Waited a while for this chapter? Nooo ooh ok…just Rissa. Who always comments! And Urm the other girls who subscribe to the story, thanks for that :)
Well I kept you waiting because I didn't feel like writing this chapter until now. Just being honest. I also wrote a couple of chapters for my other stories.
Chapter 20
GG: "Today is the 17th June 2008. It is a very special day. Why you ask? Well today is Edie Russo's 17th birthday, and Gossip Girl has a little present for the birthday girl."
(Edie's POV)
Today is my 17th birthday and this year it falls on a Tuesday. My first birthday in America, and I am having a party…on a Tuesday night…mum & dad weren't too pleased but they are not complaining. Probably because my last birthday didn't go down very well, it was both my day and dad's day. Since my birthday also fell on a Sunday. Father's day. It was full of family drama and big news.
(17th June 2007 – Father's day & Edie's 16th birthday)
(Will's POV)
Today is Edie's sweet 16. Though maybe it is not so sweet, with all the drama Edie has been going through. Plus it is father's day today, and we as us two families the Redknapp's & Russo's will be spending the day together. Something we would normally do the day before Edie's birthday but this year, she wasn't have a party or doing anything with her girlfriends. After Matt & I gave our old man his father's day gift, we as a family set of for the Russo's home. We arrived to find the house decorated with streamers and balloons but it seems the birthday girl is no where to be seen. I found myself walking towards her room, the door was an open, I did not see the point of knocking, instead I slipped in to find her standing out on her balcony.
"Hey."
She turned to face me and smiled a little. Though you could tell she was sad.
"Happy Birthday."
I approached her and gave her a big hug. She stayed in my arms for a while, before pulling away and muttered thanks.
"Do you want to talk?"
She nodded and led me to her bed and we sat.
"I don't feel like celebrating….not with all that has happened. Dad won't let grandmama come…though she was smart and sent my presents over…and a gift grandpapa had long ago brought for me….before he died."
She got up and came back with a box and handled it to me. I placed the box on my lap and lifted the lid and placing it beside me. Inside I found a card that wrote.
"Dearest Edie,
My beautiful granddaughter, my only granddaughter. Happy 16th birthday. You have grown and become such a beautiful young lady. You really have taken after your grandmother in looks. I hope you like your gifts and you will give your old pop a hug when I see you. Love you my sweet Edeline.
Grandpapa."
"Oh Edie…."
"I will never be able to hug him. I miss him."
I wrapped an arm round her as tears fell down her cheeks. Old grandpa Jack loved his granddaughter, she was the only girl in her family, and everyone loved her. Well who wouldn't. I continued riffling in the box and found a photo frame with four sections, there was a photo of Edie & her old pop when she was just born another was when she was about 5 and then one was when she was 10 and finally this one was taken a few months ago. Probably taken a month before he died.
"Come on Edie, let's go downstairs."
I put the box down on her bed and took her hand and led her downstairs to her our awaiting families. Once she was embraced by everyone and showered with gifts we finally went to sit round the table. After dinner Edie had her cake and she opened her presents. That was when Xavier decided to start a speech, or rather an announcement.
"I have announce, Blake you may not like this…but we are moving to America this summer."
Everyone went silent, well with the exception of little Enrico who was still scoffing down a slice of cake.
Edie stood up and slammed her fork down.
"I'm not going with you."
And with that she stormed off.
(Present Day)
(Edie's POV)
Not very fond memories, but at least this year is going to be better. I have a fab bunch of friends, a boyfriend and I am actually enjoying my New York life. Plus I am the host of the party tonight, which is held at Blair's penthouse. Hopefully this is going to be a night to remember.
GG: "A night to remember indeed."
Once school was finished, everyone who was anyone quickly got home to prepare for the event of the season. For the birthday party of our new it girl, who has taken Serena's spot, now the only one she needs to defeat is Blair Waldorf.
Blair had an elite guest not everyone was aloud to attend her BFFs birthday party.
The party was in full swing, everyone was dressed formally, Edie Russo is known for her love of elegance and sophistications. It is rumoured that she is descendant from the kings & queens of Italy. Royal blood. Nate was by her side and everything looked picture perfect. The old folks were situated in the kitchen; the Russo's were joined by the Redknapp's, Archibald's, Lily Bass & Rufus Humphrey.
Edie greeted all her guest, many faces that she recognised but yet could not pinpoint a name to each face. Nate stood loyal by his girlfriend's side; some would call it sweet, while others would say he was a little obsessive.
Nate held a face of pure hatred as Edie's BFF Will Redknapp approached.
"Edie Come on let's play Guitar Heroes."
Edie let go of Nate's hand and followed her best friend to the big wide screen TV. Nate watched on jealousy growing at the pit of his stomach, he quickly down the drink in his hand and headed to the bar for another.
"Will, I am going to kick your ass."
"I won't be so sure about that Miss Russo."
"Oh really? Why?"
Edie sent him a wicked smile, on lookers who did not know the two friends would have consider that they were flirting, truth to be told that was how they always where with each other.
