Your Friend.
Morning arrived and Angela had left the room by the time Genji had awaken, he looked around to see his clothes neatly put away and a new pair of clothing spread out for him to wear. He got up and got dressed, he took a quick glance at his clock that read ten am, before opening the door from his bedroom.
"Good Morning, Mr. Shimada." one of the maids whose names he took no time to remember greeted him.
"where is my wife?" he asked not greeting her back.
"Madam Angela had breakfast and left shortly after finishing. She had an appointment with a friend and said she would be back in the evening." the maid replied.
"okay, I'll get something to eat, inform the cheft." he replied and walked away.
"yes sir." she answered, and left his sight as soon as he began to walk away.
Genji moved to his home office, he had to do a little work before meeting his friends who he had agree to meet later on. His phone ringed.
"Shimada Speaking." he answered.
' hello, mi dragonsito, you didn't even call me to kiss me goodnight.' the voice replied.
"Sombra... sorry, I had a long yesterday, please forgive me, I'll treat you something good tonight." he replied his voice was soft and firm.
'ai... well if you insist. But I think you will have to work hard this time.' she replied.
"heh, don't I ever?" he replied back a slight chuckle bring a slight smirk to his face.
'ah there we go, its so sweet to hear you in good spirits. Make sure you don't take too long though.' she stated, making the smile on Genji only grow.
"thank you, Sombra, you always do bring the happy in me." he confessed.
'oh stop it, youll make me blush, but alright I'll let you go. Keep me updated." she replied playfully, before hanging up.
"heh, now that's how you do things." he replied to no one, his smile plaster on his face, as he work diligently through his little business deals. His phone ringed once again, he
looked at the screen as he saw Angela name popped up.
His smile ended, and his concern grew again.
"hello." his voice was no longer soft but calm.
'Good morning, I hope you had a good sleep, sorry I left early had an appointment with friends, I had ordered Mike to get breakfast set up for you.' Angela's sweet voice replied.
"who is Mike?" Genji replied, his tone changes to a bit of confusion.
'haha, oh Genji, he is our main chef, remember?' she replied.
"..." Genji couldn't reply.
"thanks, I'll eat in a moment." he replied his tone back to how he first answered.
"alright, I'll see you soon." she replied.
"yes, I'll see you." he said, right as he finished replying Angela ended the call.
A knock on the door, got his attention.
"Come in." Genji replied. A butler had come and lowered his head in to greet Genji.
"Sir, your breakfast is ready to serve." replied the butler.
"I'll be there in a minute." replied Genji.
Genji finish a bit more work before he stood up and headed to the kitchen, the butler had opened the door for him, as Genji passed.
Breakfast was normal as always, Angela was either gone or never attended, this always irritated Genji due to Angelas excuses and fail to attend to him as she should off. He
though as he ate, now if Sombra was here he'd be sure she would be at his will... Yes, she was truly some worth bring in to his home.
He finish eating and made his way towards the entrance of his home, the main butler Rowler had been waiting patiently for his master to leave so he could continue his work as
he always did. However, Genji stopped in front of him.
"Rowler, let me know when Angela Arrives." Genji said.
"I will be sure to notify when she does." replied the butler.
"Good." said Genji before leaving out the door and getting in his already started convertible drive.
The butlers and maids had gather at the entrance as they always did when either of their masters would leave home, bowing their heads in respects, even if one of them didn't
deserve it...
Time had hit two thirty, and Genji had already agreed to meet Zenyatta and Jesse at his office, a build in downtown that had plenty of things to do if the occasion ever came up.
Zenyatta had been waiting patiently in the well decorated Office as Jesse just took another puff of his Cigar.
"Well Zenyatta, guess we are going to wait for him again, what is it this time?" Jesse had asked, his tone was both fun and calm, but always seemed to make any conversation
worth hearing.
"well, seems like he has been going through something, I've only heard so far of his marriage problems, so I'm betting it's about that." Zenyatta replied, he was a man being kept
alive by the power of science and technology but is a man who opened both mind and the heart of anyone who met him.
"his marriage with Angela?" Jesse asked a bit surprised; he had been leaning against the comfy chair but straighten in his seat as the topic piqued his interest.
"yes, I don't think its going well... as his friends I'd though we could perhaps help him." Zenyatta offered.
