Chapter 22

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Austin just cried. I didn't know what to say to him. I just gave him a hug and waited for him to tell me what was going on. I asked "Austin... What's going on?" He finally held in his tears and started to explain what was going on. "Marie... she... she cheated on me with some guy, named Harry. I don't understand what I did and as I was leaving the restaurant I saw them together. They were holding hands and laughing together, they looked happy. I guess I could never do that for her." I looked at Austin, and said "Austin... I really don't know what to say, I had no idea she was... cheating on you." He nodded. I grabbed a tissue and wiped away some tears. Out of the silence, Austin said "I just don't understand why she couldn't just say something to me instead of just cheating on me...." I stayed quiet, just listening. He continued "What makes someone want to cheat?" I placed one hand on his knee "Austin, I think you need to go home and take a deep breath. You need to just need to rest."  He got up and moved his hands through his hair. He was stressed, he was upset, and he was getting heated. He started to walk towards the door and I followed behind. Once we got to the door, he held it open and looked back at me. Austin then said "Thanks for being a good friend, but this will probably be the last time you will see me." I nodded "Okay, well, if you need anything-" cutting me off his lips connected with mine. I pushed him away "Austin... Leave." He started "I'm so-" I yelled "Leave!" He waved goodbye and got into his car. I slammed the door shut. I was so upset with him and for him. I didn't understand why he did that. I looked at the clock and saw that Nick would be here soon. I pushed Austin out of my mind and finished getting ready.

My dress was on, my shoes were strapped on, and I was ready to go. Nick finally knocked on the door. Once he came in I started kissing him, trying to keep Austin's kiss out of my head. Nick didn't stop me, he held me close, not wanting to let me go. He held me up bridal style, because of my long dress, never detaching our lips. We started to slow down and detached. Nick stared into my eyes "Everything okay?" Should I tell him? Should I tell him about Austin? I looked back "Yeah... I'm okay." I smiled back reassuring that everything was fine. Maybe this is the last time I will see Austin, maybe this is something that happened and now it is over.  Nick set me down and then guided me out to the limo that was waiting for us.

When we finally pulled up the location of the dinner party, questions filled my head. What was Amber going to do? What if she convinces Nick to leave me? How do I show Nick that I'm uncomfortable with something she may be doing? My anxiety level was high and out of control. As I was rethinking everything, Nick opened my door and extended out his hand to help me out. I guess I didn't even realize he got out of the car. I placed my head gently in his and pulled myself out of the car. Lights were flashing everywhere. Nick held my hand the whole way up.  Once we got up to the party, Nick introduced me to the director. Oddly enough it was the same director that had directed the 'Chains' video. We shook hands, as he said "Ms. Stevens, it's so good to see you again." I smiled "Likewise. How have you been?" As he continued to talk, Nick nodded to me and went to go talk to someone I didn't know. I continued to talk to the director as he was curious why I was Nick's manager. I explained that I am just holding the place while we search for another manger. The director wouldn't stop talking and I lost track of Nick. Then I felt someone touch my shoulder. I turned and saw that Joe was next to me. "Joe! Hey!" I said excitedly. He guided me away from the director. Joe commented "You look amazing tonight." I thanked him then said "Where is Kevin?" He laughed a little "He's around here somewhere with Danielle, his wife." I totally forgot that Kevin was married. I laughed with him and said "Who are you here with tonight?" He sighed "No one but I'm working on it!" We both kept each other entertained the rest of the night. He informed me that his parents couldn't be here tonight due to some family issues they were dealing with. I was still eager to meet them. Then I asked Joe "Where is Nick? I haven't seen him in awhile..." We both searched the room. Joe then said "There he is." I looked over and saw Nick with Amber. They were laughing and talking, looking like they are having a good time. Every time she would touch him, like love taps, I would cringe. Joe saw that I started to tense up. He then said "Gabby, are you jealous?" He was right. I was jealous. I tried to cover up my jealousy and said "No, he can talk to whomever he wants." Joe looked at me intently, then replied "You are... jealous!!" I laughed "Joe... I am, but I'm not going to ruin his fun just for him to talk to me and not her." I stared back at them, watching them closely. I continued "It's just the way he looks at her and how he is so relaxed with her that makes me feel like I might lose him." Joe gave me a hug "You're not going to lose him. He is crazy about you and would never want to hurt you." I whispered back "Joe why do you think I'm going on this tour? Because I don't want to lose Nick to her again and if something happens... I don't know what I'm going to do." Joe assured me that nothing would happen, but I was still not sure. Nick hasn't really said anything to me all night. Maybe I'm just being over obsessive, but, I mean, who wouldn't, he is my boyfriend, Nick Jonas, is mine. I walked away from Joe and towards Nick. I didn't want to interrupt their conversation, but I wanted to ease myself of my jealousy.  When Nick saw me he smiled and held my hand, then he introduced me "Amber. This is my girlfriend and now manger, Gabby." Amber nodded her head and extended out her hand "Nice to meet you." I shook her hand and faked a smile. Nick continued on with his conversation with her like I wasn't even there. I glared at Amber the whole time. My thoughts were flying everywhere. After they finished their conversation, Amber waved goodbye with the 'sweet, innocent, girl look." I could seriously punch her in the face. Nick turned and said "So that wasn't that bad was it?" I looked back at him "What wasn't so bad?" He continued "Talking to Amber. Being in the same room with her." I let go of Nick's hand, and I started to walk away "I guess so." Nick followed me "What's wrong?" I glared at him "Nothing." He grabbed my hand and asked "What's wrong?" I looked back "Walk with me?" he nodded and we walked through the crowd and to the balcony. Nick closed the glass doors behind us. Once I heard the doors close, I quickly turned around "Nick, I'm jealous. I don't like her and when you talk to her I feel like you don't even know I exist. Plus, I can tell she still wants you. I already lost you once because of her and I don't want to lose you again to her." There was a pause of silence. I went on "Nick... the way you look at her and interact with her, I just feel...." Nick finished my sentence "that I don't love you anymore?" I nodded while a tear ran down my face. Nick lifted my head up "Gabby... you know I would never do that to you-"  I stopped him "Nick it happened once, against your will as you say it, but with her you look so happy." He pulled me in closer "I want you and no one else. I love you Gabby..." I started to melt in his arms. I started to blush but I questioned "How do I know that for sure?" He smiled and started to lean in, until the glass doors flew open. Nick and I's head turned towards the door. Of course interrupting us was Amber. 

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