Sunny Side Up♡

Chapter 45: You don't wanna know?

As I walked toward the house with Tatomkhulu, the sound of laughter and chatter drifted through the open windows. My heart did a little jump-one of those excited, fluttery jumps-and I quickened my pace.

The moment we stepped inside, I spotted Candy standing in the living room, a bright smile lighting up her face.

"Kiara!" she squealed, stretching out her arms.

I didn't waste a second. I bolted toward her, throwing my arms around her waist. "Candy!" I laughed, squeezing her tight as we swayed from side to side.

"I missed you so much!" she whispered, voice thick with emotion.

"Bro, I missed you more!" I pulled back just enough to take a proper look at her. Her hair was styled differently-trendy, with soft waves that framed her face-and it made her look even more beautiful.

She smirked. "I see you checking me out. Told you I'd come back looking fresh."

I laughed, shaking my head. "How was England?"

Candy's eyes gleamed with mischief. "You don't wanna know, munchkin. But I've got news for you-are you ready?"

I nodded eagerly. "Yeah! Lemme grab my bag and change these boots first. Where's Malume?"

Candy tilted her head toward the kitchen. "Inside already."

I hurried in, my excitement doubling as I saw Malume sipping tea at the table. "Lume!"

He looked up with a warm smile. "Yemhle, how are you?"

"As great as you look, Malume," I grinned.

He chuckled. "Then that means you look pretty yourself."

I beamed, soaking in his words. "Thanks, I appreciate it."

Candy interrupted, "Kiara, we're getting late."

"Okay, okay, just a sec." I wrapped my arms around Malume in a quick hug then headed to my mom's old room and changed these boots then headed out with Candy.

As we walked to Malume's car, Candy gave me a teasing look. "And then... what happened to your car?"

"Yohhh you don't wanna know"

I giggled. "I thought I forgot about that line."

We both burst into laughter as she started the engine.

As we arrived at the mall, Candy turned to me with a curious expression. "So, what are we getting?"

"A birthday gift," I replied, excitement building up inside me.

Candy's eyes widened. "For who?"

I grinned mischievously. "For my boyfriend."

Candy's jaw dropped. "You got a boyfriend?"

I nodded. "Yeah, his birthday is in four days."

Candy's eyes sparkled with excitement. "On the 7th?"

I nodded again. "Yep."

Candy's expression turned thoughtful. "That means you're going back home earlier."

I nodded once more. "Yep, and I'm taking you along."

Candy rolled her eyes, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. "Obviously, what did you think?"

I burst out laughing. "You're crazy!"

Candy chuckled, "You don't wanna know."

I laughed, feeling a bit self-conscious. "You're even making me hungry!"