I Won't Fall For You | ✔️

▪︎\\Chapter Sixteen

I entered the store and went to the clothing section.

It was saturday and I decided to go shopping for more work clothes and perhaps a handbag.

I started looking at the different types of skirts. The materials seemed expensive, which meant they would likely last a long time.

I picked up a set in a clear garment bag and read the label. It was a royal blue suit consisting of a skirt, a white blouse, and a jacket. It cost fifty-five dollars, but to me, it was worth it. I took it along with two other skirts, including a black one with a split at the back.

I went to the blouses section and immediately saw one that I had to get. It was red but it had rose prints on it. I don't necessarily try on clothes, I just look at the sizes and knew what would fit me and what wouldn't.

"Hey," I heard a voice say as Akilah appeared beside me. She was dressed casually, her shiny black hair resting on her shoulders.

"Hey, haven't seen you in a while," I replied, picking up another blouse that I thought would go well with a pair of work pants I had at home.

"I know, right? Things have been really hectic lately. By the way, have you found a new job yet?"

"Yes I have. How about you?" I asked as we both started walking down the aisle looking at anything that catches the eye.

"I have but it's not something I want to do for a long time. I mean, babysitting is fun, but it can get to you especially when the kids won't listen," she replied with a slight grumble at the end.

We stopped at the undergarments section. I wasn't sure about buying any lace panties.

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with them and they fit the body well, it's just you give them a few washes and they start to detach and get all stringy. I rather my normal panties so I took up a few of them in different colours.

Akilah's phone started ringing and she went to the side to answer it. Maybe I should take her phone number. It's been a long time since I talked to anyone on my phone.

"Hey, I'm going to cash and head home, my brother is in his feelings again and I don't want him to do anything that he'll regret," she said looking at me.

"Okay, make sure he doesn't," I replied before giving her a hug.

She walked away and I continued to look as I went down to the back of the store.

I stopped in my tracks when, to my surprise, I saw Devin talking to a woman. I thought he had left for business, and he had actually said he wouldn't be back for a while.

I was confused, but then I figured maybe he had returned sooner than expected, or maybe he hadn't left at all.

I turned and walked away, not wanting to disturb them. If he was back, he'd be at the house later, and I'd see him then.

I paid for my items, which filled two shopping bags, and left the store.

I had nothing left to buy for now, so I might as well go home. But I decided against it. I really needed some fresh air.

Tomorrow I'd be home all day, then back at work Monday. Just the thought of going to work brought mixed feelings. I couldn't stand Mordechai and his cocky behavior.