CHAPTER 55
“Chaz! Chaz!” I rushed to Chaz’s house the next day. He should know what we are planning and I know he’s going to join us. He’s one of those I knew who was wronged by the alpha so badly.
Chaz didn’t answer. I was so excited to enter his house without knocking. Gladly, it wasn’t locked.
The house smelled plain. I saw Chaz making out with Kaz in their living room. Holy shit! My innocent eyes!
“Oh, Catherine. Can’t you knock for once?” Chaz said. “You came to bother us.” He stood up from the sofa, as well as Kaz. They only have their boxers on their bodies. I faced my back to them and waited to wear their clothes. “I’m gonna sue you next time. You can face us now.”
“I’m sorry. I was just too excited to see you. I forgot that the last time I got here, you were doing the same with Kaz. I promise not to do it again.”
“Don’t promise things you can’t accomplish, kid. So what’s with your commotion on ruining my morning sex with the love of my life?”
I told him the story. What he needs to hear. I told him that I’d talked to my father and everything that happened, even Felix’s death. I told him the plan. The revolution. I told him I need him.
“Oh, God. I’m sorry for your loss. I didn’t know. I could’ve visited you. I could’ve been there with you.”
He rushed to me and wrap my body inside him. I felt him. I feel like I have an uncle who’s trying to protect me. Chaz is one of those people I’ll sure adore until the end of my life.
“It wasn’t fine but what’s important is the revolution. I want you to join us, Chaz. They need to learn how to fight. And every evil thing that my supposed father has done to everybody shall be stopped. So are you willing to fight the evil force now?”
He shook his head. “Even if you’re not here to bother my morning sex, I surely will be there.”
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Chaz at Kaz started to train some of us at his place. It wasn’t because we want violence and we want to kill the alpha’s force, but because we want to be sure that every one of us can protect ourselves. Danger is a word to describe what we’re doing.
“I’m wondering when he’s going to make his next action. I believe he wasn’t just staying silent after what I told him. After I broke his heart,” I told Gelo. I lay on his lap while we’re by the lake. I felt sleepy after class but I still don’t want to go home. Felix’s memories were there. And it’s devastating to miss him. “Am I a bad daughter for keeping it cold between the two of us? Should I just follow him and let him have me?”
Angelo brushed my hair with his fingers. The sunlight that strikes behind him, makes him more attractive than ever. “You’re not a bad person for what you did. He’s the wrong one. The villain. The antagonist in your own story. You did that because he ruined your family. Instead of being a father, he chose to kill the people you love. Although it’s unfair that you’re siding with Mila rather than him, it’s an acceptable choice.”
“Do you think we’re going to accomplish what we’ve started? Are we going to win?”
“It happed histories ago. I don’t know. But we’re together. A lot of them support us. A lot of them wanted to end the things that the alpha had started. It will end the right way. Do you want to hear a story? Nana’s love story?”
“You know your grandmother’s love story? I barely know my grandmother, and surely her history.”
“Well, Nana’s the type of granny who tells all. My favorite things about her were her tales and her real-life stories. When I grow up, I kind of realize that I am torn to believe what is the truth and what are the lies in her stories. Who cares? My seven-year-old self is entertained and has learned a lot from those. So are you willing to dive into Nana’s wonderful love story?”
I nodded only.
“Well, if you don’t know, my grandfather is the type of bachelor who was respected back then. Everyone loves him. Almost all of the women in their town were dying to marry him, even humans. Then he met Nana. A newly transferred woman in their town. Nana said Pops told her she was different. Well, Nana’s different. Unlike the other women in the town, she doesn’t chase Pops. She does house chores most of the time instead of hiring a Nanny inside the house.”
“How did they fall in love? It sounds like love at first sight book.”
“Pops brought her to the wedding without dating her.”
“He what?” OMG. Is that feasible in real life? Two persons marry without dating, except for books that do that trope.
“Yup! Nana said yes because she finds Pops charming and loving as well. They fall in love eventually. Nana said that the very best thing that Pops does to her was to rush her to the hospital and stayed with her for a whole month. When Pops died, Nana only cried for once and she never did again afterward.”
“Woah. That’s better than fiction love stories. That could explain why Nana always acts like she’s losing half of her heart. Because the love of her life was gone. Already out there in heaven. Well, I wish I have someone to take care of me like how Nana does that to Pops.” I sat from lying on the ground. I stared at Gelo who was also looking at me.
“Cath, I love you.”
When he said that, I felt that I’m about to choke myself with air. Gelo loves me. It sounds fascinating to finally hear it from him. Just like his Pops, he’s always there for me. He protected me. He’s willing to risk his life for me.
He looked down. “Oh, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
This is where the part in every novel where the woman would admit her feelings as well. Saying I love you too. I don’t want to be cliche. I do love Gelo. I am willing to be his girlfriend. I am willing to stay by his side forever. Instead, I held his cheeks and pushed myself into him.
Our lips fused like yesterday. He didn’t react at first. But then we moved. He caressed me and I let myself lose to his presence. Kissing him is getting out of my comfort zone. I forgot how innocent I was back then. All I know is that I love kissing him.
I gripped his shirt. I can smell his minty breath touching my skin. He kissed my neck for one last time before facing me.
“Sorry. I got carried out,” he said. “I love you, Catherine. I’m willing to do anything for you.”
“You don’t have to, Angelo. I love you too. And you did your best for me. You already earned a place inside my heart with all of your efforts. Together, we’ll end the misery and the chaos in this town.”
I hugged him. The first time I hugged him as my boyfriend. It felt so good and it felt like I don’t want to escape from his presence again.
I already experienced tragedy in my life. I won’t let it happen again. For Gelo and I, it’s surely going to be a happy ever after.