Arianna's POV
Right after dinner, everyone gathered around the living room. I opened my duffel bag and took out boxes and paper bags that had everyone's gift from both me and Nico. Right after we gave it out to everyone, they stared at us as if they were waiting for me to say something. Oh, right. I had a story to tell. Story telling time.
"Nico had a girlfriend named Savannah who left for France without a word, just like Aaron. After 3 years, Nico was gonna visit his parents in France and surprise Savannah. He didn't wanna be alone so he invited me and we went to France." I explained, pausing, catching my breath, and letting it sink in.
I continued. "Then we got to Aunt Claire's house just in case Aaron decided to come home for the weekend. A girl opened the door and Aaron had his arms around her. The girl turned out to be Savannah and Aaron said she was his girlfriend." I finished, taking a deep breath and I felt Nico tighten his arms around me comfortingly.
It took a while for everyone to catch up on what I just said, but when it did, they all sunk back to their seats and juat stared at me and Nico. I saw mom who had tears in her eyes. I sighed. "Mom. Don't cry. I didn't cry. I was hurt, but I didn't cry." I said comfortingly.
"That's just it! You were hurt! And out of all people, I trusted Aaron the most to not hurt you!" she said, sobbing at the end.
"But if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have fell for Nico." I explained. Nico held my hand and raised it to his lips, kissing it lightly.
"And I approve of Nico, Uncle, Aunty. He's realistic. I talked to him on the phone yesterday and I warned him to not hurt Arianna and he said that he can't promise anything cus every relationship goes through fights or else it wouldn't be a relationship at all. Bu he did promise that if ever he does hurt her, he would do anything to make her forgive him. I think he's better than him. At least, I can see that he's trust worthy." Nate butted in. I looked at him in surprise and he just smiled reassuringly at me.
"I actually agree with you on that. He's left me a good impression." dad said.
Mom nodded. "Same here."
"But I just can't believe Aaron out of all people would do that. I mean, we've known him for a long time! It's just ridiculous." Jessica said, throwing her hands up in the air in frustration.
"Exactly what I thought, Jess. But I guess some people really do change. He just changed for the worse." I said, shrugging nonchalantly. I have Nico. I don't need Aaron if he was just gonna hurt me.
"At least you're not bothered by it. Hurt at first, but since Nico's there to comfort you, I can see it doesn't affect you at all." she said, winking.
I rolled my eyes. "And that's what I've been trying to say."
"Well, explain how you got a modelling job again? And how we got caught into all this?" Lizzie asked, eyebrows raised.
I smiled. "Now this is actually a good topic. Nico's parents are awesome people. And successful at that."
"What do you mean successful exactly?" Jessica asked.
"I know you. Being Jessica, the fashion freak, I know you'll know who I'm talking about." I said. Her eyes grew wide in excitement.
"Well, spill it girly!" she commanded.
I laughed and Nico said proudly, "Stacey Dee, number one fashion designer in the whole world."
Jessica's jaw fell open and she just sat there in shock. Then, next thing we know, she was all over the place, jumping around and squealing. "I get to meet my fashion idol! Yeah buddyyy!!"
"Stacey Dee is your mom?! Even I know who she is and I'm not even into fashion!" Lizzie said.
"Oh my God. I get to model for the one and only Stacey Dee. I better dig myself a whole 6 feet under the ground." Stephanie said.
"Yup. She's gonna be here in a few days. We're gonna be modelling for her summer collection. She's gonna be paying you guys too." I said.
"Jesus Christ. What about your father?" mom asked.
"Mom, remember when I was 16 and we said that we wanted to visit Paris? We were looking for hotels and then we opened this website that has all those 5 star hotels? The first and second ranked hotels are run by Nico's dad. He actually let us stay at the suite and we didn't have to pay anything." I explained. Back then, my mom, Aunt Claire, and I were planning to go on a vacation in Paris for my birthday, but didn't get to go cus it was too expensive.
Mom gasped. "That's theirs?!"
I nodded. I turned to dad who looked surprise after hearing all that. "And his dad is a big basketball fan. You and Nico should play one time. He beat Erik and Aaron on his own without breaking a sweat. And I mean without breaking a sweat."
"What?! Aaron is like the best basketball player when we were in highschool! What happened?" Jessica exclaimed.
"He's still good, but Nico is the best. He's like the second Michael Jordan or even better." I said, absolutely proud of my boyfriend, who was now furiously blushing.
"Yeah? You up for a game then? Uncle and me versus you?" Nate asked, smirking.
"Sure." Nico answered. All of us walked to the neighborhood park that had a small basketball court. The game started and then finished in a record of time. As I suspected, Nico didn't even break a sweat, just panting, while Nate and dad were sweating like crazy.
"I'm sure he just has sweating problems." Nate said, panting.
I raised my eyebrows. "And how do you explain him beating both of you in a matter of time? Not to mention that you didn't even score?" I asked, the girls agreeing.
"That was pure luck." he said.
"Nope. That kid is a superstar alright." dad said.
"He definitely is. And he's mine." I said, sticking my tongue out at Nate while the others cooed us.
Nico smiled. "And you're mine." he whispered in my ears.
"All yours." I replied, kissing him.
"Alright. We're out of here. Come home when you're done snogging each other." dad said, the others nodding.
I pulled away for a while. "Will do. Now bye." I said, before kissing him again as he laughed against my mouth.
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A/N:
Sorry! Late update! I'm using my iPad for uploading starting from now and it'll take time cus I'm slow at typing using touch screen and not keyboard. VOTE AND COMMENT!!!! Inspirational song is I'm Yours by Jason Mraz!
-Claire <3