"true, but Angela is a different matter, she is also our friend." Jesse intercepted.
"indeed, I'm sure she has her own reasons, I just want to make sure its not her fault." Zenyatta said, his face looked a bit sad, making Jesse be concern of his action.
"i know he had problems from what you said, but never though it would be this bad." Jesse replied, he didn't say anything for a second but made his mind up.
"I can tell you right now I'm taking her side" Jesse stated, his tone had changed from his playful way to a serious tone.
"I know, you always have, ever since we worked together back in the days, you two where very close." Zenyatta replied, his eyes locking with Jesses.
"yet, I still have to listen what he says, he has always been with me before he left Angela a while before they got Married." Zenyatta replied.
"aahh..." Jesse let out a sigh as he took a puff of his cigar.
"yea, I know, I was there to pick up Angela when he left." Jesse replied, his temperament was not something he liked to keep in check, but he did it for Zenyatta so he could help
out Genji, yet deep down Jesse hoped he would fail.
"We will find out soon, try not to break anything." Zenyatta warned and asked kindly.
"wont need, if there is no problem right?" Jesse offered a smiled, though Jesse used to love to dress like a cowboy he did stop with the over all dress up, he wore his jeans, his
belt, and his well dressed Shirt, his hat had changed to a more modern one, he didn't need to dress up anymore since his style had been change thanks to Angela who showed
him far more better looks.
Zenyatta on the other hand, wore a sweater, with dress pants, and a sweater vest. " you always seem to resolve things with violence." Zenyatta stated, a slight chuckle left his
mouth as he finished.
"dont knock it till you try it." Jesse replied.
The door unlocked and in walked Genji, his sour face had calm, and his smile had replaced it right as he saw the two gentleman in front of him.
"well, well, well if it isnt Genji himself all dressed and spiffy." Jesse said sarcastically.
"haha, fuck off Jesse, I see your attired has changed over the years, looks good on you." Genji replied a smile on his face.
"yea you can thank yo-" Jesse was cut off by Zenyatta.
"its good to see you Genji, should we continue?"
"ah! Yes, sorry, I know you too could offer some advice, Angela and I went to a counselor yesterday, and we decided to officially break things off." Genji began, he looked down
as he had finish his sentence.
Zenyatta though surprised he didn't let it show, Jesse on the other hand was fuming but decided to keep his cool till everything was said and done, he had to respect his
friendship, until the end, but he has already lost that sense.
"Genji, though I understand that, are you sure that is the best decision for you to make?" Zenyatta replied.
"i know Zenyatta, I also had a long though about it, but I can no longer stand it... She had been ignoring me for two years, and though she has every right too... I
just cant continue it." Genji replied, he looked at Zenyatta who only plainly looked at him.
"Genji... when you say she has that right you mean..." Zenyatta tried to make Genji say it.
"he cheated." Replied Jesse, his cigar was left on the table as he now had his hands cross for his own good.
"Y-yes...i... though that perhaps she wouldn't find out, but I found out yesterday she knew from the start, I am ashamed but, I don't think I can stay with her longer.
"You fucking piece of shit!" Jesse launch himself to Genji who was surprised by his action.
Jesse grabbed Genji by the collard and tried to get his attention to be focus on him.
"Jesse.. St- ", "No Zenyatta... I want to make sure he knows what he is doing." Jesse replied.
"Do you think you can go through this!?" Jesse exclaimed, his anger was eating him alive, yet he could not act all the way through it. Genji getting mad by the aggression replied
with spite.
"Yes! I cant stand her no more, I cant even touch her without her moving herself away from me, she doesn't pay me any more attention! Its not that I don't blame her but
I cant take it anymore!" Genji screamed back at him.
"You idiot! Do you think you can handle it, if she goes with someone else!?" Jesse replied back with as much as energy as Genji had, shaking him.
"why would I?! She does not want me so why should I want her!" Genji replied back, Jesse shocked by his response, let go him go, as he stepped back looking at Genji like
someone who he no longer knew.
Genjis eyes where full of hate and anger, and Jesse knew he would regret his decision.
"You'll regret this... I know you will..." Jesse said as he walked away from the office.
