* BONUS : *

{ note: alot of cursing ahead }

I tied Angie's hair into a small bun, pulling out a few of her beautiful curls. Giving me a toothy grin, she placed her tiara on her head before skipping out into the garden.

Its been 2 days since Gabriel walked out on me and I could feel a part of me die along with it. I haven't seen him since that day and I was feeling restless at the thought of him aimlessly roaming the streets.

I was surprised that his mom wasn't feeling the slightest bit nervous.

" I'm going out!" I hollared across the living room to let Mrs Harris know.

" Are you planning on looking for him Alex? Trust me, he disappears all the time, but he'll come back when he's ready." I gave her a curt nod before closing the door behind me.

After my fight with Gabriel, I felt it was only right to tell his family the truth about Angie, it was the least I could do. Unlike Gabriel, they accepted it wholeheartedly.

But none of their words could comfort me or make me feel any stronger, only Gabriel could do that. Knowing that he's disappointed in me, makes me feel like I'm completely useless -- as though I haven't been my best.

The past few years have been tough on me, but I can only blame myself for not expressing my feelings to Gabriel . I still remembered the first time I bumped into Gabriel where he begin his outburst, he was such a spitfire that caught my attention immediately. I knew very well that I shouldn't get him tangled into my life because it would only end up the way it is right now.

I was torn between loving him or keeping him alive so definitely I chose the latter. Angie became my whole life after I got her at the age of 18 years old. Without my own family or my wife that left me at the first sight of our child, I was left to raise Angie single-handedly.

However, I never regretted keeping Angie as my own.

I headed over to the hut which used to be just my spot, but now...it's Gabriel's and my spot. A small smile found a way to my lips at the thought of it. Curving my way through the forest, I was stunned to find the door of the hut open. Maybe Gabriel was in there?

Jesus! Why didn't I think of that sooner?

Dashing into the house, my eyes scanned each corner -- not a single soul was here. My legs froze when I saw one of the room doors open --- it was meant to be locked unless opened by the key.

The key...

But then it hit me, Gabriel did have the key to that door. He must have figured out that the pendent of the necklace was the key. My heart began to beat erratically, the moment I realised the box in that room was open as well.

He found it. The letters, the documents, my secret...

I wasn't afraid about his reaction, instead I was afraid that the documents could end up in the wrong hands.

More specifically --- .

Something didn't feel right at all, I could feel it.

What scared me more was the fact that Gabriel tends to act impulsively when in the midst of an emotional wreck, which he was clearly in for the past two days.

What if he gave them to Kara? Where is he? Will she hurt him? What if I never see him again?

With the numerous thoughts racing through my mind, I knew there was only thing I could do right now---

I had to tell my best friend everything.

I had to tell Blake every inch of it --- from the moment I fell in love with Gabriel till the fact that he's probably sucked right into my past that is catching up with me.

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" He's g-gone?" Blake repeated, I didn't miss how his jaw kept clenching.

I was alone woth him in his room, finally growing a pair of balls to tell him the truth. I had a feeling Kara knew Gabriel's whereabouts.

" I'm really sorry Blake, I tried...I tried to prevent him from getting into my shit but...I couldn't...I fell for him and--" he interrupted, this time glaring into my eyes with pure burning anger.

" Sorry? " Blake repeated my words, standing up to meet my height.

" You had one job Alex, one god damn job! Do you think your sorry can deliver my brother back home this instant?! If you really loved him, you wouldn't have brought him into danger! See, that's your problem Alex --- your heart is too weak, and Gabriel is now your weakness! If you can't even manage Gabriel, how are you going to raise Angie all by yourself huh?" He stabbed his finger in my chest, giving me a push.

I didn't defend myself though, he had all the right to get protective and frustrated.

" I'll bring Gabriel back, Blake. I promise.." I pleaded, I didn't want to lose both Gabriel and Blake.

He snickered upon hearing my words.

" Yeah well you also promised me that you wouldn't let Gabriel into this mafia madness, and look what happened now!" Blake raised his voice, balling his fists.

I knew very well that it wouldn't take long before i end up with a blue eye, especially with Blake having a bad temper.

" I love Gabriel, Blake! Don't you fucking get it?! I'll get him back even if it would mean me getting killed!" I couldn't contain my emotions either, he wasn't the only one protective of Gabriel.

Both if us were getting all riled up, the atmosphere in the room thickening.

" What is your plan then genius? You speak so highly of yourself so why not lay out the fucking plan before preaching of your love for my brother! Cause last time I checked, my brother is straight as a fucking pole!" Blake spat venoumously, his words hitting a sensitive spot in my heart.

My breathing was heavy, I had to use all my energy to manage my raging emotions.

" What are you trying to say Blake?" I challenged.

" Are you not accepting the fact that Gabriel and I are in love? I might be in the wrong for letting Gabriel into my problems, but you have no right in interfering into my relationship." I gritted out, this guy had the nerves to think that love wasn't possible between two guys.

" Maybe you are the one who brainwashed my brother into turning gay!" Blake shoved me backwards. Growling in exasperation, I raised my fist but halted when Kai bursted through the doors.

" STOP BOTH OF YOU! You guys might the eldest amongst us boys but you both surely having the least maturity!" Kai placed a palm on both of our chests, pushing us apart.

I turned away from Blake, I couldn't bare to look at him.

" I heard the whole situation because both of you were scraming half the time, I swear I might be deaf already. Since you guys can't make a decision, I will. Alex, I don't know what your plan is but you will bring our brother A-S-A-P. Let me know if you need my help alright? " I nodded with a tight smile.

" And you, young lad Blake," Kai pointed to his brother, " you're going to spend next hour writing a whole essay about why one should support the LGBT club, afterwards you'll go get laid because I sense some sexual frustration right there." Kai chuckled when Blake threw a pillow at him which he easily missed.

Taking a deep breath, I walked over to Blake's side.

" I'm sorry Blake, I really am. Could you do me a favour-- I willbring Gabriel back to you but pass this envelope to him if I don't return..."