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I was perplexed as I peered at my phone and saw that, despite seeing my message, Jadean had not responded. However, I didn't give it much thought because I was too busy and assumed that he had become preoccupied with other matters. Knowing I couldn't get Kiyana a gift for her birthday had caused me to feel a little anxious, and that was more of my line of focus.
When I celebrated my birthday, and Kiyana and I weren't as close as we are now. Despite this, she still opted to buy me a gift. I guess for that reason, I feel that it would be a little lame of me to show up empty-handed, and I wouldn't do that to her considering she's been a good friend to me.
I was meant to help her and Camilla decorate her boyfriend's place with them, but fortunately she stated it wouldn't be too difficult because both of them could complete the task, just more slower. I had promised Kiyana that I would make up for my shortcomings by bringing a bottle of alcohol, and there it was, my bottle of Pink Whitney sitting in the brown bag I was carrying with other things I had bought at the mall. I decided to go simple with the present and got her a gift card at Sephora and Forever 21, she wasn't a picky person and she's always been into fashion and makeup so think these gift cards would be appropriate for her.
The many diverse apparel and jewellery stores didn't fail to attract my interest as I lazily walked the mall. I occasionally gave in to my curiosity and browsed the shops via the displays. I enjoyed window shopping since it always cheered me up oddly, especially when I was looking at expensive items which I knew I definitely couldn't afford. I wasn't quite one of those impoverished university students, but I also didn't have any money on hand to just toss away.
Jadean came to mind as I wondered why he hadn't responded to my message. Was he occupied? Did he not want to answer me? I had thought about doubling texting him, but I didn't want to push my limits. Our conversations were enjoyable, and I do believe there could be more. However, I didn't want to seem desperate, so I decided to wait for his response. It would feel a little strange though if I seen him at the party and he hadn't even responded to my message. Would I seem weird if I just decided to approach him?
I shook my head at my own thoughts as I pulled my phone out from my pocket, my eyes widened as I checked the time. I definitely overstayed my welcome at the mall and I cursed at myself for getting so carried away. I was going to have to get ready at Kiyana's boyfriends place, I hope he didn't mind that. Thankfully I had my makeup box and my outfit in the car that I brought with me just in case something like this would happen.
I tend to get carried away with anything that I do, I let out a small sigh and opened the message with Jadean. I stared blankly down at my screen looking at the 'read at 4:12pm' under the message I had last sent. I shouldn't think too deeply into it, and the last thing I need to do now is stress about a text message. I stuffed my phone into my back pocket, before turning on my heels and heading towards the exit of the mall.
