"Aww, would you look at this, a perfect family..." Matt said this and snapped a selfie. Currently, we are at Matt's sister's house, we as in Matt and me overlooking Lorence and her puppies.
"Here, my girl you must be exhausted." Matt was busy taking care of Lorence right now.
"I know girl, I know I miss you too, don't worry I'll smuggle you back in no time, yes yes good girl.." and he continued to talk to her as if she really is his daughter.
"He's always been like this, super crazy about her, come let's move to the lounge. You look exhausted." Amy suggested and now that she has mentioned I do feel exhausted, really exhausted.
"No, I think I'll leave it's getting late anyway," hugging Amy and waving Matt goodbye I made my way to the door.
"Wait!" Matt shouted from where he was crouched next to Lorence.
"I'll come downstairs with you," waving one last time to Amy.
We went towards the lift. "Ahh, umm if you don't mind me asking what was that back in the office parking lot? I could clearly tell that he is being curious but is nervous at the same time that I might act crazy again.
Yes again, after Alex abruptly announced that he's my fiance. I grabbed Matt's hand and practically dragged him from there, ignoring that 6ft something-tall specimen trying to block my path.
How dare he make an appearance unannounced and claim to be my F word.
He has a girlfriend for god's sake. I didn't run yesterday just so he can come and claim me today.
Getting rid of him proved more difficult than I thought.
With Matt looking at me as if I killed Lorence's newborn puppies and Alex getting impatient with every passing minute.
I did what I'm good at. I ran away once again.
Getting hold of Matt's arm I made an excuse to Alex that I'm going to visit Lorence, who recently had babies and with that practically ran as if my ass was on fire.
I conveniently hide the fact that Lorence is indeed a puppy and not a human but does it matter? No.
Staring at him like that I was bound to do something I would later regret.
So, I choose an easy way out.
"Listen I'm really sorry for my weird behavior back there but trust me now is not the time. I'll explain it to you some other time." I sincerely tried to apologize to Matt because really how can I just grab his hand and drag him from there and then pretend that nothing happened.
Matt was still supporting that hurt look from before and I wanted to ease him but how can I?
When I don't know myself what's happening?
How am I supposed to inform my best friend that the man of my dreams has suddenly announced that he is my fiance?
Who until yesterday was refusing to acknowledge my presence.
Who not to mention maybe has a girlfriend.
Yup, a great explanation, would bring him to tears.
I don't know why do I act this way around him, where does my ability to talk or act just goes?
Why do I have to create a scene every time and run?
Oh god why??????? I was beyond embarrassed at this point and I think this moment will haunt me forever.
Sensing my discomfort Matt put his arms around my shoulders. "Hey, I get if you don't want to discuss this any further but you should tell me if he's bothering you. I can deal with him. Although I might not be as big as he is but I still got muscles," and he continued to display his said strength by flexing his muscles.
I had to laugh at that, he really knows when to level up his charm. Ruffling his hair I stepped inside the lift and waved him goodbye until the doors closed shut.
Alone once again, I groaned and slammed my hands against the walls.
What would he be thinking about me?
The whole ride back home I was thinking about my next step whether I should go and seek him out myself or I should keep ignoring him and let mom solve this.
I mean this issue would not have started if both mom and Raven didn't plan to marry us.
My mind was overflowing right now and above all that the ride to my apartment doesn't seem to end.
I needed to pee.
Seeing my apartment complex I quickly parked my car and rushed towards the staircase.
Yes, we don't have lifts here.
I just hope I reach my floor before I embarrass myself further here in the open.
I started multiplying numbers just to divert my mind, I heard it's great when you have the urge to pee.
Finally, I saw my door.
Reaching in my purse I searched for my keys while I kept on doing the weird pee dance, throwing open the door I threw my purse on the kitchen counter and made a beeline for the washroom.
Thank god for toilets, you gotta appreciate the little things in life more often because I don't think my bladder could hold it in any longer.
Taking a big sigh of relief I finished my business and decided to take a quick shower to ease my nerves.
Today was just too long.
Changing into an oversized hoddie and a pajama, which has seen better days.
I went to look for something to eat. Nothing like a hot meal at the end of the day to soothe you.
But before that, I took out my phone and put it on charging. I died a while ago and I'm sure mom must've called.
Entering the kitchen the first thing I saw was the fresh flowers in a vase placed on the countertop.
It instantly bought a smile to my face, it must be mom.
Taking out a glass from the cupboard, I filled it with water and sat on the barstool to examine the flowers more closely.
Inhaling the sweet smell of lilies, I closed my eyes and had a flashback to the night of my prom.
I was a nervous wreck, wearing a flowy mint green silk dress with puffed-up organza sleeves I was trying hard to suck in my stomach.
The sleeves were something my mom added when I told her I wasn't comfortable showcasing my beefy arms.
I kept looking in the mirror twisting my hair left-right, reapplying my lipstick, checking to make sure I haven't gotten any on my teeth.
