The Woman with the Red Umbrella

CHAPTER 3

Brit POV

Its been 2 weeks since I last saw Trix.

I stopped going to her house, because I'm so confused.

She made me feel something different.

Its like there are times that she's straight and times she's not.

I don't want to be played...

We still texted each other.

She tried calling me, but I ignored all of it, making stupid excuses as always.

I stood up from my bed , picked my door keys, wallet, phone and Trix's umbrella.

My fridge is almost empty, I need to buy some groceries.

The Supermarket is just a few blocks from my place, so I'll walk there while I smoke.

I know that I should really stop smoking, but its the only thing that can make me feel calm.

I tried smoking a little less, its hard, but I promise Trix, so I'll try working on it.

The market is not that packed.

I took a few veggies, meat, eggs ,snacks and a bottle of wine.

Patiently waiting in line, I stared outside .

The weather's not good, its going to rain I think.

Then the sky started crying again and the thunder roared outside, making my skin crawl.

"Shit...just shit..."

I think its not a good idea to go outside, I'll just wait till the weather calms down.

"Brit?..."

That voice again huh?, it really won't leave me alone.

I think I'm hearing things...did someone just called me?

Damt it!, this fucking weather, I can't believe I'm waiting here.

"Hey Brit, need a ride?"

I heard it again , that voice...

My eyes searching around.

Then I saw her , its really her...

"Trix..."

She smiled at me then gave me a warm hug.

I hugged her back tightly as I bury my face on her shoulder.

Then her hand held mine, dragging me outside towards her car.

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"Umm... wanna come over? "

Trix stared blankly , nodding, then followed me to my apartment.

I took my door keys and opened the door.

"Come in, make yourself at home"

Trix smiled then went straight to the living room while I went straight to the kitchen.

" Trix, wanna have dinner here?"

"Yeah , thanks, I love too"

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"Hey ,you're a great cook, it's really impressive"

"Is that a compliment?", I said as I smirked at her.

Trix rolled her eyes then chuckled softly.

She gazed at me silently as she drank her wine.

"Trix..."

"What?"

"I'm sorry..."

"For what?"

She continued to stare at me, her emerald eyes meeting mine intensely.

"For ignoring you..."

"And?"

"For leaving like that last time...I'm so sorry Trix..."

"Its alright Brit, I forgive you", she said as she stood up from her chair, then went behind me , wrapping her arms around my neck.

She placed a soft kissed on my right cheek, making me blushed.

"Are you shy?" Trix asked with amusement in her tone.

I stood up from my chair, picked the plates, placing them in the sink.

This woman...I can't believe she's making me feel this way.

My heart.. Oh God, it beating like crazy!.

"No I'm not.."

"Yes you are"

"Will you stop it Trix, I'm not in the mood..."

"Not in the mood for what?" she asked as she walked towards me, wrapping her arms around my waist.

I sighed as I washed the plates.

"I'm not in the mood for your silly games Trix!" I said as I turned around to face her.

The tips of our nose touching.

My blue eyes meeting her gaze.

"What games?" Trix asked.

I sighed , then walked away from her , moving towards the living room.

"Brit.. did I do something wrong again?"

I ignored her as a sat on the couch.

"Come on Brit... I don't understand..."

"Really Trix?, do you want me to tell you?"

She nodded silently.

"You're always giving me signals that are so confusing!, I don't know if you're playing with me, it hurts that you make me feel this way. Stop pretending that you care for me..."

Trix looked at me with concern in her eyes, the way she stared at me the first time we met.

"Brit I-"

"No!, just don't...Trix..stop playing with my feelings...please"

Tears flowed continuously as I covered my face with my hands.

I sat steadily on the couch, crying , pouring all my emotions out.

Trix sat beside me, hugging me tightly.

"Brit shhh shhh ....its okay, don't cry.., I'm not playing with you, I like you Brit with all my heart, I really like you." she said as she strokes my brown hair.

She held my hands, removing it from my face.

I stared at the floor, then she cupped my face , making me looked at her ,then kissed my forehead.

"What?" Trix asked then chuckled.

I raised my eyebrow , as I pout at her.

"I'm serious Brit, I like you...I'm sorry if I made you confused..." Trix said as she kissed my cheek.

I bet my face looks like a tomato right now.

"I- ugh... "

"Hmm? what is it Brit?" Trix asked, her face inches from mine.

"I l-like you too...I r-really like y-you so much Trix.." I said as I looked away from her, my face completely red.

Trix chuckled then placed a kissed on the back of my hand.

"So?.." Trix asked with a smirk on her face.

"What?" I asked as I gazed at her.

"So you're mine now?" she asked as she moved closer to my face, her forehead resting mine.

I nodded my head, her emerald eyes staring lovingly, as she smiled at me.

"Britanny, may I kiss you?" she asked as she stared at my lips.

Without saying anything, I planted my lips to hers.