second chance she was too shy and nervous to even try. Having that effect on her made me so happy.
“Oh… okay.” she said and sat beside me. A sly smile lengthened my lips as I watched her take her seat, she looked at me briefly and turned her gaze to the rest. I could see her taking deep and slow breaths, I guess to calm her nerves. While everyone was at it, I mean the drinks, I held Thea’s chair firmly and she quickly looked at me questioning with her eyes. I smiled darkly and pulled her chair closer to me. It caused a noise which drew everyone’s attention but I acted nonchalant after it.
Florentine was good at creating a distraction so she made a toast instead.
“What are you doing Angel?” Thea texted me and I smiled while reading.
‘You were too far from me. I didn’t like that.”
‘I give you a second chance and despite saying you wouldn’t rush it you do everything you can to make it known to everyone. What part of I need time do you not understand?’
She scolded me in the text causing a scowl on my face. I paused a little and could sense her nervousness then I saw another text come in.
‘Why are you not saying anything? You’re scaring me.’ With my head still bent I tilted a bit to see her quivering hands on her phone. She was obviously scared that I’d do something else.
‘You look so fucking cute when you scold me. Makes me want to kiss you.” I texted back and heard her gasp. I pulled my phone back to my pocket and fixed my gaze on her. She had a stiff neck and trembled slightly. I felt someone pass a drink to me but I passed it to her instead. Conversations became awkward as everyone was trying their best not to seem obvious that their attention was on us.
“T-thank you.” She stuttered and downed the shot in one go. She messed with her hair and covered her face slightly so I didn’t see her well. Thea proceeded to type but I refused to check the text so she looked at me tilting her head towards my pocket. I hesitated a little and then checked my phone.
‘Angel, stop staring please. You’re making me nervous.’
‘I’m sorry my love, it was easier when you hated me but now I can’t seem to take my eyes off you. I’m an asshole when it comes to promises about keeping us a secret.’
‘You will leave me no choice but to go back to my room Angel.’
‘I like it better there. I swear you don’t want to be in my mind and know the things I’ve always wanted to do to you. You know I’ll follow you.’ I said even though it was more of a threat to stop her from leaving.
She let out a sigh of frustration and shook her head slightly.
‘Why are you like this? Why are doing this to me?’
‘Because I’m obsessed. I’m obssessed with you Thea. I want you all to myself. I want to touch you and feel you. I want to feel your lips on mine. I want to make you tremble, feel the shivers when I….’ I ended the text at that. I’d love a little curiosity. Thea blinked severally, looking shocked after going through the text then I caught on something else. A blush, which she was trying so hard to suppress. For the first time, she maintained a longer eye contact with me. I let my hand slowly reach out to her thighs and she stilled for some seconds then began shivering. Her gaze wavered and she seemed to have trouble breathing.
She sucked in her lips looking so cute and I held her hands and rubbed my fingers over her. She pleaded with her eyes but I held her hand more firmly not giving her a chance to pull away. Then suddenly a voice interrupted us, startling Thea and making me aware of my environment when all the while all I could see and cared about was her.
“Thea, Angel, what’s going on down there?”
We were caught off guard because that question was unexpected. Cassie had her elbow on the counter and her fist supporting her jaw as she leaned forward to look at us suspiciously.
Thea and I looked at each other then back to Cassie and everyone’s eyes was on us demanding an explanation.
A/N: I’m quickly putting this out here. I know a lot of you have been unhappy with the slow updates and I sincerely apologize for it. Like previous times, I attributed it to my health. I have gone against medical advise and kept on writing instead of focusing on my health and I am experiencing the consequences. Not like it should be anyone’s business but I have to clarify on my lack of diligence in my work because I appreciate everyone of you who spends money to read my book.
I have been battling with anxiety for a while now due to some personal issues and I didn’t know how bad it was until I had a health crisis last week which caused me to return back to my doctor. It has caused my blood pressure to shoot up for the first time in my life and I am just in my 20’s which is not a good thing for me. To cut this short, I will be taking a month break in order to begin counseling and take my treatment more seriously. I will complete this book when I return, we have no less than 60 romantic chapters to go. Thank you all for your patience and for loving Angel and Thea’s story.