Drunk In Love (Crushing Hard Series Book 3)

Dear Diary:07/06/2019

Friday

Today, Sis Thuli was absent. She’s the one who usually cleans the office and keeps the kitchen spotless. Without her, the place was a disaster—dirty cups piled up in the sink, crumbs everywhere. It was disgusting. I couldn’t believe how people just left their mess behind like that. Do they live like this at home? By the time the day was ending, I couldn’t take it anymore. So, I grabbed a sponge and washed all the dirty cups, cleaned the countertops, and tidied up the kitchen. Once everything was in order, I finally felt human again.

Later, as I was heading out, Scott walked me to my car. He had been quiet during our walk, but I could feel him building up to something. As we neared my car, he finally spoke up.

"Why did you clean the kitchen?" he asked, genuine curiosity in his voice.

"Because," I sighed, "I don’t get how anyone can just leave a mess like that. And besides, how awful would it be for Thuli to come back on Monday and find the place looking like that? I had to do something."

Scott didn’t respond right away, and I could tell he was thinking about something. When we reached my car, he stopped, looking like he’d made up his mind.

"You know, Thandi," he started, his voice lower, "even after all this time, you're still the most interesting person in any room. There's nobody like you." His eyes were soft, but there was an intensity behind them, like his words meant more than he was letting on.

I didn’t know how to take it. I could feel my heart speed up, but I forced a laugh, trying to play it cool. I didn’t want him to think his words were affecting me.

"Well, I'm sure someone would’ve cleaned it eventually," I shrugged, hoping to diffuse the tension.

"But nobody did, Thandi," he said, his voice firm, his gaze unwavering.

The way he was looking at me, like I had done something extraordinary when all I did was wash a few dishes, made me feel awkward. I laughed it off again, but inside, I was flustered. I couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

Night night, sweet dreams.