Angela was in her room reading a novel while listening to slow music when she heard a soft knock. she lowered the volume and told the person to come in.
" Hey," James said as he entered the room with a glass of milk. He handed her the glass milk and sat beside her on the bed.she drank half of it, not before thanking him.
"How was your day?" He asked.
" Great. I got home early and messed with Alan. " James smiled.
" Hmm, Carly called me. He said that you helped the company to close a big deal. Quen told him. "
" He did?". She never thought Quen could praise her.
" Don't sound so surprised. He is a good guy like his father, "he smiled.
"From now on, you are free to do whatever you want." He added.
"Really, dad!" He nodded, which she excitedly hugged him and bubbled a lot of thanks.
" You are suffocating me," he complained, and Angela quickly released him.
"Now go to sleep. Good night. " he kissed her forehead.
" Good night, love you."
" Prepare yourself, Brena dear, it's time for fun, Haha."she sung excitedly.
" You mean to say you aren't coming?". He ignored the disappointment written all over Angela's face. She had spent the whole night thinking of how to thank him without sounding desperate clearly knowing his cockiness and come with an idea of buying him a drink and showing him how to have a fun which he truly need in her opinion but here his rejecting her for goodness sakes. Really she wouldn't give a damn if she didn't owe him her freedom beside she never liked being indebted to anyone that's why she is here trying to get his fucking ass to agree.
" Look , I don't like to be indebted to anyone so please you should come". She tried her lucky again.
" I don't have time for that" he answered coldly without bothering to look at her.
Angela sighed in exhaustion. It's been almost an hour since he has stood in front of this dickhead trying to persuade him.
" Don't be grumpy Quen, it wont kill you or reduce abit that freaking ego of yours" she said but in vain Quen was still the same Quen.
"Okay I'll take that as yes. I'm sending an address to you hope you will come" she said, took her bag and left his office. She had already invited Betty but too bad for her, she already had other plans with her in laws.
Just after Angela went out Quen's phone started buzzing. He groaned in annoyance and took the phone but to only roll eyes at the person calling.
" Hey, what's up bro?" Danny's voice shouted on other side. And Quen had to move the phone a bit to save his ears.
"Get to the point". He scoffed. He was in no mood to his jokes, he wanted to go with Angela but his fucking ego couldn't let him. She would tease him all his left lifetime if he agreed so easily.
" Come on bro can't chill for a sec". Quen groaned, he could imagine him rolling eyes as he dragged the word chill.and he hated it the most when he rolled eyes at him.
" Stop blabbering and..." He began but got interrupted by someone opening the door.
" Oh sorry to interrupt you. I just wanted to tell you that you are free to bring any of your friend except Danny. See ya". He moved his gaze to the phone and back to the door. Completely bewildered.
" Hellooo, bro are you still there?". He was brought back from his confusion by Danny." Yeah yeah, but do you perhaps know Angela ".he asked the same confusion clear in his voice. A moment of silence passed before it was broken by Danny's laughter.
" You must be kidding me of course I know her , you always talk about her". He said and swore I can't believe you.
" I mean personally. Have you meet her".
" No. Why do you ask?" Now it was his turn to be confused.
" Well, I think she knows you. And I can bet in no good way". Danny was even more confused but his arrogant side won over so he laughed again this time as arrogantly as he can.
" Didn't know am that famous. I'd like to meet her oneday".
" She doesn't want to meet you, fool".
Quen answered clearly not liking how arrogant he sounded.
" What? Why?". Quen smirked. Now that's the tone I like to hear .
" No idea. She just invited me for a drink and added that I can bring anyone except you" he explained highlighting the word except.
" Now that hurts my pride".Danny said feining hurt tone." But I think I deserve to know the reason. I'm going with you".
" Okay " Quen said before he hung up, satisfied that now he has a better excuse to go.
Angela was standing in front of his favourite club waiting for Brena to come. She had came to this place many times that she couldn't even count but still it always felt like the first time, chill and welcoming. Her thoughts went to Quen. " was he coming? She couldn't help thinking. She slapped herself inside. She didn't like the idea of thinking about him at all. beside she has done her part of thanking him, at least he won't be called ingrate by someone. Note the sarcasm. She was snapped from her thoughts by Brena's voice calling her.
" Hey, I searched for your black baby in the parking lot but unfortunately I didn't seem to recognize it".
Angela only looked at her knowing that she will immediately figure out what happened.
" You didn't bring your car?". She asked and give her I don't believe you face.
" You brought one. What's the use of another". Angela said ignoring the you betrayal look her friend was shooting at her.
" Just to give me another task of sending you home. You know what if you weren't my bestie I'd chop your ass right here".
" That's so kind of you bestie. Now let's go". She said as nicely as she can and dragged Brena inside.
They entered the club and took their favourite spot at the counter. The bartender who was used to them nodded at them and took their orders.
" Ang, why did you order this? I thought you wanted something strong?". Angela just ordered soft drink and it surprised Brena knowing that whenever Angela didn't bring the car , she would get wasted.
" Oh I need to be in my right mind today In case I say something which can be used against me in the future". Brena chuckled well knowing the speciality of today.
" Speaking of, why is your handsome bossy not here yet?". Brena asked.
