Chapter 12 - Mini House Tour

"And so? What if he is the guy you danced with earlier" Lizzy asked me.

'Oh no!'

"You still have not understood, have you?" I asked her and she shook her head.

'What a dumbass.'

"I thought you were smart. You are not worthy to be called a genius, are you?" I asked her mockingly.

"Yes, of course," she replied to me and smirked.

'Lord, please give me patience.'

I inhaled calmly and softly, then exhaled loudly. I have to calm my nerves first.

"Okay, if you say so. That was Raymond," I finally told her.

"What the fuck. Seriously?" She asked me and I just nodded.

"Where the fuck is my boyfriend?" She asked me.

I shrugged and asked,

"How the hell do you want me to know that?" I asked her.

She did not respond, instead, she just put on a long face, stood up, walked towards the door, opened it, walked away and slammed the door behind her.

She did not even look back, not even one.

'Crazy bitch.'

I quickly grabbed my phone and followed her, before she did something uncalled for.

By the time I came downstairs, Hale and Raymond were already inside the living room.

"Where have you girls been? We have been looking for the both of you." Hale said and walked towards Lizzy, but the time he became very close to her, she slapped him.

"Ouch,"

"Woah,"

"Wow."

Hale, Raymond and I said in unison respectively.

I quickly rushed towards the couple

"I am sorry bro." I said to Hale and he just nodded and was still holding his face, his left cheek.

"Am sorry buddy," Raymond said to Hale and tapped him on the shoulder twice and he nodded again.

"Gal, that was harsh and unexpected," I said to Lizzy and sighed softly.

"How dare he come searching for me?" She asked, I was not sure about who she was asking in particular.

Raymond wanted to say something, but I quickly made an O shape with my lip,then pressed my index finger on them and shook my head. He understood and nodded.

They were about to start arguing, then they will probably kiss and makeup and they needed some privacy to do that.

I quickly walked closer to Raymond, grabbed his wrist and pulled him along as I quickly climbed the stairs.

"Where are you taking me?" Raymond asked,

"Just keep your fucking mouth shut and fucking follow me," I said to him and continued pulling him until we got to the door to my room.

We were both winded from the little run.

He stood straight and asked,

"Why did you bring me here?"

"To give my best friend and her boyfriend some privacy," I responded and opened my door.

I did not think twice before yelling,

"Come in if you want,"

What the fuck did I just say?

'Please, do not hear what I just said.'

Everyone will definitely get me wrong if they should see Raymond in my room.

I just realized what I just said after saying it.

Oh shit!

The dude heard me, what should I do or say to prevent him from entering.

He was already entering, as I quickly rushed to the door to prevent him from entering, I almost slipped, but I was able to quickly regain my balance.

I stood in front of him and spread my arms and feet.

"I hope you did not hear that, if you did, who cares? After all, I didn't mean it."

I said to him,but he walked closer to me and stood about very few inches away.

"What will you do if I enter? Are you going to hit me too?" He asked and laughed softly.

"What if I do? Pretend you did not hear anything, please." I responded and made a long face.

"Let's see about that," he said and chuckled.

He tried entering again, but I tried stopping him, but you already know, he was stronger.

He lifted me as if I were a piece of paper and carried me inside my room.

"You know, lucky for you I like stubborn girls," he said and sat down on my bed still carrying me.

I wanted to escape but his grips were too strong for me.

"Thanks for carrying me, you are already inside. Lucky for you, I invited you in. So please, let go of me. I have got legs, I can walk and sit by myself," I said to him and hoped he would do as I have just said.

He shook his head and said,

" No, I prefer you sitting like this," he then grabbed my wrist and kept it on his shoulder.

"I can't remember how long it has been, the last time I was in your room. It has changed a lot." He said to me and smiled at me.

Oh My Gosh!

When did he become this handsome?

He has this cute face too.

The moment I saw him smile, I lost my sense for some seconds.

'Snap out of it girl. You only like and love J.J.'

"I am a bit bored, how about you give me a room tour." He said to me,as he kept looking around my room.

"And why should I do that?" I asked him with a frown,

"You become more beautiful when you frown." He said and I stopped frowning.

"Shall we begin the tour?" He asked me with a face expression that says,

PLEASE SAY YES.

"Okay, but only on one condition," I said to him.

"What is it?" He asked me.

"Just let go of me," I said to him.

"No," he said and shook his head.

"I want to carry you around. I will allow you walk only on, or," he paused and then added,

"Never mind".

He stood up and gently dropped me.

I was not serious about him dropping me, to be honest, I was enjoying it. Infact, I liked it, only if he could read my mind.

