Raphael's POV

The last of our luggage was packed and Brooke and I boarded the car and prepared to drive off to the airport.

I would not lie. I was completely and utterly conflicted about seeing Roselyn earlier.
I couldn't even call her Aries anymore...that wasn't who she was and that's not who I would address her as.

Seeing her at the pharmacy with the pregnancy test in her hand, befuddled me.

I knew it was hers but that could only mean that there was a possibility she was pregnant.

It's been a month since I've spoken to her and that part wasn't my fault...I did it for her own good.

But maybe she was with somebody after me?

No, she wasn't. I know her...then again did I?

I mean after....It happened when we were kids...how did I know?

If she was pregnant with my child...I would feel terrible because I wouldn't be there for her and the baby.

But there was a strong possibility that this move would fix things.

Her brothers and sisters would leave her alone and that son of a bitch Cameron.

"Raphael...we're doing the right thing." Brooke says, stroking my hand.
I glance over at her, my eyes piercing back into hers.

But I say nothing.

We continue to sit in the car ride in silence and I stare at Brooke...secretly wishing I was staring at Angels...


The feeling of leaving didn't really set in until we went through security.

I was leaving home- but not only that..but I was leaving Angel.

Yes, I was still very much in love with her but I couldn't see her.


Cameron visited me and told me to stay away from her and as badly as I wanted to go and tell the police...

Then my secret about my father would come out too and that would mean, jail time.

Was she pregnant? Was she okay?

I needed to know. My mind and body was anxious...reaching for her.

As Brooke and I strolled our luggage down to the B Wing, guilt then set in.


What are you doing Raphael?
You shouldn't be here! You should be there. With her!

But she tried to kill you!

Yeah but she was only 12, she barely knew what she was doing!

Yeah but you were 14, when you killed your father and you knew exactly what you were doing...

My mind continued to battle as Our flight grew near.


But the way she looked at you...


Rose acted like she cared for me but she was just scared. I knew Cameron was crazy but this reached a whole other level.

"Flight A-159 board up." A security member mumbled into a microphone.

Flying first class was always a struggle but it was certainly worth it.

"Ready?" Brooke asks me and I grimace.

The plan was to leave and never return...
"Ready as I'll ever be." I say with a shrug

We walk towards the shuttle and I hear faint calling,
"Raphael! No! Stop!" I freeze for a moment and notice a crowd of people turn to look behind them.

"Raphael! Wait!"

It's Angel.


"Aries, what are you doing here?" I ask quickly pulling her aside.

I notice she's wearing a long brown wig, her glasses are on and she's wearing sweatpants, KD shoes and a sweatshirt.

Typical Outfit for her.

She leans to rest her palms on her knees and looks up at me with heavy sighs.

I swear I could get lost in her eyes.
I was getting butterflies all over again.

"You can't leave." She simply croaks and I dare not look behind at me to see Brooke's glaring eyes.

"Angel, I have to." I say and press my lips together tightly.

"Do you really? Please give me one reason. A decent one." She begs, searching my eyes.

I'm now vulnerable under her intoxicating spell. She was unraveling me.

I was now not some model.

I was me. She gave me the same feeling my little sister did...

I notice seconds have passed and I still haven't given her an answer.

"Exactly. Tell me you still don't care." She says boldly.

The way she was standing up to me, not caring what anybody else said...was....invigorating to my mind and body.

"Raphael, if you go, they'll get you better because you're going back home. Not just to your home, but that's my home too.
My family lives there and they'll have easy access to you and your baby." She hastily reminds and I step back.

I never really thought of that.

Despite the feelings I had towards Brooke, she was still carrying my child.

And I would do anything to keep my baby safe.

"So now what?" She whisper and she looks past me to look at Brooke.

"Well I guess we stay." I say and follow her gaze.

"Just like that? Stay?" Brooke asks in a wild tone. She actually sounds scared.

"We have to." I whisper, looking at her.

She rolls her eyes and sighs and grabs her hand bag.
"You'll explain why later." She hisses and then pushes past me.

I look over at Rose, who sighs of relief.
"Why didn't you tell me when you saw me?" I ask her.

She looks at my eyes and then my lips, lower, scanning my body.

This woman does know what she's doing to me. She looks like she wants to touch me.

"Because you seemed so excited to leave and...we need to resolve everything." She says.

"Roselyn-"
"Please." She interrupts me and closes her eyes. "Please don't call me that." She whispers and opens her eyes, which are now glossy.
"That's who you are." I say, shaking my head.
"No. That's who I was forced to believe I am. I'm not her. I'm Aries. That's the person you fell in love with." She says urgently.

Her words were so accurate- I couldn't stop how I felt.

"Let me drive you home." I say and grab her arm.

Instant electricity sparked between us, even with this simple touch.


Brooke was clearly angry with me and told me she would see me back at the house.

We had to go over specific details...primarily the ones that surrounded the reason why we were moving in the first place.


Brooke took the car back home while I drove Aries back to Aaron's.

The car ride was filled with silence and it was hard to fight the urge to look at her.

"Aries I-" she stops me. "No. You don't have to say anything. You have every right to be angry with me." She says, looking out the window.

"We have to talk about it eventually." I remind her as we pull up to a stoplight.

"Champ, I understand the severity of the situation. There's no denying what happened when we were kids. I don't expect you to understand but my family was...well is twisted. Fucked up. We were raised to steal, lie and eventually murder."

"You know that's not what I'm worried about. I want to talk about...you know." I say and stop and she stares at me.

"I'm sorry. I should have mentioned it when you told me. I didn't know Keegan knew your father that well." She mumbles.

"It's my fault." She adds. "No. Don't think for one second it is." I quickly say, dismissing her idea.

"If it weren't for me..." She then stops and I frown at her.
"Angel, it's fine. What's done is done." I state.

"Raphael, I'm sorry." She says and looks at me with full eyes.

"Stop apologizing. We have to clear everything up with your family."

"They asked me to join them again." She suddenly blurts out.

"And are you?" I ask and she shakes her head immediately. "Hell no. I'm wanted, what good will that do?" She says and I nod in agreement.

"Aries?" I whisper. "Hm?"

"What did you do that was so bad?" I ask her silently.

"You weren't the only person I tried to kill. I tried to kill one other person but that's not why I'm wanted. I'm responsible for a murder...but you knew that already didn't you?" She whispers and I frown. "What do you mean?" I ask.

"Your wife is playing dumb Raphael. She asked me questions she already knew the answer to."
What was she talking about? She was jumping subjects.

"What?" I question, squinting my eyes.

"All I'm saying is that Cameron and Brooke know each other. I know that because when I ran away, I was abducted and Cameron was responsible for it. His little sister was right by his side every second....his sister is Brooke."


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