Chapter 119

Gwen’s pov

Ricky was talking nonstop, but I was not listening. I was so absorbed in my own world that everything around me was silence and complete darkness.

The movie cinema was just some few blocks away from the house, so Ricky suggested we walk home after the movie.

He noticed how moody I had been and tried several times to persuade me to tell him what was wrong, but I choose to remain silent.

“Gwen, are you listening?” Ricky asked, jolting me back to reality.

“Uhm, yeah, yes” I said, tucking my hair behind my ear.

Ricky came to a halt and turned to face me. He reached into my pockets and took my hands. His touch was soft and soothing.

“Nonna told me what happened yesterday. I have been waiting all night for you to mention it but you didn't” He said softly.

“I don't want to talk about it Ricky. Can we keep moving?” I asked, with a weak smile across my face

“Uhm, sure” He said, immediately taking his hands away from mine.

I am sure my words hurt him, but this is the nicest I can be