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chapter 8
Gabriel's POV:
The rest of the week after going to the Empire State Building with Carmen I couldn't get her out of my mind. The image of her leaning over the side of the building with the wind in her hair was something that I couldn't erase from my mind and I didn't want to either.
What scared me the most is that I was starting to feel something towards her. Something other than hatred or annoyed at her. She sure knew how to make someone like her. Carmen had this innocence about her that just drew you in and made you want to learn more about her.
For someone that came from money she wasn't like those snotty bratty girls I went to high school with. The girls or even guys that thought they were all that because they could afford the newest iPhone. I of course knew her father was Nicola Rosi, the most well known business man in New York. And of course her mother who is a famous author.
When I first met her I had no clue who she was and honestly didn't care but when Daniel came home telling me all about how he met the Carmen Rosi. He made it seem like she was someone famous. When I realized it was the same girl he was talking about I did judge her. It was wrong of me to do so but I couldn't help it. Having grown up with people 'like' her I thought she would be the same, now that I know her though she isn't. Carmen is far from one of those snotty, bratty kids.
I sighed looking down at my phone. I was looking down at the picture Carmen had taken of both us on top of the Empire State Building. When I took her phone I quickly sent it to me, I had no idea why. I had just found myself grabbing her phone and sending it to me. It was a great picture too.
The wind had blown perfectly in that moment where it lifted the stray ends of Carmen's hair away from her face. A wide smile was spread across her face as she stared into the camera. My own face had a soft smile on it as I gazed down at her. I hadn't even realized I was looking at her when she took the picture.
I almost didn't want to admit it but I had a great time. Who knew sneaking inside the Empire State Building and going to the top would be so fun. I could tell Carmen was nervous at first but when we did get up there the smile on her face was worth it all.
As I was looking at the photo my phone started vibrating and the picture disappeared showing a familiar number. Smiling I swiped to answer.
"Hi grandma." I said into the phone.
"How's my favorite grandson doing?" My grandma Lilly asked.
"Grandma I'm your only grandson." I replied the smile on my face growing as I heard my favorite person's voice.
My grandma Lilly and I were really close. After my mothers death when I was 14 I moved in with my grandma. She took me in when there was no one else and to this day I still couldn't thank her enough. With my father out of the picture since I was little I had no one but my grandma. She always made sure I made it to school on time, that I did my homework, did my chores, and keep me out of trouble; although that didn't work all the time.
At the time I went to live with my grandma, and afterwards, I was in a bad place. The death of my mother was too much for my younger self and I couldn't stop myself from acting out. During school I'd pick fights with anyone and everyone, I'd ditch to smoke out back with the other junkies in the school. I was severely moody and rarely listened but my grandma helped me through it. She accepted me even after all the things I did. While she did scold me she wasn't too rough about it and let me learn from my mistakes.
I was my grandmas only thing left in this world and when I realized that I got my act together. I stopped smoking and drinking. I went to school regularly and ended up getting good grades, good enough grades to get me a scholarship to go to Columbia. Although I never really stopped with fighting I just ended up doing the underground kind. The money I won from my fights I helped with paying her bills. She never questioned how I got the money instead insisted I keep it most of it for the future.
With my grandfather passing just a few years before my mom, my grandma was left to teach me everything about being a man. That of course got a little awkward when I went through puberty and had to have the 'talk' with my grandma, but other than that it was great living with my grandma.
If it wasn't for my grandma during that time I don't what I would have turned out like. I would not be the same guy I was today without her honestly.
"How has school been? Doing your homework?" She asked bringing me out of my thoughts.
"Yes grandma." I rolled my eyes. "Things have been pretty busy with tests coming up but nothing too big."
"Good. So what have you been doing? Please tell me you have been treating the girls right over there." Immediately my thoughts went straight to Carmen.
"Of course I have, it's me Gram."
"Yeah, yeah you couldn't even get a gorilla if you tried." Lilly joked to me.
"Nice way to boast my confidence." I muttered.
"No problem sweetie." She laughed through the phone. "How's Daniel doing?" Daniel was just as close with my grandma. He was always over at my house during high school, he practically lived there.
"Same as all always. Picking up girls and being a pain in my ass."
"So the usual." I could hear her grin through the phone.
Hearing her voice I realized how long it has been since I have seen her. With being so busy with school, fights, and even hanging out with Carmen I haven't visited her in almost a month. Wow I'm a great grandson.
"What are you doing tomorrow grandma?" I asked suddenly. Tomorrow was Sunday and I knew I had no plans. "Just going out with my boy toy. Why?" "Ha Ha very funny Grams. Well I am coming over tomorrow okay?" "You better it has been ages. You know I've been withering away over here waiting for your presence." I laughed knowing she was kidding. My grandma was definitely not just sitting around waiting for me. For being in her 60's she was very active. She is always doing something to keep her busy whether it be gardening, redecorating the house, or going to her weekly book club. "Don't worry I'll come right over and make you young again old lady." "Sounds good sweetie. Make sure you eat dinner and get homework done tonight." Even through the phone she mothers me. "Will do grandma. See you tomorrow. I love you." I said before hanging up smiling. I always loved talking to my grandma. Following my grandma's instructions I got to work finishing up my English homework that is due monday.
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