Chapter 23

When it obvious I wasn't about to give up any time soon she finally told me exactly what she said to Gabriella. "I didn't mean to upset her. I was just telling her about Alan always keeping secrets from me, I didn't think she would assume you're the same. I know you're different to Alan and I did tell her that." All I could do was shake my head in frustration as I listened to her talk. It was like one step forward and a million steps back with Gabby. I finally convinced her I wasn't lying to her and then Ruth opens her mouth - again. "I'm sorry Tony." As much as I wanted to blame her and be angry at her I knew I couldn't. It wasn't her fault, it was just the situation. It was becoming clearer to me that Gabby had trust issues and the fact my life was so different to what she ever would have expected didn't help. I couldn't blame Ruth. Sure I was angry but it wasn't her fault. "It's fine. I just don't know what to do now. She's not answering any of my messages. I've tried to give h