"Please, baby. Let's talk. Promise, I won't do anything for you to get mad, just listen to me. Let me explain my side. Please don't push me away this time" -Hunter 

ANGELA's POV

Seeing Hunter after more than two weeks made me almost lose my breath. The overwhelming feeling to run to him and feel his tight embrace again was almost impossible to resist. It took me all my will power to stop myself and remained on my spot.

I stared at him. He looked miserable. It was obvious that he hadn't shave his beard since I left him, his hair was messy, and I could see the noticeable dark circles around his eyes. What do you know? At least I'm not the only one who can't sleep at night.

I clenched my fists in order to toughen myself up and not to give in. Maybe it's a good thing that Hunter is here for him to answer all the questions that's been bugging me since I regained my memories.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him coldly. Pain passed through his eyes as he heard me ask that. He remained standing there but his eyes never left mine. He was about to answer me when Mila informed me that another visitor arrived.

My eyebrows scrunched because I wasn't expecting someone. Then I saw Adrien entered with a bouquet of flowers in his hands. I groaned inwardly.

I looks like he's really going to do what he told me the other day; that he's going to court me again.

The other day when I was at the shopping center, I ran into him there. He asked me for a lunch with him and I declined flatly. But then he almost begged me that I couldn't say no.

"I'm sorry for all the pain that I've caused you. I was really an a*shole back then. When you broke up with me, I realized that I was a big fool because I cheated on you. I thought you didn't love me at all because you wouldn't even give me what I wanted but I was wrong of thinking like that. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me" Adrien said when we're at the restaurant and eating.

I stared at him. I didn't expect him to say those things to me. A smile broke across my face.

"It's okay, Adrien. It's been more than a year and I already forgot about it. I already forgave you" I was surprised when he took my hand and held it.

"I followed you in the USA but your brother didn't allow me to see you. He warned me that he would do something that I wouldn't like if I get near you again. But I didn't listen to him. I still tried to find you because I realized that I still loved you but you suddenly disappeared. I still love you until now, Ange" I pulled my hand from him and stared into his eyes. I could see the sincerity in his eyes.

I tried to analyze myself and realized that I couldn't feel anything at all about his confession. My heart didn't even skip a beat like it does when I was with Hunter. Well, Hunter was the only one who could make my heart go haywire just by being near him.

Now that I think about it, I never loved Adrien. Ellie was right. I don't even know why I agreed to be his girlfriend back then.

Now that my memories are back, I realized the difference between what I felt for Adrien and Hunter.

"Adrien, I think we should move on from the past. I already did, so please do the same" Pain registered on his face.

"I'm sorry, Ange but I can't just move on without trying to win you back. I am willing to wait. I'll court you again if that's the only thing that can make you love me again" I shook my head.

"No, Adrien. I don't need you to do all those things because my answer will be the same"

"D-Do you have someone now?" I sighed. I didn't know how to answer that question. I already left Hunter and going back to him is still impossible right now.

"Then I won't hold back and woo you again. I'll make you change your mind" He said with a determination when I didn't respond. My hand automatically touched my stomach.

"Adrien, I---"

"Hush, Ange. Please let me do this. I can't just back out just like that. I'll prove to you that I changed, that I am not the same Adrien you used to know. I'll wait for you no matter how long" I groaned inwardly. He's really persistent. I was about to tell him that I'm pregnant when a reporter suddenly appeared out of nowhere and bombarded us with a lot of questions.

"Salut, Ange. This is for you" Adrien while smiling and approached me to kiss me on the cheeks. He didn't even threw a glance at Hunter.

My eyes widened. Even though, it's just a normal way of greeting someone you know here in France, I suddenly felt uneasy. My eyes went to Hunter and I almost gasped loudly when I saw the way he stared at Adrien. He's glaring at him.

If looks could kill, Adrien must have been dead by now. I could see the total anger and jealousy in his eyes. My throat went dry as my heart thumped faster, this time, in fear. Fear for Adrien because I could tell that any moment, Hunter would go ballistic and hurt Adrien.

"If I were you, I would keep my distance from my girl this instant or you'll be sorry" Hunter's voice was low but full of danger. His fists were clenching.

"Excuse me? Who are you?" Adrien asked and met Hunter's angry gaze.

"I am Hunter Hatzis and Angela is mine so back off" He answered arrogantly. Adrien looked at me quizzically.

I suddenly felt the urge to slap Hunter because of what he said. How dare he claim me as his after what he did to me?!

I was about to lash out at Hunter when Adrien spoke.

"Is he your boyfriend, Ange?" He asked me. I remained standing there while meeting Hunter's eyes. Oh how I missed him so much but I would never admit and show that to him.

"No" I answered. Adrien smirked at Hunter.

"The lady said no. Are you maybe her stalker? If I were you, I'll leave right now. Ange obviously doesn't like your presence here" Hunter didn't answer him .His eyes never left mine. I suddenly turned coward and couldn't look him in the eyes so I looked down and bit my lower lip. I couldn't bear seeing the pain in his eyes. He looked so sad and my heart clenched painfully for him.

"Is it, true? Don't you want me here, Angela?" I didn't know why but hearing him call me that hurt me more that I expected. My eyes brimmed with tears but I blinked them back.

