Gabriel didn't respond..

"You know," Pulling him around to face her, she offered a reassuring smile. "If something really did happen, we can always take our mind off of it by," Pausing, she slowly undid the rope of the gown she was wearing, exposing her black lace bra. "Doing something fun." Despite the lack of interest he was showing, Angelina's fingers had already begun undoing the

buttons on his shirt.

"I'm not in the mood, Angelina." He stopped her, pulling her hands off and stepping away. And don't forget what Doctor Ken said, you need rest."

At his words, Angelina's lips twitched, but her expression did not show the annoyance she felt

in her heart.

How the hell was she supposed to have his baby when he barely even touches her?

Each time she tries this very same plan, one thing or another would always spoil it, and yet it was, repeating itself again.

Cursing on the inside, she clenched her hand, but still forced a smile to her lips as she

addressed Gabriel.

"You're right, that was thoughtless of me," Fixing the rope of her gown, she quickly changed the topic, initiating her second plan for the night. "You know, I was at Dakota's tea gathering today," Pulling out a white invitation from her bag, she waved it in the air for Gabriel to see. Stellar's holding her birthday party this week,"

Stellar Walker, just like the rest of Angelina's friends, possessed some status in high society, she was no different from Angelina, except that her family wasn't as big or rich. However, the Walker's weren't short in funds and could hold a party that would cost thousands, so, a party thrown by her, was bound to be something grand, fully of aristocrat Comadired & Friend

coming to show of their money or finest wears, few coming to make genuine business

contacts.

And a party like that was not Gabriel's turf, which begged the question of why Angelina was currently flashing an invitation to one of said parties in front of him.

"I got Us Invites, Gabe." The brunette added, answering the questions written all over Gabriel's face. "You're going to come with me, right?" Perching herself on the arm of the chair he now sat in, she batted her lashes in a pleading manner. Sighing, he tried to refuse. "I don't know Ange,"

"Come on, Gabe, I promise, it's gonna be fun." She tugged on his hand. "Please, I really want to go to Stel's party. Please Gabe.

Gabriel had already refused, and yet, as the minutes ticked by, and as the number of times Angelina said please continued increasing, Gabriel finally caved..

"Alright, fine."

Jumping to her feet at the news, Angelina childishly clapped her hands together in triumph. " Yay! You're the best."

Pecking his cheek briefly, she raced towards the door, ready to go shopping for her party dress, however, just as she crossed the threshold of the door, she paused and looked above her shoulder, eyes shinning mischievous as they landed on Gabriel's seating form. "Don't worry Gabe, I'm gonna remain true to me words and make sure you enjoy yourself at the party."

With a wink, the door closed behind her, leaving a dumbfounded Gabriel who was still trying to make sense of her words.

The next day, resting against the door of her car, in front of Ashely's kindergarten, Leonical waited for the sound of the school bell to ring.

No less than a minute later, the bell rang and children came flying out of the school's door like rats. Pushing herself off the car, Leonica weaved her way through the masses of short people, soon spotting her son who was approaching with Daisy, hand in hand. "Mommy!" The boy yelled, upon seeing his mother, letting go of his friend's hand and dashing towards her.

Smiling, Leonica bent down, scooping the boy in her arms. "Hey baby."

"Miss Leonica!" Daisy greeted, a shy smile on her lips as she waved.

"Hey Daisy." Leonica greeted the small girl, ruffling her hair as soon as she got close. "You got someone picking you up today?"

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"Mhmm." The little nodded her head. "My daddy's gonna pick me up soon." She added and almost immediately, her eyes caught sight of said figure approaching from behind Leonica.

"Daddy!" She yelled, running towards his open arms just like Ashely had done.

Arvan instantly accepted his daughter's hug, scooping her up and giving her and turn around. "How's my princess doing?" He asked, setting her back down.

"I'm good," Smiling, the little girl pointed to Ashely and Leonica. "Look, it's Ashley's mom."

Leonica turned around, a smile instantly spreading across her lips at the sight of

"Arvan."

senator smiled back, walking towards her with

Daisy, I see." Leonica voiced, to which

so, I decided to spend more time with her." He explained, a smile on his lips as he looked at his daughter who had just began talking about her day with

Turning his attention back

She raised her hand which had the bandage he had put and smiled. "Thanks again.

he pulled out a white invitation card and handed it to her. Puzzled, Leonica received it. "Stellar Walker's holding her thirty fifth birthday celebration and I have been invited, however,"

He sighed, rubbing the back of his head. "It's a little embarrassing, but

bottom

she's gone and put herself in shit. Saying something as stupid as an open favor despite wanting to keep her distance after Gabriel's assumption of their

stupid as him could mistake their relationship for something overly intimate like that, how much

didn't want anyone mistaking her relationship with him and

after sensing her hesitation. " Mommy, are you going on a play date with Uncle Arvan?"

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much as Leonica wanted

with the way her son and Arvan's daughter

"Are you going, mommy?"

about it?" Arvan asked, a hopeful look in his

and knowing her decision was final, Leonica

"Yes, I'll go."

day had for her. Standing in front of her

the first time since it arrived, she admired the beautiful red fabric folded neatly in the box. It looked breathtaking and

type of relationship they had

the box and

accept a gift

her closet, she searched through her collection of dresses. She knew exactly what she wanted to wear, and had picked the dress the moment she had heard

back with spaghetti arms and a pair of elbow length glows, the neckline. was low enough

her heels.

along with the set of accessories she was going to wear, the side of the

than twenty minutes later and changed into the dress, fixed her jewelry, hair And makeup, just before the sound

she descended down the stairs and

on

white long sleeve shirt, black waist coat and trousers of matching color

combed backwards.

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of the house, Arvan pushed himself off his car and examined the dress she was wearing, a look of confusion taking over his

He began as soon as

and I'm sorry for not wearing the one you sent. It's

explain yourself." Arvan interrupted. "You look great." He commented,

for her. The black of the dress highlighted her white hair

her a warm

his words and seeing the genuine expression on his face, a

"We shall."

turned into another and before Leonica knew it, she was actually laughing to Arvan's jokes and feeling more informal around him. Perhaps it wasn't such a bad idea to be friends with him, she thought with a smile, taking

smile faded as soon as she

Passpous As Cyanide.

Poisonous As Cyanide.

the background mixed with the flashing sounds of paparazzi

down the

instead of his date, his eyes roamed the

someone.

before he

object of

watched her, the harder it became for him to fight away the fact of how

was different from how he had seen her the previous time. This time, she had a smile on

lips had tightened and his

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