Chapter-12-"She is the one"

Angelica Devina's POV

I sit in this large enormous room of Gabriel's on his bed with cookies and cuddles up in the soft sheets watching Beauty and the Beast.

How ironic?!!!

It's Wednesday today. I can't believe it's been two days since I have come to New York. Two days since I met Gabriel and two days since he turned my life upside down.

My parents are just trying to make me a doll good enough to sell off for their business, my best friend, Julia, I actually a spy my father planted on me to know my thoughts and moments and all that I knew about my life is a lie. The part that hurt most is Julia though. I thought she is the one true relationship I had and that was a lie. I told her everything and I don't know how much of it she reported.

Right on time my phone pings. The one that only has instagram. I open it and my heart clenches. It's Julia.

Bells, I am sorry. Please. Can we talk?

I sigh. I am no more Bella, Julia! I can't talk to her right now. Looking at her would hurt more. It pings again.

Let me explain!

I put the phone away.

Not now, Julia! I think to myself.

The only truth right now in my life is Gabriel. A beautiful bitter handsome dark sexy truth. He is the one person that set me free. At least he is saying he does apart from the part where he kidnapped me and is obsessed with me, making me stay with him forcefully, made me shoot a man in the knee, forced me to listen to my life's truth and made me shoot off a whole set of bullets.

Most of all I can't get his words, his voice, his eyes and how he looks at me out of my head. One thing is for sure.

He is damn Attractive and Addictive!!! That fucking walking Brown flag! I am still deciding if he is a red or green flag so I am going with a Brown flag for now! Somewhere in the middle!

I cannot say I accidentally kissed him yesterday or it was a weak moment. No! As much as it hurt, as much as it might be coming from a selfish place, he is only person letting me choose for myself.

I feel like I am reborn. Reborn as myself. As Angelica. The girl that had dreams, the girl that believed in herself, the girl that was not afraid to make mistakes and the girl who was so optimistic. He is the one person that is ready to accept me despite being Angelica or Bella.

I need that right now! I need someone who would just let me be!

He took me out yesterday after I woke up. I didn't have the energy to know what happened after. He told me Julia is loyal to me and chose me when he asked her to pick a side and that she is unharmed in her room. I let out a breath, but didn't want to meet her.

He took around the city. It is lit with lights especially with the New Year around in less than four days. He let down the window and there was a comfortable silence between us. I just enjoyed the cold breeze. The whole time he placed his hand on my thigh like he wants me to now that I am not alone. He didn't impose himself on me like he usually does.

We came home and he took me straight to his room and we fell asleep as he pushed me to his chest and cuddled me to a tired sleep. I woke up to him speaking on a call in his dangerous low tone threatening to kill someone. What scared me the most is how it did not scare me or frighten me just how it would two days ago. He cut the call once he saw me and followed me to the washroom as I brushed.

I don't understand what his fascination is about watching me. It is nearly afternoon now. Once the movie is over, I huff and get out of the bed. He left to work and kissed my forehead before leaving once we had breakfast in bed. He told me to come find him when I want and as crazy as I might sound, I need him. I need to get my ass out of the bed and just breathe the fresh air.

More like his scent?

Shut up, Brain!

Walking down, I see some of his men walking around the house. There is no security outside the door like I expected. I very well know the route to his huge office and I comfortably make my way there in my light blue hoodie and pants. I hear his office as I near his office.

"We need to know more. We need to know what he is planning! Any of our spies are there in his team?" He asks. I don't know, but just stand there listening.

"There is one. I think his name is Jamie. I will get in contact with him." One of the men respond. Why are they talking about?

"How is she?" A familiar voice asks. Simon?

"She took it better than I expected her to. She is the Angelica." He presses on the word the. What does he mean The Angelica? "She was and is mine always." I nearly roll my eyes. This man and his obsession!!! What does he mean was and is?

"You crazy fucker!" Simon chuckles.

"There is still a lot that she doesn't know. But I think it is enough shock for one day." Gabriel says. Yeah, it was! But I need to know! "David killed Angelica and created Bella like she is some fucking doll." He says like it's the most ridiculous thing which it is. "I want to kill that fucker myself. Not for betraying me, but for what he did to my girl."

Why is my heart dropping? Why are there butterflies in my stomach? That man is talking about killing your father! Girl! Get it together!

"Did he contact again?" He asks. Dad contacted them? He knows I am here?

