chapter 13

Angel’s POVI woke up with the sun which was already shining in the sky. I yawned and looked at the time on my watch which showed 11 am. I groaned while getting up as I was tired from yesterday. I came home around 6:30am. It was really awesome and we stayed the night with the bonfire and woke upto the sunrise. Luckily today was 4th Of July which is a public holiday in New York so we stayed out for the night. I rubbed my eyes and went to the bathroom to freshen up. I brushed my teeth and sat down in the bath with music on.After an hour of refreshment in bathroom, I went to the closet and wore my clothes. Today I wore a Gucci crop top and jeans with Gucci belt. I went down to have breakfast. I wished my parents good morning and had my breakfast. Pancakes with maple syrup and blueberries on top, ooo I just loved them. My sister was smiling at me I looked at her with an aww expression. She was very cute and dearest.She smiled and said “When is Ryan coming and playing with my dolls? I don’t like Zach playing with me. I like Ryan more.”I looked at her with amusement and said “Soon dear. I will ask Ryan when he can come okay. But why do you not like Zach playing with you dear?”She looked at me with frown on her face. She pouted and said “I find him weird sometimes.”I smiled and hugged her and said “He is good person dear. I understand you like Ryan more but will you give Zach a chance too?”She smiled and said “Okay Angel. I love you.” I kissed her forehead and said “I love you too.”My dad and my mom were looking with an aww expression. They kissed our cheeks and waved us goodbye. They were attending a business lunch so they had to leave. We both waved them goodbye and they left the dining table. I walked behind them and went upstairs to my room.As I reached, I closed the doors and sat down and switched on the TV. While watching the TV I looked at the painting next to me. I smiled while looking at the painting. I remembered my dearest Zach gifted it to me and saying he painted himself. I sat up with my hand on my chin. When did Zach learn painting? Why didn’t he tell me? Maybe he learnt during summer holidays. But one cannot be professional in 2 months can they? Ugh stupid me, I always get lost in these stupid thoughts.I sighed and looked at the bracelet Ryan gave me. It was beautiful. I smiled while looking at it. But why would Ryan give me something special like this? Normally boyfriends give these things. Not that I didn’t like what Zach gave me but still. Ugh again I got lost in my stupid thoughts. When will I stop it! I got snapped from my thoughts when I noticed my phone was ringing. I wondered who it was. I picked my phone and saw group video call from Leah, Rhea, Zach, Max, Ryan, Leo, Lucas & Mia. I picked up and saw everyone’s face.I waved and said “Hi guys. What’s up?”They all said in unity “Hi Angel.”Leah then said “Guys, let us all go to mall today in evening.”I said with a tired voice “No I am too tired from yesterday. I want to rest.”Leah glared at me and said “You better bring that ass to the mall or I will drag it.”Leo laughed at the statement. He smirked and winked at Leah and said “My baby likes asses. She would love mine then a lot.” We all laughed at his statement while Leah was glaring at the screen.Leah shouted “You Douche! Say that again and you will meet your grave. Also, I am not your baby!”Leo smirked and said “You will be my baby soon.”Leah’s face was red as tomato when he said that. We all started laughing at the conversation they had. They would make a cute couple. A hothead girl and a cool guy are a perfect match. Only Leo was the one who can handle Leah’s tantrums. If it were other guys they would run away. I wish they get together soon.Leah shouted “STOP IT GUYS!” She cleared her throat and said “Anyways, Angel you are coming that’s it!”Rhea pleaded “Please Angel, please come.”I groaned and said “Okay fine I will come.”Leah smirked and said “That’s a good girl.” I rolled my eyes when she said that.Leo smirked on the screen and said “Baby smirk more. I find it hot.”Leah again shouted “Ugh I will murder you one day. Guys please keep him away from me or else I will murder him.”Leo winked at her and said “I know you won’t murder me. You like me.”Leah shouted “I NEVER LIKED YOU NOR WILL.”Leo chuckled and said “We will see about that baby.” We all started laughing again while Leah’s face was turning red like a tomato again.Leah ignored the sentence and asked “Anyways, what time should we meet?”With that Zach replied “Sorry guys but I won’t join today; I have some guests coming over so I will be busy with them. You guys carry on.”I pouted and said “Aww I will miss you baby.”Zach smirked and said “Pout again baby and I won’t leave you without kisses on your face.”I blushed at his sentence while everyone went with an awww. Except for Ryan who was feeling little uncomfortable. I was confused. Why was Ryan feeling uncomfortable? Again these stupid