Chapter 8: After the Date Part 1

Last time, Destin offered to walk me home. As we were on the way to my house, I saw girls who gave her trouble for the incident earlier that week. Then I ran into Elizabeth and she said something that was shocking. Soon as we arrived at my place, Destin stubbed his toe.

Hey Destin, can I ask you a question? Charlotte asked. What do you want? Destin asked. How do you like being alone with a girl in her room? Charlotte asked. Destin began to blush. I figured as much, let's get you to a hospital to drain the blood from the toenail. Charlotte replied. Soon as Charlotte said that, Abrielle rushed to his aid. Abrielle it was not that serious. This happened because I spaced out when Gabriela warned me. Destin replied. Abrielle helped Destin down the stairs. Bye Gabriela, I will tell you everything you want to know tomorrow. Charlotte replied. Alright. I replied. As soon as Charlotte and Destin left, I looked outside my blinds and saw his disappointed face. You know that is actually similar to how I met your father. Ghita replied. Mom, you met my dad by him stubbing his toe? I asked. No sweetheart, one of his jealous friends pushed me down. I tripped over a rail. He caught me and fractured his arm. Ghita replied. I would never imagine, a woman's jealousy caused you to meet my dad? I asked. Encounters happen in mysterious ways, Gaby. Ghita replied. Let's get off that subject and show me what you bought. Ghita asked. I will show you on one condition. I replied. What is that condition? Ghita asked. You can not wear my clothes and or shoes. I replied. Name one time I have worn your clothes or shoes on any occasion? Ghita asked. A few weeks ago you wore my ruby red strapless dress to a cocktail party. I replied. What? Ghita asked. It was saying "Ghita, you know you want to wear me?" Ghita replied. As my mom was telling me this story I was just giving her a blank stare. Mom, I didn't buy anything. Destin bought me everything from lunch to my clothes and shoes. I replied. He's his father's son alright. Ghita thought. I want to see what he bought you. Ghita replied. I bought two dresses, three shirts and two skirts from Vraiment Beau. Next? Ghita asked. I went Fluer ecarlate and bought three pairs of shoes. I replied. Did he buy all that for you? Ghita asked. You know mom I am not used to a man spending money on me. I replied. I know, I have a feeling that will eventually change. Ghita replied. Mom, what are talking about? I asked. You will figure out on your own. Ghita replied. What did he get you for lunch? Ghita asked. Steak Au Poivre. I replied. Gaby, you know that is really rich food you were eating right? Ghita asked. I know he said, "You can buy whatever you want, I am buying". Gaby, he was buying. So you shouldn't be self-conscious. Ghita replied. That is not the problem. I replied. What is the problem? Ghita asked. The girls from my class will harass me. I feel it coming. I replied. As soon as we were discussing the matter, I received a text from Charlotte. Destin is fine. He feels a little guilty about those girls were harassing you. I texted her back saying, "I knew it was coming. Your brother is a really sweet guy 😊" Charlotte texted back saying "He is but is a little self-conscious about his surroundings. Today was the first time he interacted with a female other than the suitors our father picked out for him." I texted back saying "I think he was kind of at ease around me." Charlotte texted back saying "That's not just it, you are the first girl who isn't money hungry🙄." I texted back saying "I wasn't raised that way." Charlotte texted back saying "Finally!!! He has met a girl with morals and standards!!!". I texted back "Come on you don't have to think that highly of me". After that, Charlotte ended the conversation saying, "Well I see Mr. Grumpy Pants is coming over. How about we talk more about this at school on Monday." I texted back saying "We can do that. Bye. "