Do you believe in Angels?

Chapter 19

As I narrated the story, I felt their eyes cutting straight to the core of my soul. In the middle I started to cry, But I managed to finish it. There were moments of nothing but silence as I was anticipating their responses and reactions, especially Mr. Duncan's, not only because he is in control here but also because I was hoping for his approval since I knew in my heart that he is the only person who can truly understand me.

Finally Daisy decided to speak, It was more of an angry burst out but nothing I wasn't expecting. "You bitch! How could you even do that to us__",

"Daisy!". She was cut off by Mr. Duncan. "Get back, let me talk to her". Daisy glared at me before backing off. Mr. Duncan sighed before gathering the right words to utter that I'm sure he must had difficulty in choosing.

"Melanie... how can you be so sure if he's not bluffing? or taking advantage of you?". He asked and looked at me concernedly. It took me less than a second to reply because I was so certain. "I have seen the way he looks at me, the way he cares about me and__",

"Come on Melanie, are you seriously going to fall for this? He is doing this to get in your good graces". Henry uttered but immediately recieved a death glare from Mr. Duncan as he raised his hand for him to stop talking. "You all can go out and wait for us". He said to everyone and they all left the room. Now it was just me, Mr. Duncan and Daisy.

I was so nervous that I could feel my hands shivering. What if I don't know the correct words to defend myself and Noah? What if I can't explain my points to them?

"Look Melanie, we don't know how your father will react on this or if he's going to approve this or not. You got us into a big trouble Melanie...", Mr. Duncan's eyes tensed up as he massaged his temples to relieve the pain. "I'll talk to dad when it's time Mr. Duncan. But please for now I need your support. Don't make me lose him, I love him Mr. Duncan. And I know he loves me. I feel so protected when I'm with him". I completed my sentence with a whimp at the end.

"I dont' know Melanie, even if he's not harmful, did you forgot our relation with Menecions? Did you forgot why we hate each other. And that your dad is accused of murdering Danny Carter, the former leader of Menecions gang.. Noah's father". Mr Duncan asked folding his arms. I had absolutely no idea what explanations should be given at this time. I had no words. Maybe I was fallen so hard in love that there was no time to think about these things.

"What if he approached you with a motive. It's possible he's seeking revenge for his father. Menecions are aware that they will never know where Mr. Walker is, so they are targeting the weak ones to execute information regarding Mr. Walker and no offense Melanie, you are the weakest prey". He spoke with almost certainity. My eyes filled with tears. I was speechless. How do I defend myself when all they do is bring this stupid revenge thing in between?.

I know for sure that Noah is not here to hurt me. I believe him. Now I just want them to believe me. But how? All they are doing is throwing the questions at my side and the worst part is that I know the answers but I don't know how to explain them. My silence guided Mr. Duncan that I don't have the words to defend myself so he sighed deeply.

"Look Melanie, we tried to understand your feelings but, you being quiet shows how unsure you are. My advice is that, please forget about him as soon as possible". He said those words that stung my heart. "I can't forget him". I managed to speak while having such heaviness in my chest that it was almost impossible to breath.

Mr. Duncan turned to look at me. "We'll talk about this in the morning. Now go take some rest, you don't look so good". Mr. Duncan and Daisy left for their room leaving me behind. I went to my room and laid on the bed.