Kehlani, 22 year old barista who falls fast and always gets disappointed meets her new neighbor Carlos. Who is a huge lover boy. What will happen with them. Read more to find out
KEHLANI I tossed and turned in my sleep. I don't know why I was so tired, it feels like I slept for hours.
My eyes flutter open, my brows furrowing as I try to adjust to the bright light. I groan and turn around, checking the time on my phone. 1:24.
I was asleep for a long time. Looking around I noticed I'm not in my bed. I'm on my couch.
Weird, how'd I get here. And where are my clothes.
The only thing covering my body is my flimsy little robe.
Sitting up, I walk to my closet and change into a black pair of shorts and a matching tank top.
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After changing, I jumped into my bed under the covers and went back to sleep.
I heard a knock echo from the door and I slowly opened my eyes. Must be Cathy, I haven't seen her in a while.
I pushed my covers off my body and lazily got up from my bed. I walked down the hall and opened the door.
"Who is it-"
My body paused, my hand resting on the doorknob.
"Mom? What are you doing here?" I muttered out in a confused tone
I turned around quickly to grab my robe and cover myself up.
"Well you won't answer my phone calls so I decided to come see you." She responded
"But why are you here, you disowned me, remember?"
"It's freezing out here, are you going to let me in?" She says as she cleared her throat
"Of course, mother come in." I step out of her way and welcome her in.
Closing the door I slowly turn around and ask
"So, what's going on?"
She walked around before taking a seat on my couch.
"Come, sit I have to tell you something."
I complied, and sat down next to her.
"Mom, what's wrong?" I say concerned
"Your father-Willam, has cancer." She finally says
It felt like my whole heart shattered, I almost couldn't even believe it. My dad-my dad has cancer.
I stood up, walking towards the door, reaching my hand on the knob.
"Please leave"
I needed to be alone, I just couldn't have her around me anymore.
"Honey, I understand your upset-"
"No, no you don't understand, you don't know how I feel. You left me when I needed you the most, you left me. And now you come back springing all this shit on me. I have a life, I have a good life, a good fucking life. And I won't have you ruin it so leave."
I didn't want to yell, I didn't want to hurt anyone. I just wanted to live.
"Okay, I'll leave" she said, tears uncontrollably streaming down her face.
When she left I slammed the door shut and fell against it.
Then the tears started, I just couldn't stop crying. My heart felt heavy, I couldn't even breathe. I felt helpless.
I started to bang my head against the hard wall, as hard as I could.
Bang.
Bang.
Bang.
I dragged my hand on my chest trying to calm myself down. My breaths started to slow down and I started to breathe in and out. I don't know how but I calmly took small breaths.
I slowly got up and walked to the fridge, grabbing a bottle of water. After drinking a few sips my stomach started to growl.
I forgot, I didn't eat anything today.
Pulling out my phone, I decided to DoorDash some food. About thirty minutes later I heard a knock on the door. After receiving my food I sat on the couch and looked through Netflix trying to find something to watch.
I grabbed my phone and the note Carlos left me. Trying to figure out what to say, I start typing.
"Hey, can you come over?"
Debating whether I should send it, staring at the screen. Is this a good idea?
Without thinking I send it
About 3 minutes later I hear a knock on my door. I get up rushing towards the door. Raising my hand upon the handle, I turn the knob and crack open the door.
"Hey, you okay?" He said, his brows raised and his hand reached to the door, carefully pushing it open.
I step out of the way so he could fully open the door. He entered and closed the door behind him.
Without hesitation, I stepped closer to him. Raising my arms and wrapping them around his waist. Settling my head on his chest.
I felt him wrap his arms around me, gently rubbing my head.
After a few moments of silence he lifted my chin, locking his beautiful green eyes with mine.
Not one of us said a thing.
We just stared at each other, almost admiring each other.
He stayed silent, he merely looked at me for a few long moments. His eyes touched my eyes, my cheeks. Then my lips.
Then flicks back to my eyes as he whispered, "What are you doing to me"
His eyes suddenly shut and so did mine.
In sync, we both leaned forward. Our lips met, melting against each other in a lovesick frenzy. His tongue slipped into my mouth, dancing against mine. His hands cupped my face, rubbing his thumb against my cheek.
And in that moment, I knew that after this, it would never be the same again.