Genji began to pant, his Anger was flowing, he knew that Jesse was strong, but he also did not want to hurt Jesse, just as he did not hurt him.
"The path your choosing will be difficult Genji, but I'll be here." Zenyatta said.
Genji looked at Zenyatta and began to calm down. His eye began to water as he just looked away.
Amelie had been spending time with Angela and Lena, after all the work in the past the beautiful woman had heard, of Angela's Marriage downfall.
"so, because one year?" Amelie had asked Angela, Lena had been stuffing her face not bother by the talk since it always ended the same.
"yea, ill give him his divorce that he wants. Of course, if things fall of quicker, ill end it earlier." Angela Replied.
" hmm, your more passive than I would have been Angela, if my husband had done that, from day one id break his legs, if you asked me." Amelie said, not with a hint of guilt.
"haha, Amelie your crazy." giggle Angela.
"dont believe me? Asked Lena here, what I did to her when she tried to flirt with my man." Amelie said a small smile replaced her usual cool expression.
"she, wrapped me like a pig in bondage and threw me in a trunk, it wasn't till I proved to er that I wasn't interested in him that way and showed her me girlfriend that she actually
had mercy on me, it was a wicked luv." Lena said, taking a sip of her drink as the chaos she endured was nothing but a silly game.
" Amelie..." Angela said, she moved a bit away from her.
"oh spare me the fear, I wouldn't do that to you, but I can to your husband." she leaned closer as if waiting for an answer.
"hahah stop, even if I did want too I couldn't live with myself if I heard him say he went throught it." Angela replied, she pushed Amelie playfully.
"ah whatever, just know im here, and so is this little British smut." Amelie replied.
They continued their conversation, while Lena told her new stories of her flight job she has, the stories where getting good, till Angela's Phone began to ring. She looked at the
caller, and saw it was Jesse.
"Hey Jesse! How are you doing?" Angela said, getting looks from both Amelie and Lena.
'Hey Darling, just checking and seeing what you doing?' he replied.
"just with Amelie and Lena, we are having a small together." replied back looking at Amelie as she replied.
'sounds like fun, do you have some spare time, I could use your help, could you come to my estates? Having some trouble with one of my workers, and I know you'll be the right
one to help.' replied Jesse.
"huh? Well sure, do you mind if Amelie and Lena come?" replied Angela getting both girls attention.
'sure honey, the more the merrier.' replied Jesse.
'do you need me to pick you up?' Jesse asked.
"it should be fine Jesse ill meet you there, Amelie has her car will drive with her." replied Angela. Amelie looked at Angela and mouthed out a 'moi?'
'alright, pumkin, ill see you here.' said Jesse.
"alright Jesse, see you soon." Angela replied back and ended the call.
"well I didn't know we where going to his estates, might be fun looking at the animals for a change of scenery." Amelie stated, finishing the cup of tea she had in her hand.
"oh I wonder if he has horses." Lena pondered.
"he does, haha they are all beautiful Lena." Angela replied.
Amelie, along with Angela and Lena, gathered their belonging before heading to Amelies car, once they had gotten in and got their stuff secured, they left to the outer city where
mostly pasture and rich people homes where build or already established.
"wow, I'm surprised Jesse lives out here, he was never the one to have a dime on his person back when we all worked at the Base." Lena spoke first as she saw the homes they
passed by.
"Yea, after I offered him an advise when It came to his profession as well as his love for cowboy related themes he quickly took the deal and invested greatly, im quite shocked
myself Lena." Angela answered, she had been staring outside as well, but turned back to Lena who had took position of the back seat.
"what deal did you give him?" Amelie questioned.
"oh, I told him he could learn to breed, and train horses, he was already in terms of owning a couple with the pension he got from Overwatch, so it was just a matter of how to
make a profit from it." Angela answered.
"huh, is that how Genji got so big in society?" Lena asked.
"basically, he wasn't the best in making it, im sure he is doing his best now, but I was mostly giving him the back bone to do or what not to do in those deals he sealed." Angela
replied, her face not changing in the mentioned of her husband.
"what a fool." Amelie said.
"its alright, even if thing don't end up good, I know I can land a job anywhere, especially with my profession." Angela stated. She looked at the estates coming up.
"we are here ladies, I guess he has been taking much better care of it. Looks really nice." Angela mentioned.
