I whisper gingerly, "... I'm Fresca De Angelo...."
Justin smiles down at me. He doesn't look angry. At most, some would say he looks... impish.
"It's okay." His eyes shine mischievously. I frown. Uh oh. "I've had my suspicions about that for a long time." He gives me a small, cheeky grin. "F.D.A? Really? You both have the same initials! You really need to try harder at picking names, Princey." I release a harsh, bubbly laugh, but it was short lived. My lip trembles. I begin sobbing. He pulls me to him and holds me tightly.
"I'm so sorry," I tell him, my words gurgled against his shoulder. My hands curls into fists against the shirt on his back. "I wanted to tell you so badly, but... but... I've been so scared for so long, I...." I squeeze his middle, crying even harder. He just holds me, resting his chin on top of my head, as if comfort me. I've never felt so bad in my entire life. I'm glad I told him, despite his assumptions. So, so, so glad.
But I'm also extremely lucky to have a great friend like Justin. Funny thing is, this is basically how we became friends all those years ago: we hid a childish secret from one another, like i broke his favorite toy and vise versa. And when we had to tell each other, it didn't end in tears. We laughed and laughed and laughed, the memory becoming a ridiculous inside joke between us. We became friends, and have gotten closer throughout the years.
Being able to share things like this to a person that I can trust with anything is probably the best feeling in the world. There should always be someone in your life that you can trust with anything.
***
I pull away once all my tears dry. Justin shoos me; he'll cover for me until I get back, in case Papa suspects anything. I nod, lost for words.
A watery, half smile pulls at my mouth. "You're the best," I say quickly, but I meant it. I perch up on tiptoes to place a brisk peck on his cheek. I start to run, yelling over my shoulder, "Thank you Princess!" I don't wait for his reply again. I just run. You're the best. Always.
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Kısa HikayeThis story, taking place in Long Island, NY, is about Faith De Aturdir, the simple daughter of an Italian Deli/butcher-er. But... She has a secret... As the story quickly unfolds, secrets are told in unexpected ways, ways that only true friends can...
