Unexpected Love

Chapter 10

Ann-Kathrin's P. O. V.

I've been away from Mario for 3 weeks. I've been doing some photo shoots and endorsements. I'm almost back to Mario and I's house. I told him I would be home tomorrow because I wanted to surprise him. When I pull up to the house, there's a car in the driveway. I get out and walk inside, looking around. I see the bedroom door closed. I open the door and see Mario in bed. He immediately sits up and looks at me. And that's when I see a girl laying under him. My mouth drops open in shock. Mario quickly stands up, pulling his briefs up, "Ann, wait. "

I turn around and walk out as fast as I can, slamming the door behind me. Before I can get in my car, Mario grabs me, turning me around. "Ann-Kathrin, please. Let me explain." I slap him, trying to hold back tears, "I can't believe you would do this to me. I loved you. And I thought you loved me. We are through. I'll be by tomorrow to get all my things. "

Then I get in my car and drive as fast as I can to my moms house. When I walk in, everyone immediately runs to me, "Ann, what happened?" I sit down, "I found Mario in bed with another woman. " Everyone sighs and gives me a sad look, "Oh, Ann, we're so sorry. " I shake my head and say, "I'm going to lay down" I go to my old room and go to sleep.

It's been two weeks since I found Mario with another girl. Finn and Luca went and got all my stuff. They wouldn't let me go back. I'm actually doing really well. Finn and Anna have helped me get through it. They just told me that I can do better and I don't need someone that isn't going to be faithful to me. My parents are having a little get
Together at their house and I'm pouring everyone wine. The doorbell rings and my mom looks at me, "Will you answer that?" I nod and walk to the door. When I open it, there stands our old family friends, along with their son who use to like me and I use to like him. But I don't think he ever grew up the nerve to ask me out. The parents hug me and walk in, leaving John and I standing there alone. And let me tell you, he is gorgeous.

He breaks the silence, "Ann-Kathrin, you look beautiful. " I smile, "Thanks, John. You look pretty handsome yourself. " (John pictures above) John smiles, "Want to show me the house?" I nod, "Sure. But first, let's get you something to drink. " We walk in to the kitchen, grabbing a glass of wine then walk around the house. Once the tour is over, I show him our patio outside. We sit down on the patio furniture. John keeps looking at me. I smile, "Why are you looking at me like that?" John laughs, "Like what?" I laugh, "Like that!" John sighs, "Because you're so beautiful. And I'm mentally kicking myself for not asking you out when we were younger. " I raise my brow, "Why are you kicking yourself?" John shrugs, "Because I know you have to be dating someone right now. I mean, you're gorgeous and amazing. How could you not be dating someone?" I clear my throat, "I'm actually not dating anyone. " John laughs, "Are you serious?" I nod.

John smiles as he scoots closer to me, "Well, in that case.." He leans forward and sets his hand on my cheek. As our lips touch, the back door opens. John and I pull away to see Anna standing there with her eyebrows raised. "I'm sorry for interrupting. But we're having pie now, if anyone wants some. " I smile and look at my hands, "No thanks. " John says the same thing as me, causing Anna to go back inside. John looks at me and we start laughing. John's face suddenly turns serious, as he starts kissing me again. This time, we don't get interrupted. I wrap my arms around his neck, tangling my fingers in his hair. John grabs my waist and pulls me over so I'm straddling him. After a little while, we have to pull away for air. He sets his forehead against mine, "I have wanted to do that ever since I met you. " I smile, "I wanted you to do that ever since I met you. "

We stay out there the whole night. Talking, laughing and remembering old stories. Once it's late, I walk John out to his car. I smile as he leans down to kiss me again. "So, tomorrow then?" I nod, "Yes. I can't wait to see what you have planned. What should I wear?" John grins, "Be comfortable. And I'll pick you up at 11. " I nod, "I can't wait. " John leaves and I go inside, falling asleep.

I wake up and quickly get showered and dressed. I'm just wearing jean shorts and a tank top with flip flops. When I go out to John's car, I ask, "So where are we going?" John smiles as he starts driving, "I'm taking you to a Germany football match. " my heart immediately stops as he keeps talking, "And we're going to meet the players. Is that okay with you?" I swallow a huge lump in my throat and manage to croak out, "Yeah" When we get to the stadium, John says, "We get to see the players before and after the match, isn't that cool?" I manage a nod as we walk inside.

John grabs my hand as we walk into the dressing room. I see the team all shirtless and getting pumped up for the game. I see Thomas and he walks over to me, giving me a hug, "Hey, Ann. I haven't seen you in awhile. How are you?" I shrug, "I've been better. " Thomas nods. John looks back and forth between us, "You two know each other?" I nod, "My best friend is dating him. " John nods, "Oh okay. Cool. Hey man, I'm John. " Thomas shakes his hand, "Are you two dating?" I shake my head, "No" That's when Manuel sees me and walks over, giving me a hug, "Ann-Kathrin, you're looking even more gorgeous than I remember. " I smile, "Thank you. "

That's when I hear, "Ann-Kathrin?" I immediately freeze at his voice. I turn around to see Mario standing there. I swallow the lump forming in my throat, "Mario" We just look at each other and the image of Mario with another girl pops into my mind. A tear rolls down my Face as I remember that day.

John grabs my waist, kissing my temple, "Hey, what's wrong?" I shake my head and wipe my tears as Mario looks at John. I sigh, "John, this is Mario. Mario, this is John. " Mario shakes his hand. John quickly pulls away and rubs his hand, "Wow, you've got quite the grip. " Mario looks at me, "Can I talk to you in private? Please?" I sigh and look at John, "John, I'll be right back, okay?" John hesitantly nods, "Okay" I walk out into the hallway with Mario.

Right when I turn around to face Mario, his lips are on mine. I don't want to kiss back but I can't help it. I love him. My arms go around his neck as he grips my waist. When I pull away, I clear my throat, "Is that all you wanted to do?" Mario shakes his head, "I want to tell you how sorry I am. It's one of those things where you never know what you've got until their gone, ya know? I loved you. Hell, I still love you. But I took you for granted. I took you for granted until I didn't have you anymore. I know now how precious you are to me and how precious our love is. I miss you like hell, baby. And I don't want to keep on living without you. I promise you I will never make that mistake again. Please give me another shot. " I look away before I cry, "Mario, you hurt me. You hurt me so much. I wanted to be with you for the rest of my life. And I find you in OUR bed with another woman. How am I suppose to forgive you for that?" Mario grabs my hands in his, "Baby, I know. I know what I did was wrong. But please. Please, Ann-Kathrin, give me another chance. I love you so much. I love you to the point where I have played so crappy ever since we broke up. You're all I can think about. " I can't help but smile, "You're all I can think about too." Mario raises his brows, "Oh yeah? Is that why you're with that guy in there?"

I shake my head, "It's not like that. He's an old family friend. Sure, we kissed yesterday but it's because I miss you. I miss being intimate with you! I don't want to be in a relationship with him. I want to be with you. And only you. "

Mario smiles, "Be with me again. " I bite my lip, "Can I think about it? Please. This is a big decision. " Mario smiles and sets his hand on my cheek, "Of course. Take all the time you need. I'll wait for you. As long as it takes. "

John walks out, "Ann, the match is about to start. Are you ready to find out seats?" I nod and look at Mario, "Good luck. " Mario and I do the whole 'kiss on both cheeks' thing then John and I walk to our seats.