"oh, so the cowboy has some type of taste. Interesting." Amelie responded, she looked around the home of said cowboy and saw it was well gated, green pasture, lots of bushes
lined up nicely and the home was big for one person but the barn where the animals, and his horses lived was as much as impressive as the house.
"thats definitely worth a pretty penny." Amelie said again. Entering the gate they parked at the front of the home where Jesse was waiting with his well dress black shirt and
jeans, topped with a white cowboy hat the added the final touch.
"Howdy! Well if I must say seems the flower garden arrive earlier than expected." Jesse said flirtatiously.
"Yes, Amelies driving is always a game of speed to her." Lena said as she ran to hug the cowboy.
"Whoa there honey oats, I know I look sturdy but I got some age on me." He said, he gave a warm smile that Angela knew so well, Jesse was the best type of friend she could
have.
"well then ladies, should we make way to the patients room, before I take yall around my horses? Though I prefer to do that first, im just worried the fella there could get worse."
Jesse said, offering a hand to Angela, who gladly accepted it.
"lead the way." Angela said, followed by Amelie who was admiring the structure of the home. A lot statues and still like animals decorated the halls where Jesse tour them, till
her finally took a turn on one of the rooms near the entrance of the horses quarters. He opened the door and Angela walked in while Amelie, Jesse, and Lena stood at the door.
"he came down with a really bad cold, he said he would be fine, but as you can see..." Jesse said.
"Jesse do you-" Angela asked but Jesse had already pulled out some medical equipment from the closet.
"prepared I see, very nice, I like that." Angela smiled getting the Stethoscope out and getting close to the patient.
"you can all go ahead and walk around ill be able to take the rest from here." Angela said as she got other things ready.
Jesse walked out and whistled, out of the corner walked a young man dressed a bit like Jesse but a bit less clean.
"Hey partner, do me a favor and show these two lovely ladies around, make sure you treat them well, they are my honey suckles friends." Jesse said,
"you got it boss," the young man replied he turned to the two girls in front of him.
"would yall like a tour of the house or the horses." he asked kindly. Amelie knew when someone wanted time off and found ways to make it, she played along and stepped
behind Lena pushing her up a bit.
"i believe she wanted to see the horses." Amelie said, walking away from the room and pushing Lena lightly.
Jesse smiled and tipped his hat at them, returning back to the room where Angela had been checking his breathing, she got a couple of tongue depressors to check and see if his
throat was swollen, and then noted things down. She checked the temperature and noted it down.
Jesse watched as she moved diligently and quickly noting things down, nothing had changed since back in the base days, she always worked hard and was able to do a better job
at healing people than the others. He used to always hurt himself on purpose to go see her, and for her to touch him, even if it was for a bit.
"all done Jesse!" Angela said, she had smiled at him with the warmhearted smile that he always admired.
"tell me the news doc." he said, true he was concern for his worker, but damn was it hard to focus with her here.
"He has strep-throat should be fine if you get him the prescription I wrote out, not sure if they will accept mines, but just go with a doctor and tell them the symptoms, they'll
know what I wrote should be good." she said, putting the papers down and walking back to him.
"Thank you honey, I owe you one, let me buy you dinner sometime this week." he had offered.
"ill take you on that offer then Jesse, don't let me down now haha." She giggled as she playfully hit him on his chest.
"wouldnt dream of it." he replied, holding his heart where she had always been in.
"well would you care take me around to look at your horses, I believe you mentioned way back you gotten a horse that reminded you of me, so I'm dying to see it.
"couldnt dream of a better thing to show you." Jesse smiled brightly.
Angela stared at Jesse, she knew he had feelings for her, she'd always known it, she would be a lair if someone told her she had not once felt that way, but because she was
faithful, she could never ever let him know she never once thought of it.
She smiled back and grabbed his hand arm, startling Jesse for a bit.
"what are you doing darlin?" he asked, while holding his feelings down as he looked down at her.
"it's your home, and your escorting me arnt you?" she replied back smartly.
"well then since you insist, right this way lassy." Jesse replied, grabbing her hand and letting it rest on his forearm, making Angela laughed a bit.
