TANGLED

OVERVIEW

Harder, harder, harder" i heard him three times and turned to face him to understand what all seem cryptic to me now.
He was standing, resting all his energy on his right leg. His right hand relaxed slighty on his table. I was surprised to know he was facing me for the fact that it looks like he was talking out of my business
"What is the meaning of what you are saying"? i could almost feel his stare boring a deeper hole into my pupils
"I was calling you"
"Me? You were not calling me. You were saying harder" i talked in between smiles after knowing what he was trying to say.
"But that is your native name"
"No. My parents never named me harder. They named me Ada. Adaeze. Do you know how that sounded? You did not think of the fact that the press leader and Miller.T's CNN may be nearby. Trust me That will be on the notice board tomorrow morning". i practically quoted 'press' "Do you know how people will be so sure we were doing stuffs for the fact that we are alone in class you were even saying it softly like..." I completed my sentence with a laugh
"You are the one thinking of it. I said that innocently. And for Kiki, she will not do that because if anyone was to be saying harder, it should have been you.
"Just call me Sally" i was mentally giving up because i was not ready for any argument.
I turned and was about to ask him why he was calling my name when i met him at my back.
"Sally, what of if you have to say that"? He said with a hushed tone
"Say what"? i asked pretending ignorance
"Harder of course"
I felt the shock in me, despite the fact that i should have seen this coming
"No".
"Why"?
"I want to wait".
"Then, i will wait with you" he paused and i felt awkward in the quiet room.
"Are you okay with it"? He was obviously surprised with my question
"Sure. Why not"? he paused and smiled "i am okay with what you are okay with"
With that, he wrapped his hands around me and i responded immediately to the hug, inhaling deeply his perfume. I allow the emotions of the moment sweep over me and i tightened the hug, loving the way he stroked my back.
I did not care about what he wanted to say again. At least, not for the moment. All i cared about was how i was seeping in what i never thought a magician would happen able to perform two years ago. Even a year ago. What i never thought will be imaginable
HE IS IN LOVE WITH ME.
Thrilled? Wait for the real start of the novel from 1st March, 2021.

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:)Kiharah