MasukAngel“Yes.”I tried to open my eyes, but the sharp sting immediately forced them shut again.“Ahh!”“Don’t touch it.”Before I could rub my eyes, Drake caught my wrist.His grip was firm but careful.“Stay still.”“I am fine.”“You’re not.”“I am.”“You just tried to blind yourself with a stick.”“That was one time.”“One time is enough.”I heard him sigh.Then I felt his fingers lightly brush beneath my eye.“Don’t move.”“What are you doing?”“Looking.”“For what?”“To make sure you didn’t scratch your eye.”“I didn’t.”“Little mouse.”“What?”“You don’t know that.”I frowned but stayed still.A moment later I felt a cool cloth touch my face.The relief was immediate.“Oh.”“Better?”“A little.”He carefully wiped away the dust that had flown into my eyes when the stick slipped from my hands.“Open them slowly.”“I told you I am fine.”“Open them.”I obeyed.Slowly.Very slowly. The burning had reduced. The world came back into focus. First the trees. Then the cave. Then Drake. Sta
AngelAfter a few more minutes of standing still, moving forward, moving backward, and repeating the same stance over and over again, I was completely frustrated.My legs hurt. My shoulders hurt. Even my patience hurt.“Mr. Crane, are you trying to frustrate me?” I screamed. Drake didn’t even blink.“You can stop if you want to.” That was it.No encouragement. No sympathy. No empathy. Nothing. I stared at him in disbelief.“That’s all you have to say?”“Yes.” I wanted to throw a stick at him. A tear finally escaped my eyes. Just one. But it was enough.I stood there breathing heavily, my eyes burning into his. For a moment neither of us spoke. Then Drake sighed.A real sigh. The kind that suggested he had finally decided to stop torturing me. Without saying a word, he bent down and picked up one of the wooden sticks.I frowned.“What are you doing?” Instead of answering, he stepped into position.The air around him seemed to change. His relaxed posture disappeared.Everything about hi
AngelWe finally came to a stop in front of a small cave. I bent over immediately, trying to catch my breath.My lungs burned. My legs felt like jelly. Sweat dripped down my face. For a moment, I wondered if Drake had secretly been trying to kill me.I looked around and couldn’t help but gasp. The place was beautiful. Tall trees surrounded the area.The grass was short and soft beneath my feet. Birds chirped somewhere in the distance. The cave itself sat quietly between two large rocks as though it had been hidden there for years.It was peaceful. Far away from the mansion. Far away from the city. Far away from everyone.“But… but why did we have to come this far?” I managed to ask between breaths.Drake looked completely unaffected by the run. Not even a drop of sweat. I hated him a little for that.“Do you want to go back?” he asked.“No.”“Are you tired already?”“No.”“You can go back now.”“No!” I practically screamed. I immediately straightened my back. Trying my best not to loo
Angel“Are you ready?” he asked again. I blinked twice before responding.“Are you for real?” He just kept staring at me.“Forgive me, I know you as a good businessman, but as a karate tutor, I am not so sure. So I think it’s better if I go with Mat.” His expression remained unreadable.Just as I was looking at him, my phone rang. I checked my bag.Mat.“Sorry, my tutor is calling,” I told Drake before answering.“Hi, Mat.”“Angel, I am sorry. I would have to cancel.”“What happened?”“Mr. Grey called this morning. Apparently there are some things that need to be finished urgently. I don’t know if we can fix another date.”“Oh.” Disappointment immediately settled inside me.“I am sorry.”“No, it’s fine. Whenever you’re free, just let me know and I will work around your schedule.”“You’re not angry?”“Of course not.”“I really wanted to teach you.”I laughed.“Well, your boss had other plans.”Mat laughed softly.“I guess he did.”“I hope everything goes well.”“It will.”“I’ll see you
Angel“Karate classes, and Mat is taking me. We are starting tomorrow since there is a holiday,” I said with a smile.Drake’s face immediately darkened.“There will be no karate classes,” he said sharply. “Besides, you need to heal.”“I am fine,” I replied. “And besides, I think it is time I start exercising my arm again.”I smiled, completely ignoring the visible anger on his face.That only seemed to make him more annoyed.“Angel—”“I already told Mat I would be there.”“You should have asked me first.”I laughed.“Asked you?”“Yes.”“For karate classes?”“Yes.”“Maybe next time”“They will be no next time, Little Mouse“ I shook my head.“You are acting ridiculous.” His jaw tightened.“And you are acting stubborn.”“Maybe because people keep trying to tell me what to do.”“Someone has to.”“I managed perfectly fine before I met you.”“That is debatable.” I glared at him.“Little Mouse, you will do what I say, my house my rules, you are not going for any Karate classes with Mat and T
AngelBy the time work ended for the day, I felt exhausted. The entire day had been filled with meetings, presentations, and preparations for the campaign.I packed my things slowly and was about to leave when my phone vibrated.A message.I looked down.There is a car waiting for you at the parking lot.I immediately knew who it was from.Drake.I rolled my eyes.Typical. Not even a greeting. Just instructions.I grabbed my bag and headed toward the elevator.The lobby was so busy as people prepared to go home.I was halfway across the floor when I heard someone shouting behind me.“Angel!”I turned.Mat was running toward me.“What happened?” I asked.He stopped in front of me.“I completely forgot to tell you something.”“What?”His face immediately brightened.“Tomorrow is going to be amazing.”I laughed.“Why?”“Because there is a public holiday.”My eyes widened.“Really?”“Not just one day.”I waited.“Two days.”“Oh wow!”I almost jumped.“Two whole days?”“Two whole days.”“W
AngelI shut the book quickly and pushed it away from me.“No,” I whispered.My heart was still racing.“It’s just a story… just a story. But why do the letters feel so alive?”I lay back on the bed and pulled the blanket over my body, trying to force my eyes shut.Sleep.That was all I needed.Jus
AngelI walked away and took a cab. I didn’t know if it was anger, pride, or just self-worth, but something was definitely burning inside me.After a few minutes of driving, I leaned forward slightly.“Sir, can you please stop here? I want to get something.”The driver slowed down and pulled over.
AngelThree hours.Three full hours of reading, writing, correcting, and summarizing.My fingers felt stiff from holding the pen, and my eyes burned from staring at the reports for so long.But I finally finished.I exhaled slowly and stacked the files neatly together.A small smile tugged at my li
Angel“Let her go,” he repeated.The authority in his voice was enough.Immediately, the security guards stepped away from me.When I turned around, it was exactly who I expected.Drake.He stood a few steps away, looking as calm as ever. His eyes settled on me.“You are late, Angel Molley,” he sai







