This chapter made my eyes sore writing it because it's long! (-_-) I hope you like it :)

Sorry for updating this story late. I've been so busy lately that i didn't have time to write so i made it longer than usual.

HUNTER's POV

I didn't know why but while I was walking towards the door to open it, I suddenly felt edgy, like something's about to happen. I heaved a sigh and shook the thought off my head.

I unlocked the double lock and twisted open the door knob when my eyes widened because of the visitor in front of me. I was shock, yes, but I quickly managed to pull myself together. He looked surprised too when he recognized me and I saw his jaw flexed. He looked angry.

"What the hell are you doing here?" He asked with a dangerous tone. Even though I felt intimidated, I didn't let him noticed it.

I have done an unforgivable mistake and I suddenly felt afraid of what he might do if he found out what I did to Angela. I thought I already prepared myself for the worst but now that he's in front of me, I suddenly didn't know how to start.

I wanted to talk to him since Angela left me but now that he's in front of me, I suddenly lose the courage to do so. Maybe if I haven't found out the truth of what really happened to his marriage with Tiffany then I would still have the guts to face him with head held high.

Now, the situation is different but still, I was thankful to have found out the truth or else, I would've made a fool of myself in front of him.

I wanted to laugh sarcastically to myself. Before, I was so furious at this guy. I blamed him for what happened to Tiffany's life after he left him.

But now that everything's clear to me, I didn't know what to feel and how to react. Damn! Think, Hunter!

"I am asking you, Mr. Hatzis. What is the meaning of this? What are you doing here?" I gulped inaudibly and tried to meet his gaze.

"I...I am currently staying here with Angela" His eyebrows knitted together and his jaw flexed. He looked like he didn't like of what he just heard and the anger I saw in his eyes seemed like it doubled upon hearing what I've just said.

"What did you do to my sister? Where is my sister?"

"I didn't do anything bad to her" He took a step forward and I was sure he was about to hit me or something when he suddenly stopped. His eyes looked passed me. I followed his gaze and looked behind me. It was Angela. She looked stunned seeing her brother.

Damn! This is not the time to be a coward, Hunter! Man up!

"I was worried because you haven't answering my calls. Can I come in?" Regan suddenly asked with an emotionless face as he stared at Angela. Angela nodded her head while looking down, chewing on her bottom lip.

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I looked at Regan and Angela alternately. We were at the living room and the silence was deafening. Nobody dared to talk yet. I could feel the intense anger radiating from Regan's body as he stared at me. His jaw was tight. He looked like he was about to attack me any moment now.

I took a deep breath to calm my senses before I opened my mouth to start the conversation but Regan spoke first before I had the chance to do so.

"What is the meaning of this, Angelique? What is this man doing here?" Angela swallowed hard. I knew she's nervous so I held her hand with mine to send her my support. I could feel how cold her palm was.

I saw Regan's eyes zeroed to our intertwined hands.

"H-He's my boyfriend, Reg" She uttered into an almost inaudible voice. Regan's eyes squinted in anger.

"What?! How come?! When did you meet him?! Did you even know that he's—"

"Yes. He's your ex-wife's brother. I know"

"How can you be so reckless, Angelique?! This guy have a grudge on me and I am sure that he will just hurt you!" I gritted my teeth. I wanted to shout at him but I knew he had the right to tell that about me. He knew how much I hated him and I even vowed to make him pay of what I thought he did to my sister.

I knew he had the basis and the right to be angry so I tried to stay calm as possible. I did a terrible thing and even though Angela already forgave me, I knew Regan would never do the same if he found out that I hurt Angela. I wanted to punch myself because of what I did before. But even though I regret it now, the damage has been done and I can't take it back anymore even if I wanted to.

"I love, Angela and I'll treasure her no matter what" I said in all sincerity. Regan scoffed.

"Oh, really? Then explain to me why you hurt her? Even if she didn't tell me what really happened in Greece, I know she was so hurt because when she came home, she almost didn't want to come out of her room and just crying. Now, I want to hear the truth" He was staring at me like he was daring me to man up and tell him everything.

There's nothing I could do to justify what I did and I don't plan on giving myself justice. I am willing to face his wrath in exchange of what I did but I won't ever give up Angela. She's my life.

I opened my mouth and was about to begin telling him what really happened when Angela suddenly interrupted. She even squeezed my hand like she was telling me not to do it.

"W-We just had a little misunderstanding then, Reg. Please don't make it a big deal. I'm sorry that I didn't tell you about the identity of my boyfriend because I knew you would act like this. I know you're worried but you don't have too. Hunter is a good man and we love each other" Angela's voice was shaking and I knew she was uncomfortable and guilty telling a lie to her brother.

