7. Love?

At Lisa's house.

I stared at Lisa, as she talked nonstop.

" Enough Lisa, " I screamed and stood.

" I am serious, you have to believe me____ "

" If I was telling you the same thing, would you believe me? " I asked suddenly.

She stared at me unbelievably as she ran her hand through her head. " I just don't want you to get hurt, " she said emotionally.

" Well, if you don't want me to get hurt, then you have to never talk about this again. Am I clear? " I asked sitting down.

" You are so much in love with him and. . . "

" And what? " I chimed in angrily. " That he doesn't love me? Can you hear yourself? When for a freaking moment did you doubt George's love for you? Even when he was hanging out with those guys who bullied me? Listen to me, Martinez made me love a guy for the first time in my life and that guy is him. He made everyone stop bullying me. He stood up for me when necessary. He gave up a lot for me. He helps me a lot. He showers me with love. . . You know what? I get it. You are just jealous of the fact that my boyfriend is better than yours___ "

" Chloe, you are getting it all wrong. I know what I am saying. Your boyfriend doesn't really love you, " she said faintly.

" I am done with this conversation. I love Martinez with everything thing in me. And if you want us to be cool then please don't try to come in between I and my boyfriend. I can't afford to lose Martinez and he can't afford to lose me. We have been destined to be together forever by heaven. And to let you know how serious I am. . . If I break up with Martinez, then I won't hesitate to kill myself. "

" No! " Lisa screamed. " How can you say such a thing? I don't want you both to break up, I just want to make sure you are alright. "

" Well I am not. I am sure you're glad about that. I came to see you but you don't look happy to see me. I think I should take my leave, " I said feverishly.

Lisa breathed out heavily. " I am the reason behind you and Martinez love relationship. . . " she began to say but I was fast enough to cut in.

" Then don't be the reason behind the ending of our relationship, please, " I said and walked out angrily.

I heard her call my name as I left her house but I didn't answer her. I was so mad and angry. She was doubting Martinez genuine love for me and that was really unfair.

* * *

I came home to meet Martinez prepared for dinner. He had already prepared a sumptuous meal for us. I was so surprised and happy at the same time.

" Welcome home, my lovely girlfriend, " he said as he approached me.

I smiled. " I am speechless, " I said.

He kissed me. " You don't have to be, " he said passionately.

" I imagine you must have gone through a lot to make this dinner, " I said amazed.

" And you are right because I burnt my hand, " he said, looking at me seriously.

" You burnt your hand? " I asked, taking his hand. " Come, I will treat it for you___ "

" Not with an empty tummy, " he retorted.

" I am not that hungry. You matter a lot to me, than the food, " I said pathetically.

" If I do, then let's sit and enjoy the night, " he said, lifting my face with his warm hand. " I love you, " he added.

" I love you too, " I cried out.

" You don't look happy, " Martinez said, glaring at my face.

I tried to look away.

" Your eyes are pale, " he added.

" I think I should go and change and come down for dinner, " I said about to go but he held my arm.

" What's wrong? " he asked softly.

" Nothing, " I said, managing to smile.

" That smile is beautiful but I know behind that smile, something troubles you. Tell me please, " he said desperately. " Or I won't eat. And please, do not lie to me. "

I cleared my throat and nodded. " You love me? "

" Chloe, I can't believe you doubt my love for you. I may be a young boyfriend but I am trying my best to be the best boyfriend I can ever be. . . " he paused. " I guess that is not enough____ "

" No, " I said, placing a finger on his lips. " You are the best boyfriend in the world. "

He took my hand. " I am young but that doesn't mean I don't understand what love means. . . I love you. "

" I believe you. Lisa told me, she heard the fantastic four say you are playing games of the mind with me and that, you don't really love me, " I said quieter than ever.

He dropped my hand and walked away speechlessly.

" Martinez, " I called, going after him.

He walked faster to the dinning. He began to scatter the table.

I ran to him and hugged him from behind. " Please Martinez stop doing that, you will hurt yourself, " I said amidst tears.

" You have hurt me by believing what your cousin said, so don't pretend like you care. . . "

" I didn't believe her and I won't. I only believe you, " I said.

He freed himself from my hug. " I always knew your cousin has always been jealous of our relationship, if not, why will she be saying all this. I did everything just for you. I even skipped school for you. But. . . it is obvious she doesn't want us to be together. She was to break us. By tomorrow, I will take you back home, " he said with a frown.

" I am sorry Martinez, " I said devastated. " I love you. I can't see my world without you. I know you love me too and I will never doubt your love for me. You are the first guy I have ever loved and I don't think I will ever love any guy again. No matter what anyone says, I will always love you. If we breakup, I don't think I can survive it. " I walked to him and hugged him.

" Please, do not listen to what anyone says, " he said as he kissed my lips tenderly. " Lisa doesn't want us to be together, so stay away from her. "

I nodded slowly. " I will stay away from her. I don't want to lose you, " I said hugging him tightly.

" I guess I will have to prepare dinner again and arrange the dinning. . . "

" You didn't mess it up that much, " I said eagerly. " We will arrange the dinning and eat what you have made. I can't wait to taste what you have prepared. "

He hugged me. " Thanks for believing in me. "

" Your hand! " I exclaimed loudly. " Your hand is bleeding! " I took his hand. " We are not eating, until I bandage your wounds. "

" Yes my queen, " he said, grabbing my waist with his other hand. " Why don't you also spend the night with me, in my room? I promise, I won't take advantage of you. "

" I know you wouldn't. I will spend the night in your room, " I said and kissed him. " Okay, come with me. We have to get this wound treated before it gets worst, " I said smiling.

" That's why I love you. My ex girlfriend never cared for me, " he said plainly. " She only cared about my money, but you, you care about me. You are my everything. My doctor, my lawyer, my heart too. "

I smiled. " You are my world. "

" I love you more than everything in my life. More than my parents, more than my ex girlfriend, more than myself, " he said lovingly.

" I love you too. More than my mom, more than my dad, more than Lisa, more than myself. I just love you, " I said happily.