[ M E E T I N G I N O F F I C E                  C O N T I N U E D ]

A N G E L I C A walked into her father's study. Her steps heavy. The large wooden door seemed colder than ever. Her breath stuck inside of her throat. She gripped the sleeves of her over sized jumper. She counted to three and held her fist high. Knock. Knock. Her heart paced as she waited to her the sound of her father call her in.

"Enter. Angelica," the old man shouted from behind the door.
Inside, Jacob was comforting his extremely upset wife, Rosamund. Her eyes were swollen as she sobbed at the betrayal of her sister. The utter pain in her chest was uncontrollable. Rosamund had never expected this to happen to her of all people.

"Shhh darling. Stop crying. It is okay. Nothing happened yea?" Jacob cooed at her and kissed her smooth forehead.
"Rosa understand that we all stand with you and Jacob. We will not let this go. She will be held accountable!" Her mother rubbed her back and said with a tone of finality.
She was a woman on business who would not let on of her children suffer for the sake of the other.

"Agreed," the rest of the siblings replied. Just then they heard a knock on the dark chocolate coloured door. Their father called the youngest of the bunch inside.

Angelica's eyes were filled with tears. To her family inside the room, the jumper and sweats did nothing to purify her image. In their eyes she was a filthy skeleton in the closet. Unable to control her rage, Rosamund shouted and leaped at the twenty one year  old.
"HOW DARE YOU? YOU FUCKING FILTHY PIECE OF CRAP! I THOUGHT WE WERE SISTERS! AND THIS IS WHAT YOU DO TO ME?" Her face burned red with the rage inside of her.

"Now remain calm dear Rosa. Daddy will give you justice. Angelica sit down". The man spoke with gritted teeth. Clenching his short salt and pepper hair. Rubbing his eyes. He though where he had gone wrong. He had not expected to be woken up at an ungodly hour by his elder son as he had caught his youngest forcing herself on her own sisters husband. He was ashamed to say the least.

"Now Jacob, I need you to explain your side of the story first okay?" Arnold Roosevelt asked his son in law with extreme politeness. He knew that this was a sensitive matter and he would have to be very sensible about it all.
"What so now you're doubting-" Linda asked her husband with a venomous look on her face.
"For god's sake I am not. Its just for fairness," he tried to prove to his family that he, infact was not lying.

"Daddy Jacob is shaken. Do not do this to him," Rosamund pleaded for her husband.
"No it is okay. I will tell you. I told Rosa that I was going to get a glass of water. On my way I saw Angelica. She told me that her heating was not working. So she requested me to take a look. As I turned, she locked the door and-"
"AND the rest we know. I entered to save him". Riley sided with Jacob. Angelica never felt more broken. The one man she had deemed her closest sibling knew nothing about her.

A big fat tear rolled down her cheek. She raised her hand to wipe it away. However, everyone was so busy consoling the "victim" that they did not see the tight grip marks on her wrists that ached with every slight movement.

"Angel. Do you have anything to say in your defence?" Her father questioned her. His eyes shot daggers. She knew that no one in the room truly believed her. That September night seemed more chilly than usual. Perhaps it was the fact that she could feel her ties break with her family.

"Dad I-"
"YOU NOTHING. EVIDENCE IS IN FRONT OF US. DAD DISOWN HER NOW!" Melissa stood up for her sister and brother in law. She was sick and tired of having that little girl come up to them every few weeks and lie. She worried that one day soon the blame will fall on Ralph. And that was one thing she could never withstand.
"I-" again Angelica was faced with an interruption.

"You nothing. Seeing as you have nothing to say. And we are all tired of your consistent crying. And faking harassment. I hereby disown you. You must leave this household by eleven tomorrow. You will be give five hundred thousand dollars as your inheritance". Her father announced the final verdict. His words not up for challenge.

Everyone in the room, except for Angel was ecstatic about the decision. They could not wait to be rid of the baggage. Meanwhile, Angelica tried to pick the pieces of her shattered heart and leave the room.

"Where are you going?" Her mother asked, on the verge of shouting.
"T-t-to pack," she replied timidly. The surveillance cameras SD card clenched in her sweaty palms.
"Good". Rosamund gave her two cents to the conversation.