I wanted to stop her and correct her but she looked at me like she was begging me to zip my mouth and not tell anything.

I heaved a defeated sigh. I felt like I was adding my mistakes because of not correcting her. I felt confused why she suddenly stopped me. But then, I decided to just keep my mouth shut and let her do what she think is right for now.

ANGELA's POV

I felt so guilty lying to my brother like that. But for now, I thought that was for the best because he would surely become ballistic if he found out what Hunter did to me. I was ready to confess everything to him but when I saw his blazing eyes, I got scared of what he might do to Hunter.

Now that Hunter and I were okay, I just want to forget what happened and face the present.

It already happened and the damage has been done. Hunter already asked for my forgiveness and I already forgave him. For me, the important for now is that we're together and happy. We're about to be a family soon and I want my family to accept Hunter because he's the man I love.

Whatever mistakes he did in the past, we both already forgot about it and moved on. I really wanted to tell Regan the truth and not to lie to him but how? How can I tell him everything without him getting furious?

"I already told you, Angelique, I know when you're lying to me. I am your brother and I know you very well. Normally, I wouldn't question you if you introduce your boyfriend to me but not with this guy. I hope you understand that I just want to make sure that he's not with you because of revenge. Anyway, I'll let this pass for now but if I discovered that Mr. Hatzis here hurt you in any way, I would do anything to ruin him" Cold shivers ran up my spine because of his tone.

I knew Regan and he would really do that when he's mad.

"Reg, please, don't say that. I know you're just concern about me but I am telling you now, we already forgot what happened. For me, forget about whatever negative thoughts you have for Hunter. I love him and he loves me. Our baby will be born soon and I don't want to get upset and stressed out because it might affect my pregnancy" Regan's face mellowed as his eyes focused on my stomach. He then raked his hand through his hair and then heaved a defeated sigh.

"Fine. You look happy so I'll just keep my mouth shut even though I feel bad because you didn't tell me about him. If I didn't come here now, you wouldn't introduce him to me for sure" I stood up and sat beside him and hugged him.

"I'm sorry about that, Reg. I didn't tell you about him because I thought we wouldn't get back together anymore. We just got back together and I was planning to introduce him to you but I got scared. I know that you're angry at them especially to his sister but Hunter is different. He might have made mistakes in the past but he already regretted it"

"What do you mean by that?" Damn, my tongue slipped!

"N-Nothing, Reg. Just forget about your issue with his family. Forgive me of not telling you sooner, please?" I asked him with puppy dog eyes.

"Okay, I'll forgive you with that matter" I smiled. I knew it, he would never stand getting angry at me.

"Thank you, Reg". He kissed my forehead before he looked at Hunter who was just quietly watching us.

"I don't want Angela to get upset, especially with her condition right now but I'm telling you this, treasure her and love her or else—"

"Reg!" He rolled his eyes.

"Fine. I'll keep quiet. He surrendered even though he looked like he had a lot he wanted to say to Hunter. He looked calmer now than a while ago but whenever he looks at Hunter, his expression changes.

He was about to say something to me again when his phone rang.

"I'll just get this call" Regan said before he stood up and distanced himself from us, enough for us not to hear his conversation with the caller.

"Baby, why did you lie to your brother?" Hunter asked me the moment Regan left us. I bit my lower lip.

"I'm sorry. I just got scared. I know Regan enough to know that he would do something we don't like if I admit the truth to him right now. Let's wait for the right moment" He sighed and held my hands.

"Listen to me, Angel baby. We're already adults and we can continue this relationship because we love each other. But, I don't want us to lie to your family. I want to start our relationship in the right way. I already made a mistake by doing that terrible thing to you and I don't want us to hide anything to your loved ones. I know he will get mad for sure but I'll do anything in order for us to stay together. I just don't want to live like this. I want us to be honest and worry free. For one year, they've been worried for you and it was my fault. This time, I want to show them that my intention is clean and I am sincere. Don't worry, I'll do anything to make things right" He said before he kissed the back of my hand adoringly.

I didn't know what to answer him. I still felt scared of what might happen but he has a point. We must tell them the truth.

"Trust me on this, okay?" He said like he was assuring me that everything's going to be alright. I then smiled back at him and nodded my head.

"I trust you and I believe that you'll melt my brother's heart"

"Thank you, baby" He was about to kiss me when Regan spoke.

"I need to go now. Carina just called me and she was upset again because I am not home yet" I couldn't help but to laugh. My brother is strict and serious. Many people were intimidated by him but when it comes to his wife, he's totally different.

"Carina is so lucky to have you, Reg" I said amusedly.

