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Chapter 11
It seems that everything in this house is the same as the day I left. My room is the same. Hannah loves the house; she looks like she's in heaven. She came out of an apartment that fit in my mom's huge kitchen.
She's been acting strange since she saw Toby and Luca together. The first time she asked me why she doesn't have a daddy, it broke my heart. She asked if she had done something wrong. Since Toby is with Luca and her daddy is not with her. I told her that her daddy is a hero, who is fighting for a better world, so that's why he's not with her. I'm not sure if she was convinced but it's the best I could do.
I promised mom when Hannah was born, that if one day she wanted to know her dad, I would take tell her everything, but for now everything is more complicated. What if he doesn't want to meet her? Will he continue with his life knowing he has a daughter who wasn't in his? Daphne told me that he is back and hurt. My first thought was to run up to him to see if he was alright, but I bet he doesn't even remember me. A world of woman must have gone through his life. I need to talk to Mary Beth to ask her how he is.
Today is the big day of the exhibition; I feel butterflies in my stomach. My mom lent me a gorgeous dress and Regina straightened my hair, Adriana is going take care of Hannah tonight. I hope that the exhibition is successful. When the exhibition is over, I need to find a job and an apartment, because I can't live with only my art, I need to turn around, I have a daughter to support.
Ty
Today is Bay's art exhibition. Mary Beth is sick and can't go, so she gave me her invitation, and convinced me to go. My mind tells to stay away from Bay but my heart tells me to go. I bet she doesn't want to talk or see me. I got to the exhibition. I've seen her in pictures but I she got more beautiful through time. She's wearing a long red dress that hugs her curves, her hair is long and shiny wore in a side braid, her face and smile are perfect. Just like I remember.
She still hasn't seen me, when I think to approach her, I see Emmett coming and she hugs him tight. Anger and jealousy arise as a twister inside me, it takes a few deep breaths to control the urge to go there and separate him from her, but I don't have that right anymore. They talk for a long time, to me it seems like an eternity, I see him approach her and kiss her lips lightly and leave. My heart feels like it stopped beating at that time. Will she stay with him?
Bay
I'm happy and nervous about the art exhibition. All of my family is here. MB texted me saying she was sick and couldn't come. Tomorrow I will visit her and see how she's doing. To my surprise Emmett arrives at the exhibition, I give him a big hug.
"Hi Emmett, I have missed you" I signed to him.
"Hi Bay. Me too" He signs back.
"Sorry I haven't been able to visit you. It's just my life it's crazy right now. I'm trying to establish myself here, looking for a job. You know." I sign feeling guilty.
"I know Daphne told me. I met your daughter yesterday when I went to your house. You'd gone for an interview. She's absolutely beautiful, Bay." He signs with a happy expression.
"Thanks! She is beautiful." I signed grinning. "You have been taking pictures all over the world, right? How is that going?" I ask him.
"Yes, it was great, thanks. I have a contract to do a photo book for the world! I'm super excited, doing what I love most and still receive money for it." He signs excitedly.
"Congratulations! You deserve it." I tell him, happy that his life is going great.
"Bay, I wanted just to see you before I leave tomorrow. I don't know when I'll come back. I missed you and hope that your paintings make a huge success. You have an amazing talent. Bay, you are a great friend, I love you so much, and you can count on me for whatever you need." He signs.
"Thanks, Emmett! You are a great friend, too! I love you, too. Be happy and very successful." I sign happy that everything is finally alright between us.
He says goodbye kissing me on the lips, a sweet, and farewell kiss between 2 friends that life insists on separating, but without sorrow because everyone has the life they wanted.
I entertain many people who want to know more about my paintings. I can talk about art for hours without getting tired. My parents and Daphne already left. The gallery is emptying and I start to pick up my things to leave, too. But, before I can leave someone touches my arm. I turn to the person who touched me. And I see him. My dream and my nightmare at the same time is in front of me. Ty! Gorgeous as ever. My heart aches to hug and touch him but I can't. He hurt me too much. I to make a huge effort to stay calm in front of him.
Ty
After hours just watching, after witnessing her being kissed, I approach Bay. Her dress has a large opening on the back. I want to touch her beautiful skin! I need to control myself. I touch her arm and she turns around, looks at me with a twinkle in her eyes that passes quickly. But, her expression doesn't change. It seems a strange thing when she extends her arm for me to shake her hand.
"Hi, Ty. How are you?" She asks me.
"I'm well! Thank you. I tell her, feeling nervous.
"You just got here?" She asks me with a curious expression.
No, I didn't. I got here sometime ago. I just didn't want to be a bother." I answer her.
"Daphne and my parents were here. Did you talk to them?" She asks me.
"No, I came to see you." I answer honestly.
"Ty, I, I have to go. It was good to see you. Take care." She says in a rush.
"Bay?" I call to her before she leaves.
"Yes?" She asks me.
"You look beautiful tonight!" I tell her, feeling my heart beating faster and faster.
"Oh! Thanks, Ty. But, I really need to go. We can have lunch any day.
"Of course, Bay. Sorry. It was good to see you. I hope I can see you again." I say.
"Bye." She says before turning around and leaving.
My heart aches for her. I think she honestly forgot about me. I think I'll never see her again. I know that, but it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. I return to MB's home, feeling devastated. I walked away from the best thing that has ever happened to me. How could I have been so stupid? But, now I have the opportunity to tell her the truth. I just hope she listens to me. But, I won't give up so easily this time. I will win her back.