Chapter 12: The Taste Of Betrayal

Angela clenched her fists tightly. She knew the voice very well. What the hell is he doing here? The blood inside her veins started boiling with rage. All of a sudden, her body froze when a hand lazily snaked around her waist.

"Who are you?" Max quirked up an eyebrow, his jaw clenched slightly. Who does he think can hold my girl like that. While Angela can sense the growing tension between them.

"I'm Seth, heir of Brasilia group and __" he brought Angela closer to his body. She sent him "no, you won't do it" glare and he smiled mischievously and gave her "oh, I will do it" look.

"__Angela's future fiancé "he concluded with a kiss on the side of her head. Angela's eyes were about to pop out off her sockets. She nervously glanced at Max. He didn't utter a single word. His face was devoid of any expression. Please say something Max.......

"By the way, I am surprised to find you here darling" Seth interjected.

So am I, asshole....

"And nice to meet you Mr...."

"Maxwell Harrison"

"Maxwell Harrison. Anyway, I would have happily joined you both, but I have some important work to complete, so enjoy the dinner" he smirked and turned to Angela.

"Meet me as soon as you get time" he whispered in her ear and went away. Now Angela and Max stood alone with an unnerving silence between them. She mustered all her courage to look into his eyes. His eyes held her captive with his inscrutable gaze. She was waiting for him to question her or yell at her but he kept mum. Sometimes silence gives more pain than words.....

"Max" she tried to reach his arm but he evaded her touch. She pleaded him with her eyes. Please at least listen to me once. Give me a chance

"Congratulations Angela! I never knew that you were about to get married". The words rolled out of his tongue and before she could comprehend, he stormed out of the place.

Trust me, I was also unaware of the fact..... She closed her eyes to suck her angst.  You will pay for this Seth.

Standing helplessly, she thought about the consequences of the situation. What would she do if he won't talk to her anymore? What would happen if will hate her? Will she be able to complete her mission? She pinched the bridge of her nose. She didn't want to disappoint Antonio. Therefore, she decided to go after Max. There is no way I can let him go out of my hands. I have to explain him. I have come so far and there is no way back. I won't disappoint father. With determination burning in her eyes, she called Romeo. After two rings, Romeo picked up.

"Don't tell me your date ditched you" he teased her the moment he picked up.

"That's exactly what I wanted to tell you" she tapped her foot in impatiently.

"What? How?"

"I don't have much time, Romeo. Pick me up right away"

~*~

"Tell me what happened?" Romeo asked restlessly. She gulped down water from his bottle and took a deep breath.

"Everything was going on smoothly, when the douche bag of our friend decided to show up at the wrong time" she seethed.

"What the hell is Seth doing here?"

"I don't know. He just showed up out of nowhere and announced that he is my fiancé" Romeo groaned beside her.

"I swear I will kill him__"

"No need because I'm gonna do that myself" she didn't realize that she was shaking with anger until Romeo rubbed her arms to calm her down.

"What do you want me to do then?"

"Is there any way you can tell me about Max's location?" she asked him. Angela needed to find Max as soon as possible but there is no possible way to find him as he dismissed his driver and drove off himself. He switched off his phone and could've been gone to any of his penthouses or hotels.

"Of course I can" Romeo stated proudly.

"Really?" she came out of her reverie. "How come?"

"Let's say that I somehow got my hands on his favorite wrist watch and attached my micro chip in that" he swung his hair back and flashed his million dollar smirk.

"But how? I still don't get it?"

"I have my ways"

"And that's why I like you" she smirked back and to which he wiggled his eyebrows flirtatiously. She laughed at his gesture and smacked his arm. He always managed to make her smile in tough situations.

"Ok enough! Now tell me where is he?" she asked and Romeo nodded his head.

"Juliet, track Maxwell Harrison" he spoke to the built in assistant in his car.

"Seriously? Juliet?" she crooked her perfect brow.

"What? I love my car." He shrugged and she rolled her eyes. Boys and their cars...

~*~

Angela and Romeo stood in front of the one of Max's hundred penthouses. He squeezed her shoulder "be careful". She nodded and carefully stepped inside the penthouse. The moment she came to foyer, she heard a loud crashing noise. He must be really mad at me. She tip toed to his bedroom and twisted the knob. But the door didn't open so she knocked.

"Max, it's me, Angela. Please listen to me once". She got no response from the other side. A deep sigh escaped from her lips. She knocked again.

"Please just let me explain. You can't judge me without hearing my side" she could hear his heavy breathing inside the room.

"There's nothing to talk about. Just go away" finally he replied, his voice slurred from drinking alcohol.

"No! I won't go away! Not until you listen to me. So please let me in" she leaned to the other side of the door expecting him to open it but all she received was silence. Complete silence. She waited for about an hour in front of his door but he didn't even care to open it. She sighed deeply realizing that there was no point in waiting anymore.

"I just wanted to tell you that it was never my choice" she said to him hoping that the words were enough for him understand her situation. And then she retreated towards the exit.

                                   ~*~

Adam parked his car in front of Max's penthouse, looking eagrly for his friend. Max had switched off his phone and the body guards were unaware of his location. But Adam knew that he will find his friend here and that he comes to this place only when he gets tensed or upset. Out of the blue, he saw Angela coming out from the house. He furrowed his brows in apprehension. This should not be what I'm thinking it to be. He at once hurried inside. The doors of Max's bedroom were closed. Adam knocked.

"I said go away!" Max yelled furiously. Now Adam can figure out what could've been happened between them. I knew she was a bad news.

"Max it's me, Adam"

"Leave me alone ad, I'm not in the mood of your another lectures"

Adam didn't try again. He knew it was better to leave him alone for sometimes. I won't forget you for this Angela. You will suffer for messing with my friend's emotions.

On the other side, Maxwell clutched the wineglass tightly. If you were engaged already then why didn't you tell me? Why did you played along? He threw the glass in rage. The glass crashed against the wall breaking into thousand pieces. His moments with Angela kept on flashing in his mind. What did that all mean? He punched the wall vigorously with angst. The impact was so strong that his knuckles started bleeding. At last there was only one thing he couldn't understand.

"Was Adam right all the way long?"