Chapter 261
Thea
The girls and I sat outside around two in the morning waiting for the men. None of us could asleep so we found comfort in each other. We sat by the stairs leading out of the mansion as we waited, Camilo had got off from a call with Caspian a while ago. Everything seemed to be going fine over there and it gave us a little relieve from our worry.
I don’t know what Knight and Caspian must have told Cassie and camilo but Angel had let me know that Sparrow would be present and that was the reason for my worry. I believed the girls had an idea that the casino wasn’t a child’s play this time around otherwise they wouldn’t be out here with me and Cassie wouldn’t be holding tight to her phone waiting for a call from Knight.
“I don’t think he’ll be calling.” Camilo said touching Cassie’s hand gently. She sat in the middle and I had been resting my head on her shoulder. ” Maybe you should call him if that would keep you at ease.”
She suggested and Cassie shook her head.
“If he wanted to speak with me then I’d receive a call by now. I think I’ll wait instead.” Cassie said but I could detect the sadness in her voice. Deep down I knew she wished that Knight would call just like Caspian did.
“What about you Thea, are you alright?” Camilo asked and I twitched my lips.”
“They won’t call each other of course. I bet Thea feels worse even though she wouldn’t admit it.” Cassie blurted.
“Hey… You don’t have to say it like that Cassie.” Camilo cautioned and she pouted.
“But… Is there a chance that you’d ever get back with my brother?” Cassie asked and I blinked in surprise having not expected that from her.
“Cassie….?” Camilo called but she ignored her and continued.
“I mean it’s clear you’re both head over hills for each other. Don’t you get worried that something might happen to Angel?”
“What are you trying to say Cassandra?” I asked not liking her tone.
“Don’t get me wrong Thea but after seeing your reaction to him coming back with blood stained clothes I feel you should give yourself a chance to be happy.” I scoff in disbelieve standing to my feet. Camilo stands up with me as well pleading through her eyes that I don’t feel offended. Cassie on the other hand doesn’t seem to regret what she said.
“Please sit.” Camilo whispers and I do so after a little hesitation. “Cassandra?” Camilo scolds and she sighs.
“I’m sorry if I offended you with what I said Thea.” She apologized which softens my heart. I believed the entire situation was getting too much for her. She was no fool to know that her brother was in danger. With everything that was happening she must be frustrated since all the men did was keep her in the dark about business. They wanted to protect her.
“Cassandra….” I called holding her hand. She looked at me apologetically and I smiled at her. “It’s true that I’m worried about Angel and it’s true that I’m still head over hills in love with your brother.” I admitted and her eyes glowed with hope. “… even though all I do is worry about him these days I can’t just go back to him and be normal like we used to. Healing takes time Cassie… You know that. I need to be away from him and be sure of what I want. I need to heal from losing our child and for everything he’s put me through. I just want you to understand this.”
“I know Thea, I’m really sorry I said those things.”
I sigh, relieved that we got to an understanding here. I loved Cassie because to me she was the little sister I never had and even though their was a rift between her brother and I, I would always want to have this relationship I shared with her. I believed she was afraid of losing me too.
“Maybe we should talk about something else.” Camilo suggested.
“Like what?” Cassie asked. We looked at each other as we thought on something to distract our mind.
“Not the best idea but I think we’d love to know when your brother is going to take you away from us. Anything?” I asked and I could tell that saddened Camilo a bit but she had not spoken about it since the day she broke the news to us and we were both curious and had spoken about it behind her back.
“Caspian says after the game. He also says he needs a little more time to adjust and accept that I would be leaving him soon.” Camilo said and I felt sorry for her.
“Will you be alright?” Cassie asked showing concern as well.
“I feel I have to do it.” She said instead. She was avoiding the question, I could tell. Maybe staying away from Caspian would make her realize how much she wanted to be with him just like staying away from Angel would make me realize what I truly wanted.
“Florentine is behind us, she keeps watching. Should we call her over?” Camilo said and I turned to see Florentine watching. She quickly hid herself behind the wall and I chuckled.
“Let her. She obviously feels bad for us.” I said and Camilo smiled knowingly.”
“Thea.” I startled hearing my name. I turned around hastily to see it was Florentine. We all stood up feeling concerned that she finally showed herself. She walks up to us and holds my hands. I knew Florentine was quite emotional but in this case I had every reason to feel anxious. She passed the same look at Cassie and my heart began to pound so loudly.
“What is it florentine!” Cassie asked raising her voice. She panicked.
“Did something happen?” I asked just immediately hating the images my mind was creating. “No, hold on ….” I said breathingly. “Alive or not?”
