Chapter 8 (The aftermath)

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As Gabi turns to see Terrel she sees him staring at Antonio with fierce eyes. A little back story on Antonio is that he was with Gabi before Terrel and Maxx, they were high school sweethearts and their different paths in life caused the relationship to end but not on a sour note. Terrel automatically didn't like this reunion because Gabi had spoken of this man before and when called out to him from a far he had heard the same name that he never wanted her to see again.

Antonio: Gabriella it's been so long, and you look amazing, and look at you Alex you've gotten so big since the last time I'd seen you

Alex with a smile says "yeah I know but it's really good to see you"

Gabi: Thank you so much, but this is Terrel, Terrel this is Antonio

Antonio: Wassup man how you doing? (He says while extending a hand)

Terrel: Yo (he says while ignoring Antonio's hand) .

Gabi tries to fill the awkward silence by explaining more of the situation to Terrel and telling him how Antonio, Erin, and herself were all very good friends and she was also like a sister to him as she was to her, and that explains why Toni (Antonio) was at her grave. Then a thought pops into Terrel's head.

Terrel: Aye bro

Toni: Wassup?

Terrel: Why did u run when my girl called your name

Toni: Ok so not that it's any of your business but I've been in trouble with the law lately and someone just yelling my name at a cemetery that I told no one I was goin to was pretty startling.

Terrel: Oh so you like that huh?

Toni: Watchu mean bruh?

Terrel: You been in trouble with the law, and like you said it's not any of my business but what did you do dawg?

Toni: Well I was involved in a shooting, I'm not a bad dude it's just these niggas was tryna play wit my lil sis and I don't play that shit know what I'm saying?

Terrel: I can feel you big dawg, I'd do the same if I was in your shoes.

Gabriella cuts in saying "so Toni it's been a while, how's your mom and siblings?"

Toni: They're good, hows Mrs. and Mr.Wilson?

Gabi: Oh well to be honest not very well, my dad just passed away and my mom's been going through it too

Terrel: Yeah her fam's been going through a lot lately

Toni: No disrespect dawg but I ain't ask you, and to you queen I'm very sorry for your loss, you too Alex, that caught me off guard. Mr.Kenny was a good man and it's sad to hear he's gone

Terrel has an agitated look on his face feeling disrespected by Antonio's words, but non-the less he keeps his mouth shut trying to please Gabriella during this tough time. For while longer Antonio and Gabi sit at Erin's grave and catching up and reflecting on their most fond memories with Erin.

As time goes by everyone is having a good time except Terrel, he's feeling intimidated do to the fact that Gabi has previously admitted to not being sure if her feelings for him where gone or it was just the fact that they hadn't seen each other in years.

When things at the graveyard come to a close Toni stands up and gives Gabriella a very long sweet hug, they rock from side to side while in each other's embrace.

Toni: We should do this again sometime, how long are you in Cali?

Gabi: Well to be honest I really can't say right now but we can exchange info and link up later, like all of us (she adds to keep the suspicions down, knowing on the inside she couldn't wait to be alone with Antonio)

Toni: Alr fasho that'd be cool

After they exchange numbers they part ways but both are looking forward to the next time they see each other

Ok guys ik it's been a super long time since i've updated the story and sorry to all the ones that I told that i'd have another part up way sooner, things have been going on but i think I may be ready to come back, but for now just enjoy

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