chapter thirty three

Angel's POV

The Annual end of the year concert is almost  here and every child at the dance school is  getting ready for it . The academy held a concert every end of the year for the children to showcase what they've learnt throughout the year .

We've been practicing for the past five months and tomorrow was the big day . I helped the girls go over their routine on last time " And one , two , three , four ..."

I straigthen Heaven's back " straight up honey " i told her " yes ma'am"

After thirthy minutes the lesson was over

" Alright let's wrap it up" i called them over " you've all donne very well in today's rehearsal , and i Hope you will do just as well for tomorrow . Don't forger to get some rest and eat well"

" yes madam Reed"

I watched as they all go gather their bags " Are you done honey ?" I Ask Heaven " yes mommy " she replied back and let's just say that's the most satisfaying thing i could ever hear.

I go to Halo's class and sawher rehearsing her routine  . She has gotten really good over the past few months her moves were almost flawless and she looked really happy .

I was glad that she was able to tell her dad that she did not like ballet but preferred  contemporary , because if she didn't , she would have been rehearsing a dance that she wasn't happy with.

Once she was done the instructor wrapped things up and dismissed the class . She silently gather her stuff in her  bag then went to talk to her friends .

I wave at her to make my presence known by the door and she walked over " Hi honey . Ready to go ? "

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Today is finally the big day and i was nervous . Besides the girls performing tonight , i was chosen to perform the nurcraker and i was the principal dancer.  The dance was the sugar plum fairy  so i had to perform it well .

I try to not let my nerves get to me because the girls would occasionally look  at me to settle  down their nerves , so i couldn't afford to show any négative emotions .

I wipe my sweaty hands on my dress . It was a white off the shoulder dress with gems creating few designs on the top and the tutu . My hair  was pulled into a neat bun and i had silver eye shadows and pink lips for make-up .

I feel strong arms wrapped around my waist " Hi "  he said i smiled and turn to face him Lucas kissed me tenderly on my forhead " You look beautiful baby " he said lightly  kissing my lips i wrapped my arms around his neck dazed  " thank you " my suddenly widen

" what are you doing here ?" I whispered yelled at him " you are not supposed to ne back here " this time i pinched  him on his wrist he yelp and pulled away " dios . It is wrong that i want to see my girl before she perfoms ?" I glare at him " you could've done it after "

" They let me in " he rubbed his hands up and down my arms " i raised my eyebrow at  him " Really ?" " Ofcourse . I'm quite known , remember ? " i rolled my eyes " how could i forget?"

Sometimes i forget that my boyfriend is known . I forget that he is the owner of cargo Trade or the Don of the italienne Mafia . I still can't believe i'm dating a Mafia leader .

" where are the girls ?" He asked me " Over there " we watched as the girls were getting ready they waved at their dad and he waved back . " you nervous ? " he asked noticing my unusual silence . I nod " you will do great . You've worked so hard throughout the year ,  you will do amazing."

" i'm doing my best to not show my nerves for the girls " i sigh" And that makes you even more amazing " i smiled up at him " Thank you for always being there for me " he grabbed my hand and kissed it " you're welcome , baby "

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The show started and different types of dance routine started performing one after the other . From tap dancing to jazz and tango .

It was mesmerising to see chidren from small to big performing flawles dance routines , and i was so proud to be working in such an academy that gave the children the chance to express themselves through different types of dances . It was now Heaven's ballet class performance , and  i proudly watched my students performing flawlessly the routine i taught them .

Their performance brought tears to my eyes . I looked in the crowd to see Antonio and Rosa filming even through it was forbidden and Lucas watching with pride . Once they were done the crowd clapped loudly . They were awesome .

I congratulated my girls and hugged Heaven " Great job baby girl " i said feeling so proud " Thank you mommy " she smiled her eyes shining with happiness . The lights dimmed once more and it was Halo's turn " It's your sister's turn baby " i whispered

Lucas'POV

The lights dimmed once more and there appeared Halo . She started dancing moving along the beat of the song , with every move came different expression on her face . She looked so professional .

I still remember how nervous  she was to start comtempory and with the unplanned change how Shy she once was , but now she is dancing with confidence on stage and that's all i wanted . For my girls to be confident .

I wanted my daughters to be confident  with themselves ,their body

maybe as a Father , they couldn't really relate to me   , a man and a woman description of confidence  are two different things ,  but i always tried my best to  teach them to be confident , and they did through dance and Angel played a huge part in it . A tear fell  from my eye as they finish their routine i stood up and clapped proud of my daughters .

A dance routine was next -- another amazing performance -- and now it was finally Angel's routine , the last but not least .  The lights shone and there appeared Angel there she stood ,  in white her white dress truly looking like an Angel .

A male dancer appeared by her side i tried my best to not feel jealous as he placed his hands on her waist to lift her up then more dancers appeared . The routine was long but entertaining .

Watching Angel made me realised i  loved her . I watched her with my heart beating strongly against my chest.  With every step she took brought me back to every moment spent with her , from the moment i met her to the moment she started living with us , to now .

It felt like it was  long time ago then  from her accepting my daughters , taking care of them loving them , made me realise that i wouldn't want any other person to be their mother , made me want to be waking up next to her every single morning , but most importantly , made me realise how much i love her . I was scared to admit it but now my love outweighed my fear and i couldn't wait to tell her and for her to say it back .

Angel lastly did a pirouette it was long and flawless then she landed perfectly on her feet . I stood up and clapped still with my heart beating strongly . She retreat to the backstage , and soon the concert was over . I grabbed three bouquet of roses , two pink ones for my daughters and a red one for my lady and made my backstage .

Few minutes later ,Angel comes to us running , still in her performing  dress with tears streaming down her face " the girls," she said breathlessly " they are missing " and that's when my heart stopped

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My babies are missing i can't believe it . I truly feel like crying .

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