"BETROTHED" ✔️

Chapter Twenty-five (Odd)

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We were at my front door by past one AM. I unlocked it myself because Keisha was surely asleep.

"Are you gonna come in?" I asked Shane nervously. He smiled.

"No, no. Wouldn't want to disturb Keisha or you."

"You never disturb me." the words left my mouth before I could hold them back and his pretty lips twisted to the side in amusement.

"That's good to know."

I giggled.

"Um, thanks again. For tonight. I did have fun."

"No problem. It's whenever you want."

"Alright." I laughed a little, "Well, goodnight."

"I guess I deserve a lil hug. Don't you think?" he teased.

"Um, sure."

He wrapped his arms around me and we hugged tight. I didn't want to let him go and he too apparently didn't want to let me go. We stayed like that for about a minute. Oh gosh I was getting myself into trouble. I heard Shane chuckle a little by my ear. I giggled in return. Yet, we didn't leave each other.

"Why are you laughing?" I asked, amused.

"I find it funny that I don't wanna let you go."

My heart throbbed harder.

"It's same for me." I admitted, my tone almost a whisper.

He looked at me in the eyes. Now I was the one to stare at his lips. Jeez, jeez, jeez. I couldn't breathe well. His perfume seemed to hypnotize me.

I realized on the spot that Shane was actually moving temptation. I wanted to kiss him. But no, I had to leave.

"Shane, I –" I started.

"It's alright. I need to go." he cut in, as if knowing what I was thinking and how inappropriate it was for both of us.

Did he like me too?

Dumbfounded, I was unable to move as he gave me a soft kiss on my chin! So close to my lips! And then he let me go.

"Goodnight, Shayenne."

"G– goodnight Shane." my knees were slightly shaky as I watched him leave.

When he was gone, I was able to enter my apartment. Gawd, how was I going to sleep?

*

There was total darkness in the apartment. I quietly made my way to my room without having to wake Keisha up. On entering my room, I switched on the lights. I was more than surprised when I found a waiting Keisha on my bed.

"OMG! You scared the hell out of– Wait, what are you doing in my room?" I asked, surprised. She smiled.

"You were expected to go and tell Shane the truth. You left at nine. Why the hell are you back at one in the morning?"

I sighed heavily and dropped my bag and jacket in a corner before joining Keisha on my bed.

"Keisha, I'm doomed."

"How? Tell me everything that happened."

Carefully, I explained every detail of the night to Keisha. She was silent.

"Kee, why aren't you speaking?"

"Because I just realized you're actually doomed, dear." she giggled.

I covered my face with my palms.

"I don't think there's any turning back now. He definitely likes you too."

"Impossible."

"Or, he'll probably start liking you after this night. Especially after all both of you did at the club."

"Oh gosh."

"It isn't a crush anymore. I think you love him girl."

"No."

"It's quite a fact, Sha. You've fallen in love for the first time in your life!"

"With the wrong person."

"Your conscience is strong. But apparently your love is stronger."

I sighed, rubbing my forehead.

"But Sloane."

Keisha patted my back.

"For Sloane, I don't have a solution for you. I'm sorry."

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