Before Angela could answer her phone beeped.
"Where are you? I'm here" Quen's voice said on the other side.
" You will see us at the counter". She directed him and she could add anything he already hung up the phone." Did he just hung up on me?" She asked Brena but more herself.
" I swear I kill this arrogant duff one day" she said and Brena laughed and handed her a glass to chill her.
They chatted as they waited for Quen. Mostly gossiping about Brena's new boss. Angela named him box faced man because it his rectangular face. He always try to flirt with Brena so Angela hate him and he also hate her that she doesn't doubt. They were busy enjoying their moment when suddenly Brena exclaimed in shock.
" What the fuck Angela! I'm seeing a ghost?" Angela was more than surprised" what gohst ?" She asked before she followed her eyes.
" You mean Quen?" She asked when she finally spotted him entering the club with a black haired guy behind him.
" It's Danny for heaven's sake" Brena finally managed to say.
" Danny? You mean as your ex?"before Brena could answer the two guys were already standing right before them.
" Oh Mon amour senorita B" Danny exclaimed when his eyes landed on Brena. She rolled her eyes in return.
" Longtime no see, come on didn't you miss me?" He asked with a wide grin plastered on his lips.
" Missing you my foot" Brena cursed clearly annoyed but she also knew well that Danny won't give a fuck about it. Instead he pulled her by arm against his chest and hugged her.she tried to free herself but in vain.
" What the hell are you doing Danny?" She asked still trying to free herself from his strong arms.
"I like it when you say my name and stay still. I missed you" he hugged her more tighter.
" End of reunion guys. I can't keep standing here, I need a place to sit".Angela said deciding that it was time to save her bestie which really helped. She then glanced at Quen and he turned away avoiding her killing gaze.
Quen had recognised Brena right when he saw her. She was in fury and he immediately knew that it won't be any easy for his best friend but he didn't miss the piercing angry gaze Angela was shooting at him.
" It's nice to finally meet you Angela " Danny said while offering her a hand to shake." Now I get why you didn't want me to come along but rest assured, neither of you will regret my presence" he added and winked at Brena who rolled her eyes in return.
Angela glared at him but decided to shake his hand out of courtesy when he showed no plan of backing off.
Brena was the first to leave towards the vip spot on the second floor and Danny quietly followed her, clearly not wishing to annoy her more than he already did. Quen made an attempt to follow them but Angela stopped him by helding his arm. Quen's gaze run from her face to his held arm but she didn't let go as she usually does when she accidentally touch him.
" What ? " Quen asked when she only stared at him though he well knew what was coming. Her expression turned from annoyance to anger. Now it was a time to pay for what he did.
" You did this shit and you ask me what?"she finally yelled. Quen faked ignorance and raised a brow at her. Angela gave him an I can't believe you face.
" Why did you have to bring him? Didn't I tell you that you can't bring him?"she nagged.
Quen smirked and stepped towards her and lowered his head right to her ear and whispered. " No one tell me what to do sweetheart". He brushed his lips on her ear. Shivers run down her spine down to her legs. She was sure that if he does anything else she will collapse on the ground so she stopped breathing. Quen as if reading her mind again whispered." Don't worry I'm leaving. Also don't forget to breathe". He said and turned to go. It took Angela seconds to realize what he said.
" You asshole" she shouted. All people near by turned to look at her.
" What?" She snapped at them before she followed.
" So he doesn't dance?"Angela was surprised when Danny told them how a bad dancer Quen is except when it comes to those boring classy dances as Danny called them. It has been an hour since they started chatting and mostly they talked about Quen since Danny has been his childhood friend and he knew all his awkward child acts.
"But what about when we first met?" She asked again.
" Forced like today. Billy had something to celebrate so I had no choice but to come" he said and sipped his vodka.
" Oh, i see" she said before realization hits her." Wait, no one forced you " she warned and they all laughed.
" Enough of talking about Quen. What about you Angela, what's going on with your life?" Danny asked.
" Me? My life is nothing exciting. It revolve here, home and work".she answered.
" What about love life? Got a boyfriend or someone still stand a chance?" He asked again and grinned at Quen who only glared hard at him.
"Well, about that i don't really believe in love" she answered and drunk a shot of whiskey praying that the answer cones satisfying but she didn't know is that it required explanation to go with and the blue eyes opposite her needed them. It was time for Quen to butt in. He was more than grateful to Danny for bringing up the subject.
" Then what do you believe in? Hate?" Quen asked with a raised brow and kept his gaze on her wishing to be sble to figure out the truth in her eyes.
" Maybe yes " she answered and Danny shifted his eyes to Quen but he was busy studying her. " Why?" He asked again.
She forced another shot down her throat and managed a fake laughter.
" You see, love weakens you and betray you, as for hate it makes you stronger".she explained.
Quen watched as her expression changed from pain to anger and hatred and per instinct his heart ached for her. Those brown beautiful eyes he unknowingly cherished no longer beamed with happiness and warmth. They only showed pain and past regret. And right that time he saw the other side of Angela Collin he didn't know, the side she successful managed to hide from the world and he was more than sure that he wanted to wipe it, to change it, to revive the cheerful Angela, to bring back life to her. The same girl he knew he was already in love with...