The Beauty and the Beastly CEO

Chapter 04

Gio and Beauty had become close friends after the acquaintance party. They participated together in class activities, supporting each other as friends. They would often have lunch together with their friends, enjoying each other's company.

However, after Klare joined their class, Beauty couldn't help but feel an intense jealousy towards her. She noticed the closeness between Gio and Klare, and it bothered her deeply. Beauty found herself constantly comparing herself to Klare and feeling inadequate.

As time went on, Beauty's jealousy grew stronger, but she refused to acknowledge the underlying feelings that were causing it. She ignored the signs that she might be developing romantic feelings for Gio, pushing those thoughts aside.

Their senior year of high school approached, and the dynamics between Gio, Beauty, and Klare remained unchanged. Beauty continued to distance herself, unable to confront her own emotions.

One day, during a school event, Beauty found herself watching Gio and Klare interact from a distance. She noticed the genuine smiles they exchanged, the way they laughed together, and how Gio seemed to light up in Klare's presence.

Suddenly, a wave of realization washed over Beauty. She finally admitted to herself that she was in love with Gio all along. The jealousy she had felt towards Klare was a result of her own suppressed feelings.

Beauty couldn't believe she had ignored her own emotions for so long. She realized that her fear of rejection and the potential impact on their friendship had held her back from acknowledging her true feelings.

Beauty decided to hide her feelings on Gio. She doesn't want to get rejected until they reach their Senior High School.

Senior high school was a fresh start for Beauty. She decided to pick a different strand than Gio and Klare, intentionally avoiding being in the same class as them. She believed that distancing herself from Gio would help her move on from her secret feelings for him.

As the days passed, rumors began to circulate about Gio's supposed courtship of Klare after the summer started. Although Beauty felt a pang of hurt in her chest, she tried her best to ignore it. She didn't want to dwell on something that seemed out of her control.

However, at night, when the world was quiet and she was alone with her thoughts, Beauty couldn't help but cry. Her secret feelings for Gio weighed heavily on her heart, and the pain of unrequited love became almost unbearable.

One day, Beauty found herself in a surprising situation. She had new classmates, and one of them happened to be Gabriel, Gio's cousin. At first, she had no idea about their connection. After the small introduction, she saw Gabriel standing to her front with a friendly smile on his face.

"Hey, Mind if I sit beside you?" Gabriel asked, pointing to the empty seat next to her.

Beauty's face lit up with a smile. "Of course, Gabriel!

They settled into their seats, ready for the day's lessons. As the class progressed, Beauty and Gabriel found themselves exchanging whispers and sharing notes. Their conversations were filled with laughter and genuine interest in each other's thoughts.

Beauty found solace in her friendship with Gabriel, and slowly but surely, she started to forget about Gio. She believed that she was finally moving on and letting go of her unrequited feelings.

However, fate had a different plan for Beauty. One day, as she was walking through the crowded hallway, she accidentally bumped into someone. When she looked up, she was met with familiar eyes - it was Gio.

Their eyes locked for a moment, and a mix of emotions washed over Beauty. Memories of their past friendship and her hidden feelings resurfaced, causing her heart to race. She quickly averted her gaze, trying to hide the turmoil within her.

Gio, surprised to see Beauty after all this time, mustered up the courage to speak. "Beauty, it's been a while. How have you been?"

Beauty took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I've been good, Gio. Just focusing on my studies and making new friends."

Gio nodded, a hint of sadness in his eyes. "That's great to hear. Gio's expression faltered for a moment, as if he wanted to say something more. But before he could speak, the bell rang, signaling the end of the break.

"We should catch up sometime," Gio said, his voice filled with a mix of longing and uncertainty.

Beauty nodded, her heart aching at the bittersweetness of their encounter. "Sure, Gio. Take care."

As they went their separate ways, Beauty couldn't help but feel a whirlwind of emotions. Her newfound friendship with Gabriel had brought her happiness and a sense of healing, but seeing Gio again reminded her that some feelings are not easily forgotten.

As Beauty made her way to the canteen, she couldn't help but notice Gabriel and Klare talking in a corner with a serious expression on their faces. Intrigued by their conversation, she decided to approach them and find out what was going on.

"Hey Gabriel, what's going on?" Beauty greeted them with a curious smile.

Gabriel glanced at Klare before turning his attention back to Beauty. "Oh, it's nothing, just a little chat," he replied casually, trying to brush off the situation.

Beauty raised an eyebrow, sensing that something was amiss. "Are you sure? You both seemed deep in conversation. Is everything okay?"

Klare, who had been quiet until now, nodded in agreement. "Yeah, everything's fine. We were just discussing some upcoming projects for our club."

Beauty wasn't entirely convinced, but she decided not to push further. "Alright, if you say so. By the way, I'll go to the canteen Gab, wanna come?"

"Sure."

With that, Gabriel bid farewell to Klare, who returned the gesture, and the two of them went their separate ways.

Beauty and Gabriel walked together towards the canteen, and Beauty couldn't help but wonder what Gabriel and Klare had been discussing earlier. She tried to sneak a glance at Gabriel's face, hoping to find any signs of worry or unease, but found nothing. Gabriel noticed her curious gaze and simply smiled, causing Beauty to blush.

"What's on your mind, Beauty?" Gabriel asked playfully.

Feeling a bit shy, Beauty decided to be honest. "I couldn't help but notice that you and Klare were having a serious conversation earlier. I'm just curious about what it was all about."

Gabriel's smile softened, and he reached out to gently touch Beauty's arm. "I appreciate your concern, but it's nothing for you to worry about. Klare and I were discussing some personal matters, and we didn't want to burden you with it."

Beauty nodded, understanding Gabriel's intention. "I understand. Just know that I'm here for you if you ever need someone to talk to."

Gabriel's eyes sparkled with gratitude. "Thank you, Beauty. Your friendship means a lot to me."

They continued walking, their conversation shifting to lighter topics. Beauty felt a sense of relief, knowing that Gabriel valued their friendship and trusted her enough to share his concerns when the time was right.