The walked for a short time, as he passed the horses, he showed her some of them for a short time, from beautiful breeds, that had soft and long hair, or short horses that had
amazing color eyes, she found it amazingly comfortable being here the animals, the people, and the host, it was fun.
"well I saw the horses, now wheres the one you spoke of." Angela asked eagerly.
"hold your horses, darlin, we are getting there." Jesse chuckled as he continued to walk away from the horses, to a large shed that seemed like a home. He motioned for one of
the guys around to open the door and he told Angela to walk in. Sad to let her off his arm, but knowing she'd come back.
Angela stood still admiring the beautiful beast as it slowly made its way to her, it had golden like sheered hair , and her mane and tail were that close to her hair color, ice
blonde.
"Jesse..." Angela was at loss for words. Her heart fluttered and her eyes glittered.
"Akhal Teke, that's the breed, a very expensive and beautiful thang that there is. Her name is Angel, suits her doesn't it?" Jesse smiled at Angela as he patted her to touch it.
"Dont be afraid, she is actually very sweet, the calmest pie ever trained, quick learner too, and fast on her feet, I couldn't name her anything else but Angel because she reminded
me so much of you." he said, making Angela turn around and look at him as she had placed a hand on the horses Muzzle, the horse leaned into her touch and stood still, letting
Angela touch her as she desires, for she was the star for today and will continue to be.
"y-you'll make me blush if you continue saying things like that Jesse" she replied shyly.
"haha, don't be apple pie, I mean it with love of course." he responded, grabbing the back of his head as he tried his best to hide his embarrassment. While they looked at each
other Angel the horse, decided she wants more attention and nudge Angela for more affection.
"She is Majestic, Jesse! Oh I feel like I could hug her for days!" Angela snuggles to the horse as she continued petting her.
"haha, look sugar, I can teach you how to ride her, she is kid friendly." Jesse said a smile on his face.
"oh are you calling me a kid?" She asked playfully offended.
"never sweetheart, just saying the horse is very loving." Jesse escaped the wrath which was Angela.
After a while of admiring and giving food to the lovely Angel, they walked back to Jesse's home, where Amelie and Lena had been waiting on a sofa for them.
"it looks like we arrived at the same time, we were just about to call you Angela." Lena said, Amelie had been drinking a cup of coffee the people working around had suggested.
"I say Jesse, this coffee is actually good, I wont mind coming here, instead of going to the café with these two." Amelie said happily.
"well thank you my lady, it's a house blend, and unique thanks to the people who help me here." Jesse answered humbly.
"Angela, you have to get back before eight correct? should we get ready to go? Its about to be seven soon, plus the drive back takes a while." Lena asked, she had bitten on a
cookie that had been offered as well.
"with Amelies driving I'm sure ill be alright." Angela replied laughing a bit.
"i see my name being thrown out as if im dangerous, my only question is, but did you die?" Amelie asked, earning and getting herself a small laugh between the four of them.
After saying thanks and bidding farewell, they all got back into Amelie's car, Angela had the window lowered so she could tell something to Jesse.
"Thank you, Jesse it was a fun occasion apart from the patient. Please make sure he gets that in alright?!" Angela said.
"will do darling, leave it to me." he replied, waving to the girls.
"Thanks cowboy, ill see you soon, need to get some more coffee this week." Amelies cool tone, made Jesse smirk.
"Glad to see you're doing well Jesse c ya soon!" Lena also said her goodbyes as she streched her hand out the window.
Amelie pretended to pull up the window scaring Lena and making her look at her, The face Amelie made was one quite hunting, like a smiling grinch from the kid's movies.
"ugh luv, don't do that face it does not paint very well on a canvas." Lena said, earning her some laughs from the other too.
Amelie stepped on the pedal and they were on their way, the sun had lowered a bit the drive back was calming Lena had fallen asleep and Amelie was focus on the road.
"you had fun." she stated.
"can you tell?" Angela asked.
"yea..." Amelie replied, her face had softened as she gave a quick look at Angela.
"should I give him a try?" Angela asked, not looking at her but looking straight at her.
"I think you deserve to smile, this world is too old, and we are only small part of its time, for us to stay." Amelie replied, her eye not leaving the road as she spoke.
"i feel wrong doing that." Angela said.
