The Only Exception || The Big Bang Theory

thirty-six

Angela rolled her eyes and dropped her fork beside her plate, "I am. I am just eating and enjoying my time with you two."

Sandy nodded, taking a bite of her food, "It's about Sheldon, isn't it? He'll be fine, he's got his friends and you've been with him at his side since what happened."

Sandy was right. Angela worried about Sheldon and hoped he was taking care of himself as she went on this trip. Every single day she was taking care of him and making sure he was fine and this weekend is the first weekend separate from each other.

"You're right. I can't help it," Angela confirmed. "I worry about him."

Sandy's eyes softened at her little sister. She can tell Angela was deeply in love with Sheldon and couldn't imagine what would've happened if Sheldon didn't make it. She put her hand over Angela's, "He'll be okay."

Angela smiled in response, but slithered her hand away from under Sandy's touch.

"I have to know though, Angie," Sandy began. "Since he broke up with you before the...y'know, did y'all ever talk about that?"

Angela felt her chest drop at that topic. She wondered that every day but never once did they ever discuss it. They never even discussed that night. It's as if they were dancing around the elephant in the room.

Eric stared at Angela hoping for a response.

Angela cleared her throat, "We never talk about it."

Both the siblings groaned in annoyance with both of them rolling their eyes.

"What do you mean y'all never talk about it?!" Sandy exclaimed.

"Yeah! What the hell do y'all talk about?" Eric added in.

"We talk about everything but that night."

"This is outrageous. I know you love the man but there's still gotta be some clearness about where this is heading for you two! You're doing everything for this man, surely he knows where this is headed," Sandy said.

Angela felt fire rise into her chest, "Sandy! The last thing the man needs right now is for me to pester him about our relationship! He has been through a lot, I don't need to add more pressure than he already feels. And do you truly think I don't think about that? I think about it all the time. But it is not a priority right now. Do you understand?"

Both Sandy and Eric glanced at each other and back at Angela who sighed afterwards. She meant every word, but for it to be shined light upon this weekend is not what she wanted. She just wanted to tag along with her siblings and leave all baggage at home.  Obviously, it was not turning out that way.

Sandy nodded, "Angie, sweetie, we care for you. Not only has Sheldon been through a lot, you have too. Just take the weekend to think about it. Just know that the both of you deserve to be happy. That's all I'm gonna say."

"Same here," Eric added.

Angela sighed and nodded in agreement. She remained silent, looking down at her food. She lost her appetite.

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Angela was climbing up the stairs of Sheldon's apartment complex with her luggage following behind her. She was very excited to see Sheldon instead of talking to him over the phone and constantly asking how he was doing. The other part of her had decided to bring up a slightly difficult topic that she was nervous to bring up.

She finally got to the fourth floor and tiredly knocked on the apartment door. 0.5 seconds only passed when the door swung open and it was Sheldon, who immediately engulfed Angela into a tight hug.