MINE

CHAPTER 4

KOSI'S POV

I was having an amazing time with my friends, laughing and joking around, until suddenly she crossed my mind again. Her beautiful eyes and gorgeous face took my breath away, and I couldn't help but get lost in thought. I started daydreaming, imagining what could be, and forgot about everything around me. That's when my friend Nora noticed my distant gaze and playfully snapped her fingers to snap me back to reality.

Me: "And then ?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

Nora: "Sweetie, what's going on with you?" she asked, raising an eyebrow and studying my face. "You've been spaced out for minutes."

Me: "I'm stuck thinking about her..." I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper.

Nora: "You literally just ended things. Give yourself time to heal, girl. You can't jump into new feelings already."

I sighed, knowing Nora had a point. My heart was sprinting forward, ready to move on, but my mind was still catching up.

Nora continued, "You need to focus on yourself, not some new crush. Take time to figure out what you want, what you need. Don't rush into something that might hurt you all over again."

Her words struck a chord, but I couldn't shake the feeling that this time was different. That this time, my heart might be onto something real.

I went home after gaming with my friends, gave Mom a hug, and hid out in my room, putting Kehlani's songs on repeat. I love her music, but honestly, it only made me think of... her. You know, the one who's been on my mind nonstop. Ugh, why can't I just bump into her somewhere? Maybe at a coffee shop or walking down the street? I've searched every social media platform, and she's nowhere to be found. It's like she vanished into thin air.

I've been scrolling through my feeds, hoping to catch a glimpse of her, but nothing. No updates, no posts, no stories. It's like she's intentionally hiding from the world – or maybe just from me. The thought drives me crazy.

Kehlani's lyrics speak directly to my soul, but tonight, they feel like a reminder of what I'm missing. The melodies are haunting, and my mind keeps wandering back to her smile, her laugh, her eyes... I need to shake this off, but it's hard when every song feels like it's telling my story...

Mom knocked on my door disrupting my thoughts, and I let her in.

Me : "What's up Mom?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

Mom :"You seem stressed, kosi. Is all good?" she asked, her brow furrowed.

Me : "All good, Mom," I replied, trying to sound convincing.

She sat down beside me and gave me that look – the one that said she knew I was hiding something.

Mom : "Spill the beans, my child. What's bothering you?" she pressed.

Me : "Nothing, Mom," I insisted, shaking my head.

She raised an eyebrow, skeptical.

Mom: "Anyway, got some great news!" she said, changing the subject.

Me : "What's that?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.

Mom : "You're off to the UK!" she announced, beaming.

My heart skipped a beat. Mixed feelings hit me – excitement to see my sis, sadness to leave my potential soulmate behind.

Me : "But, Mom, what about... everything here?" I asked, hesitant.

Mom : "We'll sort it out, sweetie. You deserve this opportunity," she reassured.

I nodded, still processing. The UK – a new adventure, but also goodbye to the one who owned my heart.

Me : "Thanks, Mom," I said, forcing a smile.

She hugged me tight.

Mom : "I'm proud of you, kosi. You'll make the most of this"