"No. I am the one who's lucky to have her in my life" He answered proudly and then faced Hunter.

"Can I talk to you for a second?" His serious tone made me worry but then I chose to calm myself down and trust that Hunter could handle this.

"Okay" They then went to the kitchen and left me alone at the living room. I wanted to follow them but I stopped myself from doing so and just wait for them to come back.

HUNTER's POV

Upon reaching the kitchen, Regan faced me with a hard expression. His eyes were almost blazing with fire.

"I don't know how you two met and ended up as lovers but I am warning you, don't ever do what your sister did to me or else—"

"Tiffany and I are different. I know I made mistakes in the past and judged you but I assure you, I love your sister more than my life and I'll do anything to protect her" I met his fiery gaze bravely while saying those words.

"I'm sorry because of what Tiffany did to you. I already know everything and I want to say sorry too because of the things that I've told you before. I was wrong with you" His mouth fell open and he looked surprised of what I just told him. He looked like he couldn't believe what he just heard from me.

He then cleared his throat.

"Just make sure to treasure her. I love my sister so much and I would kill anyone who will hurt her in any way, especially you" He said protectively. So we have something in common, eh? Both protective of our siblings...

I swallowed hard. This is your chance, Hunt! Tell him!

"I-I also want to discuss something with you. It's about---" He looked at his wristwatch.

"Let's talk about that some other time. I need to go home" He said.

I sighed. I didn't know if I would feel relieved or not because I couldn't tell him the truth. What the hell! When did I start becoming this coward?!

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BEN's POV

I couldn't help being angry when I saw Angela and Hunter came out of the cinema. They looked very sweet together but I knew better. When I found out that they got back together, I didn't know what to feel. I just know that I was so furious. I couldn't understand why she still chose to be with him rather than to accept me in her life.

What does Hunter have that I don't that even though he made her cry, she still forgave him?

This guy doesn't really love Angela. He just used her for his own good.

Thankfully, one of my friends were private investigator and he investigated him for me. He knew how much I loved Angela so he helped me dig out something I could use against him.

He was the one who confirmed me that Hunter used Angela for the sake of his own personal vendetta.

Hunter hates Angela's brother, Regan Novell, that when he discovered that Angela was Regan's little sister, he used her to have his revenge on him and that was what made me more furious.

The first time I saw Angela in Greece, I fell in love with her. Aside from being beautiful, she's nice, sweet and gentle. Those were the qualities I like in a woman. But even though I wanted to make her mine, I respected the fact that she was already taken; but not when I discovered the truth.

I thought Hunter really loved her but I was wrong. I was wrong in entrusting her to him when all along, he was just deceiving her.

I wanted to protect her from Hunter that's why when I found out what he was doing, I told everything I knew to Angela. Even though Sheena told me not to meddle. I couldn't just watch him use her like that.

When I finally involved myself in the situation and informed Angela about what I've discovered, I felt proud of myself because I was the one who saved her from Hunter. A thing that a man should do for the woman he loves and Hunter failed to do that for her. He did nothing other than hurting her.

When Angela finally left Hunter, I was so happy knowing that they were over. I thought, I finally had the chance to be with her and prove to her that I was the rightful man for her and not Hunter.

When I saw her by accident here in the USA after how many months, I felt overjoyed and convinced at the same time that we really were meant for each other because destiny let us met again. When I found out that she and Hunter didn't get back together, I felt relieved.

When I saw that she was pregnant, I knew I could accept her baby if she would accept me in her life, so I finally confessed my love for her. But to my big dismay, she rejected me. Hunter still has her even though they haven't had any communication for months.

I knew Angela didn't accept me because of the baby inside her. Maybe, she was still hoping that Hunter would come back. I pretended to be fine when she told me that all she could offer me was friendship but the truth was, I was so hurt.

It's really unfair. Hunter hurt her by deceiving and using her but he still have her heart. How come he still has her heart even after all the terrible things he did to her while me on the other hand didn't do anything other than protecting her and loving her?

Now that things ended up this way, there was one thing I could think so that I could get rid of Hunter. I won't ever let him have Angela again.

"Good morning, sir. May I help you?" The woman at the information desk asked me with a professional smile.

"I want to talk to Mr. Regan Novell"

"Do you have an appointment, sir?"

"No, I don't but tell him that if he wants to know the truth about what really happened to his sister, Angela, in Greece, then he should talk to me" I said with a confident smile. The woman scowled at me but she then dialed on the telephone and talked to someone.

"You can go now, sir" The woman said after she put the telephone down. I couldn't help but to smile triumphantly. At last, you'll be out of my way before you even know what hit you, Hunter.

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