FORTY FOUR

2014 - October - 25

When dinner was over, I made my way back to my room. I made a way to my desk to take a seat, reading through the Romeo and Juliet book. Since we still had to present it at the end of the semester.

I was trying hard to stop myself from sleeping off when I felt footsteps approaching me from behind. I stilled, using my eyes to look for anything that I could use as a weapon. The footsteps drew near until the person stood behind my back. I clenched on the book in my hand, ready to stream when warm hands covered my eyes.

" Guess who." A deep familiar voice says. I smiled recognizing the familiar smell of cologne.

" I wonder who this could be."  I say in a tone heavy with sarcasm.

" You need to guess." I tap my chin, pretending to think about it.

" Damon Salvatore." Giovanni's hands immediately dropped from my eyes. He  spins me round , his eyes looking hooded with his Jaw clenched together.

" Who the hell is Damon Salvatore?" The look on his face was deadly, the emotion on his eyes showed one thing. Jealousy.

" I can't believe you don't know who Damon Salvatore is." I said, pretending to look shocked. " Who doesn't know the sexiest man ever."

Giovanni's fist clenched together, he looked ready to kill someone at any moment. " I don't care who he is because you are mine and I would be damned if I let that fucktude come anywhere near you." He says getting all possessive.

I wanted to continue with the charade but wasn't able to stop myself and I burst out laughing. I fell off the chair, a hand clenched to my stomach and the other pointing at Giovanni as I watched the confused expression on his face.

He was looking at me like I had gone insane.

" You seriously haven't watched Vampire diaries." I asked When I finally managed to get a hold of myself but  Giovanni continued to look at me confused. " We need to add that to the things we need to do." I said.

He rolled his eyes, when he finally realized what I was talking about and stared at me blankly. I stood up from the ground walking to my bed, plopping myself down on it with Giovanni laying beside me.

" I can't believe you think a guy in a movie is hotter than me." His voice was filled with jealousy and I smiled.

" Don't worry, as much as I like Damon I like you more." I said, laying on my side to face him.

A smile graced his face at my word. He placed his hand behind my back, pulling me close to him. We snuggled close to each other, my arms wrapped around his torso.

" Are your parents back yet?" I whispered.

Giovanni took in a deep breath before replying, his hands on my waist tightened. " Yeah, but only my mom. My dad left for a business trip like usual." I knew the relationship between the two of them wasn't good so I decided not to ask more about his parents. I didn't want to ruin the mood right now.

" How was practice today?" I asked to change the subject and that was how the rest of the night played out.

Giovanni and I remained in each other's hold, talking about random stuff all night. We talked about the funniest things we had encountered, to our favorite movies and places. We also made a list of things we wanted to do as a couple.

We talked about the stupidest things we have done and only managed to fall asleep at three in the morning. Thank God tomorrow was a Saturday.

When I woke up later in the morning, I found myself still wrapped in Giovanni's hold. His hands wrapped around my waist with my head resting on his other hand. My hands were also on his bicep.

I looked at his bare chest, wondering when he took off his shirt . His muscles flexed as he took in a breath and wanted to stay in his hold forever.

After debating with myself, I reluctantly moved Giovanni's arms away from my waist. I got off from the bed and made my way to the door, locking it. I didn't want my mom nor Richard walking in on us.

That would be a very awkward situation especially with Dad around. I was sure things would escalate to the worst, I still haven't told them about Giovanni  and I yet.  I plan on doing that. Maybe next week, when I was fully ready for their outburst, though I doubt I would ever be.

After locking my door, I made my way to the closet to get a cloth to wear before making my way to the bathroom to shower.

*****

2015 - March - 10.

" We need to tell them, Roy, we can't hide it forever." Giovanni voiced out agitated, his hands on the wheel, trying to focus on the dark road.

" I know Gio, but I can't help it. I'm scared, Richard would be pissed." I said with worry laced in my tone.

" Still Roy, I told you I would be there every step of the way. It's been five month, they will know something is wrong. You have completely changed the way you dress and wear big clothes to hide your bump forever."

I sighed, placing my hand on my tummy. " Can we just hold it off for another week, I promise we will tell them. ".

" I think my mom suspects something, I saw her in my room holding the ultrasound." He said worried.  " It's not going to be easy but we will face it all together, it's you and  I against the world." He raised our locked hands to his lips, pecking mine.

I nod, trying to ease my nerves when I feel a sharp pain underneath my abdomen. I groaned, clenching into my stomach, alerting the attention of Giovanni.

" Are you okay Roy, what is it. Is it the baby, do you need to go to the hospital." he rambled out, all at once. His eyes on me as he looked at me in concern.

" It's nothing, he is kicking hard today." I smiled, turning my focus to the front of us when I saw a white light in front of us and a speeding car running towards our direction.

" Giovanni, look out ." I screamed but it was already too late since our car collided.

The car rolled and my head banged against the side window repeatedly. My eyelids drooping close slowly, I could hear faint noises of someone calling out of me before my eyes completely shut.