Chapter
Three: Rise Against
'Ring Ring' went the phone at A&Co.
"This is Angel, what can I do for you?" said Angel in his almost robotic response to phone calls.
"Hey Angel, it's Darla." said Darla.
"Darla, I'm really not in the mood." sighed Angel.
"Hey, Hey, whats wrong Angel?" asked Darla sounding concered.
"It's nothing Darla." snapped Angel.
"Angel, lets not forget that I've known you over 100 years, I know when somethings wrong." replied Darla.
"It's Buffy, she cheated on me. And thats not even the worst
part, she told me that we were pregnant and it turns out that it was really the other guy's baby." Said Angel forcing the words out.
"Awh Angel, I'm so sorry. Is there anything I can do?" said Darla.
"I'm afraid not Darla." said Angel.
"Well when is she due?" questioned Darla.
"Well she's 6 weeks along, so most likely late October or early
November." said Angel.
"Ah ok. well I just wanted to see how you are. I have to go but I'll call you soon." said Darla.
"Oh ok thanks, talk to you later." replied Angel.
Angel hung up the phone and continued with his paused work.
"How could someone lie about something like that. Especially Buffy. She's never lied to me before... And I swear I've seen Jensen from somewhere. I can't put my finger on it but I'm positive I've seen him." Angel thought to himself.
"Hey Angel are you okay?" asked the receptionist.
"I'm fine, thanks Julie." replied Angel almost irritatidly.
"Hey Julie, make an announcement that I'm going on vacation for a very long time, and that Shawn is in charge until I return." said Angel.
"Yes sir. Have fun on vaction, you really look like you need one." said Julie.