The angel he lost

Hideous

Third pov 

"Have you seen the numbers?" - James asked rushing inside Liam's room, without even knocking first. But much to his embarrassment he saw a gorgeous woman inside, who was completely naked. The girl screamed in fear and surprise

 "Oh, sorry" - he said feeling awkward and getting out immediately. With the papers he was holding, he hit himself in the head, cursing himself for being so reckless, he knew that Liam was always surrounded by women and that he must have learned to knock by now

"James.. Come in" - he heard the deep commanding voice of Liam behind him. James turned around, Liam was standing tall before him, wearing a t-shirt. 

"Sorry man... I can come in later, I just wanted to show you something"

"The lady is about to leave. Come in" - Liam replied a firm tone

"I am? " - the girl asked in surprise "You want me to leave? Now? " - her voice sounded hurt

"I have work to catch on. I'll see you later" - he replied coldly, sounding extremely indifferent. The girl tried to say something, but she was held back as Liam raised his hand and that gesture alone was enough to hush her. She took a deep angry breath, got on her dress fast, and stormed out of the room. 

"Who was her? I have never seen her before" - James said with a smirk, admiring the woman's beautiful silhouette as she was walking down the stairs. 

"Does it matter? " - Liam replied with indifference. "She is a golddigger, just like the rest" 

"A sexy golddigger" - James replied "She can turn me straight" - James replied with humor. 

"I thought you were here to show me the report, weren't you? " 

"Yes, yes. You should see this. Your earnings are blowing up, if you continue like this, you will soon become the richest man in the country"  - James handed over the latest report to Liam, with a bright smile. 

As he was looking at the papers in front of him, a satisfied smirk appeared on Liam's handsome face. 

"This is only the beginning. Soon, I will take over the world" - the triumph in his voice was obvious. 

"One more thing... hmm.. governor Wellington has asked for a meeting with you, as soon as possible. I guess he smells the money now" 

"Well, he is not the only one. I will meet you tomorrow evening. I have a surprise for him" - Liam replied with a smirk, while James looked at him with suspicion and curiosity. 

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"A new dress? It's beautiful, I saw this on the cover of a magazine " - Adele said admiring the soft and delicate fabric of Sofia's dress. 

"Thank you." - Sophia smiled at her awkwardness, Adele was one of the meanest bullies in school, and her comments always tore Sophia's heart and confidence apart. If it weren't for Ana Maria to protect and support her, she would never survive at that school or town. 

"Too bad you are wearing it. The designer must have been in great debts to sell this magnificent piece to a hideous creature as you." - Adele added, shaking her head in disapproval and disgust. Immediately some of her friends started laughing, while Sophia's eyes watered, as humiliation and shame overwhelmed her. 

"Your jealousy makes you look desperate when you have so many things to be grateful for Adele. Being rude and mean to Sophia, will only harm your soul. I will pray for you" - Ana Maria said behind her back, as she also heard the conversation, as she was entering the class. 

"Oh.. and I was wondering where Saint Maria was?" - Adele turned around and looked at her with a forced smile.

"You should apologize to Sophia" - Ana Maria said with patience 

"Or else?"- Adele raised her brows

"I am not threatening you. I am giving an advice, so your soul owns good. Your mother always preaches about kindness at the church group meetings. It would be such a pity, for her to find out how her youngest daughter is not following her teachings while at school. We would really miss you at the prom if you would be grounded" - Ana Maria replied with calmness. 

Adele looked at her with rage, taking deep breaths, not knowing how to react. She knew that Ana Maria had the good grace of everybody at church and all town. She was smart, beautiful, soft-spoken, and always volunteering at any single charity event, or kids activity. 

"I am sorry.. I didn't mean it to be rude" - Adele finally managed to say, not even looking Sophia at her eyes. Before anyone could say anything else, the teacher entered the class, as the lesson was about to begin. 

"Don't listen to her, she is just jealous. You look beautiful" - Ana Maria whispered at Sophia, but she just nodded, struggling to keep her tears back. 

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Ana Maria pov 

"I knew that Sophia was profoundly hurt by the mean comment of Adele, and it broke my heart. The whole day she didn't speak a word, but she wasn't listening to the professors either, as they were explaining where we should focus for our finals. 

I hated how short-sighted and quick to judge everybody was. If they would only be just a little more kind, they would be able to see what a beautiful soul Sophia was. She was funny, unpredictable, and kindhearted. During these years, we became best friends and I confided so much in her. She always supported me and made me feel less lonely. 

I know it's hard for her. She is really into fashion and make-up and is so passionate about it. But her burned face, makes her feel less of a person, and the mean comments always go under her skin. Sophia has spent hours picking her outfit, matching the shoes, doing her hair... she looked so lovely. And now she is feeling so low... There is a verse in the Scripture " The beauty is in the eye of the beholder" 

I wished everybody could have eyes to see how beautiful she really is, and the light that shines through her. 

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Sophia pov 

"I hate myself. I hate it! I feel like a prisoner at my own body! Why me? Huh? Why me? 

Why was I the one who got burned at the fire that destroyed our house? I was just a child. Why didn't I just died? Why can't I be normal just like everybody else? 

" "Don't listen to her, she is just jealous. You look beautiful" - Ana Maria whispered at me, and I felt so much rage. Who is she kidding with? Adele is right, I am hideous. And compared to her, I look like a monster. 

I spent hours picking my outfit for today, only to look like a freak circus show. While Ana Maria, on the other hand, does not even try, and yet she looks gorgeous. She always wears some old dresses donated from the church, she doesn't know anything about fashion, she can't do more than a simple ponytail... and she looks like an angel. She is so beautiful, she could easily be a famous actress... or model... anything she likes... 

I hate her.. I hate me... I hate my life....  I wish I would just disappear and start over but is this even possible?

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third pov 

"Why not? Liam is your son! Why can't we accept his money, we desperately need them " - Mary yelled at her husband feeling annoyed at him 

"Because I have dignity, something he can not buy me with some pennies" - Michael replied with anger. 

"Pennies? Pennies? He is purchasing "The Grand Farm" We will be the richest people in the area" 

"I don't care if he buys the entire country. If he really cared about me, about his family, he would at least be enough man to come and speak to me, face to face." 

"He is more man than you will ever be! He went away from home without a dime and made himself successful. You couldn't give him anything, no education, no money, no support... All these years we have struggled in misery, counting money to even buy food. Your foolish pride will not..." - Mary spilled her words filled with venom, making Michael feel shocked 

"Shut up! Liam is my son, the son you wanted me to abound in an orphanage! How dare you? After everything that has happened? After what happened to Sophia? "

"What happened to Sophia was not my fault"  - Mary yelled at Michael

"Then who is it? You selfish witch let Liam feel guilty all these years, for that fire when it was you guilty of it all along" 

"The fire disfigured her, it's not my fault Sophia looks like a monster" - Mary yelled on top of her lugs, as Sophia opened the door, just in time to listen to the heartbreaking words of her mother. 

"Sophia darling... " - Michael tried to say something, but she just walked away smashing the door of her room after her.