Returning home

Chapter 22 - The accident

German's POV:

Everything was normal today. Vilu went to the Studio early in the morning and later on they were practicing at the count's house.

After I ate breakfast with Priscilla and talked to Ramallo I decided to take a walk at the park.

I was walking for a while when I noticed Gregorio not far away from me on a bench, talking to a blond woman who was sitting beside him and when I looked from a bit closer I recognized her. It was Angie.

I was curious what were they talking about since Angie seemed pretty happy.

I must admit... I was jealous of him. He could make her smile while I couldn't.

I wanted to listen to their conversation, but then I remembered about what I have already done to Angie because of being curious by remembering back at Jeremias.

So I just walked past them quietly.

Angie's POV:

I was talking to Gregorio at the park when I felt like someone's watching us.

When I turned around I saw a tall figure walking past us and I got the feeling that it was German.

- What's the matter? - questioned Gregorio, slightly confused.

- No... Nothing really... - I muttered as I turned back to him and smiled.

- It was German, wasn't it?

- Who?

- The guy just walked by.

- I don't know... Maybe...

- Come on... - he sighed - Cheer up already... He doesn't deserve your tears... He doesn't deserve anything if you ask me...

I couldn't help, but smile at what he said then pulled him into a hug.

- You're too nice to me... - I said jokingly.

- I'm just as nice to you as you deserve - he replied with a smile as he returned the hug - Thinking back... I should've been nicer in the past...

- Maybe... But you're nice now and everyone likes that.

- You too? - he asked, looking into my eyes.

- Yes, of course! - I smiled at him - You're supporting me since I came back, helping me with the show too... At this moment you are my best friend...

This time he didn't say a word, just kissed me on the forehead and smiled.

I couldn't help, but smile happily. I felt like now he was the only one who really cared about me and tried to help me as much as he could, even if it wasn't so much.

Later on the afternoon I went to the Castillo house to teach Violetta, avoiding German as much as I could like I do for like 3 days already.

When we were in half way German came up to us and he wanted to talk to me but my phone began to ring.

- Take it... - he said - We can talk after that...

I just nodded and smiled at him as I walked away while taking the phone.

German's POV:

Once Angie walked a bit away from me to talk on the phone and the next moment she just broke down in tears.

- What the.... ?! - I jumped up then looked at Vilu who was also shocked then we both ran to Angie who meanwhile collapsed down on the sofa.

- Angie! What happened?? - Vilu asked worriedly as she sat down next to Angie.

She didn't reply, but we could see that she was shaking.

- Angie... - I whispered and touched her shoulder gently.

She now started crying.

- A... Antonio... - she stuttered.

- Did Antonio call you? - I asked her, rubbing her back.

- No... I-It was the police... T-They said... that he had an accident and he... he...

I looked at Vilu again and when I was about to say something Priscilla and Ludmilla came home.

- Did you hear the news too?? - asked Priscilla. She was obviously shocked just as Angie - About Antonio...

- The police called Angie just a moment ago... - I said.

- They said that he got seriously injured and no one knows if he survives... - Ludmilla continued.

I just couldn't say a word after hearing what I heard. Now I understand why is Angie so shocked.

She told me once that Antonio is like a father to her since her real father died when she was young. He was taking care of both her, Angelica and Maria too. I also know him for a very long time now and he is a good man.

It's a real shock that something like this happened to him.

- I-I need to see him! - suddenly Angie jumped up.

- I'm going with you! - me and Vilu said at the same time.

- Ah, we need to pick my mother up too! And Pablo knows about all this?! - Angie panicked.

- Pablo told us this - Ludmi replied.

- And Angelica was there too and they're probably already in the hospital - Priscilla added.

- Okay... Atleast Pablo is with her now...

I know why is she so worried about her mother too now. It's because her and Antonio are old friends and they loves each other so much... Atleast as I saw they do.

We got into the car and went to the hospital and the girls rushed in to see Antonio who was in a really bad shape.

Meanwhile me and Pablo talked to the doctor who told us to be ready for the worst which was shocking to hear for both of us.

- He can't die... - Pablo muttered as he sat down outside the door - He just can't...

- And he won't! - I said, trying to sound strong, but inside I wasn't too sure either.

- How can you be so calm?! - he snapped.

- I'm not calm, Pablo! - I snapped back - I'm just as worried as you, Angelica or the girls, but what else can I do?! I try to stay calm and strong... because someone needs to be strong!

Pablo looked at me for a few minutes before taking a deep breath.

- I guess you're right... - he sighed - We should stay positive... somehow...

- Yeah... - I nodded while looking inside the room and the girls around the bed.