I've Been Found

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"Great... I'm stuck with you for a day" I said crossing my arms.

Michael did an Innocent smile and I sighed.

Ray is with his dad. They did a emergency trip to America last night. My dad decided to take the kids out for brunch with my mother. Seth and Henry is on a mission to gather entail about this event that's being thrown by François in France. Matt is visiting Lola while Jason takes Kora to the same hospital.

Kora has gotten better. Actually Jason expects that Kora will actually survive. That's why he's taking her to the hospital for extra professional testing.

Now I'm stuck with Michael as he.. Eats everything in the fridge.

"Actually Michael.. We need to go out" I said slipping on my sandals.

"Who's we you mean you" he laughed.

"No, I mean we." I said smiling innocently.

"Yeah I'm not going. It's hot as hell outside" he said flopping on the couch.

"Well.. I would hate for something to happen to me. Then Ray will be asking his 2nd in command what happened to his fiance? Why weren't you there Michael? My life is ruined Michael. My fiance is dead Michael. I'm a widow Michael" I began to list off.

"FINE" he said throwing his popsicle on the floor.

He started mumbling things and I tried my best not to laugh at his tantrum.

Michael held up his thumb letting me know he's ready. I smiled and opened the door and heading out.

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"This taste so good" Michael groaned.

"You can never just go a minute without eating huh?" I questioned.

"A man gotta eat" Michael said tying his dreads in a low ponytail. I laughed and shook my head.

A man dropped a piece of paper from his book.

I went to pick it up and call him back but.. He disappeared.

"Weirdo" Michael said looking back.

I opened the note and read exactly what it said.

"Hide your kid. Thursday the 17th he'll strike his first attack" I read off. I looked at Michael and he didn't look so... Happy.

"Maybe.. It wasn't for you?" He questioned.

"Your right. It wasn't for me. It's for my dad. Rico Martinez. It's written here in black and white" I said showing Michael.

"That means.. If he's telling Rico to hide his kid.. His target isn't Rico right now, it's you Angela" Michael explained.

My heart dropped. Just thinking about my uncle and his family. All of it.

"We need to get you home" Michael said pulling me back home.

We saw the house from afar and I smiled in relief.. But that relief didn't last long.

The house blew up into flames causing everyone to run and scream in terror.

"Well... This not good" I said dully.

"YOU THINK!? Angela you saved my life. I could have been in that HOME." Micheal said dramatically crying on my shoulder.

I sighed and patted him on his back.

"FRANCISCA" I heard my mom scream.

I looked behind me to see my parents and my kids. Romana and Roman ran to me in tears.

I hugged them tight, relief that they didn't go back home yet.

"What happened!?" My dad asked Micheal.

"Your enemy playing toying with you." Micheal said handing my dad the note.

A moment of silence broke out as the only thing in the background we could hear was screaming and sirens.

My dad held a worrisome face.
He looked at me and his eyes was glossy. His face held guilt and sadness.

"Dad I'll be fine. Besides, we've dealt with them before. Right? We'll do it again. As a family" I said softly.

My dad hugged me tightly and my mom felt sorrow.

François has now made his move. It's our turn but.. Nothing is aligned.

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"Papa" I heard. I flipped over on the bed and I felt a slap on my bare back.

I opened my eyes to see Romana and Roman.

"Your papa at work" I said rubbing my eyes. I felt a kiss on my neck.

I turned around and saw Ray hovering over me.

"I'm back early. Miss me?" He questioned.

I laughed and kissed his lips gently.

"Oh yes very eventful weekend." I said sighing.

"Yeah I heard. Michael cried over the phone saying the house blew up and he owes you" Ray said quirking up a brow.

"Idiot" I scoffed. Ray laughed deeply and kissed my nose.

"Momma" Roman said poking my eye.

I sighed and smiled.

"Yes babies" I questioned, getting up.

He fiddled with his fingers and wiggled his toes.

"I know that look. He wants something" Ray said smiling.

"I want a baby brother" he said smiling.

"I'ma faint" I said crawling out of bed.

"Um... Roman.. Maybe in a year or two" I said scratching the back of my head.

He pouted and I sighed.

"That's your son" I said shaking my head and walking out, ignoring Ray's calls. Romana stubbled beside me and I picked her up.

Having a family.. Is beautiful. More beautiful than I could imagine.

Sure, Koa isn't mine but he is.

Family runs deeper than blood. That's our motto.

So, Koa is my son. I'll go so far to say he's my biological son.

I love my kids the same. I love my fiance as well.

I felt a kiss and I smiled at Ray.

"Ah my grandchildren" Mr. De Luca said laughing and picking up Romana and Roman.

They laughed and played as usual.

My mother is cooking, dad and Micheal watching soccer, Max and Henry playing video games, Jason being a workaholic, Seth decorating the new house,and Ray pestering me about having more babies.

Yep. This the typical day in the Martinez and De Luca household.

"Please" he said smiling innocently.

"Babe for the last time no. Not until these wars stop" I said hitting his shoulder.

He laughed and looked at the ceiling.

"What about the wedding" he said smiling.

"Oh yeah you two still need to plan!" My mom said squealing in happiness.

"Yeah don't you think you should get on top of that" my dad and Mr. De Luca said in union.

I sighed and smiled a bit.

"Yeah but.. I want to wait until Lola wakes up...and when Kora is in the all clear.." I said gently.

Everyone smiled and Ray kissed my cheek.

"I'll wait as long as I need to" he said smiling. I smiled and wrapped his arm around me.

"Thank you amore" I said smiling softly.