I feel like a complete asshole and talking with Angela about this after such a wonderful night with her makes me feel even worse. My heart is in my throat as I wait for her to speak. I told her the truth; I don’t just want to flaunt her to get back at my ex. I want to show the world what a wonderful woman she is and how blessed I am that she has chosen to stand by my side. Pissing my ex off will just be an added bonus on top since she had no issues flaunting her new relationship and stomping over my dignity. “I would be honoured to stand by your side Grant.” My head snaps up and I stare at her in shock at her words. The gentle expression on her face as she smiles back at me makes my walls crack, I don’t deserve this woman. Reaching out I pull her towards me and rest my forehead on her stomach wrapping my arms around her, holding her tightly. She gently caresses my hair with her hands, and I sigh as my tension lowers a bit. “Thank you, Angel. I don’t

“Angel.” I turn to Jack hearing the concern in his voice. “What is it?” “Are you happy? I mean truly happy. You don’t think you have moved too quickly with getting close to him?” I smile and step over to give Jack a hug which he returns once he recovers from his initial shock that I initiated contact with him. “Yes, Jack. I am happy. I suppose we have moved a bit fast, especially since he isn’t officially divorced yet, but I can’t explain it. It just feels right.” “What? Wait a minute, you just said he is not divorced, meaning he has a wife. Why are you dating a married man, Angel?” “I’m not dating a married man, Jack. Grant separated from his wife before I bumped into him in the street. He is just having trouble getting her cooperation with the paperwork.” “But why did they split in the first place?” “She cheated and he found out, so he kicked her out.” “Wow. I can’t imagine what the other guy must look like if she chose someone else over Grant.” “I don’t know what he look

“So, Baby girl, I can’t take it anymore. Who’ll you please explain what happened the other day and why you had to leave home?” I look to Jack and then Anya, I see their worry and I let out a sigh. I have held back for long enough; they have been good to me and deserve to know the truth. “It’s a long, complicated and frankly unpleasant story to tell but you are my best and only friends, so I want to tell you about it.” They stare at me silently, for once not daring to interrupt. So, I tell them everything. The car accident, growing up with Terry, the attack at my flat and finally the conversation in the park. When I finish all of them are stunned and silent, so I take a moment to eat some more of my sandwich while I wait for them to process what I just told them. “Angel, are you serious?” I nod but otherwise don’t answer as I’m eating. “I don’t even know where to begin with all this.” I glance up and Jack is trembling with pent up anger and Anya looks on the brink of tears. “Yo

Angel separates from me and stands to greet them. “Hi Jack, hi Annie. Simon, it’s been too long!” “Hey baby girl, we saw you just this morning.” “Yeah, I’ve reached my quota of Jack and Anya time today, but I still need some Simon time.” They chuckle and Simon looks torn between wanting to hug her and not being sure how she will react. She surprises everyone by hugging them both and a huge smile appears on Simons face. “Likewise, Angel face! I’ve missed you recently.” “Same. Come have a seat I will introduce you.” They stand before us and I stand to shake hands with them, Ellis does the same, but I notice his gaze keeps trailing back to Anya. Jack has bleached blonde hair with a blue streak through it. The top is long and flops into his eyes, dark thick eyebrows frame his hazel eyes that sparkle with mischief, and he is wearing a smart white shirt with black jeans. Simon has dark hair that is styled well. His chocolate brown eyes are kind, and he is wearing a blue shirt with b

Once done I clean up and head back to the main room. Grant is still up and looking at me with an eyebrow raised, I feel my cheeks flame as I make eye contact. “I woke up and didn’t want to disturb you so tried to reach the bathroom in the dark, but I stood on Lobo and well in the chaos ended up falling on my face.” He shakes his head, but he is smiling and as his shoulders begin shaking from his suppressed laughter, I also begin to see the funny side and laughter bubbles up inside me too. “I must say that after I put us to bed last night this wasn’t the scene I expected to wake up to. Hahahaha” Our laughter increases until I find myself doubled over with tears in my eyes. “S-stop, Stop I, I can’t, breathe, Hahahaha” “Hahahaha oh, Angel.” After about ten minutes we both finally calm down and I am able to continue my walk back to bed. As I climb in beside him, I glance at the clock and see that it is four in the morning. I sigh internally as I doubt, I will be able to fall back to