Germangie meets The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 4 - Pain and fear

As soon as we left the Studio and got into the car Edmond turned to me.

- So this was German...

- Yes...

- Did you feel pain as they said they're getting married? - he asked.

- Ehm... No...

- Angie... - he whispered, gently placing his hand under my chin and turned my face towards him - I know you're lying. I can see it in your beautiful eyes...

- Edmond... - I muttered, looking away as I tried to hide my face.

- I know how you feel... - he sighed - I know you're hurt, but you can't let him destroy you again...

- I know, but...

- There's no buts! - he said firmly then pulled me into a hug - I'm here for you... You know that... So don't let him make you sad anymore, okay?

I just smiled at him then leaned my head on his shoulder and sighed deeply.

- Okay... And thank you...

- You and me are very much the same... I know how you feel, but I don't want you to get hurt they way I did... I didn't have anyone to support me when problems came and came... But I can be here for you to support and help you... So I'll do my best!

- But how do you know if I won't do the same as those did? - I asked him. I wanted to know because after what he told me about those I wouldn't trust anyone anymore.

- I just know I can trust you... - he replied - You're worthy for my trust and for my love...

My heartbeat stopped for a moment as he said that... But I know he wasn't thinking the way I wanted to, but I was glad I had him as a friend. He never promised anything like "love" to me. He only promised that he'll help me in anything and will support me as a friend.

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I went to the Castillo house for the dinner and when I knocked on the door German was the one opening it.

- Angie... - he smiled - You look beautiful...

- Thank you... - I blushed slightly - You look good too..

- Well, thank you - he grinned then let me in - And the count?

- Uhm... he has some things to do before tomorrow night....

- Ah, I see... - he muttered, but he seemed weird - Uhm... I need to make a phone call before dinner, but... go check on Vilu if you want.

- Okay - I nodded, smiling then I went upstairs to see Vilu.

German's POV:

I feel weird seeing Angie again. She left 5 years ago and now she's here. I'm not saying that I'm not happy, because I am... more than anyone thinks, but something is not right with her. She seems a lot different... Not in the bad way though, but there's something that makes her more serious now.

I see pain and sorrow in her eyes. Something had to happen in France that changed her so much... And I want to know what it is. And now that I see her again the old feelings come back to me... But I'm engaged to Priscilla. I love her... I guess?

- German! - Ramallo's voice snapped me out of my thought as I was sitting in my office for like 35 minutes now - Dinner is ready!

- Okay, I'm coming... - I said as I stood up from my table and went to the door, but Ramallo didn't move and looked at me weirdly - What is it?

- Old feelings coming back, huh? - he said.

- What? What are you saying, Ramallo?! I'm engaged to Priscilla! - I snapped and left the office and sat down to the dining table.

As always Vilu was on my left, Priscilla on my right. Next to Vilu Ange was sitting and next to Priscilla there was Ludmi and Ramallo in front of me. Now the dinner is complete for me.

As we were eating and talking I couldn't help, but staring at Angie whenever I had a chance to do it. I tried to find out what she was thinking, or what she was feeling. That does she still love me, or not? She hates me, or not?

I don't know the answers, but something drastically changed in her... But what is it?

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After dinner I went to the kitchen where Angie and Olga were talking and laughing happily like in the old times and it made me smile.

- Having a good time, ladies? - I asked playfully.

- Yeah! - said Angie, looking truly happy.

- Uhm... Olga? Can you leave us alone for a while, please?

- Sure - she nodded then left.

- The dinner was very lovely - said Angie - I missed this so much. I missed having Vilu, you and Ramallo at the dinner table...

- I'm glad you think so... Mostly because we all missed you too... - I replied and kissed her hand softly.

- German... - she giggled a bit.

- I missed you... - I added, looking into her beautiful green eyes.

She looked into my eyes back and we were staring at each other for some times now what Vilu came in, looking confused at us.

- Ah, sorry... Did I disturb something? - she asked rather cheekily.

- Nope! - we said at the same time.

- Then can you come with me for a second, Angie? I want to show you my song that I'm writing!

- O-Okay... - she nodded then they both left.

But what was that... what I just felt? My heart was beating fast again like in the old times. Looking into her beautiful eyes makes me go crazy... My heart beating fast, I froze in place and all I want is to kiss her.... But why? I don't love her anymore... Or do I?