Worth It

11. Realization

Bzzzt. Bzzt. Bzzt..

Isabella's black iPhone was currently vibrating against the hard surface of her nightstand, causing her to wake up from her deep dormancy. She stretched her arms out and let out a loud yawn before reaching over and grabbing the device.

On the screen were multiple notifications. Some were from different social medias like Snapchat and Instagram which she went through quickly. She responded to the comments underneath her photos and liked some photos and videos before heading over to the the next app and responding to the comments her followers had sent her from the pictures and videos she had posted. Now she was reading through the messages she hadn't read yet.

She sat up in her bed and leaned her back against the cushioned headboard, while keeping her lower half covered in the thick white comforter.

From Christopher❤️: Hey babe. Really hope you continue to be patient with me and allow me to be the man you deserve. Get some rest.💖 Love you.

Isabella read the message and her face was stuck between a smile in awe and a frown filled with regret. Based off his actions yesterday she really felt like Christopher was trying his best to redeem himself from what he did to her and how much he had hurt her.

The two actually spent the night together before he had snuck off earlier that morning after she had fallen asleep. They had talked a bit more, their conversations consisting of apologies as well as promises in which Christopher apologized for his unfaithful ways and promised to never cheat again. That conversation alone caused Isabella to feel extremely horrible and guilty.

The guilt was like gasoline in her guts. She couldn't stand the feeling of it and really wished she could take back what had happened between Donovan and her. Yes the kiss was great, one she'd never forget. But was it worth her feeling the way she felt right now? She didn't think so. Especially when Christopher was trying to be faithful and loyal. She wanted to be the same for him. It was only right.

From Isabella: I slept great babe, thank u. n as long as ur actually trying i'll be as patient as possible. love u more❤️

She hit the send button then scrolled through the rest of her messages. One was from Anthony, thanking her and Patricia for letting them all hang out at their place. Another was from a new classmate she had who was asking if they had any homework from the class they shared. She replied to those then her eyes grew curious as they spotted a name she'd probably never forget.

From Donovan: Hey Iz. I hope I didn't cross the line today. Like I said I only did it cause I knew you wanted it. But if it was really a problem I won't do it again. I don't want to disrespect you or cross any boundaries. Sleep tight

Reading his message, she let out a heavy sigh as she brought one of her hands up to her face and rubbed her temples with the index and middle finger. This situation was stressing her. She liked Donovan and thought he was a pretty cool guy based off what she knew of him and their very few encounters but then again she now knew that he liked her, and not just as a friend.

She knew that Donovan wanted more. She didn't know how much more but she knew that the two of them being platonic wasn't enough for him. Or so she thought.

Clicking the keyboard in the messages, she began typing a reply.

From Isabella: good morning. yesterday was a bit surprising n i was taken back but as long as it doesn't happen again u n i are fine. ur a dope guy n i want us to be friends

Her honey hazel eyes reread the messages for a numerous amount of times in contemplation before finally deciding to hit the blue arrow and sending the message.