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Chapter 10
I don't know what to think or believe anymore. Even after all of the many trials had suffered, this was by far the worst. She can't be dying! Life can't be this unfair! But, she is, and I know I'd be living in a dream world if I thought otherwise. The question is, what am I going to do? Her parents know, and they expect her to get married. After pondering and trying to take in all of this for a few days, I can understand why she doesn't want to runaway with me. She's right, I can't abandon my newsies. In a way, I feel like I already have. I've been practically isolated from them for a few days. When I returned back to the lodging house that ill- fated night, I explained the situation to everyone and made sure to let them know that pity was not an option. The only reason why I even informed them was because they needed to know that they're leader needs some time to think things through. They've all given me space. Right now being the leader is not my main focus. I haven't even been selling papers. I need to figure out what I'm going to do. I'm not just going to let Isabelle die without me saying goodbye. I need to spend the last days with her, I don't care about John or her parents.
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"You look lovely today my dear Isabelle. I've noticed you seem a bit down lately, is everything alright?" Like it's any of his business! I don't care if he's my fiancé or not, my feelings still remain the same. He's kind and handsome, but could not compare with Spot. Spot...
"Just some problems I'm in the middle of working out." He better accept that as my final say in this matter.
"Well, if there's anything I can help you with let me know." He gently grabbed hold of my hand. Now that we're engaged and my father has threatened me, I have to let him be affectionate with me. That doesn't mean that I grab hold of his hand also, I just let it rest in his hand. Oh, no, he's moving closer to me. Probably another attempt to kiss me, only this time I'm scared to pull away for fear of my father's reaction. He makes sure John keeps him updated on what occurs for the duration of the time we spend together.
I knew it, he's now leaning towards me. I pulled my head back slightly. "John, I'm going through a rough time right now." He stopped, but did not pull back.
"I love you, Isabelle. If we are to be married I need some indication that you have feelings for me in return, hopefully mutual." You would think he would recognize that my feelings for him are nowhere near mutual.
"John, I don't love you. I would've let you know if I did. The truth is..." I hesitated. What would his reaction be if I told him about my feelings for Spot? Would he call the engagement off? Probably not. It would be disastrous if he did because my father would be furious. I decided to just go ahead and tell him. "The truth is my heart belongs to Spot Conlon." He pulled away.
"Tell me you're not serious!" He won't accept it, I know he won't.
"I wouldn't lie to you about such a serious matter. I do love him, and no one can take that away." I looked down because I did not want to see his reaction. After a long pause he leaned towards me and put his hand on my chin, forcing me to look into his eyes. Nope, he doesn't believe me, his eyes gave away the answer.
"You're a young lady who is infatuated with the idea of love. I think Spot has bewitched you with words. He can't make you happy like I can. I can provide you with a strong roof over your head, all of my love, and everything your hearts desires." Who the hell does he think he is?! He has no idea what love is!
I pulled back. "Is that what you think love is?"
He looked puzzled. "I believe love involves happiness, and I can provide that."
I stood up. "With what? You're wealth? Well, keep it! I don't want it! Spot is the only person who can make me truly happy and provide all of the love I need. Wealth is no concern to me." I no longer care if he becomes angry and reports this to my father. I'm too infuriated right now to care.
He stood up and for the first time I saw a heated expression. "You're a silly girl who obviously has a lot to learn. You don't love me, fine. I don't think you love this Spot fellow either. In fact, I doubt you even know what love is. We're done talking now." And with that, he walked away. I wonder if he's going to call off the engagement? I know longer care.
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"Hey Spot," Isabelle said as she opened the window. I can tell she's glad to see me, but I think she is waiting for my reaction before she says or does anything. I climbed on in to her room and immediately wrapped my arms around her slender body. I wanted to hold on forever. As I pulled away, I began to open my mouth, but I noticed something. The moon was lighting up her face, and that's when I spotted it. A black eye!
I lifted her head up and examined it. "Did ya fadah-"
She jumped back. "It's nothing, I'm fine." Bull shit!
