~Gabriel~
Amanda was quiet when she heard my words.After Andrew told me whatever she went through,I felt so horrible with myself.I know “sorry” was not enough but I felt the need to apologise.If Amanda was able to go through all that and now she's doing alright,I can say that she's such a strong woman.Amanda heaved a deep sigh then turned to look at me,”I don't want to talk about the past, Gabriel.”She said and I nodded in understanding.“Thank you for the jacket,”She handed me the jacket,”Please excuse me,I will go to check on Ariana.”She forced a smile on her lips then turned around and walked away.I watched Amanda as she walked away.She didn't bother to turn back to look at me and for some unknown reason,my heart ached inside my chest.I wished I could hold her hand so that she wouldn't walk away from me.However,I didn't know how to do it because I knew we would end up fighting.I still looked in the direction whe~Amanda~My daughter's question caught me off guard.My lips curved into a smile when I looked at her innocent face.She was demanding some answers from me.I nodded.“Of course I miss him too.”Her lips curved into a smile and I could tell that she was happy to know that I missed Gabriel just the same way that she missed him.My heart melted when I saw my daughter's smiling face once again and I pulled her into a tight hug and rubbed her back soothingly.“Don't worry,Uncle Gabriel will come back to us,he promised.”I assured my daughter so that she doesn't feel sad anymore.Even though I didn't want to admit it out loud,the truth is…I missed Gabriel and I hated every single feeling of it.I don't have any idea what the hell was happening to me!I was supposed to be happy that Gab was not around because that is what I have always wanted,to be far away from him.However,I couldn't understand why his absence affected me so much.It made me feel a void deep in
~Amanda~I arranged the paperwork that I had just finished to work on and a deep breath escaped my lips.I collapsed on the highly backed chair and closed my sore eyes.Since it's on Friday,I had a lot of paperwork to take care of because I didn't want to leave pending work.I spent the entire day my ass stuck on the chair and my eyes glued on white sheets.Lucia asked if she could visit but I told her that I was so busy and my schedule is fixed.Thanks to the heavens tomorrow is on Saturday,I will rest and regain the energy.I turned my head to look through the window,the sun was setting in the West and it only meant one thing,it was time to go back to Crescent Moon pack and the idea made me excited because I missed Ariana so much.There was a knock on the door and I granted whoever was knocking the permission to enter.Andrew walked in with some papers in his arms.“Oh heavens,don't tell me that there is more paperwork to take care of.”I grumbled.“I think
~Amanda~Ariana hurriedly climbed down from the bed and rushed to Gabriel who received her with open arms.He planted kisses on her face and my daughter couldn't stop giggling, obviously happy to see her uncle again.My lips curved into a smile because it was a sight to behold.Ariana cling onto him so tightly as though she was afraid that he would disappear into thin air.“Did your favourite uncle?”He playfully asked and my daughter nodded almost immediately.“Yes,I missed you so much, uncle Gab.”Gabriel’s lips curved into a broad smile when he heard my daughter's genuine voice.“Uncle Gabriel missed you too,so much.”He kissed her on the forehead.“I brought you something.''Ariana's eyes brightened,”Really?''She asked in excitement and Gab nodded.He bent over slightly and picked the shopping bag that he had placed on the ground then gave it to Ariana.“Thank you so much,uncle Gab.”Ariana received the present with a smile.“Mommy missed you too,uncle Ga
~Amanda~I woke up very early in the morning and began to work on the papers after taking a quick shower.Ariana was still sleeping,my mother was already awake and so was everyone.I raised my head when someone placed the coffee on the table.“I think it will help,”Gabriel said with a smile.Only the heavens knew how much I needed the cup of coffee at the moment.I was too busy to go to the kitchen to prepare myself a cup of coffee when I woke up, thanks to the heavens Gabriel thought of making one.“Thank you so much,I really need it.”I said with a broad smile, picked the cup of coffee and sipped.I momentarily closed my eyes to savour the taste.It was strong just the way I liked and the sugar was right,not too much or too little.It was just prepared to perfection…Gabriel looked at the papers on the table,”I can help you with the paperwork if you allow me.”He shrugged nonchalantly.I looked at the papers and a wave of exhaustion washed over me.It was
~Amanda~“What the hell is going on,Amanda?”Andrew asked with creased eyebrows.”He's going to join the male modelling team.We need his help,Andrew.”I said in a calm and composed voice.I asked my secretary to show Gabriel where other male models were so that he can get ready with others.Andrew laughed as though that was the funniest joke of the year.“Are you really serious?Does he even know how to model or pause?”He asked and I could tell that he found it funny.“I taught him the basics yesterday.I’m confident that he won't let me down.He’s a quick learner.You have no idea how many hours I spent teaching him.”Andrew looked at me as though I had grown a second head.“I know the two of you don't get along really well but,can you keep your differences aside for a few hours until the event ends?We need him, Andrew.''He heaved a deep sigh.“I just hope that he doesn't screw up everything that we worked hard for.”He said through gritted teeth.“Amand
~Amanda~Gabriel was wearing a well tailored casual suit and it fitted him perfectly,as though it was made specifically for him.His long dark hair fell over his shoulders and it was wet, perhaps they sprinkled water on it so that it could look sexy with the hair stylist and…I have to admit that she did a good job because the magic worked,it made Gabriel look more hot.I don't want to be mean, Gabriel is handsome.He’s about 6 3’ tall, masculine and has sharp features.Those pair of grey eyes topped up his sexiness.He's every girl's dream.Well, except me because he crushed all the dreams that we had and only left me with nightmares.His walk down the runway was smooth and confident. I could tell that he learned everything that I taught him by heart.The lady on his left side was beautiful as well.She was wearing a backless white dress which hugged her arse and every curve of her body.“That is Gabriel
~Amanda~Of all the things that I expected from Gabriel,I never thought that he would still bear the tattoo of my name on his chest.I thought that he had added more letters or altered the tattoo so that it could read someone else's name or a name of a place.I demanded some answers from him because all this new realisation didn't make any sense to me.It was quiet for a while inside the study room,even a pin drop could be heard.Gabriel walked towards me and I subconsciously stepped back.However,my dream of escape was short lived when my back collided with the bookshelves and I didn't have anywhere else to run to.Gab towered before me since he was taller than me.His shoulder length hair was hanging free and it was messy, evident that he had run his fingers through it a few times.His cologne hit my nose, reminding me of the old days,how he used to smell like whenever I kissed his bare skin while we
~Amanda~I felt as though time was moving in slow motion.My hand trembled, almost dropping the cellphoneThe last moment that I had with my daughter replayed in my head.She was so happy and she looked so healthy.I shook my head in denial, refusing to accept what Mr. Tony had just told me.Tears flowed from my eyes uncontrollably.“No! No!This can't be!It can't be my Ariana.”I mumbled, breathing in difficulty.”Please tell me it's not true.Maybe you’re mistaken,my daughter was okay in the morning.We even talked and laughed.Please tell me this is some sort of prank.”I pleaded, wiping tears from my eyes using the back of my hand.It was quiet for a while on the other end of the call and that only made me anxious.I heard him heavy a deep sigh.“I'm sorry but it's the truth,Mrs. Amanda.You need to make it to the hospital quickly because the doctor is asking for Ariana's parents.We are at Jason's Hospital.”The little hope that I had left crushed