Chapter 47
A week had passed since the incident. Sleazy was taken to the hospital and the doctors were able to save his leg.
Unfortunately, Mok's mansion had burned to the ground, leaving nothing to salvage.
"The good part about this is that we're alive," Mok said to everyone.
"But you have no place to live anymore," Minnie reminded him.
The group had been living in a hotel since the night of the fire, but no one had a good rest that night.
Omar's body was taken to the coroner's office, where it was discovered that he had cocaine in his system. The coroner tested Omar's blood and there was twice the amount of the drug in it. The coroner reported that Omar was suffering some brain damage that caused him to hallucinate and express violent behavior.
"He was already on Death's doorstep," the coroner said to the police commissioner.
It was decided that no charges would be filed against Angel, as it was clear that she killed Omar in self-defense. Angel agreed with the police commissioner to have Omar's body cremated.
One morning, Angel and Mok were discussing of where they can live.
"We can make your place in New York a permanent residence," Angel said to Mok one day, but he shook his head.
"Angel, I gave some thought into this, but I've found a new place for us," he replied and she was curious.
"I never told Nicholai this, but I grew up in a town called Mystic Rock Harbor, it's about fifty miles from Vancouver," he explained.
"Vancouver? As in British Columbia? In Canada?" she asked and Mok nods.
"Look at this and tell me of what do you think," he said and hands her a few photos of a house on a beach. The house was a bit worn down, but it looked like a few easy fixes and maybe modernize it a bit.
The outside was painted gray and brown, but Angel visualized it in yellow and white. The shutters were falling off the hinges and the upper and lower porches had some chipping paint. The pool looked like it could use some modernization.
She looked at the photos that showed the inside. The hardwood and tile floors were in need of a good wash, but the carpet in some of the bedrooms needed to be replaced.
"This place looks like it will cost a fortune to be redone," she said after looking through them.
"That I am well aware of, but I have hired the best people to have it repaired," Mok replied.
"When will they start working?" Angel asked and he smiled.
"Whenever you give the word," he said and then pulls out some more photos. It was of a seaside cliff with a weeping willow tree.
"I believe this is where you want to have our wedding," Mok said and Angel was astonished.
"Oh, it's perfect," she replied.
"Okay girlfriend!" Cindy exclaimed when she entered the room with Minnie, disturbing them and she noticed. "Oh, sorry, I guess I should've knocked."
"Yes, you should've. What is it?" Angel asked.
"I just want to see if you like to look over wedding dresses," Cindy said and holding up some magazines.
"I'll leave you girls alone, have fun," Mok replied and leaves.
Minnie sat on Angel's lap and the three opened the magazines, looking at dozens of pictures of women in wedding dresses.
Some were unusual, but others were like out of a fairytale. Minnie looked at every picture, "So this is what girls wear when they get married?" she asked.
"That's right," Angel answered and Minnie points to one picture. The dress was made of lace and it had a back side with floral details.
"I like that and this," Minnie said and pointing to another.
"I can't wear all of them, I can only wear one," Angel reminded the little girl.
"But, if you keep the pictures, because one day, you'll get married," Cindy said.
"I want to get married!" Minnie exclaimed.
"But first, you need to find someone to love you," Angel said and Minnie smiles.
"I know I'll find someone," the little girl replied and then points to another picture.
"I really like this one!" she exclaimed.
The picture showed a strapless ball-gown type dress that was made of taffeta with a sweetheart shaped neckline and crystals formed around the waistline.
"Me too," Cindy said.
"So do I," Angel replied and stared at the picture for a long time.
Awhile later, the girls picked out a maid of honor dress for Cindy. It was a sea green colored short skirt made of satin and lace. Minnie's flower girl dress was made of white satin and had a sea green silk bowtie in the back.
"When are you getting married?" Minnie asked Angel.
"In three months, Mok found this beautiful seaside cliff in British Columbia, just outside Vancouver," Angel answered.
"Can't you get married much sooner?" the little girl asked.
"Don't worry, it'll be here before you know it," Cindy replied.
In truth, Angel wanted to get married very soon, but it will have to wait and she knew that it will be the best wedding there is.