Revelation

Chapter fifty-three
Ryder
I look back at Lizzy and she laughs. I pull at her cheek slightly, "What's so funny!"
"Aww!" She screams in pain and pouts, "I'm helping you and you are pinching me."
"What if you are hurting the person I love? I'm going to deal with you if that's the case."
She laughs again, " sure, she will. It will hurt her. And hopefully it will also push her closer to you," she stands, " When are we resuming school?"
" I spoke with the management and it's next week."
Lizzy turns to look at me, " Friday is the party right?"
I sigh and nod slowly. I already told Gwen I would take her to the party. But if my plan works out, she will be going with me as the girlfriend.
I hope Lizzy's plan works out well.
Well, it was all her plan to do this. We were supposed to pretend to be so close that maybe Gwen will be able to know how she truly feels about it.
I just pray she really feels something worthwhile for me. Gosh, I miss her so much.
I miss kissing her, I miss teasing her.
The last time I spoke with her that night. She wouldn't even look me in the eyes. And then, she has been running away from me.
I'm forced to believe she doesn't even love me. But Lizzy seems so certain of the otherwise.
The only hope I have is hanging on Lizzy. I hope this plan makes and doesn't destroy the whole thing.
Lizzy and I aren't the only ones in this. I also informed Mrs. Johnson. At first, she rejected it and strongly told me not to go for it.
I mean it can also make Gwen forget about me forever but I had to take my chance since I don't know what else to do.
She doesn't even like a man as old as I am but I can't ever stop loving her. What was I supposed to do?
When she phoned Lizzy that she was going to the apartment I got for them, I was with her at home. She had to come inside my room and I pretended to be laughing in the background.
And then, after she dropped it, we hurried to the apartment so Gwen would meet us there.
Gosh, I meant to choke her to voice out. Perhaps, I will stop fearing she might reject it.
It doesn't matter if she doesn't tell me with words, I just want to know she loves me.
My phone rings suddenly. I watch Lizzy walk inside the kitchen before I pick it up.
It's Mrs Johnson and I wonder why she's calling.
"Hi, when are you coming home? I need to tell you something."
"I will be there soon," I hang up and walk to the kitchen, " Are you living here now?'
Lizzy looks up at me, 'Yes till next week when you will be able to settle it with Gwen. I don't want to face her now, I might spoil the plan."
I nod once. She's really trying for me. I know she loves Gwen but she's willing to go to any length to make us end up together. Though, I'm not sure if it's worth it.
I'm just scared. I don't ever want to lose Gwen.
"I have to go home. Mrs. Johnson just called me."
She nods briefly, " Bye."
I smile at her, " Take care."
Lizzy forced me into her room that day. She said she would wake up to us.
I didn't want to do it but I ended up pretending to be kissing her. But in reality, our lips never touched.
I drive into the compound and pull off. I wonder what she wanted to tell me. I just hope it's not serious.
I walk inside the living room. Mrs. Johnson walks out of the room.
She moves closer, "Welcome."
"Is something wrong?"
She sighs, "Gwen told me something today."
I raise a brow, "Is something wrong?"
She smiles suddenly, "Gwen loves you. She always does and she thinks you and Linda are having a romantic relationship."
What? My heart stops for a second. Gwen loves me? How? When?
" She told you that?"
She nods briefly, "Yes. She was very sad and she cried. The reason why she has been avoiding you is because of it. She thinks she can fall out of love for you."
" But it's difficult for her."
Shock kept me motionless and speechless for a while. I mean I don't believe it. Gwen said she doesn't love older men like me. How did she start loving me? When did that even happen?
My heart races and a smile pushes itself to my mouth. I don't believe she loves me.
"Where's she now?"
"In her room, sleeping."
" Thank you," I tell her and she smiles before walking into the kitchen.
I walk inside her room. She's asleep and the blanket is off her.
I cover her very well and sit beside her on the bed. I believe it's time to tell her how I feel.