Temptations (A Vinny Castronovo Love Story) *Completed*

Chapter Thirty-Seven

(Vinny's POV)

We got to the police station, and I looked over at Gab. I had her hand in mine, and she was shaking so badly. "Gabbb..." I said, looking in her eyes. "Mmhm?" She asked, her eyes watering. "Everything will be okay. This is the right thing to do..." I said, stroking her cheek. "But, what if he hurts you?" Gab asked. "I don't want him to lay a finger on you... Or I'll feel like it's my fault..." I shook my head. "I can take care of myself. When I saw him hit you today Gab... It broke my heart. I never want you to feel that way again, okay? Even if it means me getting hurt... I want to protect you." I began to lean in to kiss her, but Gab gently pushed me back. "No Vin... Not now... Not with all this going on...." I sighed, and nodded. "Okay baby. Let's just, uh, get you into the station." She nodded. "I'll be out here waiting for you guys. Stay strong baby girl." Al kissed Gab's forehead, and hugged her, and we walked inside, me holding Gab close. "Hello kids, how can I help you?" The woman behind the desk asked, smiling at us. I gently pushed Gab forward, but she shook her head, signaling me that I needed to talk for her. "Um, we're here to report a case of harassment..." I said awkwardly. "Oh, well, who is getting harassed? And by who?" The woman asked. "My friend here, and her ex is threatning her and today at school he physically harmed her..." I said. "Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry. Here, fill this out for me, and we will be with you ASAP." The woman handed me a paper and clipboard, and we sat in the waiting room together. I filled in all the information for her, I knew every single thing about her. When I was finished, I got in line, and happened to look at her name tag. I couldn't believe it. She was Marko's mom....

(Gabrielle's POV)

Chills went down my spine at the thought of what Marko might do to Vinny. I can't let him hurt him. I'd rather be harassed everyday for the rest of my life then watch someone I truly love and care about get hurt. "Vinny..." I stood up, but Vinny walked me back to my seat. "We need to go to a different police station..." He mumbled. "Why?" I asked, confused. "That woman. That's Marko's mom..." Vinny said, his eyes not meeting mine. My stomach got a sharp pain, and I gripped Vinny's wrist. "Let's get out of here... NOW." I mumbled. We quickly walked out the door, and Vinny ripped up the form and threw it in the trash. We ran back to Al's car, and before she could start asking questions, I got a text:

Looks like you won't be getting out of this so easily. I told you you'd regret breaking up with me. And now that someone knows about this... Vinny will pay.

I looked down at it, and repeatedly read it in my head. My phone dropped in my lap, and I grabbed Vinny, and cried into his chest. "Baby, what's w- Oh." I'm guessing he read the text, because he took my phone, and beagn pressing a bunch of buttons. "What are you doing?" I asked, wiping my tears. "I'm forwarding these to Krissy..." He said. "NO!" I took the phone from him, just in time to see "SENT" pop up on the screen. I dropped my phone, and cried into my hands. "Gab. I swear, I want this to just stop. I'm trying to protect you. And I will do anything to make sure this douche gets what he deserves." Vinny ubuckled me, and pulled me into his lap. I sobbed, I just don't want him to get hurt...