A Life I Never Knew

Chapter 39

Tony Pov

The day I met Luna was the day my entire world was consumed by her. Over the time she's been in my life I could see myself changing.

I wanted to give her everything if she would allow it.

The night we talked in her studio and I confessed that I had "someone" I love, was sort of a test.

Let me explain.

In the beginning, Luna knew nothing of romantic relationships and I wasn't the right person to inform her.

On top of everything she's been through, how would it make her feel, if someone suddenly confessed feelings she didn't understand. It could have been a disaster, hence I didn't disclose my feelings for her.

As the months went on she became healthier, more intelligent and overall happier. Seeing her prosper made me happy. I was content with how things were.

That was until one day, I overheard her and Mrs. Russo's conversing. She was acknowledging Luna on what a proper relationship was. After that I would occasionally see Luna walking around with romantic novels or watching a cheesy rom-com.

All these things excited me, and made me think that she was starting to understand what a couple is. That night in the studio I wanted to see how she would react once I told her I was in love.

Would she be surprised? Happy? Upset?

If she was happy that meant she didn't have feelings for me. But I don't believe she doesn't have any feelings for me. I have a inkling that she might, due to the constant stares she gives me. I often find her blushing and getting nervous around me.

I didn't want to jump to conclusions so I probed.

She gave me good advice, "stick around and put in effort," of course I wouldn't give up on her. Yet, that answer also meant that she supported my love for someone else. I thought she liked me.

My opinion started to change when she look decided to go to the back villa for the weekend. She had been avoiding me since the confession which prompted me to think she avoided me for a reason.

I went to the villa and found her in the garden late at night. She once again tried to avoid me but this time I could see the sadness in her eyes. At that moment I knew she had feelings for me and was trying to avoid me.

Luna is a kind soul, she wouldn't dare interfere with someone's life negatively. I was regretting telling her I was in love with someone. She now thinks she has to avoid me to spare her feelings.

A week went by and dead silence came from her, no text or calls. It didn't help that I had major business to take care of and wasn't in the house. I was spending more time at my own house in order to get things done faster.

When I received the invitation of her introduction party, I was happy that I would see her again. I would be sure to clear up all misunderstandings.

I would confess that the person I love is her and her only.

At the party I waited for her arrival, I knew they would enter last as it is customary for the host to enter last.

When their announcement was made I look at the balcony and my jaw fell to the floor alongside my heart.

Luna was breathtakingly beautiful, I followed her every movement not taking an eye off her.

I could hear the men around me compliment her beauty. It irked me to hear them fawning over her.

I wanted to immediately go to her, but her father introduced her to people and I also was dragged into conversing with my Padre and some business associates.