"I am awesome at Guitar Heroes; you are messing with the wrong person."
Both friends started laughing, as they started to play. Taking up Will's challenge, Edie lost miserably, but she wasn't letting that dampen her spirits.
"You suck Russo."
"No, I was just merely letting you win."
Edie & Will where about to embrace in a friendly hug when, someone intervened, Edie turned to see Nate placing a hand round her waist and leading her away from Will.
"Edie it is time for you to cut the cake."
Edie took her place behind the table where stood a huge cake, Nate wrapping an arm round her. People started to surround the birthday girl. Edie's two BFFS Serena & Blair standing on her other side, while Will & her brothers stood opposite. Just as everyone was about to sing happy birthday, the whole room filled with the sound of phones beeping and buzzing.
GG: "My, my look at this image, Edie Russo & Will Redknapp locking lips at the park and this time it there was no bottle."
(Edie's POV)
Just as people where about to sing, everyone's phones started to go off, even my own, I looked around me to see people staring and pulling funny faces. Curiosity got the better of me, so I opened up my phone to see what it was all about. It was a message from Gossip Girl, showing an image of Will & I kissing.
How did she get this? I could have sworn no one was around. There was a weird tension in the room; I could feel every single pair of eyes on me. Just then laughter came along, all the parents gathered to watch me only to raise their eyebrows at how silent the room had become. I looked up at Nate who had tensed next to me he was looking furious.
"Nate…."
"It meant nothing right?"
"Of course …Nate…"
"Good….shall we move on?"
Just as my heart started to slow down, phones started to go off again.
GG; "Oh and one more thing. Rumour has it, Edie & Will also shared a bed, once was a drunken mistake…but what could twice be? Ooh I almost forgot, happy birthday E."
I looked down at my blackberry and tears began to form in my eyes, but before I could explain myself, Nate had launched himself at Will. The crowd of people quickly backed away, afraid they would get hit, but not far enough so that they couldn't enjoy the show, phones were out, pictures were taken; ready to be sent of to Gossip Girl.
"You mother fucker! You slept with my girlfriend!"
"Nate! Stop it!"
Nate was on top of Will beating him to the pulp, I watched as Will was so defenceless, rage ran through me, he was hurting my best friend.
Chuck & Ethan dragged Nate off Will. I ran to Will's side and found his face bleeding heavily. Helping him sit up, I muttered that I was sorry.
"SO it is true then!"
Tears began to fall from my eyes. I turn to face Nate who looked so angry and hurt.
"I'm sorry Nate….we were drunk…you got me upset and one thing led to another."
"I cannot believe this. Once maybe I could understand but twice? Was the second time a drunken mistake too?"
"Nate….I am sorry."
"Look at you! It has always been him! You've chosen him over me! You are in love with him!"
What was Nate talking about? I am NOT in love with Will. No Will and I are just friends, so what if we slept together and we kissed. Or that fact that I really badly wanted to kiss him.
"What?"
"Don't deny it Edie. I can't do this anymore. It is clear you don't want me; I have watched you grow close with him. I don't want you anymore… I have tried to put up with this, trying to not believe it, you may not admit it Edie but you are in love with him. We are through!"
"Nate!"
Nate leaves and I stand up moving away from Will slightly, I turn to look at him, his eyes were fixed on me. He was waiting for a response from me, I am not in love him, I am not. The look of hope fluttered on his bruised and battered face. I couldn't look at him any longer; I did what I was best known for doing, turned away and ran.
(Will's POV)
It all happened so fast, one minute everyone was laughing and the next I was getting evils. I only just about read the Gossip Girl blast when I looked up to see a very angry Nate Archibald launching at me, I didn't even have time to react, I found myself on the floor while he was throwing punches on my face. It felt like he was hitting me for ages, until someone pulled him off me and I felt Edie help me sit up, guilt riddled her face, this was not her fault. It was mine; I should not have slept with her in the first place.
"SO it is true then?"
I was watching Edie, tears where falling from her face, all I wanted do was comfort her, but I could barely move. She was looking at Nate. How did Gossip Girl find out we slept together? How did she know we did it twice! A drunken mistake at the Valentine's ball and second on my birthday.
"I'm sorry Nate….we were drunk…you got me upset and one thing led to another."
She looked generally sorry, though nothing was going to justify for what she did to him. Nate certainly wasn't having it, he looked so angry yet I also knew deep down his heart was breaking, I never meant for this to happen, never. It wasn't like we were having an affair….it is just complicated, my relationship with Edie.
"I cannot believe this. Once maybe I could understand but twice? Was the second time a drunken mistake too?"
"Nate….I am sorry."
"Look at you! It has always been him! You've chosen him over me! You are in love with him!"
Wait? What? Edie loves me? She loves me? Edie didn't say anything for a moment, that pause gave me enough evidence, she finally loves me in the way I love her. So there is hope for us that is why time is an essence. Patience is a virtue.
