"This is not good," Cal said just after I finished kissing him.
I just watched him as he fought with his mind and emotions. I knew what he wanted, but he was good at fighting that lüstful feelings. Top-notch self-control.
"I'd be back," he said as he walked away. I was supposed to feel bad and rejected but I didn't because now, I was certain he liked me, the only hindrance now was Jake. Blōody Jake and his feelings. Why does it have to be now?
I went back upstairs and deliberately left the door to my room open, hopeful that Cal would come around and we could probably finish what I started but he didn't till I slept off. I woke up angry.
I started feeling rejected. I walked round the house looking for him, but it seemed like he didn't return from where he went last night.
I did every necessary chore and hoped I had more to do because I didn't want to think too much about Cal.
"Hello Sidney," Cal said behind me. I felt this thrill of joy hearing his voice. I was excited but angry at the same time. "I'm sorry I left that way, I just didn't want us to do what we might regret"
"What we might regret?"
"Sidney…"
"It's fine. What would you be having for lunch, sir?"
"Don't be dramatic Sidney, uhm…. I brought popcorn. Do you like movies?"
I couldn't help but smile when he said that. "Korean drama"
"Really? I am also a fan, I had to because of a cousin of mine. She made me watch Korean movies till I started loving it."
"That's awesome. I just finished seeing My Love From Another Star"
"That old series? You are way behind. I am watching Tyrãnt Mōnster"
"Is it interesting?"
"Very much. You would love it."
I smiled, he gestured me to the sitting room and we sat close to each other. That was the right definition of Netflix and chill. We had popcorn and fruit juice. It was very exciting to be with him. At some point, I was glad we didn't done anything nãughtier than kissing yet, let's save it for the best day.
We watched without saying a word to each other, very close but with no body contact. When we were done with the first episode, we started conversing.
"Which other K-dramas have you watched?" He asked.
"ILGIMAE?"
"I watched only season one"
"Gisaeng?"
"I haven't watched it"
"Scholar who walks at night?"
"Dãmn! I love that movie!"
"Bloōd?"
"Certainly! Have you watched 9 ends 2 out?"
"Oh yeah. I hope I don't end up like her 30-year-old and not married"
"How old are you?"
"25."
"I'm 29. Don't you think we share good chemistry?" he moved closer to me and brushed a kiss on my lips. "Day 1"
"What do you mean?"
"Jake called earlier, he would be coming back in three days"
"What? Why so soon, I thought he said two weeks?"
"He said so, but plans changed. So, we have three days. Three days until Jake comes. I want to ask, would you accept to date Jake when he comes back?"
Before I could respond, my cell phone rang, it was Jake, and Cal's countenance dropped immediately.
"Hey beautiful," Jake said over the phone. I had placed him on a loudspeaker.
"Good afternoon, Jake"
"It's Morning over here but how're you doing?"
"I'm fine, how are you?"
"I'm okay, just missing you. I hope you still have what we talked about in mind. I am still expecting feedback, Sidney. Matter of fact, I would be back in three days."
I didn't know how to respond. I was quiet.
"Sidney, are you still there?"
"Yes"
"There's a wedding anniversary going on in Banana Island. I'm sure Cal would be going, would you like to tag along with him and have some fun?"
"Uhmm…" I looked at Cal expecting him to give me a suitable response but he just nodded. "yes, I would go with Cal, if he doesn't mind."
"Amazing, just have so much fun and think of me while you do. I will call Cal and inform him."
"Okay, thanks"
"Yeah, take care. I cherish you"
We had a little breathing competition then I dropped the call because I didn't know how to respond to him.
"Would you accept him as your man?" Cal asked as soon as I dropped the call.
"No, I want you, Cal."
There was a few moments of silence, then he smiled. "We're going to work that out but right now, we need to get dressed up for the event. We're supposed to be there in less than 3 hours"
"There's a little problem…" I said shyly.
"What?"
"I don't have a dinner dress"
Cal smiled back at me, "We'd need to go shopping then"
I was super excited.
Cal took me to a shopping mall. A huge one. He ordered the Fashion lady to dress me for dinner. Dãmn! I was looking so different. I looked really beautiful and I knew it. Cal was so fascinated that he was lost for words.
"You're drop-dêad gorgeous!" he said as he kissed my hands and led me to the car.
The dress was revealing much and I felt awkward. I wish you could see the way Cal stares at me with lüstful eyes.
On getting there, I met the colonel and the other soldiers I had met in the barracks. People wouldn't just stop staring and Cal loved it
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That moment was the happiest moment of my life. I got drünk for the first time. If anyone should wake me up from a deep sleep and ask me what is love? I will give them full details of it out of experience. I love him. Cal.
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