Secret Mistake

115.

I keep listening to jhene aiko she sparks my writing flow.

GIA POV

Since Bria used to live here. All of our old pictures were here. Browsing through some of them. And just reminiscing about those wild days. When being free of responsibilities was envied. A picture dropped from my grasp. When I reached for it, it was a picture from that night. It's clear in this picture I was bombed.

Smiling to myself just looking at young reckless Gia. Hiding her true self from the world. Behind this mask was a hurt little girl who never grew up. But when she was faced with the world she would be rough and tough Gia.

It took one mistake to happen that cause everything  to go a completely different route. What my dad was telling me before was replaying over and over in my head.

Trying my best to distract Ryan from what's really going on and it's working. Luckily he hasn't asked any questions yet. To him we are in a short vacation. And my dad is good at keeping him busy.

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DELANO POV

I slept on the idea of what I should do. But my mind kept telling me to get Gia. But she wanted space. I was torn. But I had to find where she was staying. Plus, we all know gia isn't the best at having space she tends to do something stupid. Hence Noah.

But because I can't let her just leave. Not with our children. I drove down to Arizona to our old stomping grounds. The last time I was here Ava had spilled the beans on what was really going on.

Pulling up to Bria's complex. She met me downstairs. "Did you find her?" She asked.

"Nope. But I do know you know where she is. Just tell me so I can try and fix this" I said.

"Delano Listen I don't want to meddle in you guys relationship. But Gia said clearly she needed space. Why don't you just give her that?".

"Because Gia has a tendency to do something stupid. And I don't need another Noah situation. I just want to go and talk to her and see what's her mind set. That's all".

Bria sighed "she's staying with our dad. But Delano when you go there just try and listen. Hear her out first and then respond. Plus, she needs to tell you something anyway".

"What do you mean she has to tell me something?" I asked.

"That's not my department. I'll leave that up to Gia" she smiled. Making my way to their dads home. I know he's a nice guy. So this shouldn't be too hard. When I got there I heard Ryan playing in the back. I missed hearing him scream in laughter. Knocking on the door I stood and waited. Gia opened the door "figured you couldn't give me space".

"Nope! You should know this already" I said walking inside. "Can we talk?" I asked. She nodded and motioned me to follow her to an empty room. Closing the door she stood there with her arms crossed over her chest. "So?" She said.

"How are you?" I asked. She shrugged her shoulders "could be better".

"Nice house here" I said looking around.

"Delano..." she warned.

"Why did you feel the need to run? It's not even you left. You ran" I said.

"I was feeling suffocated and overwhelmed. And I felt like I was the only one going through it" she said.

"Understandable... with feeling overwhelmed but suffocated how?"'I asked.

"Because with Noah hunting me down I can't really go outside. I get super paranoid when I do go out" she said. Pulling her arm and making her sit on my lap. "Look at me".

She glanced at me in the midst of moving her hair out the way. "What?".

"With the Noah situation I'm sorry you felt like I wasn't trying to protect you. I was just upset about the whole thing. And my emotions got the best of me. I wouldn't ever want to get a call that he hurt you".

She gave me small smile and I saw her eyes get watery. "Is it just me or you been more emotional lately?".

"Funny you ask that..." she joked. "I'm pregnant, again".

"Say what?" I asked.

"You heard me!" She joked.

"Really?!" I asked in disbelief.

She nodded "one hundred percent positive. And kairo is only four months".

"That would explain the impulsive behavior. Gia I don't want you to worry about anything. Even with the ring. I won't pressure you to put it back on. Whenever you're ready you can. It's always waiting for you".

"Thank you. For always being patient with me. I know I'm not the easiest person to deal with" she said.

"And that's why I want to keep us together. I don't think anyone else out there can handle you" I said.

"I think I'm going to stay here for a little bit. I'm not rushing to go back to Nevada". I nodded "okay. If you're going to stay here. Then I'm right here with you".

She glanced up and stared at me as if she was searching for something "what?".

"Nothing..." she got off my lap and left me there. What was that all about?. And she's pregnant again. Definitely wasn't expecting that at all.