"Tell me what happened," I tried to remain calm, but fury was building up inside of me.
"Let's sit down." We walked over to her bed and sat down. She held my hands in hers. Looking down at our hands, she said quietly, "The other day, John and I were sitting outside on the swing, and he tried to kiss me again. That's when I knew I couldn't stand it anymore. I told him of my affections for you. At first he didn't believe me, and even now he doesn't. He thinks you've bewitched me or something. Anyway, after our conversation, he told my father what happened, and that's how I got my black eye. You would think that, after recent events..." She broke down as she leaned her head on my chest. I want now more than ever to not only soak John, but her father as well! Lousy bastard! Who does he think he is hitting his own daughter!
"It's okay, Isabelle." I tried as hard as I could to comfort her. She sat up and wiped away her tears.
"I'm going on a walk with John tomorrow. I'll make sure to walk near Joe's, so please be nearby. It's going to be tricky, but it shouldn't be too difficult to quickly dodge him. I've been trying to figure out ways for us to see each other. Night time will be the easiest time, but even during the day, I'll keep you updated on what my plans are." For the first time in a long time, she smiled, and I couldn't help but return the favor. "Nobody can separate us." She leaned in to kiss me. How I missed those lips! I immediately wrapped my arms around her as we both fell back onto her bed. We kissed passionately for what seemed like a few seconds, but in fact turned out to be quite awhile. Finally she pulled away, and continued to smile at me. "Promise me you'll be there tomorrow around noon."
My lips spread into a wide grin. "Anythin' for you," I whispered. She leaned down to kiss me again, but we were interrupted by a loud thump. We immediately jumped up and looked at the door.
"You must go!" She said in a panicky voice.
I turned around and gave her a quick goodbye kiss. "I'll see ya tomorrow!" I climbed out of the window as hastily as I could without looking back. The second my feet hit the ground, I glanced up at her window, only to see the lights on. I immediately bolted towards the lodging house.
Chapter 10
I don't know what to think or believe anymore. Even after all of the many trials had suffered, this was by far the worst. She can't be dying! Life can't be this unfair! But, she is, and I know I'd be living in a dream world if I thought otherwise. The question is, what am I going to do? Her parents know, and they expect her to get married. After pondering and trying to take in all of this for a few days, I can understand why she doesn't want to runaway with me. She's right, I can't abandon my newsies. In a way, I feel like I already have. I've been practically isolated from them for a few days. When I returned back to the lodging house that ill- fated night, I explained the situation to everyone and made sure to let them know that pity was not an option. The only reason why I even informed them was because they needed to know that they're leader needs some time to think things through. They've all given me space. Right now being the leader is not my main focus. I haven't even been selling papers. I need to figure out what I'm going to do. I'm not just going to let Isabelle die without me saying goodbye. I need to spend the last days with her, I don't care about John or her parents.
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"You look lovely today my dear Isabelle. I've noticed you seem a bit down lately, is everything alright?" Like it's any of his business! I don't care if he's my fiancé or not, my feelings still remain the same. He's kind and handsome, but could not compare with Spot. Spot...
"Just some problems I'm in the middle of working out." He better accept that as my final say in this matter.
"Well, if there's anything I can help you with let me know." He gently grabbed hold of my hand. Now that we're engaged and my father has threatened me, I have to let him be affectionate with me. That doesn't mean that I grab hold of his hand also, I just let it rest in his hand. Oh, no, he's moving closer to me. Probably another attempt to kiss me, only this time I'm scared to pull away for fear of my father's reaction. He makes sure John keeps him updated on what occurs for the duration of the time we spend together.
I knew it, he's now leaning towards me. I pulled my head back slightly. "John, I'm going through a rough time right now." He stopped, but did not pull back.
"I love you, Isabelle. If we are to be married I need some indication that you have feelings for me in return, hopefully mutual." You would think he would recognize that my feelings for him are nowhere near mutual.
