Finding Christelle Lowe

Chapter 2- Angelo Howard

[Narrator POV]

He woke up very early it was still a chilly evening before he prepare to head to class like the student he is. His name was Angelo Howard. A smart nerdy but a perfect boyfriend and a rich family on top of the hill. he was a mature individual among his friends and a very religious person. But he has a girlfriend. He rain checked on his phone to glance on whether he received a single text or missed call. he yawned as he went down the steps in his white loose shirt and shorts. "Good morning" he said with a yawn to greet his mother.

"Good morning, Gelo" his mom said with an affectionate smile. His father soon head down in a suit ready go to work his mom fixed his tie and gave him a kiss goodbye. Angelo smiled at the intimacy that his parents displayed in front of him that he prays that he will still have the same love and intimacy like his parents. He grinned for a moment at his mom and continued to eat with his fork. He was on a low cal vegan diet so the pre-chilled his salad that he made a day before. He was practicing meal prepping. It was one of his hobbies to explore something new everyday. He was a free-spirited person. He likes doing things his way, it feels very fulfilling for him. He remember the promise he and his girlfriend. They promise to meet each other this semester because her career as renowned famous artist her works were featured in big galleries in France has just finished. And Angelo expects her. She always mailed him and sent some of her works that weren't posted in other galleries and that were only meant for him alone. He was satisfied that he has everything. A wealthy and kind family and girlfriend with willing and kind parent that he had met in their 2 year anniversary. They were doubtful of first but then they got to know him more the more they liked him. The memory of his first encounter her parents were intense. Flashback from he was with flowers and at the location of their date that was by the beach fancy restaurant by the veranda that allowed consumers to dine outside for the amazing view of the blue glistening waves that splashes by, the sounds of seagulls that flew from time to time. It was noon when he scheduled it. He slicked he hair back with his other palm fixing it to look dashing for his date. He checked his watch on his wrist a bit worried that she forgot. 'maybe i should call h-' his phone slipped as kneed to picked it up. Someone bent down to pick it up. The bruise on her ankle was a birthmark that his girlfriend had and he noticed it while she was wearing the thick chucks of heels he brought for her in her debut. He was invited by her parents as the third rose to slow dance with her.

His eyes went wide with hearts when he saw her in a deep navy blue slit dress. He handed her the box gift and flowers. She received them with glee and smiled affectionately giving him a quick kiss. He wanted more but they had company. Her parents seated on the other table keeping a close watch on their baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe were watching them in a short distance. Especially her father that eyed him like a predator.

Christelle took his hand so she can officially introduce her lover to her parents after two years of being together.

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the reaction of her parents were very serious that he held his breath with sweaty palms and beads of sweat that slid down his forehead. "Dad, Mom, this is my boyfriend I was talking about. His name is Angelo Howard." She said in a happy tone that she finally revealed his identity to them both. The break of the silence and intensiveness of the situation was gone.

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Gelo snapped back at reality as he was pulled the gear and adjust the stirring wheel and looked backwards to park his car at a sweet spot near the tree that shaded his car, it was a private parking space reserve for members of the student council. He was appointed as a president of the council and his term will finish this year because he will be graduating with his girlfriend. Since wandered if she was online or she was setting a surprise him with her presence like always she was a very bubbly person, positive and very charming in a cute way. It was why he courted her.

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he went inside his first class Aero 515 it was a discussion class. All his admirers were all female. they were attracted by his demeanor and his looks of course. he peeked into the occupied seats their were many vacant seats to choose from. he want the fresh breeze near the window and sat with confidence that showed of his cool and aloof side to his classmates. the teacher was Mr. Finnic he was a early graduate that want to have an experience on teaching before he flies off and take his masterclass abroad. Angelo had a dream to be a pilot so his parent let him go to a university that was a few hours from their home for him to study Aviation at UHILSCA. As the class ended he received love letters by girls that were on his class. He appreciated the gesture and the flattery but didn't have the guts to turn them down because he was supposed to be a role model and act respectful and a gentleman.

"Thank you.."

the girls giggled like they just been accepted by a heartthrob of the campus. But then his friend Declan interrupted

"He's taken"

the girls faces went from happy to resentful that they classified him to be a player.

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He was greeted by multiple rude stares 

as he entered boldly.