Reformed with Romance

94: April 18th, 2020

Bella looked around, brows furrowed, "the lockdown ended, what, five days ago? Why is his stuff still here?"

"Did he move in?" Bebe snickered.

I rolled my eyes, "No." I looked around the living room, noting a few things that clearly belonged to Gerald. From his jacket hanging up on the coat rack to his shoes by the door. Not to mention his laptop, a baseball cap and a bottle of whiskey. It really wasn't a lot.

"He left like three days ago. He's been in the studio or so he says. I haven't seen him since then but pretty much this is all he left after living with me for almost weeks," I shrugged.

"Don't forget the time in Italy. You basically spent what, three and a half weeks completely alone together. How was that?" Bebe asked.

"It was fine. We had fun. He's not hard to deal with or live with," I answered honestly.

"So... is it official?" Bella asked.

I scoffed, "Uh, no. He's been talking to other girls. That's for sure. He swore he hasn't slept with anyone else but that was before Italy and like I said I haven't seen or really even heard from him in three days. Last we talked, he invited me to go with him to Cara Delevigne's launch party tonight. With Balmain?"

"Yeah, I'm going," Bella said. "You should definitely come along. It'll be fun— Oh! Unless Kells is going too. That could be awkward."

I raised a brow, "you don't know for sure?"

She shook her head, "I could ask him."

"No. Don't please. I already told G no. I was afraid to run into Colson," I admitted, shrugging my shoulder. "He's a little upset about me and Gerald so I figured it was best to not take my chances. I don't want to be in his face with his arch nemesis."

"Smart move," Bebe said. "It's not worth the drama."

"Besides Gerald hasn't brought it up since. So, maybe he's got another date."

"And that doesn't bother you, at all?" Bella asked, staring at me incredulously.

"No," I responded. "Not even a little bit."

"Hmmm. Alright well, I'm out. I have to get ready for the party."

"Have fun," Bebe said.

"Bye, be safe, love you," I added as I hugged my friend goodbye.

📲 - Text from Gerald ☠️🥃🖤

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Gerald ☠️🥃🖤: Hey gorgeous

Me: Speak of the devil... hi stranger

Gerald ☠️🥃🖤: Speaking of me? With who?

Me: Bebe and Bella stopped by. Noticed some of your things lingering in my house

Gerald ☠️🥃🖤: shit

Gerald ☠️🥃🖤: my bad, baby. I can come pick it up maybe tomorrow

Me: It's not a problem lol

Me: Whenever is fine. I figured you'd stop by when you weren't too busy

Gerald ☠️🥃🖤: Of course. Sorry

Gerald ☠️🥃🖤: Lots of studio time

Gerald ☠️🥃🖤: But I miss you. It's not too late for you to attend this party with me. The theme is boxing