The Best Mistakes

2. Nolan

The date finally ended. I was going to kill Asher for setting me up. I never liked going on these dates as I believe it's a waste of time and energy. And I'd rather not be tied down by any relationships or responsibilities now.

Dates are already bad but this was way too worse. Sofie wasn't even my type. As we stood there in front of Five High, she was all over me with her fake laughs and intentional touches and I could take a hint from her that 'even if we don't end up in a relationship, we'd definitely end up in a bed together.'

But sorry pretty lady, I'm going to ignore those hints and just see you off. I wasn't in the mood today. I just wanted to go back, apply my new sheet mask and watch Netflix peacefully.

I tried to bid farewell to her and was about to leave, when I felt someone on my side. But as soon as I turned, I felt a stinging pain on my left cheek. My hand grazed over my burning cheek. It felt hot. I couldn't process what just happened but Sofie’s loud gasp brought my senses back. Did I just get slapped? But why would I?

My eyes widened, confusion and anger growing inside me. What did I do to get slapped this hard? Who the fuck-

My eyes grew wider when I saw Kayra Mehta standing in front of me. Kayra fucking slapped me? The budding anger from earlier had now become a full blown volcano. My fists balled, but before I could say anything, Kayra started bawling her eyes out. What the fuck!?

She looked like a mess. Red cheeks, swollen eyes, broken sobs. But why is she a mess? And why is she like this in front of me? I wanted to pull out my hair in anger and frustration. I was beyond baffled because of her.

"You asshole! Son of a bitch!" She grumbled and started hitting me lightly with both her hands. I stumbled back a step and her behavior continued to confuse me further. What had gotten into her?

But a bulb went off in my brain. She was messing with me, I was sure. But what was this demon playing? Knowing her, she wasn't up to any good, at least for me.

"Why are you with another girl?" She choked on her tears. Passing by people gave us weird glances and I realized that only I knew she was acting. Her act was so realistic, no one would doubt it was an act.

"Nolan, do you know her?" Sofie's question brought my attention back to her. I had forgotten that she was there the whole time. Before I could reply to her, Kayra answered, "Of course, he does. I am his girlfriend. He said he loves me and I am the only one. He even promised to marry me."

My mouth fell open with shock. I was truly at a lack of words.  She was spouting nonsense at this point. When did I even love her, let alone promise to marry her?

"What are you saying-"

She clutched her stomach, looked at me with tears and broke into sobs again, "You should've at least thought about our child."

"What!", Sofie and I said in unison with wide eyes. I was shocked and utterly speechless. She had gone too far. I massaged my temple and thought of sending Sofie home, at least I'll have one less problem to deal with. But Kayra again cut me off saying she's pregnant.

Soon, I felt a stinging pain on my cheek once again. My hand flew on my cheek to cover it. This time, it was Sofie. My new score, two slaps in a day. Woohoo!

Sofie shot daggers at me with her eyes and with clenched fists, she muttered 'asshole' and left there, stomping. There goes my reputation and potential dates in the future. I wanted her to leave but not in my wildest dreams, I thought like this.

I sighed and turned around to see that little demon and ask for an explanation. She was wiping her eyes, with an irritating smirk plastered on her face. I glared at her and my jaw clenched. I knew it was her plan.