Chapter two

Angel didn't know what to do. She did tell him that she would come but she didn't want to go. Sighing, she went to the kitchen to cook herself a meal. She had not eaten anything since morning because of her grief. She wanted to cry all day but she couldn't afford to do so.

So she prepared a lentil soup and decided to have it with some rice. This was her favourite meal because it was cheap as well as healthy. Sighing, she couldn't help but grieve for her mother. Now, she just wanted to survive and be happy, for her mother because she knew that if she wasn't happy, her mother will not be in peace.

It's just early evening but still, she felt sleepy and tired, maybe because she didn't sleep a wink since she found out about her mother's accident. Thinking so, she fell asleep on the only bed in the apartment.

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Angel didn't know she would sleep for such long. It was the next day already, and even time for her date. Should she go? Can she stand him up? He wouldn't find her, would he? He doesn't know anything about her, how will he find her?

Thinking so, her body drifted back to sleep again as Lucas was waiting for her in the restaurant they had decided on, fuming.

He had to find a way to contact her and the way was simple. His female spies keep an eye on her all the time. They would tell him where he could bump in her.

Meanwhile, after Angel finally gets up and freshens up, she visits the construction site to get a job. She hoped that as a compensation to what happened to her mother, they will hire her.

Luke also came to know about her plans from his spies as he drove there. There she was, in a white dress, looking so pure and beautiful. Her figure wasn't right, she seemed unfed but still, she looked beautiful. He will make sure to claim his angel.

Walking towards her, he called out, "Angel, remember me?"

Angel turned to him and blushed in embarrassment, remembering how she stood him up. Gulping, she apologized, "I'm sorry for not coming yesterday to the umm, friendly meeting? I'm having a hard time in my life so please forgive me."

Luke could see the dark circles under her eyes. He wanted to hug her and hide her in himself, so that only he can give her problems and no one else can. Pinching her chin lightly between his index finger and thumb, he muttered, "Give me the opportunity to end all your hard times Ms. Angel. Marry me and you will not have to worry about anything."

Angel was shocked at the sudden proposal. This was the first time she was so physically close with a person of the opposite gender and it felt wrong. Gulping, she held his hand and removed it from her chin, stepping back and saying softly, "Thank you for the opportunity Mr. Knight. I'm sure women would die for this type of opportunity. However, I don't think I'm responsible enough to be in any kind of relationship, let alone marriage-"

Before she could finish, Luke placed his lips on hers, making her stiffen as he mumbled, "I will be responsible for you. Please, let me take care of you."

Angel sighed. She wanted to have a good life too. She wanted her mother to rest, wherever she was. Also, what could go wrong? She can easily divorce him if he doesn't turn out to be good, right?

She nodded lightly as Luke placed his lips on hers again and exclaimed, "Very good decision! I've taken tomorrow's appointment for our wedding. Let's go and get your things from your current place of dwelling. We will move your things to my home and get a dress for you."

She knew this is happening in a lot of hurry but she didn't care. The sooner she gets out of the poor lifestyle, the better. She was tired of her hard-working life and this seemed to be a way out of it. Looking at Luke, she smiled genuinely and nodded her head, making him peck her forehead.

Yes, for her the only problem he had was that he was too touchy but he wouldn't do anything inappropriate because he's a big businessman, right? Thus, they both started the preparations for the wedding the next day.

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