"No." Some other voice says. It sounds more like Ryan. "What shall we send in as reply though? He asked us to search for her."

"Let's tell him we are on it for now." Simon replies. "But he should never know she is here." He sounds protective. "Not until we know who is the man she was to get married to. He sounds like one big fucker with all the requests he has for her." I gulp.

I would love to know the answer to that too!

"There is something big happening and we need to know before it hurts her." His protective tone makes me want to go there and lean into his warmth.

"Also, it's important for our business." Simon mentions. Gabriel doesn't respond. "Why are you so obsessed with her?" He asks and my ears perk up. Yes. Why?!!! Gabriel just chuckles.

"She is the one, Simon." Gabriel answers. "You just know when you know. I don't believe in fate, but I know she is mine the minute I saw her. She will soon see it."

I gasp. I try to breathe in. She is the one! The words ring in my head. No! No!!! NO!!! I didn't hear it! I shake my head. I thought it's just a normal obsession! I try to pull myself together.

I knock on the door and someone opens it. My gaze meets the familiar steel grey eyes before looking around the room. Everyone's eyes are on me again and instead of shrinking like I usually do, I walk right in. I just stare right back into his eyes. But something is different. Something changed. What I feel for him got deeper and I know there is no one to save me from this. I realize I don't want to be saved.

I can't fear. I can't walk back. The only way is forward. Having Gabriel in the room gave me a strange confidence like I never knew before.

Gabriel stands up and extends his arm to me. There are drops of blood on his shirt and my eyes fall on the tattoo of my teeth marks on the arm he extended. I am supposed to be running away from him, not to him.

"Are you ever not hurting someone?" I ask taking his hand and he chuckles.

"I should be done, my Little Dove." He pulls me into him and turns me around, touching my back to him warm chest.

Ah! There! I missed it!

"You came at the right time. Meet the team. This is Simon, my Enforcer." I nod at him. He smiles. He has one killer smile. "You know Ryan. He is the Security Head." I just noticed that Ryan is buffer than he looks. "This is Kylan. He helps manage the business." Kylan in leaner comparatively and looks more friendly. "This is Lance." He points to a guy who looks like he doesn't belong in this room.

He is lean and has glasses on. He is fiercely typing on his computer. His place skin shows he needs to be out in the Sun away from that laptop. He looks like he never held a gun. He is quite contrast of these dangerous men. He smiles at me nervously.

"I am not going to kill you if you talk to her." Gabriel says. I think he is joking until I see the men in the room let out a breath. I look at Gabriel. He smirks. "He is our hacker."

"Hey." I wave at them awkwardly and they all give me a smile. "Did my dad contact you?" I ask right out. Gabriel doesn't flinch or look shocked.

"Someone is spying on me." He squeezes my waist. His gorgeous smile melts me and it irritates me how much it effects my body and heart. "He is searching for you. He sent your picture and told us you are his niece."

"Why would he tell you I am his niece?" The room falls silent. I look and everyone is holding their breath.

"He told everyone that Angelica died in a car accident."

"WHAT?!!!" What is he talking about? Why would dad say that?!!! Who is everyone?!!! "Wh-Why wou-would he?!" Gabriel pulls me closer.

"That's what we are trying to find out." Gabriel speaks softly.

"Is there something you are not telling me?" I ask. He doesn't even pause.

"I am, Angel." He doesn't lie. He looks right into my eyes. "But it can wait." He promises and I sigh. This is all too much. I trust him. I trust Gabriel. I don't fight him on it and nod. "Now, let's go. I have a surprise for you." He takes my hand. All of his men move aside. "Get it done as soon as possible." He orders his men and they nod. I don't know what he is talking about, but it's definitely related to me.

"What now?" I ask. Dreading what could be waiting for me.

"You will like it. I hope." He speaks the last part to himself.

I just want the surprises to end! Nothing can make me feel better! If only I knew what was waiting for me.

I follow my Guardian, my Savior, my Protector and my Captor to wherever he is leading me.

As long as you choose me, you can be any fucking thing you want to be and be any fucking thing you want!

His words ring in my head. He is a temptation I fear I cannot fight for long. A voice inside me speaks making my heart beat faster. I look at him.

Why fight it? Try giving into it, Angelica!

A/N:

Hey my cute dumplings!

What could be the surprise? Any guesses?

Also, see how I changed her name to Angelica?

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