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.