Speak To Me

(Jolie)

I let out a sigh, my body slumping back onto the couch as I stared up at the ceiling..how do I keep slipping back to this frame of mind?

I never thought I would be stupid enough to chase after a man for most of my damn life and still hold onto some type of sliver of hope that maybe he will one day open his eyes and see me as something more. Yeah..fat fucking chance now..it's officially over..and the worst part of it all? His freaking wife is absolutely amazing..

You know sometimes when you meet people and automatically click? That's what I feel with Gabby..with one look I can already tell what she is thinking and I swear we can just laugh for hours even without her speaking.

So can I really blame Jamie for marrying the girl? No..hell, I'm pretty sure Rylan would marry her if Jamie ever fucks it up by some odd chance.

But if Jamie knew I said that I'm pretty sure he would kick Rylan's ass..but I see the way he looks at her..he would never cross that line though, no way in hell.

Suddenly I heard a knock at the door as I quickly jumped to my feet. Gabriella and Jamie just got back from their honeymoon two days ago and she said she got some things for me and wanted to bring them over.

Jamie was very adamant that I don't bring up a single thing about what's going on with her family, so I promised not to say a single thing..apparently she doesn't know a single thing. Which is probably a good thing considering online is still blowing up about the fall of the Kensingtons. On a brighter note, they seem to think of Gabriella as a true survivor...which she is, let's be honest.

I walked to the door and swiftly pulled it open before smiling widely at Gabriella. She had on an adorable oversized white hoodie with skinny jeans beneath and white sneakers. She was holding a few bags in her hands as she held them out to her side.

I tried with all my might not to glance behind her and look at Jamie.

"I missed you!" I exclaimed..really meaning it too..I don't have many girlfriends and Gabriella is becoming my top one real fast.

Gabriella wrapped her arms around me before hugging me tight as I returned it just as eagerly.

"Ray is just a call away if you need anything..but you aren't leaving the apartment right?" Jamie asked nervously, making me fight the urge to roll my eyes.

"No Dad, we won't be leaving the apartment." I teased, causing Gabriella slap her hand over her mouth and stifle a laugh.

I watched as humor filled Jamie's eyes before he stepped closer to her.

"Did you think that was funny?" He asked in a playful tone as I felt that jealousy bubbling up. I don't think he ever looked at me like that before.

Gabriella shook her head no as Jamie practically got lost in her damn eyes as I stood there awkwardly.

"Okay..we got it..have a good time with Rylan and don't come back for at least three hours." I snapped and pulled Gabriella into the apartment before shutting the door right in front of Jamie's face just as he was about to say something.

"Listen..I had to do that or he would never leave." I explained, making Gabriella smile sheepishly as her eyes darted to the door.

I placed my hands on her shoulders and led her over to the couch.

"Okay, I want to know everything..I hope you have your phone ready." I stated, watching as Gabriella nodded her head before sitting down and looking up at me.

First, she stuck out her hands, passing me the multiple bags that she held before getting the phone out.

I actually made her download this app called Speechify where it says the words out for you as you type them, making it easier for her to communicate when we are hanging out. Sometimes the automated voice pronounces things wrong and I swear we laugh for hours about it. "First open the black one. I saw this one in a shop that I feel like you would love." She wrote out as the feminine voice spoke for her.

I nodded my head as excitement rushed through me before reaching for the bag and clapping my hands together happily.

I have been to Paris more than a few times, so I know the quality of the items they have there..I'm excited to see what Gabriella got me though and see how similar our tastes are.

Opening the bag, my smile broadened even more as I saw the cutest pair of sunglasses ever. They had white frames with a pearl finish.

"Oh Gabs, these are adorable." I exclaimed before trying them on.

Next, there was a matching white purse and an adorable keychain of the Eiffel tower that made my heart warm. She is so fucking innocent and pure..I swear.

"Now this one. Well, I thought we could match." She typed out as she handed me the cute light blue Tiffany & Co. bag as I grabbed a small blue box out of it.

As soon as I opened it, I let out a gasp. Inside was a gorgeous gold bracelet with a beautiful white daisy charm on it.

"Gabby.." I breathed her name as I watched her scoot forward before grabbing it and putting it on my wrist..I swear I felt like I could cry..just seeing the way her eyes lit up and how happy she was to put it on me.

Then she slid her hoodie sleeve up, revealing a matching one as she looked at me nervously and began to type something out on her phone.

"I know it might be weird, but I never had a friend to do something like this with. But you don't have to wear it if.." She began to type out but I quickly reached for her hand and stopped her.

"No, I love this..I'm never going to take it off I swear!" I declared, making Gabriella smile brighter than ever as I lunged for her and gave her the biggest hug.

"You better never take it off either, okay? We have to pinky swear." I stated while lifting my hand and sticking my pinky out.

Gabriella just looked down at it with confusion as I lifted her own hand and locked my pinky with hers before tugging it back and forth, making her laugh.

Sometimes it feels like she is still a kid, the way she sees things and how her intentions are so pure..in my heart I know deep down that this girl needs to be protected at all costs..and I guess Jamie is the best guy to do that.

I know he has always protected me and my brothers..so he is the right one to do it..he will take good care of Gabriella the way she deserves to be.

"Come on, let's watch a movie. Have you seen Mean Girls yet?" I asked, knowing her list of movies is very very short..so I have to educate the girl!

Gabriella shook her head no before sitting up straighter as excitement filled her big blue eyes.

This movie seems fitting...considering the main bitch is also named Regina...

Suddenly I heard Gabriella's phone ping as she went to reach for it as I scrolled through the movie list.

Then Gabriella let out a soft chuckle while smiling down at the phone.

"Let me guess..Lover boy couldn't even last two minutes.." I teased, making her blush as I bumped into her shoulder playfully.

"Well, he better suck it up because I have you for three hours!" I yelled playfully towards the door like he was right outside..which he could be for all I know..seriously.

Maybe one-day things will be back to normal with Jamie and I..but for now, I just have to keep my distance. Rylan told me about how Nolan was upset with Gabriella because of me..and as horrible as it is to say..I was grateful for him seeing me. Of course he did it in the worst way possible by being rude to an innocent girl..and I won't even go into the drug use..but for him to see my hurt and struggle..it meant a lot at the time.

Don't get me wrong..it still hurts, but now..now I have something to make it a little better..and oddly enough, it's the love of my life's wife..no..she is more than that now..it's my new bestfriend Gabriella Sinclair.