Angel of Light (A Zak Bagans Story)

Chapter 83: Forgiveness and A Promise

Chapter 83: Forgiveness and A Promise

As I made my way toward the first row of seats, I stopped briefly at the row Aaron and Cheryl were sitting in. Cheryl gave me a knowing smile when she saw me.

"You helped him with that, didn't you?" I asked, smiling a bit.

Cheryl laughed.

"I swear I didn't. He just asked me if you liked the song, and wanted to know who your favourite guy was. Pretty weird how it worked out..." Cheryl replied.

I was slightly stunned.

Zak had coincidentally picked that verse, with those lyrics, sung by my favourite member of the group?

Wow...weird is an understatement...

"So, are you two going to kiss and makeup now?" Aaron asked, before making kissy faces at me.

I noticed that Ashley, Jay, and Billy - who were all sitting nearby - were watching me for my response.

I felt my face flush.

"I'm going to ignore that question and just simply say...I'm not done with you guys yet," I replied, before walking forward again.

"Wooo! Yes!" I heard Aaron exclaim behind me, followed by laughter from the others.

I smiled to myself as I continued walking.

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Zak's Point of View

I sat staring out my window, completely on edge, hoping and praying that I would receive some sort of response from Alicia, even if it was just a text.

That's if she even reads the letter bro...I thought, sighing quietly.

I was also hoping I didn't write anything that would upset her further.

I rubbed my eyes tiredly - I felt like shit. I was suffering from a lockdown hangover, and I still had a few symptoms of my cold – though it was a bit better - and I hadn't slept since the night before the lockdown.

All I could think of while I had been trying to sleep, was Alicia.

I really didn't want her to leave. I always feel so much peace and calmness when she's around, unlike anything I've experienced before. I felt like fate had brought her into my life, not only to improve it, but to keep the darkness away as much as possible.

Not to mention...she's making me happier than I've been in years...and she's not a chick looking for fame or money, like some of the "demons" from my dating past...I thought.

I hoped my video wouldn't anger Alicia either, since part of it was humorous.

When I had started browsing "iTunes" and bought a few songs by the "Backstreet Boys", I was surprised by their music, for a "boy band". Obviously, some of their earlier material was cheesy, but the last few years of material was pretty good.

I had a few songs and lyric selections in mind when I saw Cheryl coming back from the bathroom, and had quickly questioned her on the songs, and who Alicia's favourite member was. When she said it was Brian Littrell, and she saw the confused look on my face, Cheryl laughed and then sat down with me. Ultimately I decided on the final choice, but Cheryl had helped me greatly, since she was able to tell which member was singing what part.

After I decided on the song, I gave Cheryl the letter I had written and asked her to give it to Alicia, which she agreed upon. I then proceeded to listen to the opening of the song I had chosen – "Shape of My Heart" – a few times to get the lyrics set in my head.