Hello and welcome to the second chapter of my new series. Before I go into writing, I would really love to thank you guys for your great love for my stories and me. Words cannot express how thankful I am. You guys are my inspiration and have turned me into a better writer. I was an amateur and got many negative views but now I am getting better.
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Gabriel was seated on the couch, staring at the huge white tiled floor. He had his mind set on what had happened earlier trying to understand what really was going on. There was just so much in his mind that he couldn't even think properly. The first time he had asked about changing the name, Angelo hadn't reacted like that. In fact, he even got more surprised after finding out about his husband's reaction. It was all knew to him.
"I will never, ever change my name." Angelo's voice rang through his mind. "Always remember these words."
Gabriel had never seen Angelo react like that. It brought surprise, fear and even shock. He knew he had provoked him and shouldn't have asked that in the first place. But he just wanted to make him his completely.
"Fuck!" he sighed, passing his fingers through his hair. "What am I supposed to do now?"
Gabriel knew very well that he had to apologize to Angelo and make him feel better. That had never happened since their marriage so it got him really worried. He just didn't know what Angelo was going through and how his mood was so... he got a little scared.
"I need to apologize to him." He sighed. "I can't bear to have him mad at me. I really, really have to make sure that he forgives me."
Taking a deep sigh, Gabriel raised his eyes to find Alicia rushing towards the living room. She had her eyes on him and she really seemed worried. The worry in her eyes and on her face couldn't be masked at all.
"Gabriel?" Alicia called softly, getting closer to him. "I heard voices, Angelo's angry voice. What's going on? Did you two have a fight or what?"
Gabriel moved his eyes to Alicia and shook his head. "I think I might have really messed up this time." He spoke softly, trying to hide his shaky hands. "I messed up and..."
"What? Why?" She breathed. "What did you do to him or..."
"Alicia!" He took a really deep sigh. "I asked Angelo to change his name to Harrington, my name because I am his husband. He...he..." He paused, gesturing with his hands. "He... lost his temper and snapped at me. He..."
"Oh!" Alicia covered her mouth, still staring at him. "I am sorry to hear about that, Gabriel. But the truth is," She paused, taking a seat near him. "Angelo has really been through a lot since his parents died. He has lost a part of him and that name is the only thing that he holds close to his heart. It is really an important part of him and..."
"I didn't know." Gabriel frowned, breathing harshly. "I know he told me he wouldn't be able to change his name after our marriage but..."
"Gabriel!" She breathed in deeply. "It is not your fault. You didn't know anything about this. But... Angelo considers his name special. It like through that name... his parents live in him. That name is not just a name to him. It means a lot to him and telling him to change it might... have been too much for him to handle."
"I only..."
"I know..." Alicia smiled brightly. "Angelo is not a bad person at all. He really loves his dead parents and that name is something that he will never change if asked unless..."
"He decides to do it on his own." Gabriel sighed, moving his eyes to the smiling woman. "You know him better than anyone else."
"Yes!" Alicia nodded. "I love him as if he were one of my children. I really love that boy and he is very special to me. I think he is just hurt when you asked him to change his name. It was almost like..."
"You are right." Gabriel nodded, trying his best to smile. "I shouldn't have asked him that. Had I known... I wouldn't have even uttered those words. But now I know, I will never hurt him the way I did." He slowly got up, smiling softly at the lovely woman. "I will go and make it up to him. I will go and show him my love."
Alicia got up, still smiling. "I think that will be a really good idea. Take care of him. Make him happy and smile again."
"Thanks, Alicia." Gabriel said softly. "This has been really helpful."
With a final smile, Gabriel made a quick turn and started rushing towards the elevator. His heart was racing and his breaths were harsh. He was panting terribly. His entire body vibrated in little fear but he tried to act confidence.
The rest of the way to their room, Gabriel just prayed for his baby to be in a good mood so that he could apologize. He didn't need him to be sad or hurt anymore. He just wanted to make it up to him and see that gorgeous smile which melted his heart like thin ice. He didn't like it when he saw him in that mood at all.
