Gabenath One Shots

Love in the Time of Secrets

Gabriel and Nathalie had been friends for years, but it wasn't until they found themselves stranded in a foreign country that they realized their feelings for each other ran deeper than friendship.

As they navigated the challenges of being lost in a new place, they also began to explore their mutual attraction. They talked about their hopes and dreams, their fears and insecurities, and found themselves drawn closer together with each passing moment.

But just as they were beginning to explore their newfound love, Nathalie received a phone call that changed everything. She had a secret that she had been keeping from Gabriel, one that threatened to tear them apart.

As Nathalie struggled with whether or not to tell Gabriel the truth, their relationship became strained. They fought and argued, unsure of how to move forward.

And then, just when it seemed like they might be able to work things out, Nathalie received another phone call. This time, it was Gabriel who had a secret to share.

Now, as they stood facing each other, their hearts heavy with the weight of their secrets, they knew that their love story was far from over. The road ahead was uncertain, but they were determined to face it together, no matter what challenges lay ahead.

Gabriel and Nathalie sat across from each other, the tension palpable between them. They both knew that they had secrets that could change everything, but they also knew that they couldn't keep them hidden any longer.

Nathalie took a deep breath and began to speak. "Gabriel, there's something I need to tell you. Something I should have told you a long time ago."

Gabriel looked at her, his heart pounding in his chest. "What is it?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Nathalie hesitated for a moment before speaking. "I have a son, Gabriel. A son that I never told you about."

Gabriel's eyes widened in shock. "A son? How is that possible? Why didn't you tell me?"

Nathalie looked down at her hands, tears in her eyes. "I was scared, Gabriel. Scared of how you would react, scared of what it would mean for us. But I can't keep this secret any longer. Alex deserves to know his father, and you deserve to know the truth."

Gabriel was speechless. He had never imagined that Nathalie had a child, let alone that he was the father. He didn't know what to say, how to feel, or what to do.

And then, just as he was trying to process everything, Gabriel spoke up. "Nathalie, there's something I need to tell you too. Something that I've been keeping from you."

Nathalie looked up at him, her eyes wide with surprise. "What is it, Gabriel?"

Gabriel took a deep breath before speaking. "I'm married, Nathalie. I've been married for the past two years."

Nathalie felt like the world was spinning around her. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. "Married? How could you do this to me, Gabriel? How could you keep something like this from me?"

Gabriel looked at her, his tears starting to fall. "I was ashamed, Nathalie. Ashamed of what I had done, of how I had hurt you. But I can't keep this secret any longer. I need to be honest with you and with myself."

Nathalie felt like her heart had been ripped out of her chest. She didn't know how to react, how to feel, or what to do next.

And so, as they sat there facing each other, their secrets out in the open, Gabriel and Nathalie knew that their love story had taken a dark turn. They didn't know what the future held, but they knew that it was going to be a difficult road ahead.

Gabriel and Nathalie sat in silence, the weight of their secrets heavy between them. They didn't know what to say, how to move forward, or even if they wanted to.

But as the minutes ticked by, they both knew that they couldn't stay in this limbo forever. They needed to talk, to figure out what they wanted and what they were willing to do to make things right.

Nathalie was the first to break the silence. "Gabriel, I don't know what to do. I'm hurt, angry, and confused. How could you keep something like this from me? How could you betray me like this?"

Gabriel looked at her, his pain etched on his face. "I know I messed up, Nathalie. I should have told you about my marriage, and I'm sorry that I didn't. But please, try to understand. I was scared and ashamed, and I didn't want to lose you."

Nathalie sighed, feeling the weight of his words. "I understand, Gabriel. But that doesn't excuse what you did. You hurt me, and I don't know if I can forgive you."

Gabriel nodded, his tears starting to fall. "I know, Nathalie. And I'll do anything to make it up to you. Anything to show you that I love you and that I'm committed to making things right."

Nathalie looked at him, her heart heavy with emotion. "And what about your wife, Gabriel? What are you going to do about her?"

Gabriel looked down, feeling the weight of his guilt. "I don't know, Nathalie. I need to talk to her, to figure out what I want and what's best for everyone involved. But I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to make things right between us."

Nathalie nodded, feeling a glimmer of hope in her heart. She didn't know what the future held, but she knew that she loved Gabriel and that she wanted to try to make things work between them.

And so, as they sat there facing each other, their hearts heavy with emotion, Gabriel and Nathalie knew that they had a long road ahead of them. But they also knew that they were committed to each other and that they were willing to do whatever it took to make things right.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Gabriel and Nathalie worked hard to rebuild their relationship, to heal the wounds that had been inflicted by Gabriel's betrayal.

It wasn't easy. There were moments of doubt, moments of anger, moments of sadness. But through it all, Gabriel and Nathalie were determined to make it work.

Gabriel had ended things with his wife, and while it had been difficult, he knew that it was the right thing to do. He had hurt Nathalie deeply, and he needed to make amends.

So he did. He took her on romantic dates, surprised her with gifts, and wrote her love letters. He showed her, every day, how much he loved her and how sorry he was for what he had done.

Nathalie, in turn, tried to forgive him. She knew that it wasn't easy, that the wounds were still fresh, but she also knew that she loved him. And so she tried, every day, to let go of the anger and the hurt, and to focus on the love that they shared.

It wasn't a quick process. It took time, patience, and a lot of hard work. But slowly, gradually, they began to heal.

And then, one day, Gabriel got down on one knee and asked Nathalie to marry him. He promised her that he would never hurt her again, that he would spend the rest of his life making it up to her.

Nathalie looked at him, tears in her eyes, and said yes.

And so, they got married. It was a beautiful ceremony, filled with love and hope and forgiveness. They exchanged vows, promising to love and cherish each other for the rest of their lives.

As they walked down the aisle, hand in hand, Gabriel and Nathalie knew that they had found their way back to each other. They had faced their demons, and they had come out the other side, stronger and more in love than ever before.

It wasn't an easy road, but it was a road worth taking. As they looked ahead to their future together, Gabriel and Nathalie knew that they were ready to face whatever challenges came their way, knowing that they had each other to lean on.