Gia smiled to the waitress who led her to a small table in the corner. They arrived in New York the night before, when Jon’s suggested meeting for lunch.
She had always wanted to explore New York and find a good Italian restaurant . It took her some doing , but asking around everyone she spoke too recommended Antonio’s .
Sitting down the waitress took her drink order, which consisted of a coke .Once the waitress walked away , she took in the atmosphere , it was a charming little restaurant with red/white tablecloths on the table , lacy white curtains on the windows . The aroma of fresh bread and savory garlic filled the room reminding her of her Nana . Whoa it been what three weeks since she thought about her family much less her Nana who she nearly thought about everyday , she shook her head in confusion When had all the resentment died and happiness replaced it within her heart. Could it be ? Na Jon is different ,well maybe not so different than she was. Come to think of it . He doesn’t speak much in feelings but his actions well they speak in volumes.
They had parted ways in Jamaica , she had accepted it was just a fling a glorious one , but a fling never the less. Then what a few weeks later , he showed up whisking her away with him and she had been with him ever since . Now if that that didn’t speak volumes nothin’ would.
In just three short weeks , she realized how much they were truly alike -- not just sex either. He had built walls around himself as much as she did, very rarely letting anyone in to see the real him but he was letting her in. Should she give him the same in return? She was afraid too , every time she tried to give her heart. First time was when her parents died , though she had been young and didn’t remember them much , she felt abandoned, then she tried to her give her heart to her aunt but all she did was rake her over the coals, no comforting love which she needed , just criticism and hatred for who she was ? And what she loved about Jon -- wait love did she love him?? He always made her feel special, never asking her to be anything than who she is nothing more , nothing less. Is that what Love is ? Was Jon perfect ? No but neither was she. He was cranky , a tad too cocky and spoiled so the fuck what ? IF she wanted perfect she would date one of the many men , her aunt tried to set her up with . Could she , Dare she give her heart to him -- what if he doesn’t feel the same ?
Gia shook her thoughts away , glanced at her watch Jon should be arriving soon , the thought of seeing him again which was ridiculous really when she just saw him this morning but didn’t stop her from having butterflies in her stomach and feeling giddy all over.
Jon practically ran up the street, he didn’t have much time, he was already late but he’d be damned if he left Gia sitting there waiting and waiting. Doc thought he’d lost his fucking head runnin off like he had when he was scheduled to be at a radio station in less than 20 minutes but Jon told him the station would wait, hell anyone would wait, he was the star, they couldn’t start without him anyway. Well that flippant comment got him a glare or three but fuck it he didn’t care he wasn’t the one who scheduled the appearance after he already had plans.
He glance up and almost cheered, Antonio’s, this was the place. Cracking open the door he blinked his eyes a few times to adjust to the dimness inside and then scanned the room. Spotting her he raised a hand in greeting and made his way to her
After a couple refills of her soda , she spotted him , a smile spread on her face and she about jumped out of her chair in giddiness . By all rights she should be angry being kept waiting , but she knew he was busy , work , work , work that is what the man was about and she found that out hard and fast , but the moment she saw his smile and those eyes . Any thoughts of resentment flew vastly out the window. “Heya baby you made it “ Gia exclaimed
Jon huffed sat down, then slid Gia’s soda nearer to him and took a sip. “Yeah but I can’t stay.” His tone sounded almost like he was pouting. “I gotta be down at some radio station in like,” He paused, looked at his watch and said “ten minutes ago...oops.”
Gia hid a flash of disappointment that threatened to form in her emerald eyes, “Oh really , I’m just glad you made it “ she answered reaching over taking his hand in hers . Just taking a a few moments for her made her heart swell , should she dare bring up their ‘relationship’ ? With a silent shake of her head , she decided against it, he couldn’t stay -- Later yes later she would say something .
He saw her disappointment, felt it even though she tried to hide it. “I’m sorry babe, I really am... I..” He sighed. This was why he didn’t have a relationship. His former long time girlfriend had tried she really had but he hadn’t been the easiest guy to work with on that respect. He knew that now and didn’t blame her one bit for leavin his ass. He knew he had to try harder if he ever expected any woman to take him seriously but it was just so hard sometimes. No, your just a lazy fucker Jon he chided himself. “You uh... you could come with me if ya want.” he offered. He knew Doc and Ritchie B. wouldn’t be happy with a tag along girlfriend but he didn’t care.
Gia’s eyes lit up as she tried to bite back a giddy grin “You sure I won’t be in the way , I don’t want to cause any problems “ She had a feeling from the way Doc though polite treated her and Em , he didn’t like them being around on the tour at all , In fact at one point she had overheard Doc complaining to Richie Bozzett , these girls are gonna be a distraction the boys don’t need right now , She never figured how that could be , she tried to stay out of the spotlight , only a few times daring to step into the meet and greet room , most times she either stayed at the hotel while he did interviews or such and after the show she remained in the dressing room , unless he asked for her .
Jon snorted, “Yeah, you’ll probably be in the way, at least according to some people but fuck it I don’t care what they say. I’m the star so fuck em. Besides Emmie’s there I saw her get in the van with Richie when I was leavin to come here so the two of you can hang out together... out of the way.”
“Well , ok then if Em is there , Sure I would love to go “ Gia smiled “Though can we get a bit to eat after “ she waved the waitress for the check , Other time but she make a point in coming back her thats for sure .
“Absolutely, I haven’t ate yet either,” He took her hand and after tossing some cash on the table for the patient waitress, led her quickly out the door and hailed a cab. He glanced at his watch again. So he was gonna show up 30 minutes late, so what, he had his woman with him.... he was content.
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