"and you feel wrong staying too." Amelie said, but that was all it took for Angela's eyes to water, like a waterfall they graced her cheeks down to her chin. Amelie had given a
quick glance, she stretched one of her arms and touched her hand as she held it tightly.
"i tried, Amelie... I really... really tried... I loved him...i left everything...for..him." Angela said, Her tears continuing.
"you are strong, and you must get what you want...no matter... how hard it is...but you also... deserve happiness." Amelie said she tried her best to not fall into that temptation
but when Angela cried her emotions did the same as her old friend. A single tear fell of Amelie's face as she continues to grab Angelas hand.
Amelie heard and felt how Angelas soft muffled gasp of air and her shoulders trembled, her own heart, broken for her friend she let out tears as well. The ride back to Angelas
home was quiet, she had cleaned herself up before getting out, she still had to finish what she started and had to put a façade to continue tonight.
"Thank you, Amelie have a safe drive home. Say goodbye to Lena for me" Angela thanked.
"i will good night Angela, don't worry about her ill make sure. Now go inside, before it gets cold." Amelie replied Angela agreed and to go back inside.
"Madam, Welcome back." Layla had been waiting outside for her.
"Thank you Layla, please help me get ready, I must wait for my husband." Angela replied.
"it would be my pleasure." replied Layla
Layla took Angela to her bedroom, change her outfit to a black nightgown, before coming down, Angela ask layla to dismiss everyone for the rest of the night, to avoid them from
seeing her in such clothes. It took ten minutes for all staff to leave, enough time for Angela to wait, she had to get everyone once again and cut the hours but allow them to keep
the same pay, just for this year.
"Madam, everyone has left as you instructed, please allow me to take you downstairs before I leave." Layla asked.
"Thank you, Layla, sorry for the inconvenience." Angela replied, getting from bed and walking down the stair.
"none at all Madam." she replied, they both reach down the stairs and Layla had sat Angela down, she had already gotten Mike and Sarah the chef and another maid to set up for
Angela, so she didn't have to get up too much.
"Good night Madam, please sleep well tonight." Layla said, before given a respectful bow and leaving closing and locking the door before walking out.
Sarah a fellow worker with Layla waited outside with Reynaldo, a guard who protected the estates.
"what did she say?" Sarah asked, she had blond hair like Layla, but hers was longer and tightly pulled into a high pony tail.
"she must be waiting for the master, we should leave before he arrives, we may get into trouble. Ray please guard the estates till then." Layla asked.
"dont worry, don't need you to say it twice." Reynaldo replied, he was a man with a well-built body he was tall, had black hair, and a big scar across his cheek.
"Thank you. Come on Sarah, you need to head out, I don't want you to get in trouble." he said, lowering down giving her a peck on the lips.
"heh, silly, im leaving any ways. Ill meet you at home." she replied and followed Layla who was heading with Leo.
Angela had been waiting her time eight hit and the door started to unlock, she waited patiently as Genji opened the door. He walked inside and wonder where the maids and
butlers were.
"I sent them home, I don't feel very comfortable coming downstairs in my undergarments." where the only thing she said.
He walked closer to her.
"are you hungry?" she asked.
"no, ive ate already." he replied, his face looking away because he knew he broke on of the rules.
"I see, ill let it slide this time since I have also eaten, so lets see you carry the rest of the request." she replied, she laid back in the sofa and waited.
Genji unbutton his coat revealing the tight shirt underneath, he bends down and pick Angela up without any problem. She patiently waits, as he goes up the stairs, examining her
beauty and her scent. The touch of her skin on his hand the feel of her wait on his arms, these sensations, these emotions, this...guilt. He continue to take her to their bedroom,
he pushes the door open since Angela had left it like that for this occation but did not say anything.
He walks inside and sees the covers where she always sleeps ready for her to be put in, he gently puts her in and looks at her as she looks at him back. He hesitated to finish the
last request, which would be a night kiss. He reaches moves his lips on her forehead and plants a kiss. He covers her and steps back as she stares back at him, her eyes with a soft
gaze, and her mouth with a delicate smile.
"ill go wash up." he says, she looks at him and does not say a word just nods and closes her eyes.
Genji walk to the restroom leaving Angela there, she opens her eyes and whispers.
"just like your friend, and mines..." before closing her eyes for another deep sleep.
