Dear Diary,
So I was right! Henry did want to talk and he knew where to find me – the library! I have a free period every time Gio has Advanced Italian, so I usually sit in the library doing my homework before we meet up again for lunch. Obviously Henry has been watching my schedule closely and I couldn't believe this, but he cornered me in the English Literature section! Talking to me in very rushed and hush tones, he tried to tell me something very important about Gio that I should know – he was warning me of something – but I knew he was just trying to spook me and win me back – like hell that was going to happen!
I had had enough listening to Henry's garbage, how dare he try to tarnish Gio's good name, and I managed to escape the library. I took my bag and went to the usual place where we would eat lunch, under the tree where I held Gio's hand and declared my devotion. Aww such sweet memories!
I waited there til the lunch bell went; I knew Gio would meet me there and sure enough he did. Seeing me upset, he sat down next to me and lifted my chin, and then he noticed that my eyes were all red and puffy so he pulled me into his embrace and asked what was wrong, but I couldn't tell him – not at first. I just burst out crying! Gio consoled me, first by rubbing my back and then kissing my hair, all the while telling me that it's alright and to breathe slowly. I just couldn't bring myself to tell him or question him for that matter. Henry had planted a very large seed and I needed to know.
Finally I composed myself, looked my sweetheart in the eyes and blurted out the question, before collapsing into tears again – "Are you seeing someone else?" in my heart I knew the answer was no, but for someone else to tell me – Henry was no messenger but still, I did trust him for awhile – so I had to ask and bear the consequences of doubting my loyal boyfriend.
Boy was Gio furious!! (That's really an understatement for what I saw!) He demanded to know who told me and as soon as told him about Henry in the library, he stood up and ran off! I yelled out for him to come back, but he didn't – he kept going.
I didn't see Gio for the rest of the school day. When the bell rang to leave for the day, I still hadn't seen him, so I walked home – on my own – something I haven't done in a very long time. It's amazing how you get used to something and someone...
As I reached the front door, Gio's van pulled up to the kerb. I stood there and looked at him through the windscreen. He got out and stood in front of me on the footpath. I'll never forget the way he looked, as well as the look that he gave me. With a cut and slightly blackened left eye, he tilted his head and said, "Walk with me".
There was no closeness as we started to walk, not even holding hands. 'What have I done?' was all that was going through my mind. We walked in silence for two blocks before reaching the neighbourhood park. Sitting on the swings was strange also – usually he pushes me, but this time, we sat on separate swings. He kept looking over at me and opening his mouth, but nothing came out – I guess he couldn't fathom why I would think such a thing after everything we've done together...
Finally he spat out "Why would I ruin what we have to be with another girl B? I've found everything I could possibly within you. I knew from the first day that I started at school, you were special. But this afternoon, you made me question those feelings." After hearing those words, my world started to crumble. Tears streaked down my face, not wanting Gio to see, I looked the other way. After sniffling and wiping my eyes with my sleeves, I felt something on my leg. Wiping my eyes one last time, I opened them and found Gio crouching in front of me with his hands holding onto my knees. Rubbing then softly, he spoke with sincerity, "I didn't mean to hurt you babe, I only wanted you to know that it hurt me knowing my girl thought I was fooling around when she knows that I spend every moment I can with her! Also, she trusts her ex more than her current guy! That stings B...that really stings!"
I tried to compose myself, but I
couldn't. I broke down in more tears asking for forgiveness and
apologizing for my words and accusations. Thankfully, he pulled me
into a hug and said that we'd get through it. Now holding my face
in his hands, he kissed me with such force and urgency; once again, I
was filled with knowing his love was true, through and through to the
core of his being.
Pulling out of the kiss, I gently touched his
injured his face and asked what had happened. He explained that he
found Henry and taught him a good lesson about staying out of our
lives and relationship. He just never realized that 'nerd boy'
was strong too. Then he said that the school nurse sent him home
early, which explains why I didn't see him after lunch (or the
lonely walk home).
Anyway, everything's been sorted out and we're back on track YAY! He walked me back home and left me on the door step with the most softest and loving kiss ever! Ohh I'm never going to doubt him again – I don't ever want to lose my baby, Gio!
Until next time,
Gio's lil angel
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