When Gabriel finally reached the door to their room, he took a quick deep breath and then opened the door as wide as he could. When he actually entered the room, he found his love seated on the bed with his face on his palms.
With only one thing in mind, Gabriel slowly walked to Angelo. Angelo on the other hand raised his head when he heard footsteps coming towards him. He was just in time to see his sad looking husband coming to him.
Seeing Gabriel coming towards him, Angelo felt terrible for yelling at him. His heart pounded deeper in his chest and he had no idea what to say to him so that he could understand him. That had never happened before so it got him a little scared. He didn't want his husband to think bad of him and stay mad at him. He couldn't bear it. He knew he had to apologize to him.
Gabriel came straight and stood right in front of Angelo, staring down at him. When Angelo raised his face, their eyes locked and they were now staring deep into each other's eyes. Things might have changed for Angelo because he saw nothing but love in those deep grey eyes.
Gabriel on the other got excited as soon as he stared into those eyes that made him weak and vulnerable. His heart immediately began racing and he felt a little guilty for asking the cute boy that. He knew exactly what to do.
Moving closer to Angelo, Gabriel sat on the bed next to him. He saw Angelo move his eyes and it just hurt him even more. He had no idea if Angelo was still mad at him and probably hated him. He didn't like the feeling at all.
Gabriel took a great breath. "I am sorry, baby." He said softly, extending his hand to cup Angelo's hands. "I am so sorry. Please. Don't be mad at me anymore. I didn't know that... I shouldn't have even asked in the first place. Please, forgive me."
Hearing Gabriel's pleas, Angelo moved his eyes towards him, looking straight at him. He looked into his eyes and saw the sadness in them. He gripped his hand, holding it tightly into his. But when he tried to open his mouth, no word came out.
"I didn't mean to hurt you or make you mad." Gabriel sighed. "I shouldn't have asked you to change your name. I really love you so much and the last thing I want is for you to be sad because of me. That will hurt me too and..." he paused, planting a kiss on Angelo's hands. "...I just can't bear to see you sad. Please, say something."
Angelo took a deep breath as he felt guiltier. "Baby... I, please. I am really sorry." He just apologized. "I didn't mean to snap at you but... I really love you so much and it hurts me too to see you like this. I just needed you to understand me."
"Please..."
"I just can't change my name no matter what." He sighed, rubbing on his husband's beautiful hands. "This name means a lot to me and..."
"I know..." Gabriel nodded, planting another kiss on those sweet hands. "Alicia told me everything about it and I now understand the reason why you reacted that way. I really love you and the only thing that I want is to see you happy. I don't want to see you sad and..."
"Gabriel..." Angelo tried to smile. "I am really sorry. I shouldn't have acted the way I did simply because you asked me to change my name but..." He sighed, trying to sound calm. "...you were persistent and it just got to me so bad. You know the way I am at times and..."
"Shh..." Gabriel whispered, blocking Angelo's sweet lips with his finger. "Please. Don't say anything else. This is my entire fault and I shouldn't have done what I did. Please. Forgive me for making you mad like that, my love."
"Gabriel..." He rubbed on his hand. "I..."
"Please..." Gabriel dropped to his knees, holding Angelo's hands tightly. "...I am on my knees, my love. I just want to hear you say that you forgive me."
Angelo felt tears building in his eyes, tears of joy and love. He couldn't believe his husband was actually apologizing when he wasn't even in the wrong. At that very moment, Angelo knew his husband loved him so much. His heart started racing beyond what was normal. His entire body vibrated in deep bliss. He couldn't have loved his husband more than he did at that particular time. His husband was supposed to be mad at him but he was on his knees begging him to forgive him. That was really emotional for him. He really, really loved his husband.
"Gabriel..." Angelo covered his mouth softly. "Please, get up. You haven't done anything wrong. I forgive you."