Angel of Darkness (STOPPED TEMPORARILY)

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Kai

I stepped out of the shower, the warm water still clinging to my skin, and wrapped a towel around my waist. As I walked out of the bathroom, I found Angelina lying peacefully on the bed, her chest rising and falling with each breath. I smiled, feeling content and satisfied after our intimate time together. She looked so beautiful and peaceful in her sleep.

I quietly made my way downstairs to find Nicholas in the living room, engrossed in some files. He looked up as I entered the room, a curious expression on his face.

"Hey, what's up?" he asked, setting the files aside.

I took a seat next to him, still wrapped in the towel. "We need to figure out how to get the 79 billion," I said, getting straight to the point.

Nicholas nodded, understanding the seriousness of the situation. "Yeah, it's a huge sum, but we can't back out now. We've come too far," he replied, his eyes focused and determined.

I sighed, running a hand through my wet hair. "I know, but it's not going to be easy. We need a solid plan," I said, feeling the weight of the task ahead.

Nicholas leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. "We could try reaching out to some of our contacts, see if anyone has any leads or information that could help us," he suggested.

I nodded, considering his idea. "That could work. We'll need to be discreet, though. We can't let anyone know what we're up to," I said, knowing the stakes were high.

"Agreed," Nicholas said, his expression serious. "We'll have to be careful and thorough in our investigation. One wrong move, and it could all fall apart."

I let out a breath, feeling the pressure of the situation. "Yeah, we can't afford any mistakes. We have to do this right," I said, my mind racing with thoughts of the risks and potential consequences.

As we continued to discuss our plan, I couldn't help but feel grateful to have Nicholas by my side. He was my brother, my partner in crime, and someone I could always rely on. Together, we would face whatever challenges came our way and do whatever it took to secure the 79 billion.

After hours of strategizing and brainstorming, we finally had a rough plan in place. It was risky and dangerous, but we had no other choice. We had to succeed.

As the night wore on, I headed back upstairs to our bedroom, where Angelina was still fast asleep. I slipped into bed next to her, feeling a sense of calm and peace wash over me. With her in my arms, I knew we could conquer anything.

Closing my eyes, I drifted off to sleep, knowing that tomorrow would bring new challenges and obstacles, but I was ready to face them all with Angelina and Nicholas by my side. Our journey to secure the 79 billion was far from over, but with our determination and love for each other, I knew we would overcome every hurdle that stood in our way.

The sound of a loud thud startled me awake, and I shot up in bed, looking around for the source of the noise. To my surprise, Angelina was no longer beside me. Panic coursed through my veins, and I quickly got out of bed, calling out her name.

I followed the noise and found her in the living room, lying on the ground with her face buried in her hands. "Angelina, what happened? Are you okay?" I asked, rushing to her side.

She looked up at me, her eyes filled with tears. "I'm fine, I just... I just couldn't handle the voices," she said, her voice breaking.

"The voices?" I repeated, not understanding what she meant.

She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I have these voices in my head sometimes. They're like constant noise, criticizing me, making me doubt myself. They're the reason I can be moody or distant. They make me feel like I'm going crazy," she confessed, her vulnerability taking me by surprise.

I knelt down beside her, wrapping my arms around her. "You're not crazy, Angelina. Everyone has their struggles and demons they face. I'm here for you, no matter what," I said, holding her close.

She buried her face in my chest, and I could feel her tears dampening my shirt. "I've never told anyone about this before," she admitted, her voice muffled.

I gently tilted her chin up to meet my gaze. "You don't have to hide anything from me. I love you, all of you, even the parts you think are broken or flawed," I said, trying to reassure her.

She sniffled, wiping away her tears. "It's just hard for me to talk about my feelings. I've always kept them locked away, but with you, it's different. I want to open up, but it's scary," she confessed.

"I understand, Angelina. I won't push you to talk about anything you're not ready for. Just know that I'm here for you, and I'll always listen," I said, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead.

She gave me a small smile, and I could see the relief in her eyes. "Thank you for understanding," she said softly.

I held her close, wanting to protect her from all the pain and turmoil she carried within. "Always, Angelina. You're not alone in this. We'll face everything together," I said, vowing to be there for her no matter what.

As the night turned into dawn, I lay next to Angelina, holding her in my arms. She had finally fallen asleep, her breathing steady and calm. I couldn't help but feel grateful for this moment of vulnerability and trust between us. It was a step forward in our relationship, and I knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, we would face them together, united by our love and understanding.

With a renewed determination, I whispered, "I love you, Angelina," and kissed her forehead, knowing that we were stronger than ever before. Whatever obstacles we faced in our quest for the 79 billion or in our personal lives, we would conquer them together, as partners in love and in crime.