"Aleric!" Gio exclaimed, distracting Gabriel, Aleric and Jordan.
The three of them looked at Gio who looked serious.
*****
Gio rose from his seat and approached the three.
"Have you still not forgiven me?" asked Aleric anxiously.
"What if I say not yet?" Gio said. "Are you going to let go of my brother? he asked again with a serious face.
"No." Aleric answered firmly. "Even if you force me to let Gabriel go, I will never let him go."
"Gio!" Gabriel exclaimed.
Gio turned his head, smiled and patted his younger brother's head. "Yeah, I'll try to trust Aleric again." he said.
"Thank you." Gabriel said, hugging his brother.
Gio was silent but returned his brother's hug. To be honest, Gio was still afraid that Aleric would repeat his mistake again. Gio still can't trust Aleric completely.
But seeing Gabriel who seems to still love Aleric, Gio will try to trust Aleric. But he would always keep an eye on the young man, he didn't want to be left behind like before.