"What?"
"Don't deny it Edie. I can't do this anymore. It is clear you don't want me; I have watched you grow close with him. I don't want you anymore… I have tried to put up with this, trying to not believe it, you may not admit it Edie but you are in love with him. We are through!"
"Nate!"
So Edie is in denial, Nate took off leaving her. She got up and left my side, turning slowly to face me, tears where brimming from her eyes. I waited for her to say something. To admit that she loved me, but nothing came, she tore her gaze from me and ran. I struggled to get up, mum and dad had come to help me up, I staggered towards the door, only to have a firm arm stopping me, I turned to see Ethan.
"Let her go."
"Ethan it is her birthday, I can't believe of all days Gossip Girl chooses her birthday. She needs someone to comfort her."
"And that person always has been you."
"I know."
"Trust me, she needs to be alone, plus you are in no state to go after her."
"But I love her."
"I know. Come let's get you cleaned up."
I turn around only to see Amanda, standing there; her eyes where also brimming with tears, shoot. I totally forgot about her, how can I forget about my own girlfriend? What kind of boyfriend am I?
"Amanda…."
"Will you do not need to explain yourself, I've always known. You have always loved her, and you always will. Who was I to try and win your heart? Goodbye Will."
"No Amanda…."
But I didn't go after her, she was right. She wasn't the one I wanted. I only ever wanted one person.
(Edie's POV)
I ran straight into the lift before anyone could follow me. I caught myself a cab and found myself in Central Park. I sat at a bench, thinking, till I was approached by a couple I looked up, a little blinded from my tearful eyes.
"Baby."
It was mum and dad, I got up and fell into my mother's arms.
"Mum I am so sorry."
"I am not mad Edie. Love is very complicated. I know you have always been fond of Will. You guys have been best friends since forever. It wouldn't have been long till you guys fell in love with each other."
"I'm so confused; I want to clear my head….think things through."
"Edie, you can only do that if you leave. You will have to get out of the Upper East Side, out of this city. Even country and not England. You have shared too many memories with Will there."
I turned to look at my dad; he had pulled me into a hug.
"Daddy…you are letting me go?"
"Of course, Jaxe. You need to."
I started to think of the one place that I love; I knew where I wanted to go. I had fallen in love with the rich culture, the historical background, the food, and the attractions.
"Italy….can I go there?"
"Of course. Good thing you are half Italian then. No trouble in speaking the language. Take as long as you need ok. But not too long. I want you back by the new school year."
I nodded my head and buried myself deeper into my father's arms.
"Thank you dad. Wait! You're not coming with me?"
My mother takes my hand and leads me to the bench.
"Baby, you need to figure this out for yourself. You will make the right choice."
"Jaxe let me tell you something. When you were a little girl, probably about 5, you told your mother & I that you and Will, will get married and have lots of babies."
"I did?"
I could feel my cheeks heat up. I told them that I was going to marry Will! How embarrassing! My mother laughed at my face and stroked my hair.
"You know, Will told his mum; when he was about that age, that he loved you and will forever love you. Back then it made us laugh, but as you two grew up and bonded we began to see how close you guys got, how much you have in common with each other. You know you are not only my daughter, but you are also Blake's."
I nodded; I understood that Blake always wanted a daughter. But I also know she loves her two boys, and she loves me like her daughter. She would be my fun aunt and shower me with gifts, she was so much easier to talk to them my mother.
"Can I leave tonight?"
"Of course honey."
"I needed to say goodbye, to Ethan, Enrico and the girls. Especially Enrico. He is not going to understand why I am leaving again."
"We will deal with Enrico. I take it you do not want Will knowing? This is going to be hard to hide from Blake."
I pulled a weak smile; I know how close mum is with Blake. They are like sisters. I was asking a lot from my mother. But I don't want to see Will. Not yet anyway.
"No I don't want Will knowing….I am not ready to see him."
My parents nodded and led me away to a cab; I started to pack and called Blair & Serena over. I had already spoken to Ethan & Enrico. As I expected Rico did not take it very well. He was crying for ages, I only just managed to get him to sleep. My father brought me a one way ticket to Italy. Blair & Serena understood, and promised not to tell Will.
It felt like déjà vu. I was running away, again. This time I am not running from my father. I am running from myself, from my heart. I am running from Will.
GG: "This definitely was a night to remember. So the cat is out of the bag and Edie Russo is on the run again, this time running from her feelings. Will, Redknapp catch her before it is too late?"
Truly intended to post this up yesterday but I re wrote this chapter since I did not like what I wrote. Anyway I found it funny when I wrote
"Will, I am going to kick your ass." Will. I. Am….get it? Lol Just me oooh ok. Ha.
Yes I know some of you are team Nate….ook I only know two of you who are team Nate and two who are team Will…..sorrrrrrrrrrry lol
What team is everyone else on? Ooh and i need some songs...meaningful ones or cute ones i guess...like I rather be with you :) or Beautiful Soul haha...care to help me out? x
Liv