Candy ✔ (In Editing)

-Chapter Thirty Two

Today is the thirty first of December, New Year's Eve. And on this very day when the clock strikes midnight my brother will be engaged to be married.

Things between Justin and I since that day have been rocky to say the least. Justin woke me up to a full English breakfast and my favourite mango juice when I woke up in bed. We both ate in silence and it was not the usual comfortable silence, this silence was deafening. The silence built up tension so thick that even the sharpest knife couldn't stand a chance trying to slice through it.

He cleared his throat clearly wanting to talk about last night but my phone rang.

"Lerato you might want to come to my apartment now." Tumi said as soon as I answered. I furrowed my eyebrows in concern.

"Why? Is Emerald okay? Is the baby okay? Oh God, are you okay?" I was on full panic mode.

"No Sis calm down. Our parents and Naledi are coming to New York in a few hours. I thought that I would surprise you but considering your living conditions..."

I jumped out of bed and cursed. I took out my luggage bag and shoved all my clothing inside.

"Candy what are you doing?" Justin asked, standing in front of me. I looked up at him.

"I'm packing." I said and he rolled his eyes.

"I can see that but why?" He asked, "is it because of last night? I'm really sorry my love. I—"

"I'm not leaving you Justin. I lo–uh care about too much to leave even with what happened last night. I meant it when I said I trust you, babe." I reassured him.

"My parents are coming to New York and they won't like me living with you at all. They may even hate you because me living with you without us getting married is a sign of disrespect to them. It kind of goes against our culture and I'm trying to avoid World War 3. Trust me." I told him as I closed my luggage bag.

"But we still have to talk about last night."

"I thought I just did. I trust you so there is no need for you to explain." With that I left his apartment.

He called everyday and every time we would get interrupted by our family members. So we didn't have time to talk.

I didn't even have time to rejoice having all my family members under one roof because all I thought about was Justin. I really don't want to talk about that night with him. I'm scared he will tell me something that will break me entirely or deem an end to such a beautiful relationship. I don't think I can ever get over this relationship. My last relationship was hard to get over but this one is a done deal for me. If my relationship with Justin comes to an end then I officially give up on love. So it's better to hear nothing of that night. The less I know the better.

But now I'm going to at apartment to finally put this madness to rest. I can't go on another day wondering how he is doing. The five minute calls are not enough. I just need to be held tight by him and to be close to his familiar scent.

I blew out a breath and knocked on the door. I could have used the doorbell but I was too nervous to even think.

When Justin opened the door I couldn't help but suck in a harsh breath. Justin looked devilishly more handsome than the last time I saw him. Yes, he had light black eye bags but overall he looked good or at least that's what he showed me.

"Candy." He whispered and I smiled.

"Justin." I mimicked him. I took a step closer and dived into his arms. Justin wrapped his arms around my waist and dipped his head into the crook of my neck. He held me tightly as if he never wanted to let me go and so did I.