Chapter 37
CONTINUED LUNA'S PARTY
Luna - Finally free, I couldn't wait to join my friends, to eat and dance, do you know how to roller skate Matteo? The dance floor is actually rollerblading, the only thing I really asked for in this whole party
Matteo - Yes I do, I know many sports, I learned them all from my godfather, I know how to roller skate, skateboard, sky and many others.
Luna - cool I always wanted to learn many sports, but my mother says it is dangerous, she never let me
Matteo - ah, it has its risks, but you just have to have a good instructor, my godfather is the best
Luna - you seem to like him very much, but you said that your mother is taking care of the move and your father is coming along?
Matteo - No - not funny - my father passed away, only my mother is coming, that is why she has been working on some things with the company
Luna - sorry I did not know, sorry
Matteo - No problem, there was no way you could have known, but you know my father did not care much for me, it was always just me and my mother. Well, and my godfather, he always showed up there when least expected, he always took me on his trips
Luna - Oh, how nice, he seems to be very nice, I felt something good when I saw him with Grandma Alê, I can't explain. Well let me introduce you to my friends
Luna goes to her friends and introduces Matteo, he is very nice and got along well with everyone there, eating, drinking their non-alcoholic drinks and listening to Matteo's stories about Italy his homeland and the trips he made with his godfather.
Meanwhile on the other common dance floor Tom and Annie were dancing and talking
Tom - Are you really leaving?
Annie - I've already told you a million times that I am
Tom - but do you need to?
Annie - How many times do I have to say yes? - Starting to get irritated - I don't know why you ask so much, as if you care that I'm leaving
Tom - of course I care, especially since you don't want to say where to and for how long and why so suddenly? Did something happen? Did Alice do something?
Annie - Alice has done a lot of things lately, but she is not to blame, she is not the point - even though she was the last to know, she was the only one who had the ability to see the real reason for my departure
Tom - If Alice knows, why can't I know?
Annie - She knows because she is sensitive enough to understand, I didn't need to say anything, you know I'm tired and I think I'll sit down - she tries to leave but Tom pulls her closer to him brushing his mouth against Annie's earlobe
Tom - Will you tell your little cousin why he's acting like this to me? He's avoiding me, doesn't want to tell me anything? what did your hot little cousin do? hum - kissing her neck and hugging her
Annie - sigh - Tom you know I'm tired of everything, I'm tired of our relationship, you think it doesn't hurt me to be living off crumbs? you're married to Alice and you love her, and actually you don't love her as much as you love the ghost of that girl I refuse to say the name of, and Alice doesn't love you, she loves Luis, you only get along because one drowns their sorrows in the other, and I've been dragging my feet living off the crumbs of both of you, especially yours.
Tom - What do you mean crumbs Annie? what are you talking about?
Annie - Are you that dumb Tom? I LOVE YOU, YOU IDIOT, I LOVE YOU ALL MY LIFE, BUT YOU ONLY LOVE THE WRONG WOMEN WHO MAKE YOU SUFFER.
Tom - Annie ? how come? of course I love you, we are family, I will always be here for you
Annie - I AM NOT YOUR FAMILY I AM ADOPTED, I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH YOU SINCE I WAS A CHILD, I LOVE YOU AS A WOMAN, I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF MARRYING AND HAVING A FAMILY WITH YOU, I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF HAVING A NORMAL LIFE BY YOUR SIDE
Tom - I don't know what to say
Annie - YOU DON'T NEED TO SAY ANYTHING, just let me go, I'm just tired of living like this, I need to rediscover myself, learn to love myself and be independent and not completely dependent on you Tom
Tom - I'm sorry if I was stupid and couldn't see how much I hurt you and didn't love you the way you deserve. You deserve everything the best - kisses your forehead - but please don't go away, I need you, Alice needs you and Luna is going to leave her goddaughter?
Annie - don't do this, don't use Luna, I love my goddaughter and I won't abandon her, I'll always be in contact with her and if you allow me I want to spend the vacations with her.
Tom - fine, of course you can, I'm sure Alice will let you, but tell me where you are going
Annie - No, only Alexandra and Luís know, it was his recommendation by the way.
Tom - How come he knows and I don't?
Annie - I'm going to stay away from you because I would tell you
Tom - okay, you win and how long will you stay?
Annie - Look, I'm going to study, meet new people and have a new experience, I'll stay for at least two years, but I might stay longer, you never know. When I am ready I will come back
Tom - will you send me news?
Annie - I'll always be in touch with Luna, Auntie and Alice
Tom - What about me?
Annie - I will not disappear for good, if you really need me send me an email or ask Luna or Alice to call me, but I will avoid talking to you, I need this Tom I hope you understand me
Tom - when are you going? will i be able to say goodbye at least?
Annie - of course you will, I don't know the exact date yet, but soon, but I'll tell you. Now please, can we just dance and not say anything else? I want to have a minute of peace in your arms even if it's just one last time.
Tom - it's okay - pulled her into an embrace and danced with her.
Tom had never noticed Annie's feelings for him and felt bad that he was to blame for her suffering and that she was leaving because of it. He might not love her as much as she would like, but yes he always loved her too.