?SECOND CHANCE?
{ Switched…how’s that possible!!! }
?Episode 17?
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By Chidimma Mirabel ✍??
( Unedited? )
The car st©pped in front of a h0tel. Angela looked out and ached her brow then looked back at Jackson.
“Where are we?” Angela asked…
“Well this is simply a small p@rty between CEO in the country, of course they are expected to be accompanied so I decided to come with my wife” He replied with a smile.
“Aww you’re so sweet” She said and pe-cked his cheek.
The driver c@m£ and opened the door for them. Jackson c@m£ out of the car and as soon as he stepped foot out of the car, all eyes turned to him. He stretched his hand forward and a woman took it then c@m£ out of the car, revea-ling a very gorgeous woman
Angela held Jackson arm and they walked the red carpet.
*Look at that, ohmy…Our prince is so dashing today
*Who’s that woman beside him, she so beautiful
*I hope she’s single, I’m gonna try my luck with her
*They look good together though.
Those were the comments they received as they walked into the hall. All thanks to Stella, Angela can act and talk casually.
Jackson guided her to some other CEOs and they began discussing…
Angela looked at a corner and saw Theodore pres£nt, he was sitting dejectedly at one corner…
“Jack”
“Yes love” He said and looked at her
“I’ll leave you for some minutes. Be right back” She said.
“Alright” He replied and pe-cked her cheek infront of the whole hall which made her blus-h.
She re-leased him and walked towards Theodore. Theodore stared at her as he saw her walking to him.
“Theo” She said as she reached where he was.
“Ela, you look beautiful” He replied with slight smile.
“Thanks, how did it go…You know between you and Nina” Angela asked.
“Well she asked me to stay away from her and give her some space” He replied and sighed…
“Alright if she said that, then that means she has forgiven you. Why are you like this?” She asked.
“Well I don’t feel to easy being away from her, I’m just having a bad feeling” He replied…
“Angela?” Jackson called as he walked up to them.
Theodore looked up, then looked away in guilt.
Jackson walked up to his brother and looked at him for some time….
“Do you love my wife?” Jackson asked.
Theodore thought for some time and shook his head.
“No, I think it was lvst” He said.
Jackson smiled..
“Good, because I’m the only one allowed to love her” He said with a sm-irk
Theodore was still looking away.
Jackson held his shoulder and smiled then ruffled his hair like he was a kid.
“Come on brother, I forgive you. But never you dare try that again” He said with a smile.
Theodore nodded, fighting back her tears.
“Come on, don’t tell me you’re about to cry. You’re such a crybaby” He said and hvgged him.
Theodore hvgged him back too.
“Thanks for forgiving me. A brother like you is rare” He said on his shoulder.
Jackson simply smiled and broke the hvg.
“See you around” He said and walked away with Angela.
The music began pla-ying and he began dancing with Angela in his arms..
“So tell me more about you? You’re past life” Angela asked.
“Well I have a very normal life, was quite boring at one point then something happened. To cut it sh0t, I caught my ex cheating on me.” He said as they swayed to the rhythm of the music.
Angela frown de-eply…
“Did you two went inti-mate?” She asked.
Jackson chuckled…
“You’re unbelievable. Can’t believe you’re jealous right now” He said.
“Why shouldn’t I. Don’t tell me she ca-ressed your che-st and also k!$$£d you” She asked in jealousy.
“You look cute when jealous” He diverted their discussion. Honestly he didn’t want to talk about her.
They left the dance floor and walked to a table for two. A waiter walked up to them.
“plea-se let us know what you would like to have your majesty” He said.
“Just champagne will do” He replied.
“Same here” Angela said.
They were served the drinks and they began sipping slowly on it. They saw Theodore run out of the hall, almost flying…
“I wonder what’s wrong?” Jackson said looking at the door Theodore walked throu-gh
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Theodore boarded his car and drove madly to the hospital owned by his father.
He just received a call that Nina was run throu-gh by a truck and now she’s in critical condition.
He drove and parked his car carelessly then c@m£ out of it feeling very guilty. If something happens to Nina then it’s entirely his fault.
He walked up to a nurse…
“Where’s Nina Gracia?” He asked breathless.
“She’s currently in the operating room. Room 246” The nurse replied.
He walked to the indicated room and made to enter but was obstructed by a doctor.
“Your majesty, he’s still un-der operation. plea-se be patient” He said.
“How did all this happen?” He asked.
“Well we received a call from a street not far from here so we s£nt an ambulance there. She was picked up and brou-ght here, the commoners who were pres£nt said her name is Nina. She kept calling your name even in her unconscious state so we thought of calling you” The doctor explained.
Theodore sighed and swept his hair backwards with his f!nger. He sat down on a seat de-ep in thought.
He thought of calling Angela but he didn’t want to ruin their night. He has alre-ady ruined so many things for them, he won’t want to ruin this one…
He didn’t know when he sle-pt of on the seat. After some few minutes, he was woken up by the sound of the door opening.
He spranged and walked to the doctor.
“Doc, how is she?” He asked.
“Well her condition I stable now. She hit her head ha-rd during the fall which made her loose a lot of blood but now she will be fine since blood is been transfused into her b©dy. She will only suffer some b©dy aches, ap@rt from that she’s fine” The doctor said.
Theodore sighed in relief.
“Can I see her?” He asked.
“Not now, she’ll be transfered to her ward. There you can see her” The doctor said.
Theodore nodded and ordered them to transfer her in the VIP sector. She was transfered per his order.