thoughts. Ugh when will it stop!After a minute of silence, I replied “Let’s all meet by 4 pm.”They all agreed and said “Okay.”Mia said “Angel, umm could you pick me up?”I smiled and said “Sure Mia.”We all chatted on video for one hour when it was time to go. I waved everyone bye and will meet soon. I sat on the bed and scrolled through my Instagram. I then scrolled through the birthday pictures which were clicked and sent to me. I saw the ones with Leah, with the group, then with Zach. I smiled and drifted to sleep for a while.After 2 hours I woke up and looked at the time. It was 2 pm so I went to the washroom to freshen up. I took a quick shower and changed my clothes. I wore a blue romper with Gucci belt and I wore my boots. I got ready, applied my makeup and I went down to eat lunch. I had my lunch and walked towards my car.I learnt driving before I turned 18 since I looked like 18 lol. My parents gifted me my favorite Tesla. It is red in color with gold on sides and it was customized especially for me. I sat in it and drove towards Mia’s home. I reached Mia’s home and called her “Mia, I am out.”Mia replied “Okay I am coming.”I waited for 5 minutes when Mia arrived. She wore a pink crop top with leggings. She smiled and sat down. She said “Thanks a lot Angel.”I smiled and hugged her and said “No need for thanks Mia. You are my friend.”She hugged me and then we drove off to pick Leah. That girl sometimes drives me nuts. She is a stubborn ass but I love her. We both are like sisters and we love each other. We reached Leah’s house and she came out blabbering. Lol I cannot wait to tease her right now. She sat in the car and we drove off to the mall.By the time we reached it was 4 pm. We parked at our VIP spot. We walked towards the mall and the rest of the gang were standing and waiting for us. I ran towards Ryan and Rhea and hugged them. I hugged Max, Lucas & Leo as well.I clapped my hands and said “Let’s go shopping!!! Girls to one side while boys on other.”Max and Ryan groaned and asked “Angel how are you so energetic when it comes to shopping?”I smacked their shoulders and said “You better watch that tone you two.” They both chuckled while Leo and Leah were having their conversation.Leah was shouting “Leo can you shut up or I will make you!”Leo smirked at her and said “Baby I wouldn’t mind if you shut me up with your lips.”I chuckled and said “If you two lovebirds have stopped fighting, can we go?”Leah glared at me. We all started laughing when Leah hissed “I will deal with you later Angel.”I laughed and said “Sure sweets.” She sighed and said “Let’s go or Mr Douche will irritate me more.” We all started laughing while Leo blushed. AwwwI interrupted “Let’s go guys before the mall closes.”Ryan said “Okay. Let’s go” and we separated our ways. We reached at Mango where we shopped a variety of clothes. I liked a black romper with spaghetti. Then we went to Prada for bags. During this time we had a lot of fun except Leah. Well we couldn’t get over from the fact what Leo said in her ears at the party and we were dying for it to know. But she kept denying. It so fun to tease your besties, I love it. After 30 minutes of girly talks I said “Ladies, I will go to washroom and be right back.”Leah nodded “Okay but be back soon. We need to go to Mac for makeup items.”I said “Yes I will be back soon” and walked out of the Prada store. I went to the washroom and when I was getting out, I met Viki. Ugh I hope she doesn’t ruin my shopping day at least. She noticed me along with her minion girls and scoffed “Well, well, if it isn’t Miss Wannabe.”I laughed sarcastically at her not making her feel happy for irritating me and said “You know Viki some people are a human version of a migraine and guess what, I can see it in front of me but wish to keep it away.”Viki smirked at me and said “Oh dear, dear I didn’t know you wanted to keep Zach away. I know he can be quite troublesome too. But let me take care of that. I can surely be a better girlfriend than you and he would lovvveee me.”She seriously had the guts to say this. I was very angry yet I had to keep my cool so she stops her drama and said “You know something Viki if you’re going to be a smart-ass, first you have to be smart or else you are just being an ass.” Viki seemed furious. I was so happy and just gave her a smirk and turned to go away when she said it. “I know your past.”I froze there. I couldn’t believe what she said. No one knew about this, how did she?