The Wrong Temptation

Ignorance

Days have passed and it is finally four days to Christmas. I don't know how I survived after everything that happened. I was trying to ignore everything by spending more time in my room or outside in the town. I was helping Michael with some Christmas ball preparation.

While Kevin on the other hand was trying to seek out to me whenever he can. Last night we crossed paths several times and it was all because of his efforts, and it confused me.

Ever since our kiss-come-argument he was looking dull and I ached to interact with him. If only to chase away some of the pain but I was determined to keep a healthy distance between us.

As usual today too I cooked the meal and then went out to the town to help them with the Christmas ball.

"Isabella" Michael waved his hands towards me.

"Hey" I responded.

"After today we'll be done and then tomorrow this place would look magical".

" I'm sure it will Michael. Everyone has put so much effort to make this happen"

"Well Isabella..." he took my name. Avoiding if he should proceed or not. "Well, I..umm...I was thinking you know if you wanna come to the ball with me"

I don't know what I should say. He was really a good friend to me and he really helped me with all my Kevin distraction things so I nodded in agreement.

"Great. You'll love it" he said excitedly.

I chuckled. "Now let's go and get done with our work"

Till afternoon everything was set. "I guess I'll be headed home then,"

"You wanted me to accompany you?" He asked

"No, I'm good thanks. I'll see you tomorrow then"

"Can't wait"

With that, I took my leave. I was on my way home when I realised I don't really have anything to wear to the ball. Luckily the cloth store wasn't far. I went and bought an emerald green dress.

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I was staring at the main door hoping he isn't in the hall. Slowly seeking in but I accidentally dropped my purse and it made a thud.

"For fuck sake" I murmured and kneeled to pick it up.

Just then I heard his door opening. Suddenly it became super cold. I could feel he was coming towards me. I didn't dare to look up.

"What's that for?" he said pointing at the dress.

I stood up and the answer slipped out of my mouth before I could catch it "Christmas ball". But rather than moving, he stood in front of me while his eyes were fixed at the dress. " Get out of my way-

"You've avoiding me " he accused with a shaky voice. "Why?"

I finally looked up. "You know why Kevin. Now move"

"Exactly how long do you intend to keep up this silent treatment?" He continued. "It's starting to piss me off-

" I won't ask you again," I said with tensed lips. "Get out of my way or I'll make you"

He blinked a few times and moved aside. Balling his hand into a fist. I moved past him desperately ignoring his scent.

"We have argued before, Isabella," he said before I reached my door. "Why are you so affected this time?"

"You asked me to leave you alone", I said coldly " And that's what I'm doing".

"But I-

" You have made things like this Kevin now deal with them".