“Of course he is.” She said and I sighed sharply in relieve. “I’m sorry if I got you both so worried.” She said as I turned around placing my hand on my head.
“You need to control your emotions Florentine. We could get a heart attack just from the way you look.” Cassie scolded. I couldn’t even blame her, I felt the same way too.
“… Angel is wounded though.”
“What?”
“Not again…” Cassie muttered in frustration. “What about Knight?”
“He’s fine… Caspian too.” She said quickly before Camilo could ask as well. “They’re close, I’ve already made preparations, Angel would be getting treatment in his room.”
“How bad is his injury?” I asked.
“A knife injury. He insist on getting treatment at home and you know Angel, there is no convincing him.”
I sigh and Cassie palms her face.
“I didn’t want to get you girls worried but the men don’t know you are awake and waiting for them. They’re close and I didn’t want you to be caught by surprise seeing Angel in a bad shape. I need you to calm yourselves.
“Why is he just stubborn.” I felt annoyed amidst my worry. He just had to put me in situations like this. Not just me but his sister.
“Hell be fine, I promise. I’ll make sure of it.” Florentine said assuring us. Camilo held Cassie and I, pulling us into her embrace.
“Trust Florentine, I’m sure everything will be go well.” She whispered.
It didn’t take long after Florentine had broken the news to us, we noticed movements of vehicles entering the compound.
I tried to remain calm, getting anxious would only make Cassie more restless.
We stood behind Florentine and soon men started entering the mansion
“Is everything ready?” That was Caspian. He was the first out of the three men to come in and Florentine quickly nodded.
“Where’s is he?”
“Knight’s helping him.” He answered and Camilo hurried into his arms checking if he was okay as well. Cassie and I just stood there tilting heads from side to side till we got a glimpse of Angel. Cassandra ran towards him unable to hold back while I gasped in fear seeing Angel’s bloody shirt.
“Angel….” I muttered putting a step forward to go to him but a hand held me back and it was Florentine.
“I’ll take care of him Thea. You don’t need to worry.” She said and walked past me leaving me to stand alone.
My eyes watered seeing Angel in such condition. Deep down, I wanted to be there for him and I was scared that the situation could be worse than Florentine may have thought.
This was too much for my heart. I just wanted him to be fine for once!
Angel stopped the moment he sighted me and all eyes went in my direction. He looked away and pulled his hand from Knight refusing any further help. Cassie scolded him but he didn’t bulge and struggled his way upstairs.
It hurt me when he looked away, did he feel that I didn’t care? Did he think I didn’t go to him because of that? I bit my quivering lips and held my dress tightly. Was he angry at me instead? If Sparrow did this to him then it wasn’t just for his goods, I was involved in all this mess with Sparrow. So partly, I was the reason Angel got hurt.
I hurried after them following carefully. Everyone stood at the door as Angel had ordered that only Florentine went in with him.
“You all have to retire to your rooms. I’ll let you know once I’m done with his treatment. She said and nodded to the maid who held her tools to hand them over. I took the box from the maid instead, holding it firmly.
Everyone looked at me in surprise but I wasn’t taking a no for an answer.
“Thea….” Florentine called and I shook my head.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
“I’m going in with you whether you like it or not and the more time you spend the more his injury worsens.
“But he….”
“Let her go in Florentine. I’m sure she’s the only one Angel would wants to see.” Cassie said coming to my defense. Florentine stood there speechless and just looked at Knight and Caspian for approval to which they agreed.
She opened the door and I stepped in with her. We went into Angel’s room and when we saw him he was struggling by the bed trying to take off his shirt.
“Easy dear.” Florentine said going to aid him. She gave me a sign not to say anything. I stood by the door wondering if Angel even noticed my presence. “Lie down.”
“No, I’ll sit.” He insisted.” There we go again with his stubbornness. She looked at me beckoning me to come over with her tools and just then Angel raised his head to catch my gaze.
I startled, scared that he could send me out. Could I insist then if he was the one asking me to leave? What if he refused to be treated while I was there.
We kissed before he left shouldn’t that help my case? I felt a tickle in my heart at the thought but I quickly cautioned myself. Now wasn’t the time to feel such things.
“Why is she here?” He asked and my fear returned.
“She…. Angel just let it be. You need to be treated.” Florentine said after cutting herself off.
I dipped my head avoiding his gaze. “Just ignore me, I’ll just sit quietly.” I said
“How can I though? You know I’ll be watching you Thea.” He said and my heart leaped severally. I raised my head to look at him, there was a slight amusement on his face which faded before I could dwell on it.
It made my heart swell nevertheless.