'Have he changed his mind? Am I heavy?'

"Do not worry, you are not heavy. I just have to respect your opinion. It's better you walk while giving me the tour," he said to me and laughed softly.

"Thank you. I know that already, I am not heavy," I said to him.

It is true, I have been watching my weight since junior secondary school, for J.J.

"How about a house tour?" I asked him and smiled at him.

"I would love that, but you know we can't do that now with the guests, Hale and Elizabeth and ummm," he said and shrugged.

"And what?" I asked him, but he shook his head and said,

"Nothing".

"Are you sure?" I asked him.

"Yes, I am. Why?" He asked me and laughed softly.

"Are you shy? It seems like you are, like,it is very obvious," I said to him.

"How can I be shy, while I can still boldly look you in the eyes." He said to me and turned to face me, lowered his head and looked into my eyes.

The moment our eyes met, I could feel my heart beating very fast. Infact, it was racing, as if it was on fire.

Those gazes in his eyes made a cold run down my spine, but then I looked away, I do not want the unexpected and unimaginable to happen.

"Okay,if you say so." I told him, nodded at the same time and said to him,

"Follow me."

I really wanted him out of my room as soon as possible and I know that I sure do have to make him come out, no matter what.

I do not want anyone to get the wrong idea, even though it was very tempting.

I have never kissed before and I have sworn to have my first kiss with J.J.

"What about a mini or semi tour?" I asked him and stood in front of him to make sure he knows and understands that I am damn serious about it.

"Okay, if you say so. Your wish is my command. As you wish my lady," he said and grinned and I laughed too.

"Do not worry, it is just upstairs," I said to him.

"Okay, my Lady. After you ma'am." He said, as I came out of the room and looked downstairs to see if I saw the lovebirds we left there, maybe they were MAKING UP or just KISSING.

Who knows?

I still wanted to see them, I held the staircase and started stretching to see if I can find them, to either see how they are doing or what they are doing, but then my phone slipped from my hand, as I was trying to prevent it from reaching the floor, I lost my balance too, but luckily for me, maybe for my phone too, Raymond was quick enough to catch me and my phone.

His right arm was around my waist, while my phone was in his left hand.

Thank goodness, he caught me right in time.

He stood still, gripped my waist and brought me closer to himself.

He was staring right into my eyes again, but this time I blushed and quickly looked away, I do not want to make it obvious.

No, never.

My heart belongs to J.J only.

I tried releasing myself from his grip, but he held onto me more tightly.

"If I let go, you will lose balance again and roll down the stairs, so hold onto me tightly," he instructed me.

I did not want to obey him at first, but then I looked behind me and saw that what he just said was true.

I do not want to fall and roll down the stairs, I might die if I do.

I do not want to look back or even imagine it.

Not in Raymond's presence.

I quickly grabbed his clothes with my right arm and placed the other one on his right shoulder.

He gently lifted me and carried me in his arms.

"You are very scared right now, I can feel your heartbeat. You can rest your head on my chest, if you like," he said to me.

I did not want to, not because I do not want to or do not like it, but people are watching, someone might see me and go inform my mom.

It was very tempting, as my right arm was now on his chest, I could feel the bump of his masculine breast, I could feel his heart pounding and I want to hear it too.

What has come over me?

I became curious to listen to the rhythm of his heart beat.

I gently placed my head on his chest and closed my eyes, he carried me downstairs and outside through the back door.

When we were outside, he walked towards the two seat swing, he gently placed me on one and sat on the other one beside me.

"Thank you," I said to him in a calm and low tone.

"You are welcome. '' He said to me and sighed.

"What a relief, I thought you were going to roll down the stairs. Please, be very careful next time." he added and held my hands.

"Your hands are shaky and wet, do not worry, you are safe now. Relax, inhale slowly and exhale slowly too." He instructed me and I obeyed him without any hesitation.

"I Am sorry I could not give you the house tour again," I apologized to him and faced down.

"No, it's fine. You come first. Your safety first. It is a relief that you are fine. Hope you were not hurt at all?" He asked me,concerned.

"No, I am not, it's all thanks to you. Thank you, you, just saved my life," I said and sighed deeply.

'I am forever indebted to you.'

It was becoming too quiet, then I asked,

"How about the house tour, are you still interested in it?" I asked him, then he nodded and replied,

"Of course, yes. I am still very interested in the house tour, especially the special one." He said to me and chuckled.

"The special one?" I asked,as I was a bit confused,

"What special one?" I asked him.

"Your room tour," he replied and laughed softly and I smiled too.