Germangie meets The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 5 - The party

Angie's POV:

Today is the party's day and I'm quite excited because now not just the whole Studio will be in Edmond's house, but today I'll have the chance to meet his old friends. Those people who exactly ruined his life...

I wanted to meet them properly for so long now after what I heard. That how good friends they were and how they betrayed him. It's so awful and this is also one of the reasons why I want to be on his side... I want him to know that he can trust me... I'd also love to tell him how I feel, but I can't. I know his heart is still craving for his old love, but what can I do?

But he's not the only one...

Thinking back the last night's dinner at German's house gave me so much memories and old feelings... Love, happiness, hate, sadness... And when he looked into my eyes and said "I missed you" was the point where I almost jumped into his arms, but luckily Vilu came and stopped this silly thought of mine.

- Angeles... - I hear Bertuccio calling my name - The count wants to see you.

- Okay, I'm coming!

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- Angie, are you ready? - Edmond asked me.

- Yeah, I am! - I nodded.

- Great! Can you help me in some things in the party as well?

- Yeah, sure I can - I smiled - I help with whatever you need to.

- Okay, good. I'll tell you the details and then we need to go out to greet our visitors.

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Slowly everyone came. Teachers from the Studio and the students.

When Gregorio came I didn't know how to react because I wasn't expecting him to even come, but he did and when he saw me he came to me and hugged me tightly.

- I missed you, Angie! - he said.

- I... missed you too... - I muttered, shocked.

- You're too nice, Angie - he joked - I know you didn't...

- No... actually I really did miss you - I said, smiling then kissed his cheek - I'm glad you came too though!

- Well... That's a surprise to hear - he laughed rather awkwardly.

Then I saw Vilu coming in with Ludmilla, German and Priscilla. She came up to me and hugged me tightly as well.

- Aaaangie! I'm so happy to see you! - she said - And wow! This house is huge!

- It is huge - I nodded, smiling.

- I wonder how does the count has so much money - said German, looking around suspiciously - Do you know anything about him, Angie?

- I know him more than you - I replied firmly.

- Are you sure about that?

- German! - suddenly Priscilla snapped angrily - Why are you so... suspicious??

- I'm not suspicious. I'm rather curious.

Just then I felt two hands on my shoulders. It was Edmond. Ah, thank god!

- Good evening, Mr. Castillo - he said - How do you like my house so far?

- Pretty big and very nice too... - German replied.

- Please go inside and meet the other guests! I need to steal Angie for a while now - he said jokingly.

German and the others went inside.

- How do you feel? - he asked me as soon as German left.

- I'm fine, don't worry. But he's acting weird though... - I replied.

- Just as Villefort and Danglars whenever they see me - Edmond joked then kissed my cheek softly - Don't worry about him acting weird... But don't be upset because of him and if he makes you annoyed, or something then tell me... okay?

- Okay - I nodded.

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The party was already going for a while. The count greeted everyone and the the guys from the Studio sometimes went up to the stage and sang and every Villefort liked it who usually doesn't like anything and always quite grumpy.

Meanwhile I also met everyone, but most of the time I was with my old students and the teachers from the Studio and I was very surprised to see Beto looking elegant and pretty charming. I wonder if it's because of the party, or because he wants to go and see Olga later on.

But doesn't matter...

Suddenly when I was talking to Pablo German came up to me.

- Can we talk for a minute? - he asked then added - Alone...

- Ger---

Pablo was about to say something, but I held him back.

- I'll handle this - I said and he sighed then left - So what is it? - I asked - I was about to go and talk to you guys anyway.

- But as I said I wanted to talk to you alone.

- Okay, I'm here.

- Who is this count?

- Eh?

- Something's not right here and I want to know who he really is.

- And now do you expect me to tell you?

- That would be good.

- He's far more nicer than you!

- Tch... Yeah, sure.

- What's your problem now?! Are you jealous??

- What? Don't be ridiculous! I just don't want you in danger!

- Danger? Oh please!

- Okay, fine - he sighed - Then let me ask you one more thing...

- What is it?

- What kind of relationship do you have with him?

- I... - I suddenly froze - We're good friend, nothing more... Unfortunately...

- Unfortunately?

- Angie! - I hear Antonio calling me so I left German there and walked up to Antonio and greet him, but I wasn't feeling right. I feel like I want to get closer to German again, but at the same time I know I'm better not because he'll just hurt me again.