Leaving the office for the last time, she entered her bedroom. Locking her bedroom door she sobbed. She sobbed so hard that her lungs tightened and caused her to feel immense pain. The look of ridicule and hatred inside their eyes burnt her. She had no one to call her own.

Grabbing her large bags, she began to pack all necessities. Leaving behind all jewellery. Except for a rose gold leather strap wristwatch that her grandmother had given to her just before her death. She picked up her phone and opened the contacts app. Angelica's finger hovered over one persons name as she contemplated her decision. Finally deciding to do it, she called Raina.

Raina being the sweetheart that she is picked up almost immediately eventhough she must have been sleeping. Her being a light sleeper really did come in handy.
"Hey Raina I wanted to talk to you," Angelica lightly sobbed.
"Oh what happened Angel?" Raina sat up in bed. Shocked to hear her precious best friend cry. Not being able to hold it in anymore, Angelica cried and told her everything.

At three in the morning, it was decided that the two friends would move to Los Angeles and open up a restaurant. Angelica had three million dollars from the inheritance she inherited from her grandmother. They would buy a cozy home and a piece of land to construct their fancy restaurant. 

[ T E N A M I N T H E M O R N I N G ]

Angelica woke up from her short sleep. She had fell asleep on her bed for probably the last time ever. She caressed each and every item in the room before exiting. Angelica needed change perhaps it was time for change. Perhaps god had done her a favour.

"I am ready". She spoke to herself in the mirror, optimistically. She smiled at herself. At the bright side, the harassment would be over now. Angelica promised to enroll herself for therapy. She owed that much to herself at the very least.

That morning everything seemed brighter. It seemed as if over night something had snapped inside of Angelica. She realised none of her family members were worth her tears. Deciding to celebrate her freedom, Angelica decided to wear a black lace body suit and a black and white striped, high waisted pants. Pairing them with white sneakers and a black Gucci bag, she was ready.

Her makeup was kept minimal and as she rolled out her LV luggage, the entire staff of the mansion looked at her. Never had she looked so ethereal. There was a halo of light around her that no one could dim.

At the large entry of the home, her entire family stood to bid her goodbye. Her father handed her the cheque.
"I hope you guys never regret this decision". Angelica whispered to her mum.
She may have had no backbone and may have been a pushover most of the times. But if there was one thing that she knew it was to stand up for right. 

Raina and Angel boarded the plane together. They smiled to themselves and hugged each other.

In her mind Angelica bid her family the best of luck.

[ O N E Y E A R L A T E R ]

[ TRIGGER WARNING]

Angelica stepped out of her therapists office. Today had been the last session. She had started to get therapy a week after they had moved. Sometimes it felt to her as if it was all not worth it. To open up and speak about the trauma she has been facing for the past few years. She was a prisoner to her own thoughts. Her manipulated itself to think that it was all her fault. There were days when she would wake up a sobbing mess. It would be too much for her to handle.

However, Raina gave her unconditional support. She acted like a mother, sister and best friend. She guided her and gave her encouragement. She reminded her time and time again of the promises she had made to her younger self. And so after a year of constant struggles she finally stood free.

Her mind was healthy. Angelica no longer harboured any ill feelings for the younger her. She completely accepted the fact that it was not her fault. Finally all burden was removed and she was ready to feel again.

For the first time after what felt like forever, Angelica smiled for real. Tears glistened in her eyes as she looked at her saviour. Raina.
"Oh Raina. Had I not had you in my life, I would have given up by now. I am so thankful for you I-"
"You nothing love. I am your best friend. I did what any loyal friend would do. Never forget that. Now dig in!" Raina muttered excitedly.

She finally saw her best friend in a healthy state of mind. So they had come to enjoy dinner. It was of course Angelica's treat. She had promised to give her on the day she recovered.

[ TRIGGER WARNING OVER]

APPARENTLY WATTPAD DECIDED TO UNPUBLISH CHAPTER 2. I POSTED IT ON FUCKING MONDAY!!!!!! NO WONDERRRRRRRR

KHAIR ANYWAYS ITS UP AGAINNNNNN