It was 6 a.m., Charlie woke up. He was lying on the couch in the guest room. Angelina was still sleeping on the bed in front of him. He gets up from the couch and moves downstairs and found a note on the dining table. It was from Bella, informing that she is going on a trip with her friends. She didn't tell when will she retun, but Charlie didn't care much. Atleast now his bedroom was free and he would not have to share the guest room with Angelina. Charlie after her marriage with Bella, slept in the guest room only, while Bella in his bedroom.

Edward was sleeping on the sofa in the living room. Charlie's equation with Edward was quite complex. They respected each other but hated each other too.

Charlie after taking a shower was making breakfast, when his phone rang. It was one of his spy, whom he has given the job to find Angelina's mother, July.

"She's in Florida. A/15 Carlington Street." said the spy.
"Okay. You will get your reward soon." Charlie replied.
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Charlie was sitting in the driver's seat on his car. Edward next to him on the passenger's seat and Angelina in the back of the car. They were going to the airport. It will take around 2-3 hours to reach Florida from New York via flight.
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It was 3 p.m., when they reached the address Charlie's spy has given. Angelina rang the doorbell.
A woman in her late 40s opened the door. She looked very vibrant with her shiny blue eyes and thick lustrous hair. Her built was almost same as Angelina's. Tall and lean. Her facial features were similar to Angelina too. It was July Bloom, mother of Angelina Wilmanson. July was shocked to see three uninvited visitors on her door.

Before July could say anything, Angelina pushed her inside the house. Charlie and Edward followed. Edward closed the door behind him.
"Hey! Who are you all? How dare you force in my house!" July said coming back to her senses.

"Oh! July, don't worry. It's your dear daughter Angelina."said someone. Angelina knew this voice very well. It was Carl Jonathan. He was sitting in one corner of the room watching TV. His face curled in the same evil smile, Angelina knew very well.

"And these two handsome men are your two son-in-laws." said Carl.
"Oh! Nice to see you Angelina, my baby." said July in a sarcastic tone.

"You are a disgusting person. I hope nobody gets a mother like you." Angelina shouted. She wanted to slap July but controlled herself. She wanted to torture her mother. She wanted July to beg for forgiveness.

"Anything else, Honey" July said unaffected by Angelina's hatred.

"Angelina won't say anything but I have a lot to say. I am going to arrest you. I have a list of all your crimes."said Charlie in a tense voice.

"Oh! My boy, Charlie, don't be a fool." said a voice unfamiliar to Angelina. But Charlie was shocked. He couldn't believe his eyes. The police commissioner, with a smile on his face appeared from the other room.

"Charlie, you know you're my favorite. And I know you are not going to do anything against my orders." The police commissioner said. "I order you to arrest Ms.Angelina Wilmanson. She is convicted of trespassing on Mr. Carl Jonathan's property and attempting to murder him. And Charlie, you will act as the witness in the court. I hope I am clear." Police commissioner couldn't hide his laughter.

But Charlie didn't moved. He loved his job, he has always honest to his job and always tried to help people. He believed that other police officers were equally honest. But today his believes were shattered.

"Charlie, if you don't want to loose you job, do as I say. Cause otherwise you would be convicted too, for a helping a criminal in escaping." said the Police commissioner in an controlling voice.

Charlie had no choice. He handcuffed Angelina. Angelina felt like she was dead. She didn't even protest.
"Charlie, how can you do this?" Edward was trying his best to stop Charlie. But Charlie wasn't saying anything.

"Ohh! My daughter met me after so many years. We weren't even able to talk properly. She is going so soon." July said and Carl and the police commissioner burst in laughter.

It was a trap, Angelina thought. Was Charlie involved in this too? Did Charlie take revenge from her?

"The police van is waiting outside. Charlie, please take her." said the Police commissioner.

Charlie dragged Angelina out of the house, pushed her into the police van. Angelina could hear Edward shouting, trying to save her.
But it was of no use. The van was starting to move. She felt like the whole world was revolving around her and slowly dimming out. Last thing she saw was Edward running after the van before fainting.

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With this, this novel comes to an end. But Angelina's story continues in the my next novel 'Stuck in a Triangle'. Thank you for supporting my novels. Love u all🥰🥰

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