Who really killed Wanda Day! - Wedding Bells (DAY! Series Book 2)

Chapter 29 - Something Helpful, Something Horrifying, And Horrendous Hate

Leyla's life took an unexpected turn the moment she crossed paths with Colin. Mustering up her courage, she decided to cut straight to the chase and asked him if he'd be up for grabbing a cup of coffee. At first, he seemed a bit caught off guard but after a brief moment of contemplation, he agreed to her proposal, much to Leyla's delight.

As their conversation progressed, she discovered that there was much more to Colin than met the eye. When he laughed, his pearly whites seemed to illuminate the entire room. But what really caught Leyla's eye was his tall, slender frame. He had a certain lanky charm to him, like a graceful giraffe navigating the urban jungle. Despite his gangly appearance, there was an undeniable strength and confidence about him. In her eyes, he was the epitome of male perfection, a veritable Adonis among mere mortals.

Before parting ways, they exchanged numbers, and Leyla wasted no time in making the first move. That very evening, she sent him a text, gushing about how much she had enjoyed their time together. The next morning, when Colin's response popped up on her phone, she knew with unwavering certainty that she had found her soulmate. Typically, she preferred to let the men take the lead when it came to planning dates, but this time, Leyla threw caution to the wind. She boldly asked him out, determined not to let this golden opportunity slip through her fingers, even if it meant breaking with her usual dating protocol.

Colin was quick to respond, and just three short days later, the two were set to meet up at a local restaurant. In the meantime, Leyla had been doing her fair share of reconnaissance, discreetly uncovering details about his life, from his address to his daily routines. She was like a private investigator on a mission, determined to leave no stone unturned. As a result of her thorough research, she had fallen head over heels for this charming, enigmatic man.

As the date drew to a close, Colin gallantly offered to walk Leyla back to her place. Little did he know, she had a cunning plan up her sleeve. The moment they were within arm's reach of her apartment, she seized the opportunity and boldly reached for his hand. He seemed momentarily taken aback but he didn't pull away. For Leyla, this was a clear sign of true love, but for the ever-so-slightly awkward Colin, it was simply a case of shyness and uncertainty about how to proceed. Undeterred, she seized the moment, wrapping her arms around his neck and planting a kiss on his lips before bidding him farewell with a radiant smile.

The very next day, her steps just happened to lead her down the street where Colin resided, and wouldn't you know it - she arrived at the precise moment he was stepping out of his abode, ready to head to his martial arts studio. Leyla, being the ever-so-clever sleuth that she was, had of course done her homework and knew exactly where he trained. As he emerged, she greeted him with a passionate kiss, causing his cheeks to flush a delightful shade of crimson. Grinning mischievously, she proceeded to hold his hand the entire way to the dojo, and just as they arrived, she treated him to another amorous display.

Poor Colin was utterly bewildered by Leyla's relentless displays of affection. He had initially pegged her as not being the sharpest tool in the shed - more boobs than brain. Nevertheless, as a young man of 20, he was well aware of the societal pressures to have a girlfriend at his age. So despite his confusion, he decided to simply go with the flow.

Following their fourth date together, Leyla decided it was time to invite him back to her place. Her studio apartment was immaculately clean as if it had been scrubbed down by a team of professional cleaners in anticipation of a royal visit. The moment the door clicked shut behind them, she wasted no time in throwing herself into Colin's arms. She had perfected the art of reeling in men through sexual acts, but to her confusion, her usual tricks didn't seem to be working on him.

She pulled out all the stops, slowly unbuttoning her blouse while seductively backing up towards the bed. But instead of eagerly following her lead, Colin simply stood there, his expression a mix of bewilderment and uncertainty. Determined not to give up, Leyla took matters into her own hands, quite literally, and pulled him along with her onto the bed. There, she showered him with passionate kisses, but to her growing confusion, she felt... nothing. No movement in certain regions of Colin's body.