Hi to all my lovely readers. After all if you're thinking I've abandoned it, I'm not! I needed some contructive-ness in my ideas ;)
Anyways worth the wait, here's the chapter 7
Chapter-7
"You sure you'll be okay?" Tyson asked Hilary the tenth time since the morning.
"Tys... Come on. Don't think so much. I assure that Angel and I will be perfectly fine." Hilary smiled at his boyfriend and that was enough to assure him. He kissed her softly and then waved a 'good-bye' and walked out of the manor to the others who were waiting for him.
Here Hilary picked Angel in her arms and went to her room. "So let's get you ready Angel." She placed her on the bed and then started rummaging through the wardrobe.
"Where are we going Mamma?" Little Angel asked her.
"To get you admitted in kindergarten. We'll be back before Tys and the others will get back from the BBA meeting." Hilary picked out a black skirt and light purple blouse for Angel.
"But Daddy said I'm too small for going to school."
Hilary smiled at her daughter and knelt in front of her. "Angelica, you're two years old and eligible for going to school because of your intelligent quotient. And anyways we're going to talk for next year. And talking about your Daddy I swear he won't ever want his princess to go away anywhere." Angel beamed at her.
Then Hilary continued; "Now you go and play in the bath. After I take some papers out, I'll bathe you." Angel nodded at her and skipped her way to the bathroom.
Suddenly something struck in her mind, 'Did I just say Angel Tyson's daughter. That means I'll be his wife! Okay that wasn't what I meant! Now, do I really love Tyson that much? Of course I do! But I want to marry him too?'
"Okay Hils before you eat your mind off let's do the work needed." Chuckling to herself Hilary made her way to the drawer.
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"So the child's age is?" Mrs. Kylies asked Hilary as she sat in front of her with Angel beside her. The principal was a middle aged woman, around 50 or something, and she held the air of authority in her.
"She is two now but I want to talk about her admission for the next year. Kindergarten."
"Oh sure that's fine. No complications for that Mrs. Tachibana." She said, closing the file on Angel.
"Sorry... But I'm not married, Mrs. Kylies." Hilary said softly, giving her usual soft smile.
"Ohkay, that's my mistake. I thought she is your daughter."
"She's my daughter only." She still kept the smile on her face.
"Single mother?" In her reply she got a nod. It was clear as crystal that Hilary never wanted to talk about her being a single mother. After all Angel was taken care by her friends also. And her boyfriend just needs to marry her to become Angel's complete dad.
"Anyways, now Angelica just have to give a qualifying test and that would be conducted in December. So you may fill this form and submit in the office and you'll get the information about the test soon."
"Thank you." Hilary shook hands with Mrs. Kylies and left the room with Angel.
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Just as Hilary entered the manor, she was surprised to see the guys back so early. She thought she would come before them. But knowing that she had a lot in her mind, she had walked slower than usual on her way back.
"What happened about the admission Hils?" Julia asked as she crossed the room to sit on the couch.
"She just has to give a test in May and then she'll be off to school in September." Hilary had an assuring smile on her smile but what held beneath them wasn't missed by Tyson. He decided not to ask in front of everyone.
"Aww... poor Angel has to go to school now. We'll miss you dear." Tala made pout face which made Angel giggle as she bounced on his lap.
"I'm not going to hostel Uncle Tala. But if you'll miss me then you can come to my school. I will talk about it to Kylies." Angel made herself sound as if she was superior to the principal, which made both Julia and Tala chuckle with awe at her.
"You naughty chipmunk..." Julia's tone was accusing as she tickled Angel all over. Soon Tala joined in too and the three were in a laughing fit till a good amount of time.
Grabbing the chance as no one was noticing her, Hilary quietly made her way upstairs to her room. But as usual the maroon eyes followed her move and the owner softly padded towards the way the young lady went.
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Hilary closed the door but didn't lock it. She made her way to the bed and sat at the edge. Placing the file on the bed, she grazed her fingers over the passport-sized photograph of Angel stuck on the top-right corner. In the bottom of the part of the file there was written 'Angelica Tachibana, Age- 2 years' in her own slanted handwriting.
'Angelica Tachibana... my daughter...' she sighed audibly. "I wish she had had a good start."
"Who had a good start Hils?" Hilary turned her head sharply to see Tyson standing near the door. When he entered was completely beyond her thinking capability.
"What happened at the school?" he pestered more.
"I don't know..." she sighed but continued, "The principal's attitude changed the moment she knew that I was Angel's single mom."
"Hils..." Tyson placed a hand on her shoulder, "That doesn't matter. She didn't deny the admission, did she?"
"But Tyson. The problem will be when everyone comes to know that I'm the single mother of Angel. When she'll grow up she'll have to face the taunts of people. Of course they would accuse her of being a mistake and all..."
"Hilary. Stand up." She did. Tyson lifted her face by her chin, "Angel needs a dad, y'know? And I'm not joking. If she has a father, she will have a nice future." Hilary knew what he meant but still she stared confusedly at him.
Tyson closed his eyes, thinking for a bit, then opening them again. "Hilary Tachibana would you marry me?" Sweat was trickling down his forehead. Proposing was no wonder a hard work.
He was extreme nervous because he knew Hilary was having too much on her mind. She had responsibilities; her mother had kicked her out of her home, there was tournament coming up, and she had Angel to care and the list was maybe endless. He feared that she'll reject him.
Hilary's mouth twitched upwards and she had a big wide smile no sooner. She threw her arms round his neck, choking him a bit. They were in chuckles soon...
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Kai was strolling quietly in his backyard. Wind blew, ruffling his wild hair. Soon, the serene mood was changed as he heard shuffling steps on the other side of the garden, followed by a muffled child's scream. His instincts got better of him and he sprinted off to the direction.
As he reached there he saw some men getting into the bushes and out of the manor. Suddenly he noticed that the manor's was dark. 'That means they cut the electricity. The scream... Angel- shit!' But before he could move any further, his vision was blinded as a black bag was pulled over his head and a strange smell clouded his mind and he feel into unconsciousness.
Surprise?! I'm cruel, right? Mwuahahaahha! *cruel laugh*
Anyways I want an advice. I am planning a four or five shot series. I just want you guys to vote who the heroine will be. It's a story about family, revenges, crime, deceiving and all, and romance of course. Please suggest- OC or Hilary or Julia.
Do tell and review too. :)
Bye till then
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