Popping a mint every 5 seconds to ensure my breath doesn't stink.
Dad was trying to take as many pictures of me he could to ease my nerves. Telling me each time that how beautiful I looked and how stupid boys in my grade were to not ask me out.
Yes, nobody asked me out. Not even the greasy-haired weirdo in my class.
I was heartbroken, ready to bail out on this prom thing when Alex asked me out.
He had long graduated from the school it was actually our last outing together before he left.
Butterflies have taken permanent residence in my stomach and refused to leave, it wasn't like I minded.
I was reluctant at first, what if he too bailed on me at the last moment?
I would not be able to deal with this kind of humiliation, but he proved me wrong when at exactly 6 p.m he was at my door.
Wearing a black tux with no tie and popping open the 1st button he even styled his hair he looked nothing less than a prince charming.
My prince charming.
It was then that with a smile worth toothpaste commercials he presented me with a bouquet of lilies.
I decided there and then that from that day onwards lilies are my favorite.
Opening my eyes, I took one last look at the flowers and went to cook something for myself.
Checking my fridge, I spotted some leftover turkey from last night.
I decided to make some cold turkey sandwiches.
Taking out the bread I neatly cut its edges and apply butter on one side.
Taking out a bowl I prepare my sauce, adding in some mayonnaise, chili ketchup, some mustard sauce. Black pepper powder, salt, and ginger powder I give it a mix.
I like my food with lots of flavor and spices.
Spreading the sauce on the other side, I place my turkey on top was about to close it with the buttered slice when I changed my mind.
Heating put a pan, I melted some butter on it and placed my sandwich in it.
I then proceeded to add some shredded cheddar cheese on the top and let it cook on slow flame.
I loved when the cheese on top would bubble up and melt.
Twisting my hair into some kind of a messy bun, I pulled my sleeves up and reached to grab my blender.
I'm going to treat myself to a large glass of iced coffee, calories were not my priority right now.
Right now I was stressed and whenever I was anxious or stressed I eat.
I know I will be able to think straight after I'm done eating.
Food always does that to me, it's like I'm a completely different person after I'm done eating.
I'd be content and happy and I would not be making any more rash decisions.
I really need to sort this Alex situation.
Taking out the sandwiches I cut them up, just the smell of cheese was making improving my mood better.
I took my coffee and my plate and went to sit on my couch.
I put on Maid in Manhattan. My all-time favorite movie.
Arranged the pillows on my couch and settled but before I could take a bite, I heard my doorbell ring.
Groaning I stood up.
"Man, it better not be my neighbor right now, I'm in no mood to entertain her drunk ass," I slowly made my way to the door as to not make any noise.
Giselle, my neighbor next door was the kind the person who likes to dump her shit onto others, and when she feels satisfied that along with hers she has destroyed others' mental peace as well she would crash on your sofa.
More than this she would not hesitate to eat my food.
Something I don't tolerate when I'm hungry myself.
So I crept towards the door making sure to not create any noise.
Another minute passed and her persistent ass pressed the bell again.
Cursing my landlord for not installing a peephole, I crouched down against the door and bent downwards towards the door space, and tried to peek.
I wasn't able to see much but it assured me that whoever was on the other side is not a woman.
Sending a prayer heavenward I straightened and opened the door and tried closing it back immediately.
But sue men who have quick reflex, because even with all my power and resistance I still wasn't successful in closing the door completely.
I pushed with all my might.
"Struggling is pointless," Alex said and applied a little bit more force.
"Sure it's not Rapunzel." huffing I tried again, no way I'm going to let me see like this.
Turning my back towards the door I tried with all my might to push the door close.
"Kara, open the door before someone sees me like this," Alex said in that deep calm voice of his.
One more push from his side and I wasn't able to hold any longer, stepping aside I let him in.
Folding my arms I tried to bring my breathing to normal and my heart to stop beating so loudly.
He stood before me, in a sky blue dress shirt, sleeves rolled up till his elbows. The first button is left open as always.
Sporting black slacks, and showcasing his arms. Might I add I haven't seen such attractive forearms before?
With his veins popping, is it weird to be attracted to veins?
My eyes went to his face.
He had thick, dark brown hair that curled softly around his ears and the nape of his neck, a prominent, perfectly straight, and narrow nose, a strong jaw, and a pair of midnight blue eyes that were currently busy inspecting me.
He kept raking his eyes up and down and then stopped his eyes momentarily over my chest and then back at my face.
I felt heat rush to my face.
"I could get you arrested for breaking and entering." I tried my level best to sound confident and very much angry with him.
But the way he is standing so close and smelling like oranges I really can't help but take a little sniff like a lovesick puppy.
"I would really like you to try," with that he pushed past me and into my lounge.
"Ah, how thoughtful of you, you made me a sandwich" taking a huge bite he turned and smiled at me.
"Come don't keep standing there, we got a lot to talk, fiance." and with the way, he said that word, that F word I knew this isn't going to be a walk in the park.
Squaring my shoulders I went to him to snatch my food.