Chapter 20:

I made my way to Gael’s room and knocked softly. I heard rustling on the other side of the door and when he opened it I couldn’t stop the tears that were running down my cheeks. He took one look at me and embraced me, telling me everything was okay. He led me into his bedroom and sat me down on a sofa. I forced myself to stop acting like a baby and thanked him for his generosity.

“Tell me what’s wrong, please.”

“It’s nothing.”

“Kat look at me.” I looked up at him and he took my face in his hands and gently kissed me. Astonished I pulled back. A flash of shame crossed his face but he replaced it with understanding.

“I forgot you were destined to be with Joel.” He rolled his eyes and got up.

“That’s not the reason. I’m just scared.”

“Kat I would never hurt you.”

Crossing the room, I gripped his shirt and pulled his head down to mine again. This time I kissed him, he picked me up and escorted us to his bed. I tugged his shirt off blindly. He unbuttoned my jeans and slid them off. He kissed me again and slowly made his way down my stomach. He ran his fingertips up and down the inside of my thigh making me sigh in pleasure.

“Gael…”

“Hmm?”

“About what you said earlier.”

“What about?” he said kissing me again.

“About Joel. You said I was destined to me with him. Is that what he said?”

Groaning he rolled off of me and put his shirt back on. He paced the room shaking his head.

“Yes, Kat it is true; you are destined to be with him. He was right, even if you are enjoying yourself with someone else, you’re thinking about him.”

“No that’s not what is…”

“Yes it is. I thought I could change the prophecy because he doesn’t love you , I do.” He interrupted.

“How do you love me? We just met.”

“Kat. I’m sorry but this has to stop now or I’ll be in even more pain than I am now. So I’m leaving. I’m being exported someone else.”

“You didn’t answer my question.”

“Goodbye, Kat.” He led me to his door and opened it. I walked out but looked back to say goodbye. He tried his hardest to smile but it looked more like a grimace. “I guess that means our dates off right.” He attempted to make a joke.

“Gael… it doesn’t have to be like this. Please stay here.”

“I can’t Kat, I already put my transfer paper in this morning.”

“So you were going to leave anyways to matter what? What if I said I loved you and never talked about Joel? What would have happened then?”

“There is no what ifs because I knew this would happen. He knew this would happen.”

“He? Joel? Joel is the reason I came to you in the first place. You have no idea how many times Joel has lied and hurt me. I will not be with Joel no matter what; I will kill myself first.”

“Kat don’t say that.” He brushed a piece of hair out of my face and kissed my forehead. “I love you and don’t ever forget that.”

“But what about war? I need you Gael your part of my life now.”

“I will always be here mon cherie.” He pointed to my heart.

“Gael please.”

“I’m sorry Kat.” He kissed me one last time, except this time it was mixed with our tears. A cough broke us apart. I turned around and Joel was standing there. Without waiting for him to talk I walked over to him and slapped him across the face.

“How dare you tell people that I am destined to be with you. Let me set you straight. I. Will. Never. Be. With. You.” With that I waved bye to Gael and walked away, wiping tears off my cheeks angrily.