Young Writers Society

Chapter 7

Isabella’s eyes bulged out of her head. What was going on? She shook him gently at first, then shook him by the shoulders as hard as she could, until finally he woke up. His eyes were blood shot, and he trembled at the sight of her. Stiff and tired Gary looked over at Isabella, who seemed frightened. She backed away a little, and took a good look at him.

“What are you doing sleeping on the bathroom floor?” Isabella asked helping him up.

“Belle, I don’t want to talk about it,” Gary replied with a arrogant attitude.

Why was he acting this way? He had just told her that he loved her and she felt the same way, so why was he becoming so mean?

He informed Isabella he was going to take a long slow walk on the beach to clear his head. She needed some time to think alone too. So she took their rental car and drove to the nearest horse stable. She rented a horse for a day and followed the trail up into the sandy terrain.

Out on the beach, Gary kicked his feet deep into the sand and stood there watching the waves crash into each other. He had finally found the woman of his dreams, so why did he feel like this? Every time they got close he felt sick, almost claustrophobic. He had never felt this way before, and it scared him. A few moments passed as he stood there in the stillness of the quiet. The sand tickled his feet as he pulled them up from brown softness.

When she was around his lungs would collapse, and his knees would give out. His heart yearned for her so much it hurt. He needed her like the flowers needed the rain. So, why was he nervous, now that she had declared she felt the same way?

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When Isabella got home Gary was passed out on the couch. His low snores lured her in like a lullaby. She threw a blanket over him and kissed his forehead as she went upstairs to bed.

In the morning Isabella woke up beside a dozen red roses and a letter. She smiled as tears trickled down her face. He could be the sweetest guy at times. It made her heart squeeze as she thought of yesterday. He was trying to get off the hook. He didn’t want her to be mad at him. This made her attraction to him grow more and more.

Getting up and putting the flowers in a vase full of fresh cold water she took the letter and stuffed it in her pocket after reading it. She walked outside and saw Gary sitting alone on the beach. He pulled Isabella onto his lap and kissed her head as she sat beside him. She let the sand eat her feet away, and Gary’s arms wrap around her, never to let go.

“Thank you,” Isabella whispered as the sun hit her sensitive eyes.

“Anytime sunshine,” Gary said looking out at the ocean.

It was their last day there, so after their morning walk along the beach they went back to the luxurious cabin to pack up. The plane ride home was a peaceful one, which put Gary at ease. As soon as they got home, Gary had to pack for the new tour. Before he left to catch his plane to New York he whisked Isabella into his loving arms.

No words were said as he kissed her with all the passion he could muster from his toes all the way to his luscious lips. When he let go, it left Isabella speechless. She threw her arms around his waist and held them there for a while. Laying her head on his chest, she knew exactly what she was going to miss while he was away: those passionate kisses.

With out looking up she said, “I’m going to miss you.”

“I know darling, and I’ll miss you.” He brushed through her silky blonde hair and kissed the top of her head.

They pulled apart, knowing it was time for him to leave, Isabella gave him one last kiss. She walked him to the door and gulped down the lump in her throat. Her airways were beginning to tighten. She has to get him out of there before he saw her cry.

“Bye babe.” He shut the door behind him as she collapsed behind it, holding her knees in, and sobbed.

***

As the guy’s made their way around the United States entertaining millions, Destiny and Isabella were having fun shopping for the new baby to come.

“You know this would go better if you knew the baby’s gender.” Isabella smirked as she looked through all the pretty dresses they had for baby girls.

I wished I had a baby girl to shop for. Look at all these dresses! Oh, even with frills!

“I know, I know. Four more weeks until we find out, though. How about we take a brake from all this shopping.” Destiny sounded genuinely tired.

I don’t want to waste one more minute of my time looking at these clothes. I’m getting nauseous and hungry, for that matter. Oh, what a strange combination.

“Good idea, lets get some thing at Tim Horton’s in the food court.” Isabella suggested as they went down an escalator.

I wonder if she’s having weird cravings yet. I hope one day I get to have them. I hope one day I get to have a baby.

They both got bagels and hot chocolate.

“So, how are you and Gary?” Destiny asked, gossip was always her thing.

I hope they’re happy. It’s great to see them together. I always knew they belonged together.

“Good.” Isabella smiled making Destiny curious.

Oh, Gary. I miss him. Isabella sighs.

“Come on, you know I need details,” Destiny said being nosey.

If I’m not having a sex life, for the next four months, at least I’ll get to hear about hers.

“Well, while we were down in California Gary and I spent a lot of time just being with each other. I don’t know, I just feel so right when I’m with him, like that’s where I’m suppose to be.” She sighed as she imagined feeling Gary’s arms wrap tightly around her.

“Aw, Belle, did you know for the longest time Gary was madly in love with you?” Destiny‘s hazel eyes sparkled as she remembered her many conversations with Gary and how he needed to find the one. They all knew he was always referring to her, as the one.

“Well, I guess I did, but I didn’t know if I felt the same way.” Isabella felt goose bumps rise above her pale white skin as she drew in a deep breath.

How was I suppose to know Gary was deeply in adoration of me when I thought the world revolved around Jay?

“So, how are you and Joe Don?” Isabella asked trying to switch the conversation off of her.

“Well, mainly excited about having a baby, but ya know what, I’m kind of scared,” Destiny said confiding in Isabella.

I’m more than just a little scared. I’m not ready to be a mother and, Joe Don’s not ready to be a father. I’m at wit’s end in puke, and I have to pee every five minutes. My life is slowly deteriorating, and here I thought a baby was suppose to be a miracle. A baby was suppose to be my fairy tale ending.

“ Oh, Destiny, you don’t have to be scared.” she replied wrapping an arm around Destiny’s shoulders.

I can see the fear in her eyes. I knew how she felt, helpless and alone. I use to feel like that all the time. Dear friend don’t cry.

“Belle, I have no idea what I’m going to do with a baby.” Destiny let out her sobs, like water falls bursting from broken pipes, through croaked gasp of fresh air.

Isabella was determined to make Destiny feel at home, and she knew just the way to do it. It would ease her fears, and maybe make her feel a little excited about this bundle of joy entering this new world, not by choice but maybe by fate.