“You sound better with your mouth closed.” I turned to face the voice and Viki, it was Ryan. He said it. I was completely blank I didn’t know what to say or do. I couldn’t control it, I was almost in tears but had to stop it flowing from my eyes. I didn’t wanted anyone specially Viki to be happy for this.Viki gave a fake puppy voice “Aww the lover boy can talk” Ryan hissed at her “Yes, as a matter of fact, I can. But won’t it be a pity for you if I said everyone about your past. I’m sure your little minions will definitely love it. Do you guys want to hear?” I could barely with my eyes watering but I knew her minions chuckled at what Ryan said.Ryan scoffed at it and said, “Maybe next time get a better life and minions and stop ruining other people’s day coz if you continue to do the world can surely mock you for your own past. AND I KNOW YOUR PAST. So keep out of our way and we will keep out of yours.”Viki seethed and felt threatened at his words and said to her minions to follow her and they left.Ryan turned towards me and asked “Hey are you alright? I saw two of you from a distance and knew she loves to create drama and I came and saw what she said.”I replied while shaking “I…I…I’m fine Ryan thanks for you did, but it wasn’t necessary for you to do this.” Ryan said with stern voice “It was VERY necessary Angel. Viki needs to be put back in her place where she belongs. You are the sweetest person and you don’t deserve this.” I said “Ok.” That was all I could say to him at that time. I just wanted to leave from that place.I said "Ryan please do me a favor, just tell everyone I wasn't feeling ok and left". Ryan replied  "Let me drop you". I stuttered "No...no... That's fine.". He replied with worry tone, "I insist". I was almost in tears I didn't wanted anyone to be around me. I couldn't control and fight anymore. I finally said, "Ryan, please I just need to be alone at the moment. I...I... please just let me go."As soon as I said this I didn't wait for him to say anything I just ran from there to the parking lot. Luckily he understood and let me be alone.I didn't know what to do anymore. It was like my whole past was flashing back in front of my eyes. I opened the car and sat in the seat and sobbed for a few minutes. It was 5 by the time everything had happened but felt like hours to me.I didn't want anyone to see me or follow me in-case Ryan tells them that I wasn't feeling well. So I left. I drove and drove I cried for a while and had wet cheeks for a while and this kept on going for a an hour or so.  Songs were being played, car was being driven by me but I was in my world. I felt numb. It was as if I didn't know what was happening. I had kept my phone on mute so that I don't pick any calls. I didn't wanted to. All I could think of was my past and Viki.It made me lose my mind and I couldn't express this to anyone. No one knew about my past except Ryan and I didn't wish to talk to him. How could I, what would he think of me. Moreover I just wished to be alone.With all these thoughts, I just kept driving until I stopped. I had driven somewhere I didn't realize. But all I could see was a lake. It felt peaceful. I got out of my car and went there. It had a seating place near it. I went and sat there. I had cried so much that my mind was blank and I had no thoughts. Just blank. I sat there for a while. The cool evening breeze slowly touched my wet cheeks and gave me a calm feeling. It was like a go to place for me from now on whenever I felt sad. It made me feel better. It gave me strength to go back home. But I wished to stay for a while. I saw the sun setting down and it was beautiful. It had been 7 or 7:15 when I realized that I had been out driving and no idea where I was for almost 2 hours and it was time for me to go home.I go back to my car and sat and drove back to my house. I reached around 8:30 and straight went to bed. I had seen few messages and missed calls from Zach but chose to ignore it as I had no strength or courage to talk to him.Around 9pm there was a knock at my door. It was my sister. She came in and said that our parents had gone out for dinner and she had her dinner but I hadn't. I wasn't in the mood.She seemed furious at this and said, "Alright, have this one bite."Takes a teeny bite just like her and puts it in front of my mouth which is yet closed and I smile at her. She laughs at her silliness and I smile a bit at it too and she says, "I'm glad, I could finally see the smile on your face." I smile again at her as she thought of me and worried about me. I caress her and kiss her forehead.She tells me to eat before I slept and if I don't she will take care of me in a threatening way. I had to listen to her. She sounded serious in her little cute voice.She then leaves the room and I have my dinner and keep the plate aside. I try to sleep but can't. I twist and turn but still can't. The thoughts keep running in my mind. What will happen if Viki says something, how did she know, and with all these thoughts and me crying I didn’t realize I slowly and gradually drift off to sleep. Hey guys!!!! What did Leo say to Leah? What is Angel’s secret? What is Viki’s secret? Will Viki do something to hurt Angel? Would Ryan be able to help Angel? We don’t know that yet but I can promise you one thing and that’s is lot of drama and entertainment. Stay tuned to find out my lovelies.Do like, share and comment, it helps me a lot.