Inessa's life took a drastic turn when her father owed Vincent Valentino a lot of money. Unable to pay him back, Vincent decided to take Inessa as collateral. Inessa's world came crashing down, but she didn't cry; she was disappointed in her father...
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Saturday morning 8:00-Inessa
But as she woke up the next day, Inessa's mood had shifted. She realized with frustration that she had started her period overnight, and she was feeling more annoyed and moody than usual. She couldn't believe her bad timing, as if dealing with her complicated feelings for Vincent wasn't enough.
With a groan, Inessa got out of bed and changed into some comfortable clothes. She grabbed some painkillers and headed to the kitchen, hoping to find some food to help ease her cramps.
As she entered the kitchen, she found Elijah already there, making himself some toast. He looked up at her and noticed her scowl.
"Are you okay, Inessa?" he asked, concerned.
Inessa sighed. "Just dealing with my period. It's not a good day," she muttered, grabbing a banana from the fruit basket.
Elijah nodded sympathetically. "I understand. I have an older sister, so I've seen how it affects her. Is there anything I can do to help?"
Inessa smiled, touched by his offer. "No, it's okay. I just need some rest and some chocolate," she said, trying to lighten the mood.
Elijah grinned. "I can definitely help with the chocolate. I have a stash in my room."
Inessa laughed, feeling a bit better already. She thanked Elijah and headed back to her room to rest, hoping that her mood would improve before her conversation with Vincent later that day.
However, as the day went on, Inessa found herself caught up in other activities and completely forgot about her meeting with Vincent at the gazebo. It wasn't until she heard a knock on her door that she realized her mistake.
Inessa quickly got up and opened the door to find Vincent standing there, looking concerned.
"Inessa, are you okay? I've been waiting for you at the gazebo, but you didn't show up," he said, his voice gentle.
Inessa's heart sank as she realized what had happened. "I'm so sorry, Vincent. I completely forgot. I've been a mess today," she said, feeling embarrassed.
Vincent looked at her with a soft expression. "It's okay, Inessa. We can reschedule. But why are you so upset?"
Inessa shook her head, not wanting to burden him with her period troubles. But before she could say anything, tears started streaming down her face.
Vincent looked shocked for a moment, then his expression softened. "Inessa, you're crying," he said, trying to hold back his own laughter.
Inessa looked up, surprised to see tears on her cheeks. She wiped them away, feeling foolish.
"I didn't even realize," she said, her voice shaking with laughter and tears.
Vincent chuckled and pulled her into a hug. "It's okay. We all have bad days. Let's reschedule and talk when you're feeling better, okay?"
Inessa nodded, feeling grateful for Vincent's understanding. They both burst out laughing, relieved to have diffused the awkward moment. As Vincent left her room, Inessa couldn't help but feel a bit closer to him, despite her emotional state. Maybe there was hope for them after all.
(...)
As Inessa got ready for bed that night, she couldn't help but reflect on the events of the day. She had gone from feeling frustrated and moody to crying over a bird, then to feeling guilty about the rain and finally to forgetting her meeting with Vincent. It had been a rollercoaster of emotions, but she was grateful for her friends who had been there to comfort her throughout the day.
As she settled into bed, she decided to tell her friends the story of how she saw a bird all alone in a tree and started crying about it. Everyone listened attentively, and while most of them tried to comfort her, Elijah couldn't help himself but laugh.
"Is that something all blond girls do? Cry over birds?" he said, grinning.
Inessa felt a surge of anger and hit him playfully. "No, it's not just blond girls," she said, trying to hide her hurt feelings.
But then she started sobbing again, feeling overwhelmed by her emotions. "Maybe I should dye my hair brown," she cried, feeling frustrated.
Her friends immediately told her not to do it and Elijah apologized for his insensitive comment. Inessa laughed it off, feeling a bit better, but then started crying again when she realized it was raining outside and thought about all the homeless people who were suffering.
Mira handed her some tissues, while Vincent rubbed her back, telling her the bird was okay and she didn't have to cry. Inessa couldn't explain why she was crying, but her friends were there to support her.
Just when she thought she couldn't take it anymore, Treyvon arrived with a basket full of chocolate. Inessa jumped up and hugged him, feeling grateful for his kindness.
Vincent watched with jealousy as Inessa showered Treyvon with attention, but he kept his feelings to himself. He knew he had to be patient and wait for the right moment to express his own feelings to Inessa.
As Inessa drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but feel grateful for her friends and the support they had shown her. She knew she had a lot to figure out, but she also knew that she didn't have to do it alone.
