Lost between Two

New love

Note : Glad's Grand father Fred is referred to as Glad's dad in this chapter because he raised him when his dad died at a young age.



Days turned into weeks, and I found myself thinking more and more about Glad's confession. I couldn't deny that I had feelings for him too, but I was scared to act on them. What if things didn't work out? What if our friendship was ruined?

One evening, as I sat alone in my apartment, I realized that I couldn't keep avoiding the issue. I picked up my phone and dialed Glad's number.

"Hey," he answered on the second ring.

"Glad, I've been thinking a lot about what you said," I started, my voice shaky. "And I realized that I have feelings for you too."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line before he spoke. "Really?" he asked, his voice filled with surprise.

"Yes," I said, smiling to myself. "But I'm scared, Glad. I don't want to risk our friendship if things don't work out."

"I understand," he said, and I could hear the smile in his voice. "But don't you think we owe it to ourselves to give it a try?"

I took a deep breath, considering his words. "You're right," I said finally. "Let's give it a try."

Over the next few weeks, Glad and I spent more and more time together. We went on dates, talked for hours on end, and even took a weekend trip to the beach. It was amazing how natural everything felt, like we had been together all along.

As we grew closer, I couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt towards Robert and my newfound family. I had spent so much time and energy trying to help them, but now that I had found something for myself, I wondered if they would be hurt or offended.

One night, as Glad and I lay in bed together, I brought up my concerns. "Glad, what if Robert or my mother are upset about us being together?" I asked.

Glad turned to me, his expression serious. "Carmen, you can't live your life for other people," he said. "You have to do what makes you happy. And if they really love you, they'll support you no matter what."

His words hit home, and I realized that he was right. I couldn't control how others would feel about our relationship, but I could control how I felt about it. And I knew that being with Glad made me happier than I had been in a long time.

As time passed, Glad and I grew more serious. We talked about moving in together, and even started discussing the possibility of marriage. But as our relationship became more stable, I couldn't help but feel a sense of restlessness.

I realized that I had been so focused on my personal life that I had neglected my career. I had always dreamed of being a writer, but I had been stuck in the same dead-end job for years. It was time for a change.

I started applying for writing jobs, sending out my resume and samples of my work. It was a scary and exciting process, but I was determined to make a change.

Finally, I received a call from a publishing company that was interested in hiring me as a writer. I was thrilled, but also nervous about telling Glad. I knew that this would mean a big change for both of us, but I also knew that I couldn't turn down this opportunity.

I sat down with Glad and explained everything to him. He listened patiently, and when I was finished, he smiled.

"I'm so proud of you, Carmen," he said, pulling me into a hug. "You deserve this."

We spent the next few weeks preparing for the move, packing up our things and saying goodbye to friends and family. It was bittersweet, but I knew that this was the right decision.

As we drove away from our old life and towards a new beginning, I couldn't help but feel grateful for everything that had led me to this moment. From my grandmother's missing pages to my unexpected romance with Glad, every twist and turn had brought me to where I was meant to be. And I knew that whatever the future held, I was ready for it.

Days turned into weeks and Glad and I started dating. It was exciting and fun, but there was one person who didn't seem to approve of our relationship: Glad's dad.

Glad's dad was a famous music producer, and he was very protective of Glad. When Glad first told his dad about our relationship, his dad was less than thrilled. He didn't like the idea of Glad dating someone who wasn't in the music industry, and he was particularly unhappy with the fact that I was a writer.

At first, I tried to ignore his disapproval. I told myself that it was his problem, not mine, and that Glad and I could make our own decisions. But as time went on, it became clear that Glad's dad was determined to separate us at all costs.

He would make snide comments about me whenever he saw me, and he would do everything in his power to keep Glad away from me. He would invite Glad to business meetings and events that he knew I couldn't attend, and he would take Glad on trips out of town without telling me.

At first, Glad tried to stand up to his dad, but it was clear that his dad held all the cards. He controlled the money and the connections, and he made it clear that he wouldn't support Glad if he continued to date me.

Glad was torn. On the one hand, he loved me and wanted to be with me. But on the other hand, he didn't want to lose his dad's support and approval.

One day, I decided that enough was enough. I couldn't keep living like this, and I couldn't keep letting Glad's dad control our relationship. So, I decided to confront him.

I called Glad's dad and asked to meet with him. He agreed, but when I arrived at his office, he was cold and distant. I tried to explain my feelings to him, but he wouldn't listen. He told me that I wasn't good enough for Glad and that I would only hold him back.

I tried to stay calm, but it was hard. I loved Glad, and I knew that we had something special. But Glad's dad didn't seem to care about that. All he cared about was his own reputation and image.

As I left his office, I couldn't help but feel defeated. I had tried to reason with him, but it was clear that he wouldn't change his mind. And so, Glad and I continued to see each other in secret.

But the secrecy was taking its toll on our relationship. We couldn't go out in public together, and we couldn't share our relationship with our friends and family. It was like we were living in a bubble, cut off from the rest of the world.

And then, one day, everything changed.

Glad's dad was in a terrible car accident. He was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, and he was in a coma for several days. It was a difficult time for Glad and his family, but it was also a turning point.

As Glad sat by his dad's bedside, he realized how short life was. He realized that he didn't want to spend his life hiding his relationship with me, and he didn't want to lose me because of his dad's disapproval.

So, when his dad finally woke up from his coma, Glad decided to have a heart-to-heart conversation with him. He told his dad how much he loved me and how much he wanted to be with me. And to his surprise, his dad listened.

It turned out that his dad had been hiding a big dark secret all along.

He had been in a relationship with a woman outside of his marriage, and he had been hiding it from everyone, including his family.

Glad's dad revealed that the woman he had been seeing was actually my grandma, and that they had a son together: Robert. But he had given up Robert for adoption to protect his image and reputation in the music industry.

Glad was shocked and overwhelmed by this revelation. He couldn't believe that his dad had been hiding such a big secret for so long. But at the same time, he felt relieved. He realized that his dad's disapproval of our relationship had more to do with his own guilt and shame than with us.

After this conversation, Glad's dad had a change of heart. He apologized to Glad and to me for his behavior, and he gave us his blessing to be together. It wasn't an easy road, but eventually, Glad and I were able to come out of hiding and share our relationship with the world.

Looking back, I realize that sometimes the people who seem the most disapproving and difficult to deal with like my late grandmother and Glad's dad are actually struggling with their own issues. It's important to be patient and understanding, and to try to see things from their perspective. And sometimes, the only way to move forward is to have an honest conversation, no matter how difficult it may seem.