Try Me (Drunk In Love #1)

Chapter Twenty One

Tabitha sit in silence throughout my confession, her face blank of any expression. Ten minutes after I have finished, she is still deep in thoughts.

"So much-" Her voice startle me from my day dreaming. "So much happened. And you didn't even cared to tell me? Why?" She asks with hurt in her voice.

"I did not want to burden you. You already had so much going on." I say in a small voice. I know I should've trusted her and said her.

A tear escapes her eye which makes me breakdown. She comes to hug me and I lose myself. We hold each other for a long time, she consoling me and rubbing my back.

After what feels like hour, we move back from each other.

"Come on, stop crying now." She says while wiping my tears. "But next time Kia, if anything happens, and I mean anything. You will tell me, okay?" I nod at her.

"Come on, I have a perfect idea to lighten our mood." She pulls me up with her and lead me to my bedroom.

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Her 'perfect idea' was a nearby new mall. We go in and out of several stores, her hands full with bags from different stores. Me, I have bought only two tops and a jeans. We walk to a shoe store now, this girl spends more than she earns. My cell beeps, indicating a message. I take it out and read the sender's name; Abel.

"Hey. Just wanted to check on you after I left in a hurry. :)" The message reads. He sent a smiley face for God's sake. This guy is so confusing, one minute sweet and another minute distance and secretive.

"Thank you. I am at mall with Tabi, wbu?" I reply. His message come in less than ten seconds.

"Studio 😣. BTW what you doin' tonight?"

"Nothing much. Why?" I ask, kinda excited that he might spend another night with me. His reply is instant, which makes me think is he even in the studio or what.

"Was hoping we can eat out. Been dying to try this new restaurant. Whatcha say?" I can practically hear him saying this in his angelic voice.

"Sounds like a date. Thought you didn't do them?" I love to tease him about these things. Meanwhile, Tabitha is trying on every shoe in the store, wearing it and posing in front of the mirror.

"It is. And I do dates, just not when we started this deal. Is it a yes or no?" Him mentioning our deal puts me off, I know what we started and where we are going but honestly, I love this. I can't keep denying myself what makes me happiest.

"A yes. Where is this restaurant anyway?"

"I will pick you up. Be ready by eight o'clock. ;)" First a smiley, now a wink, this guy is spoiling me. I laugh to myself.

When we walk by a lingerie store I get an idea. Earlier, he called me cute and I thought I will prove him wrong. This is the perfect idea.

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For tonight, I have chosen a simple red 'A' line dress that falls mid-thigh paired with black slim belt, black leather jacket and black ankle length boots. I put on light makeup, just to cover any blemish and blush lipstick.

Precisely at eight he arrives, dressed in ripped jeans, white tee shirt and denim patchwork jacket paired with combat boots.

"Ready?" He asks, eyeing me up and down. I nod my head yes and he extend his hand, gesturing me to take it in mine.

I do just that, closing the door behind me and walking down to his car. He have brought P1 with him. That car have already garnered attention, people are standing around it, taking photos and admiring. His bodyguard, Freddie, push them aside when he sees us making our way. I pull up the jacket so I can put my face inside and bow my head down so that my hair create a curtain around my face, unable for fans to see who I am.

The screaming starts as soon as we step foot on the sidewalk. The fans go crazy, cameras flashing and them screaming their love for him. He doesn't respond, keeping his eyes on the car in front. We quickly get inside, his driver is waiting for us.