trespasser of personal boundaries

part six

I knew that sooner or later everything would come out. My sister, Virginia, and everyone else will find out about Chiara and Niccolo's secret affair. But I didn't think it would be so unexpected.

—Tell me the truth, Kimberly. You were aware of that, weren't you? Then why didn't you tell me right away?

—I didn't know, Cami. I swear this is the first time I'm learning about this, just like you.

It was hard to lie to your own sister when she was standing in front of you and looking into your eyes without blinking.

Camille sighed heavily before taking my hand and squeezing it tightly.

—I really hope you're telling me the truth. You are my sister no matter what, know this Kimi.

I nodded and she wrapped me in her arms, several large tears fell on my cheeks. I'm probably doing something bad right now and lying to her, but I just can't do anything else.

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Fine. Chiara is considered a whore who deliberately beat off a guy from Virginia, knowing that he is in a relationship. Why can't people understand that both are to blame? Not only my best friend, but also my brother. I'd like to talk to Chiara, but I'm not really sure if this is the right time and place. I will postpone this conversation until better times.

— Kimi, can we talk?

I was startled by the way Fabio abruptly appeared right in front of me. I nodded, slapping an empty seat on the bench, inviting him to sit with me.

— Of course, Fabio. We haven't seen each other for a long time, is that why you decided to talk to me?

—Not quite.

I saw my boyfriend desperately struggling with his thoughts in his head and weighing all the pros and cons.

—You don't have to worry, Fedeli. You know I will accept you in any way, no matter what information you give me.

- OK. I'm gay. I didn't tell you because I was afraid of your reaction, and I only recently realized my sexual orientation. My father kept telling me to find a girlfriend and start thinking about the future. I don't want that kind of future for myself. When we were dating, I constantly pushed away my thoughts that I was lying to you, and first of all to myself. I loved you and I love you now, but only as my best friend.

— How did you realize your orientation?

— I realized that I have no feelings for you, except platonic ones. You didn't interest me in terms of sex, unlike guys.

I fell silent, digesting the information I had just heard. I began to notice that Fabio had been estranged from me lately and I couldn't help but wonder what feelings I had for him. The guy has become a second brother to me, to whom you can turn for advice, vent your accumulated emotions and just chat about anything. I stopped loving Fedeli too. This conversation was definitely needed by the two of us to break down the barrier that we had created. I am grateful to him that she decided and confessed to me, I myself wanted to talk to him about this topic. But he beat me to it.

— Thank you, Fabio. I'm glad you decided to have this conversation, I wanted to talk to you too. You beat me to it.

He nodded, giggling awkwardly.

—So we're friends?

— Friends, Fabio. This time the most friendly and strong friends.

Nothing could spoil this beautiful day. How wrong I was. Virginia pushed Chiara into the pool, which caused her to fall into the water. I couldn't stand such disrespect to my best friend and did her a favor in return by pushing her into the pool when Chiara was leaving the party. I was pleased with myself and hurried to catch up with her. Alas, I did not have time and she left in her car.

My back bumped into someone's chest and turned around in fright.

— Brando, damn it.

— I'm sorry to distract you from another conversation with Fabio, but can we talk?