21

21/Ch. 21

I haven't seen him in 2 days and our last disagreement is getting to me. I can't study or do anything. I just need to see him right now.

To Hakeem:
Working?

From Hakeem:
About to head out.

I looked at the time. It's 7:53 at night. A typical time for him to start working.

To Hakeem:
Can you stop by and visit first?

From Hakeem:
Here I come.

I had about 10 minutes to clean myself up. I took this face mask off, slipped on my fuzzy slippers, and put on my robe. I'm never dressed whenever I'm by myself. I'm still at Nikki's and working on getting my own apartment.
...................

I went to the front door because there was a knock. I checked the peephole and saw Bae.

"Hey, Hakeem."

"W'Sup."

I stepped outside and closed the door behind me.

"You missed me?"

"Boy, yes. I had to see you before I take some tests tomorrow. You've been clouding my mind."

"*chuckles* How you want me to help with that?"

"A kiss."

Without hesitation, he pulled me in. It felt like he's missed me more than I've missed him.

When we finally came back up for air, he announced that he had to leave at this very second.

"You can't come back later?"

"Nah. I gotta work all night, but I got you a gift."

He pulled out a bracelet from his pocket. With the moon's light, I made out the charm on it. A Cattleya! One of my favorite flowers!

"Oh my gosh! Are you serious right now?!"

"You different than other people. I wasn't looking for a relationship when we first met, but when I saw you, I had to have you."

"So what's the reason for PDA?"

"Just listen to me when I say shit. I don't waste my breath on worthless stuff. This is real gold, too."

"So?"

"I don't buy shit for bitches, but I know we gonna last for a while."

"I don't know what to say. I appreciate it, but real gold? That's too much."

He kissed my cheek.

"Nothing is ever too much for you."

He was about to put the bracelet on my wrist but I stopped him.

"No. I want it on my ankle."

He kneeled down and clasped it around my ankle.

"*Gasp* Elle?!"

I turned around to see Nikki coming out.

"What?"

"It's too early for that. Please don't."

He got up from his knee.

"What are you even talking about?"

"Wasn't he proposing?"

Hakeem and I bursted into laughter.

"What's so funny?"

"It's an ankle bracelet!"

"Oh. Hahahaha. Never mind."

She went back inside and I turned around to be knocked breathlessly. He kissed me so passionately. When he finally stopped, he said that he had to leave again.

"Okay..." I was still in shock.

"I'll call you later."

"Alright."

He went his way and I went mines.

From Hakeem:
I love you.


Damn, nigga.......