My Detective

Chapter 31 - Risking

Jennifer's POV

All day, my mind was off somewhere. I kept going back and forth, gathering my thoughts. It would end up in one conclusion and a question, can I possibly like her? Y feelings are growing but don't wanna hurt Leah that's what's holding me back. This isn't right. I wasn't the type of girl who would crave and let someone touch me. I though I could just pretend I wasn't feeling anything and to continue the job. But every time I see her, that part of me disappears.

It was late, and my tummy was growling that's why I was making a mess at the kitchen. As I was busy, I heard footsteps click-clacking against the stairs, I looked up and see Leah. I gave her a smile, "Hey.." But her face was straight and showed no emotion. What's wrong? She goes straight to the fridge, and went over to the living room holding a beer. I walk over her and see her sitting at the couch, with a drink on her hand and scrolling through her phone. I sit down beside her, "Watcha doin?" I asked, leaning over to take a peak at her phone. She's scrolling through her Instagram feed. But she paid me no attention still. I hate it when she does that. We were okay this morning, as a matter of fact. More than fine judging from what took place last night.

I grabbed the beer she's holding and took a sip, she looked at me and shakes her head. "Are you mad at me?" I blurted out that made her silent as a mouse. And that's it. I was pissed. I could get an attitude real quick. I really hate when people ignore me. "You know what, you're twisted. I can't read you and your damn mind. You are confusing as hell! But Whatever" I hissed and get up, "Me? Confusing? Oh, look who's talking" she chuckled, without looking up. "How am I confusing you?! God, Leah. You're the one who's acting cold when I'm trying to have a proper conversation with you!" I said, clearly frustrated. "Are you retarded? Last night you were all over me and this morning you straight up told me 'this isn't you' and that we can't keep fooling around. Now tell me who's damn twisted here" she groaned, "Why can't you understand? What you want isn't near from being easy. You can't force things to work in your favor. I'm still trying to figure myself out, I am struggling. Okay?!" I was raising my voice. Both of us are heated at the moment, I can feel the tension floating around the room.

She let out a sarcastic laugh instead of saying something, going back to her phone. What the fuck? "You're rude" I said, crossing my arms. I was standing looking at her as she sits on the couch. "You know what? I don't give a flying fuck if you're just gonna ignore me. I'm leaving! And you can fuck yourself!" Damn, got a nerve there. I was waiting for her reaction but she didn't glance at me at all. She just acts like I wasn't there and shit pisses me off. Whatever. She can kiss my ass. No really, I am getting out of here. Besides, I think it's for the better.

There's somethings that Leah find hard to understand. She's a complete opposite of me. But she should know, it wasn't easy at first. I'm at the stage where I'm confused, and taking one step at a time. There are things I've done that I'm not proud of and that shit holds me back from giving in. It's a life changing decision for me cause I've never done anything like this. Never slept with a woman twice. I'm not gonna stay somewhere where I don't feel welcome. I shove clothes inside my duffle bag and suitcases that I had to go and pick up at Loren's apartment. Good thing I have a spare key and she's not home when I picked it up. Not in the mood to see that's bitch face though. As I finish, I dragged it all the on the stairs, making noises. I don't give a shit. I stomp my feet loudly, I didn't look at Leah and went immediately to the front doors, struggling to carry my luggages. "Good fucking bye!" I yelled, before I can get out I hear her drawing closer and before I know it she's standing behind me. "Where do you think you're going?" She asked, "Are you blind? I'm leaving, dumbass"

Her attitude changed real fast, I guess I triggered something that isn't there before. Aha.

"Get back here"