Chapter 278
“I wasn’t sure before but now I’m convinced that you’re insane.” She stresses her words as if they were coming from the depths of her soul.
“What do you… You can’t mean that Angel.” Scott said still in disbelieve but the next thing I did shocked them even more. I took two steps back and fell on my knees before Louisa. I kept my head low in shame, I was shameless to do this but I had to. It was the right thing to do even if she didn’t forgive me.
“What are you doing?” I heard her say. “Is this some kind of joke or what? Are you mocking me? Trying to play me now because you enjoy it?”Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.
“None of those are my intentions Louisa.” I said and raised my head slightly. “I know I don’t deserve it and I am shameless to do this but I have to. Louisa… I know I’ve hurt you in ways that are unforgivable but today I’m here to say I’m sorry for all the heartache my actions has caused you. I’m sorry for taking your daughter away from you. For causing her pain.” I paused for a moment thinking about my next words.
“Is this a joke?” She muttered chuckling afterwards.
“I’m not going to ask for your forgiveness Louisa because I don’t deserve it. Hate me all you want, curse me, hit me, I won’t stop you. I just want you to know that I regret the pain I’ve caused you and I am truly sorry for everything.”
I said deciding against seeking for forgiveness. Doing that was being heartless. How could I ask her to move on from her pain just because I regretted my actions. She had every right to keep on hating me.
“Are you done? I mean, are you done acting?” She questioned. She didn’t believe me to be sincere and I could understand that. “Fine, get up.” She said and I hesitated a little before doing so. “Now leave.” She stressed. Her eyes bore so much anger in them, I could tell she was holding herself back from hitting me again.
“Don’t ever open your mouth to say you love my daughter. Get rid of that insanity, never utter a word of it again. I won’t forgive you if at all what you just did was sincere. I will keep hating you Angel.”
“Louisa please….”
“Don’t interfer Scott. He might be your son but he did terrible things to my daughter!” She yelled at him and turned back to me. “I don’t care about your enemies or what excuse you might have next. You’d do what you please anyway. All I’m asking is to know that my daughter is fine. I want to hear her voice….” Her voice seized as tears trickled down her eyes more. She wiped them off and let out a deep breath. “I want to see my daughter Angel. Make it happen however you can please….” She begged.
“I’ll make sure you get to see your daughter again Louisa. I swear it to you.” I said and she sighed in relieve. Scott welcomed her into his arms letting her cry in it till she was calm.
“I’ll get her on call when I get home and once everything is sorted out she will return to you.” I said and without prolonging this I left the mansion but then I hear my father’s voice calling out to me. He had followed me out and I had to give him the attention.
“You weren’t joking back there were you? When you said you were in love with Thea….”
“I meant it.” I cut him off and his face contorted in shock. I guess the news was hard to take in. “Thea is my life. Out of all this I got the best gift in form of her Scott. She gives my life a purpose.”
“How could you fall in love with your step-sister. Thea doesn’t understand the language of the heart. She’s an addict and….”
“You’re wrong Dad.” I said and his face had a new look of shock to it. I called him dad which I found difficult to say. A spark lit in his eyes and I knew it meant everything to him hearing me call him that.
“She can’t love you Angel….”
“You’re also wrong about that. We both fell in love with each other and I hurt and broke her trust as a reward. I don’t deserve her but I will fight for our love.” Scott stood there speechless with a look of disbelieve. He was having a hard time processing the possibility but I had no time to convince anyone.
“I’ll be on my way then.” I said and headed for my car but he stopped me again.
“If what you say is true Angel, do you know her darkest secrets?” He asked and if I wasn’t wrong I could see a glint of fear in his eyes. I didn’t know what he was getting at but I didn’t care about her past at the moment.
“I’ve done worse so I don’t care.” I said and went for my car. Seconds later we were on the move. I sat at the back of my car stressed and hurt from what happened back there.
My deeds were now coming hurt me. Having the mother of the woman I loved hate me this much was a hell I didn’t want to live in but then I brought this on myself.
We arrived the gates of the mansion and I was surprised to see someone, a lady to be precise sitting with her knees folded to her chest. She was on the floor and her hair covered her face.
When we drew closer I could tell who it was even without seeing her face. It was Natalia….
“Sir.” My driver called drawing my attention to it. The gates had already opened for us to drive in but I couldn’t just ignore her so I stepped out of my car to know why she was here. I did give the instructions not to let her in anymore but she wasn’t leaving either. What exactly did she want from me? She should be glad I spared her life for ratting to Sparrow about me.
“Angel?” She said and quickly stood to her feet. Her eyes were red from tears. Why exactly was she crying?
“What are you doing here?” I maintained a rough voice. I didn’t want her to leech on my soft side.
“I’m so glad you’re here. They wouldn’t let me in.” She cried coming to stand beside me while pointing at the security at the gate. I pulled her hand off me when she held unto my arm. Maybe she didn’t take my warning seriously the last time.
Her expression filled with sadness but I didn’t give a fuck about that.
“Why are you here Natalia?”
“Would you let me in if I tell you?”
“Leave.” I said in a harsh tone not wanting to entertain more of her.
“Angel please. I have no where to go. I’m scared of Sparrow. Some masked men broke into my apartment the other day
I think he wants to kill me.”
“How’s is that my problem?” I say without a care in the world and she withdraws looking shocked. “Is there something else? You’re blocking the way.” She remains silent and I return back to my car.
“What if I can tell you where he is, would you let me stay?”
I stopped in my tracks, her words hitting me hard. We had been looking for Sparrow and even though it had been a few days time wasn’t on our side. We needed to get him before he struck unexpectedly.
I tilt slightly to look at her. “What do you mean?” I asked and she came closer.
“I’m just saying I might have an idea where he could be.” She sounded sure and I was desperate to find him. Even though I knew Thea would be displeased to see her, I had to make that sacrifice.
“Tell me something useful or you’ll be out on the street in the middle of the night.” I threatened. She followed me back into the mansion and on reaching the entrance I noticed some cars that didn’t belong to us.
Who were they?
I stepped into the mansion ignoring Mike who had come out to meet me. I guess he was planning to explain who it was but I’d rather see for myself. I got into the house and the place was full with everyone. My eyes first fell on in Don Ricardo and Lola and then to Thea who stood within the crowd.
I could feel all eyes on Natalia and I but the look on Thea’s face bothered me the most.
I was in the same room with her bully and the woman whose kiss had caused us our child.