Hello, all! It is a busy time for me. So, I took a little longer to post a new chapter for this history.
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Buffy and Angel sat in the beach holding hands. Angel decided that telling her the truth was the best course of action. He was really interested in her and didn't want lies between them.
- I am an Interior Designer and I already told you about my sister's wedding. After it, I arranged the wedding for some of her friends and it kind of snowballed. One day, a woman named Darla contracted me. During that time, she started to be… inconvenient I'd say. She wanted to have me in her particular single's last party.
- But you didn't want her?
- No. Don't get wrong. She was beautiful, but I was not interested… in that kind of business. She tried and tried and tried… to the point she appeared in my office using nothing under a duster. I refused her. Besides everything, if I'd sleep with every bride or bridesmaid I planned the marriage it wouldn't be good for the business. Darla got mad at me and started rumors about my masculinity. She thought it would damage my reputation. In the end, it helped. I took the rumor as a cover up so I'd be protected against what happened with Darla. I've never got myself involved with anyone in a marriage I planned… at least up to now.
- Does it mean you are interested in someone in this marriage?
Buffy asked sheepishly and smiled at him.
- I may be, but I don't know if she is interested in me. I mean… there is this rumor about me, she may believe it… I don't know.
Angel gave a loop sided smiled that Buffy thought was adorable and leaned to kiss Buffy again.
- Maybe you should try to convince her on the contrary.
- Yeah… I should.
They kissed again.
Chapter 11
Buffy woke up feeling rested and when she remembered the night before a smile crept its way to her face. Angel had kissed her senseless in the beach. He had the best lips ever and a gentle touch. They talked too. He heard her stories about her trip to Europe, her friendship with Cordelia and Willow. She couldn't believe when the first rays of sun appeared in the sky. They walked back to Cordelia parents' house holding hands. He was a perfect gentleman and left her at the door of her room, but not without a passionate kiss.
How would she tell to her friends that she was… was what? He said he'd call, but she couldn't believe it. Well, it was worth the good memories she had of the night before. The phone rang.
- Hello.
- Hello, my beauty.
- Angel?
- Yes. Why so surprised? I said I'd call.
- Do you know how many men tell this to the girl of the night and never call the next day?
- Well. To defend myself I can tell I'm not many men.
Angel heard Buffy's laugh through before her answer.
- Up to yesterday, you weren't even a man for that matter.
- Hey! That hurt!
Buffy couldn't see him, but was sure he had his loop sided smiled.
- By the way, what are you doing for the day?
- Nothing. Willow was supposed to spend the day with me, but you know… yesterday was a marriage, her boyfriend was around, and I don't think I'll see her all day.
- That's good. I'll pick you up in thirty minutes.
- What?
- Be ready!
- But, Angel…
- No, buts… dress casual. We are going to stay outside.
Chapter 12
Buffy trotted downstairs and went to the kitchen so she'd have her breakfast. She found Mr. Chase reading his Wall Street Journal, while his wife was fusing over something in the oven.
- Buffy, my dear. Slept well?
- Very well, Sean.
She kissed Mrs. Chase's cheek before settling down to eat.
- With all the marriage craziness, we couldn't talk. How was your trip to Europe? You have to tell us everything.
Buffy was about to answer when the interphone rang. Mrs. Chase was the one to catch it.
- Hello.
- Mr. Chase. Mr. O'Connor is here. He said he came to pick up Ms. Summers.
- Ok. I'll tell her. Gunn, you can send him in. Thank you.
Mrs. Chase turned around with a questioning grin in her face.
- Well. It seems we will have another marriage soon in the family.
- What are you talking about Mary?
Mary winked her husband and turned to Buffy.
- Angel is coming… to pick Buffy up.
To her delight, Buffy blushed strongly. Even if not by blood, Buffy was a wonderful woman who she loved as a daughter. So, she was right. She had seen the young man looking her daughter the whole day yesterday. Buffy had been broken in pieces after the troubles with William and she wanted nothing out of happiness for the girl.
- So, you set your feet in the States for like one day and some hours and already got a stallion?
- I… I… it's not that. We just talked and…
- Oh, honey! You don't have to explain. He seems a fine young man to me.
- Mary, my love, the man is gay.
- And I already told you Sean he isn't. Why he is hiding behind this I don't know, although I have a feeling that our Buffy here knows why. He can represent as much as he wants, but I don't buy it. You know I know people.
The door bell rang. Buffy released the breath she didn't know she was holding. Saved by the bell after all, she ran to attend the door.
- Hey.
- Hi.
- Let's go.
Buffy caught Angel's arm so they'd leave.
- Why the rush?
- Nothing it's just…
Mrs. Chase appeared behind Buffy.
- Oh, Angel.
- Hello, Mrs. Chase.
- I came to compliment you for yesterday. Everything was nothing out of perfect for my daughter. Your work is simply wonderful. I believe you will be really busy the next months because many of my friends were impressed with what you did.
- Oh, thank you. It is a wonderful job. I just love it.
- That was perfectly clear. I hope you and Buffy have a nice day.
- Thank you.
Buffy gave him a look and ushered them to go out again, but Mr. Chase came out to talk to them.
- Buffy. It is better if you stay a little.
- Why?
- William is at the gate.
The smile of Buffy's face vanished and she held tightly to Angel's hand.