Til Kingdom Come [Harry Styles- Bk 4]

ch.53

Niall headed for his car. I reached for his hand.

"It's true, isn't it?" I whispered.

"They haven't shared a bed since Marco's 12th birthday."

"That was over a year ago," I whispered.

Niall nodded very slowly. Gabby waved me good-bye and they left.

***

The next morning, I planned out exactly what I was going to say to Gemma. It was a weekday, so I knew that she would be doing some sort of photoshoot with Vince and I had to teach middle school English.

I had the kids watch the rest of Outsiders  while I stared at my phone, unsure if I should call Gemma or txt her or wait for her to take the initiative. I shouldn't even be the one to approach her; this is her issue, not mine.

I started grading papers to get my mind off of everything and it worked for a bit. The kids started getting teary-eyed and I realized that Johnny must have died already. I looked up and sure enough, Johnny told Ponyboy to tell Dally to "stay gold."

I dismissed the class early and let them go to lunch. The day passed excruciatingly slowly. We had about an hour left in the day when I finally txted her. 

"We need to talk -Angie."

No answer. Ten minutes later; no answer. An hour later: no answer. I grumbled under my breath.  

I decided to give her another day. She still didn't answer my calls. I even gave her a third chance and still, no answer. I grew overwhelmingly frustrated. If Gemma had the nerve to two-time on my brother, she should at least have the decency to answer my messages.

My phone buzzed. 

Meet me at Monarch Park at 5? -Gemma.

Ok. -Angie.

I looked at the time: 2:30. What am I supposed to do for two and a half hours? I decided to drive around aimlessly I ended up at Louis' place and realized I hadn't talked to him a while, since Gemma's house party.

"Angie?" What's up?" Louis greeted me. I hugged him quickly.

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah, I'm fine," I nodded hurriedly. Lous took my coat and I plopped down on his couch.

"How's Summer and the baby?" I smiled. Louis watched me carefully, trying to weed out why I was so jittery.

"They're doing well. They're at the doctor's for an appointment."

I nodded and clasped my hands together in my lap.

"How are your crazy teenagers?" Louis smirked teasingly.

"Crazier with every passing day," I sighed, thinking back to Candy and J.D.

Louis nodded. He offered me tea and we drank in silence.

"Have you ever cheated on a girl?" I asked buntly.

Louis spit out half of his tea.

"No. Never."

I nodded.

"Why?" he raised a brow.

"Just wondering...I mean it doesn't necessarily mean you're a bad person. You just lose interest sometimes, right?" I asked eagerly. I wanted every excuse not to believe that Gemma was two-timing my brother.

"Angela Styles, don't tell me you're being unfaithful," Louis declared. "Because I would never believe it."

"No, it's not me," I gasped.