He entered her ward and walked up to her be-d then sat down beside her. He held her hand and k!$$£d it then patted her hair.
Now that he observe her closely she’s really beautiful. From her pink smalll-ips to her red cheek which had brown spe-ckles on them to her long lashes and finally her cute nose.
“I’m so sorry. It’s because of me that you’re here on this be-d” He said and k!$$£d back her hands.
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The p@rty has almost ended and it was time for the crowned prince to say his speech.
Jackson left Angela and then walked up stage as the people cl@pped for him. He smiled at Angela who also mirrored his smile…
“Greetings ladies and gentlemen. We’re now at the end of this p@rty. Honestly it was exquisite from the beginning till the end. A great br@vo for ma-king it success” He said and the people cl@pped for him.
“I also have something to say or more specifically something to show to someone dear to me.”
“Angel, I want to first of start by thanking you for ma-king my once boring life more lively. Thanks for coming into my life, its true we didn’t meet in great circu-mtances but I want to let you know that I thank God for ma-king me meet you. You brightened up my day and I know I might not tell you but each night I sleep while saying to myself ‘by all means I must win your heart’. I love you so much, never doubt that, you’re the main reason I wake up each day with a smile on my face. Wherever I’ll go I hold you dear in my heart. You’re the sun that brightened up my day, I can do all what it takes just to see you smile. I also know that I didn’t propose to you the right way so let me do it” He said and pointed and the windows where opened.
Angela looked back together with the other pres£nt. Her heart was beating really fast.
They heard some fireworks and then it displa-yed…
WILL . YOU . MARRY . ME. ?
Angela covered her mouth and turned back to look at Jackson. By that time he was in front of her, kneeling.
“My life ain’t completely without an Angel like you by my side. Will you marry me and make me the most happiest man on earth?” He asked as a beautiful ring was glaring at Angela.
She nodded with a smile on her face.
“Yes, yes. I will marry you in this life and in the next life and in all my life” She said with a smile on her face.
He slid the ring on her f!nger and stood up then hvgged her as the hall cheered for them.
*I told you she was the girlfriend, now she’s the fiance. She’s so lucky.
*Our prince hit the jackpot. His future wife is so beautiful
*Wow they look good together.
They broke the hvg and stared at each other. Jackson cu-mpped her cheek and leaned forward. He slowly took in herl-ips and k!$$£d her tenderly. Angela held undo his coat and k!$$£d him back too.
Thre broke the k!ssand the people c@m£ forward to congratulate them.
After that the p@rty ended and they drove off in their car.
“You’re crazy Jack. I was so embarras-sed back then, why doing all this when well eventually get married” Angela asked staring at her ring.
“Well I wanted you to know how it feels to be asked in marriage in front of a crowd. Besides I don’t want to get married to you knowing that I proposed to you in the restroom. My pride will be so shattered” He said and intertwined their f!ngers.
She rested her head on his shoulder with a smile on her face.
*Life really gave me a second chance to be happy* She thought.
They reached home and Angela insisted that she wants to sleep alone. She locked her door and then walked up to her wardrobe then changed into her nightie. She wiped off thr makeup and then walked up to her be-d. She la-id on it and then re-moved her br@celet. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
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Kaila appeared back I that white area and strangely Angela was waiting for her alre-ady.
“Hey Angela” She said with a smile.
Angela looked at her and smiled.
“Kaila, it took you so long to come” Angela said.
“Yeah sorry so many things happened?” Kaila said and sat down beside her.
“Are you happy that I’m marrying your b©dy to him” Angela asked.
Angela nodded.
“Yeah am very happy, honestly I couldn’t ask for more. All I want is that he takes care of you” Angela said.
Kaila nodded.
“Will you come back in your b©dy” Kaila asked.
Angela thought for a while ans shrugged.
“I don’t know, time will tell” She said
Kaila nodded as she felt bothered.
*What if she decides to come back? How will Jackson feel?* She thought
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( At the hospital — 11pm )
Nina slowly opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling. Her b©dy was aching really bad. Memories of what happened c@m£ flashing in her mind.
*Why did I survive? It was preferable I die than live like this* She thought.
She felt someone holding her hand so she turned her head to the side and received the shock of her life. Theodore was laying down slee-ping while holding her hand ti-ghtly.
She smiled unknowingly as she saw him…
*Can’t believe he cares for me. This warms my heart* She thought.
She also held his hand that was holding hers while staring at his slee-ping face.
Theodore felt someone move and his eyes flew open. He looked up and saw Nina staring at him…
They stared at each other for some seconds before Theodore stood up and cu-mpped her cheek while examining her.
“Are you okay? Do you feel some pains? Should I call the doctor? Are you hungry, thirsty?” He asked in concern.
Nina stared at him in bewilderment. It’s as if its another Theodore standing infront of her.
“I’m okay just b©dy ache” She said.
“Thank goodness” He said and sat back down.
“You ask me to stay away from you and I did it. It was just for three hours and I here that you had an accident. From now on I’m not leaving your side” He said.
“I’m fine, no nee-d to pity me. I hate that” Nina said.
“Its not a matter of pity. It’s a matter of concern” He said and Nina stared at him.
“You care for me?” She asked.
Theodore looked away…
“Yeah, just small” He replied.
“If it’s small then I’m not coming” She said and crossed her arms on her che-st.
“I’m asking you, I’m telling you. When you’ll be discharged from the hospital you’re coming back to castle” He said with a sm-irk.
Nina scoffed and looked away frowning
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