fall in love at a glance

Chapter 20: Valentin

I let myself fall back on the sofa, running my hand over my face.

What the hell am I going to do now...

Can I still cancel?

I would like to, what excuse should I use?

No, it's nothing serious anyway, she'll just come to my house and I won't have to kiss her.

I decide to read a little while waiting for my guest to arrive. So I decide to take the book that Mei lent me this morning from the small table in the living room.

After an hour, the doorbell rings. I get up from the sofa, look at what page I am on and put it away before going to open the door.

I don't even have time to say even though this evening the girl slaps two kisses on my cheeks and walks in without even being invited.

What nerve I still wonder why I invite them...

As my guest begins to take off his coat I hear someone coming down the steps and see Mei's face appear in front of me. My heart starts beating harder and harder.

But what's crazy about it!!

She freezes when she notices my invite. She steps back, hitting the last step of the stairs.

Rose comes to stand next to me and makes the presentation:

-Hello, I'm Rose, Valentin's future girlfriend and you?

I can't say anything, I'm frozen by what's happening.

-His future girlfriend

Mei repeats in a surprised voice.

-Yes, his future girlfriend.

She kisses me on the cheek a few inches from my lips.

-I'll let you do your thing

Mei declares in a broken voice. Before rushing back up the stairs then slamming the bedroom door on my sister.

I push Rose and try to catch up with Mei but it's already too late. Rose reappears in front of me and whispers:

-Leave this kid alone and come with me.

She starts to kiss my neck but I reject her and ask her:

-Please leave.

She looks at me surprised:

-But why.

-Because between us it could never work.