Degrees of Desire (gxg, txs)

chapter twenty eight

-Diana

I waited in the car for her down the street. I kept texting her that I was here but she hadn't responded. I decided to pull in front of the house and try to see if I could spot her. That was when I saw it.

Isabella sat on the front steps with her lips on another girl's lips.

"What the fuck?" Was all I managed to get out.

Her attention completely turned towards me. She got up and tried to come closer but I sped off. I didn't know what else to do.

I had gotten word not too long ago that my mother was now getting worse. Her cancer seemed to be progressing. I wanted to take Isabella with me to go see my mother but I wasn't sure if I should or not.

I had been deciding whether or not to do it all night. Just as I was about to suggest it to her, I see her kissing some other girl in front of my eyes.

I tried to open up to her and show her my true feelings. I let my guard down for her and allowed her to see the real me. I was vulnerable with her in ways I had never been with anyone else.

When I saw her kissing someone else, my heart felt sank.

I don't know why it had such a strong effect on me but it did. As much as I didn't want it to, it did. I couldn't believe how strong of a hold she had on me.

I just drove off. I couldn't stand seeing that. Maybe she decided she was getting tired of having to hide. She might have started to get upset about having to be secretive about our relationship. I couldn't blame her.

I drove off and immediately went straight to go see my mom. It was still Friday night, I had all day tomorrow and Sunday morning to spend time with her before needing to come back for work.

The whole drive up-state was exhausting. I was trying hard to concentrate on the road while my mind was running with thoughts of Isabella. I remembered the way her face looked as she turned to see me. It was filled of fear and confusion.

I remember the girl too. I've seen her before. I believed she's in one of my classes but she keeps to herself quite often.

I drove for hours while hearing my phone blow up with notifications on the passenger seat beside me. I didn't bother to check any of it. I knew who it was, but I couldn't speak to her right now. I didn't want to say anything I might regret in the future. I just needed time to think.

I had finally made it to my parent's house around 3 in the morning. I had my own keys so I didn't bother to try and knock. I knew they'd be asleep by now.

My family's house was quite big, far bigger than mine. The property had a lot of land which they managed to build a swimming pool in, a basketball court, tennis court, and even a mini golf course. The house itself had  about 8 rooms each with their own personal bathrooms. There were special rooms in the house such as a theatre room and even a maids quarters.

It was a little over the top but that's exactly what describes my parents.

I parked my car in the driveway and headed inside the house. There was a security alarm code that you had to enter as soon as you got in so I made sure to enter it before the alarm went off.

I hardly ever spent time in this house considering they had bought it when I was in college. I was already living with Sonia in our apartment at that time and we would only come to visit during our breaks. I always brought her along because Sonia hardly ever saw her family. My parents adore her.

I made sure to send Sonia a quick text before I forgot. I asked if she could take care of Luna until I got back. Sonia had a copy of my house keys. She told me that in case of anything she could always have her own key.