More Than This | THE WATTPAD DRAFT

Chapter 1

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*This book is written from the perspective of both Isabella and Giovanni

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**Mature content in this book | +18 only 

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Isabella

"I can't believe it's you," he said wide-eyed, "I had heard you were in Barcelona but that was months ago,"

How the hell was Nate standing in front of me right now? I wiped away the tears that managed to escape and quickly took a moment to take him in. He had the same kind eyes he always had. He was sporting a light, well-groomed beard that he never had before. He always found it frustrating to maintain so he never allowed it to grow out. His light hair was pulled back into a bun. He grew his hair out? Since when? I was surprised by his appearance. He looked just like the man I used to know but he also looked like a complete stranger.

Why was he here now? Why now when I was trying to wrap my head around what I just found out. I was still in shock.

"What are you doing here?" I managed to get out, reminding myself to hold onto my emotions

He pulled his bag over his shoulder nervously, "I'm working on a project here,"

"Good for you," I mumbled

It came out more hostile than I intended it to but how was I supposed to react to my ex-boyfriend, that dumped me only to get engaged to someone else, standing in front of me?

"I wanted to reach out to you," he said, "To see ho-,"

"To see how I was doing?" I snapped, "Don't you think you're half a year too late to be asking me that?"

He averted his eyes, "I'm sorry about what happened and for leaving just like that,"

I really didn't have the energy to deal with this right now. I wanted to get out of here. The air around me was becoming thin again and I couldn't get a handle on my breathing. I was too focused on the fact that Casey was pregnant. What did that mean for Giovanni and I now? When last did he sleep with her? How far along was she? How could I trust him again? When did he find out? I had too many unanswered questions right now and the last thing I wanted to do was deal with Nate of all people.

"Don't you have a fiancé to get to?" I huffed, annoyed by his presence at that moment

His eyes met mine, "You know?"

I scoffed, "Of course I know, Nate. You put your announcement on social media, did you think it would be a secret?

"Isabella, I wanted to talk to yo-,"

I lifted a finger to cut him off, "I don't care that you're engaged. I really hope you and Christina will be happy but I have to go right now,"

I turned to leave but he grabbed my arm, "Please wait,"

"Wait for what?"

Before he could answer, my phone started ringing. I looked down to see Giovanni's name flashing on my screen. My heart contracted. I couldn't do this right now. I couldn't face him. How could I?