Free Acquiring Hearts by S. Donahue Page B

to be careful and make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into. I honestly don’t think he would hurt you but you never know.”
     
    “Well as far as I am concerned he can go to hell. I’m over it. If he cared about me like he said he did, then we wouldn’t be having this conversation. He also would have told me about Holly.”
     
    “I guess you’re right, but I think you’re overreacting. If I hear anything I’ll call you ASAP. I love you.”
     
    “I love you too. Talk to you later. Bye.”
     
    Gia decided to go home early today. She wasn’t in court and she would probably function better at home, after she got a pedicure and manicure to make her feel better. She had such a headache so she went right home after and got in bed. She planned on staying there until the next morning.
     
     
    * * * * *
    Brad argued with himself all day. He wanted to call Gia so badly but he didn’t want to give in. He was trying to make her see how much she needed him. He didn’t want to upset her. He knew what type of person she was. She wouldn’t give in and call him.
     
    In this situation, two wrongs didn’t make a right. They were both probably miserable. He picked up the phone for the millionth time that day to call her, but didn’t dial. He just wanted to hear her voice again. He missed her so much it hurt. He put the phone down then picked it up again and dialed Gia’s number. He went straight to voicemail. He didn’t want to leave a message but he also didn’t want to be rude.
     
    “Gia, its Brad, It’s pretty late. You’re probably out or sleeping. Give me a call when you get a chance. I want to talk to you.” Hopefully she would call him back. Until then, he would try to focus on work.
     
     
     
     
    * * * * *
    Gia must have passed out from all the stress. She saw the red light blinking, indicating that she had a message. She listened to the message. It was Brad. She decided that she wasn’t going to call him back tonight. Two can play his game. She would call him tomorrow afternoon.
     
    Let him fucking wonder.
     
    She didn’t call him back until the next night when she got home from work. She dialed his number and was surprised when he answered on the first ring.
     
    Oh, I’m back to being called baby now.
     
    “I’m good and you. ”
     
    “I’m doing better, now that I’m talking to you.”
     
    “That’s good. I got your message. I’ve been so busy with work.” She was trying to keep the conversation short. She didn’t want to rehash their last argument.
     
    “That’s ok. I’m just happy to talk to you. I want to apologize to you about what happened in the car Sunday. I feel really bad about how things went and I should have been better about it with you. I was upset because I wanted to spend more time with you. I know you meant well. I hope you can forgive me.”
     
    Gia was shocked he was apologizing to her. She wanted to forgive him but she couldn’t help but think of the things that Rachel told her. They were lingering in the back of her mind. She just wanted the emptiness to go away, so she would let it go and see what happens.
     
    “I forgive you, honey. I’m sorry too. I should’ve been better about everything too. I miss you and wish you were here.”
     
    “Me, too. This project is going to be keeping me busy, so if you don’t hear from me, that’s the reason. I’ll try to call you but sometimes it may not be possible.”
     
    “Ok, I understand. I’m going back to bed. I’m tired. I have to get up early tomorrow. I’ll miss you.”
     
    “Are we ok?”
     
    “Yes”
     
    “Good night honey, miss you more.”
     
    They hung up the phone on good terms, still unsure of what their future held.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Ten
     
    “ I can’t believe I’ve been in Miami for a month already.”
     
    Brad texted Gia as he sat in his condo office thinking about their relationship. They hadn’t