"John, I don't love you. I would've let you know if I did. The truth is..." I hesitated. What would his reaction be if I told him about my feelings for Spot? Would he call the engagement off? Probably not. It would be disastrous if he did because my father would be furious. I decided to just go ahead and tell him. "The truth is my heart belongs to Spot Conlon." He pulled away.
"Tell me you're not serious!" He won't accept it, I know he won't.
"I wouldn't lie to you about such a serious matter. I do love him, and no one can take that away." I looked down because I did not want to see his reaction. After a long pause he leaned towards me and put his hand on my chin, forcing me to look into his eyes. Nope, he doesn't believe me, his eyes gave away the answer.
"You're a young lady who is infatuated with the idea of love. I think Spot has bewitched you with words. He can't make you happy like I can. I can provide you with a strong roof over your head, all of my love, and everything your hearts desires." Who the hell does he think he is?! He has no idea what love is!
I pulled back. "Is that what you think love is?"
He looked puzzled. "I believe love involves happiness, and I can provide that."
I stood up. "With what? You're wealth? Well, keep it! I don't want it! Spot is the only person who can make me truly happy and provide all of the love I need. Wealth is no concern to me." I no longer care if he becomes angry and reports this to my father. I'm too infuriated right now to care.
He stood up and for the first time I saw a heated expression. "You're a silly girl who obviously has a lot to learn. You don't love me, fine. I don't think you love this Spot fellow either. In fact, I doubt you even know what love is. We're done talking now." And with that, he walked away. I wonder if he's going to call off the engagement? I know longer care.
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"Hey Spot," Isabelle said as she opened the window. I can tell she's glad to see me, but I think she is waiting for my reaction before she says or does anything. I climbed on in to her room and immediately wrapped my arms around her slender body. I wanted to hold on forever. As I pulled away, I began to open my mouth, but I noticed something. The moon was lighting up her face, and that's when I spotted it. A black eye!
I lifted her head up and examined it. "Did ya fadah-"
She jumped back. "It's nothing, I'm fine." Bull shit!
"Tell me what happened," I tried to remain calm, but fury was building up inside of me.
"Let's sit down." We walked over to her bed and sat down. She held my hands in hers. Looking down at our hands, she said quietly, "The other day, John and I were sitting outside on the swing, and he tried to kiss me again. That's when I knew I couldn't stand it anymore. I told him of my affections for you. At first he didn't believe me, and even now he doesn't. He thinks you've bewitched me or something. Anyway, after our conversation, he told my father what happened, and that's how I got my black eye. You would think that, after recent events..." She broke down as she leaned her head on my chest. I want now more than ever to not only soak John, but her father as well! Lousy bastard! Who does he think he is hitting his own daughter!
"It's okay, Isabelle." I tried as hard as I could to comfort her. She sat up and wiped away her tears.
"I'm going on a walk with John tomorrow. I'll make sure to walk near Joe's, so please be nearby. It's going to be tricky, but it shouldn't be too difficult to quickly dodge him. I've been trying to figure out ways for us to see each other. Night time will be the easiest time, but even during the day, I'll keep you updated on what my plans are." For the first time in a long time, she smiled, and I couldn't help but return the favor. "Nobody can separate us." She leaned in to kiss me. How I missed those lips! I immediately wrapped my arms around her as we both fell back onto her bed. We kissed passionately for what seemed like a few seconds, but in fact turned out to be quite awhile. Finally she pulled away, and continued to smile at me. "Promise me you'll be there tomorrow around noon."
My lips spread into a wide grin. "Anythin' for you," I whispered. She leaned down to kiss me again, but we were interrupted by a loud thump. We immediately jumped up and looked at the door.
"You must go!" She said in a panicky voice.
I turned around and gave her a quick goodbye kiss. "I'll see ya tomorrow!" I climbed out of the window as hastily as I could without looking back. The second my feet hit the ground, I glanced up at her window, only to see the lights on. I immediately bolted towards the lodging house.