"Please, leave" I told him with trembling voice, without looking at him. But then my eyes traitorously looked at him and I almost cried when I saw the unshed tears in his eyes. He even looked up in order for him to prevent his tears from falling.

"Leave now, man. You're just making yourself look like a fool here" Adrien said while chuckling sarcastically.

"Shut up! I don't want to hear anything from you. You know nothing so just shut up" Adrien was about to spit back at him when Hunter suddenly closed the gap between us. He took the bouquet from my hands and threw it away before he enveloped me into a tight embrace.

My body went still. I didn't expect him to do that. I just remained standing there like a statue, in shock, while I let myself enclosed in his arms.

"I missed you so much, baby. You don't know how much" He whispered and kissed my temple. The beating of my heart was like a drum. My legs began trembled and started to lose their strength. His effect on me never changed. Oh, how I missed being in his arms like this. My tears fell. Idiot! Why are you crying?!

"Shh...Don't cry, please. You know how much I hate seeing you cry. I can't take it" He said gently while consoling me. He kissed my forehead and cupped my cheeks. Our gazes met and I could see how much he missed me just by staring into his eyes.

His eyes went down to my lips and was about to kiss me when Adrien suddenly pulled Hunter away from me and punched his cheek. I screamed in horror when I saw Hunter fell down the floor.

"Don't touch her, you b*stard! She already told you to leave!" I knew Hunter got hurt because the corner of his lips was already bleeding. My body automatically moved and was about to attend to him when he immediately got up and pushed Adrien.

"You don't have the right to tell me what to do! Be thankful that Angela is in front of us right now or else, I would've choked you to death!" He said and even pointed a finger to him angrily. They looked mad and it looked like any minute now, they would clash like raging bulls.

"Stop it! If you're just going to fight then it's better for the two of you to leave now" I said furiously. I saw the panic in their faces.

I've been avoiding to get stressed out these past few days because of my baby but these two made my head hurt just by a couple of minutes since they arrived.

"The door is widely open. Go home" I said coldly and turned my back. I was about to strode my way to the stairs when strong arms suddenly wrapped around my waist. He really is persistent.

"Please, baby. Let's talk. Promise, I won't do anything for you to get mad, just listen to me. Let me explain my side. Please don't push me away this time" Hunter pleaded and buried his head on the crook of my neck. I closed my eyes as his scent tickled my nostrils. I missed everything about him and feeling him this close felt so good.

"B*stard!" I heard Adrien hissed. I heaved a sigh and unwrapped Hunter's arms around me. I then faced them.

"Adrien, sorry but can you leave us alone for now?" I asked him. He stared at Hunter and me alternately. He looked like he couldn't believe what I've just said.

"But---"

"We need to talk privately and we don't want any outsider hearing our conversation" I rolled my eyes because of Hunter's tone. He looked pleased that I chose to talk to him alone and asked Adrien to leave.

Well, maybe this is the right time for us to talk, for once and for all. Adrien looked at me with disbelief. His jaw clenched. Then, he turned his back and quickly strode his way towards the door.

I caught a glimpse of Hunter whose smirking triumphantly as he stared at the door.

"Don't get me wrong. I chose to tell him to go home because I want to talk to you about the things that's been bugging me these past few days" He became serious.

"Now, start telling me every detail why you did that to me" I continued. He then sat on the couch. He looked restless. He raked his fingers through his hair before he took a deep breath. I remained standing on my spot with an emotionless face.

I wanted to laugh sarcastically because I could see how nervous he is. He looked like he was afraid of saying anything that could add to my anger towards him.

For a year that we were together, I never imagined that he could act like this. He was always the guy who's sure about himself. His confidence was intact and he always knew what he wanted to say. He maybe the jealous and possessive kind of person, but that was just towards me. I groaned inwardly because I suddenly remembered those happy moments we spent together.

Those times where I thought I had everything; that I was the luckiest woman because he loved me. I was so happy and contented that's why when the truth slapped me on the face, the pain was almost unbearable and until now, I still can't forget it and move on.

Is it even possible to forget the one you loved the most? The one who made you feel like a queen and let you experience heaven beside him?

Before, I thought that my brother became a martyr in loving someone that much that he even almost forget how to live and how to be happy. But now, I finally understood what it felt like. Even though we had different situations, I learned that love isn't just a one time, good time thing. It would be etched to the deepest part of your heart and soul that it would be almost impossible to just erase it just like that.

"C-Can you sit beside me?" my mind and heart debated for a couple of seconds, either to oblige or not. I fought what my heart wants and my mind won. Instead of sitting beside him, I sat on the single sofa on his left side.

I heard him heaved a sigh but he didn't say anything as he remained staring at me.

"I have something to do so I want you to just go straight to the point and tell me everything. Then after that, leave" Pain crossed his eyes and just like a while ago, my heart felt his pain too. C'mon heart! Don't be like this! Why am I feeling this way? I hate him, right? Then why am I hurting knowing that he's feeling hurt?! Why is it so hard to just hate him and stop loving him at the same time?!

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Sometimes, even if you love that person so much, forgiving him is still a hard thing to do. Agree or not?

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