CHAPTER 3

Javier closed the file that labelled 'Angelica Savannah Brown'.It's been a full week since he has seen her at his engagement party,he hadn't expected to see her again especially after what she had done unto him.He will never forget what she did almost three years earlier,no women has ever had the balls to betray him but she had and so brazenly.His memory of that day still so vividly clear that it bites him,like salt on an open wound,her translucent skin and long dark brown hair that would bounce around with every step she took.Her sexy slender petite body still haunts him till date,she was one woman that brings out the animal in him,one look at her picture just now gave him a kick in his groin,he still wants her even though she had betray him.

She'll pay for what she has done and he'll make sure of it,she might think she's gotten away from him but she's sadly mistaken.He flipped the file open again and stared at the picture of the baby,it's like he was staring back at himself...a spitting image of him,he put the picture back and shut the file.He dragged his hand through his hair before abruptly standing up and staring through the window of his penthouse suite.

"Are you sure that all the information in there about her is correct."He prompted softly."Including the date when the baby was born."

"Yes sir.All the information was double checked."His driver and right hand man Mateo said.

He might have a son,an eighteen month old boy and she didn't even have the decency to let him know,first she had reported him to the department of labour,and then she had turned to the one man he had ever called a friend for solace,seeking comfort in his arms.

The image of them together in each other's arms still disgust him and he had almost killed the man,and now she had kept his son away from him too.She cannot be trusted at all and she will get what she deserves,but first he's got to take care of Tatiana there's no way he can get married to her now.He gave Mateo instructions of what to do next and took his coat and left.

Angelica closed the door after Jared,she had called him and told him that she has an answer for him about his proposal.He sat down and she took the chair opposite him.Jared was good looking but he doesn't compare to Javier.

"Where is the little guy?"He asked.

"Sleeping,he hasn't been himself lately I don't know what's gotten into him."

"Have you taken him to a doctor."

"They can't find anything wrong with him.I guess it's part of growing up."Or maybe he has picked up on her jumpiness,she was on edge and kept on thinking that Javier will show up on her door,when her phone rings she's scared to answer in hope that it might be him.She doesn't want to lose Lucio and that fear is growing.

"How are you Angie,you look stressed out."

"Apart from not sleeping I'm okay,but let's rather not beat around the bush Jared I'm sure you waiting for me to give you an answer."He only nodded and she continued speaking."Jared I've always looked at you the way a sister looks at her brother and I don't mean to hurt your feelings,but I will never feel what you feel for me I cannot love you the way you love me,and if I do say yes to your marriage proposal just know I will not be your wife in every meaning of the word,you're a good guy and I don't wanna hurt your feelings even if you were someone else I would've told them the same thing I can't give myself to a man I feel nothing for and if you can accept that,then yes I'll happily agree to marry you."

He was quiet for an eternity she began to think that he wouldn't say anything but then he spoke."It's fine Angie I can understand your point,maybe someday you'll grow to love me as your equal,and if I only have to get half of you then so be it.Atleast it's better than nothing."

"I'm so sorry Jared."She said reaching out to touch his hand.

"Don't be we don't always get what we want in life."She heard Lucio moan on the baby monitor.

"I'll be right back."She told him."Lucio is awake."She went to go fetch him and headed over to the kitchen to get his bottle."I completely forgot to offer you something!"She yelled from the kitchen."But I've got to warn you I only have instant coffee."She finished when she was near him.

"I'm not picky."Jared replied."Hey there young man,you wanna come to uncle Jared."Lucio looked away and his bottom lip started trembling it only happen when he was about to cry.

"Mommy will be right back sweetie.Give me two minutes."She said softly kissing his forehead before giving him to Jared.A knock came from the door and she frowned.Who could that be she wasn't expecting anyone,she asked Jared if he told anyone he was here but he said no.She quickly rushed when the person started hammering on the door,swinging the door open she said.

"Is this any...-"But the words left her mouth the second she laid eyes on the man at her doorstep.The moment that she has been dreading for this past week has finally arrived Javier was here on her doorstep dressed immaculately in his blue designer suit and crisp blue shirt that just enhanced his beautiful olive complexion, hair neatly combed back.Dark,cold empty eyes stared back at her and he doesn't look happy,instinctively she slammed the door but he blocked it with his neatly polished black leather shoe and strode past her.Panic started to kick in what was he doing here and what did he want.

"What are you doing here?"She demanded."What do you want.You have no business being here."His gaze slowly swept over her body and she became aware of her worn out jeans and oversize t-shirt and she wasn't even wearing any bra,she crossed her arms.

"That's where you're mistaken."He drawled in a smooth voice.

Oh lord let Jared not come out now,or else....she cannot even imagine what will happen."Get out!Or I'm calling the police."

He chuckled and gave her a deadly stare."While you at it report yourself for kidnapping."

"What!"She whispered."W-what nonsense are you saying."She shot a glance into the living room where Jared was with Lucio.

"I'm not in the mood for your games.I came to get my son."Javier saw how pale she got and steadied herself by holding onto the door handle.Her knuckles were white where she was putting pressure on the handle and he knew he had hit the right spot."I'm waiting."

"For what."She mumbled.He took a step toward her and she took one back.

"Don't test me Àngel."He groaned his tone dangerously low."You lucky to be standing on those pretty little feet of yours and talking to me,especially after what you have done."