She's a keeper

35

Emmanuel's Perspective

I waited in my car outside Nelli's college. Its her birthday tomorrow but I wanna take her shopping so she can get herself a nice outfit for tomorrow, plus her present...

I texted her and she told me she was coming. She was just talking to a teacher. It just touched 4:30 and I just saw hella human bodies coming out of the gates, I swear I could've fainted. Justine came out of the gates with her little stud friend Tee. I rolled up my window and looked straight ahead. I hope she doesnt see me. I wont lie, Nelli has confused me so much. I really miss her and I want her back, infact Im going to get her back. I dont mean to hurt Justine but she's not for me.

Nelli was walking up to the car looking all sweet. I wish she hadnt come out now, Justine had seen her. Nelli being the petty girl she is, she walked over to my car and swung the door open with pride. Justine made direct eye contact with me and I just had to look down. She stormed to the car. She swung open my door and she just stared at me.

Nelli took this opportunity to be petty.

Nelli- Wys linkage, jump in the back. Squeeze drop her half way.

Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped like she was shocked that Nelli spoke to her  like that, she looked at me for support but...

Nelli- I'm joking don't cry Im not jumping in the back tho so how's this gonna work.

Justine slammed my door and walked away.

Nelli ggigled, I shook my head. She's just trouble. We went to O street but Nelli didnt really see anything interesting other than uggs. So we decided to go back to my house so I could order her stuff. It wasn't too dark yet but it was getting there and I wont lie it was really cold. She was shivering by the time we got into my apartment. The heating wasn't on but she knew I had the electric blanket in my bed so she ran to my room straight away. I turned on the heater and I went  to my bedroom. Nelli was sat up on my laptop with various tabs open and alot of things in her baskets. I mean Im not buying all of the things and she knows that but we'll go through them by process of elimination.

I was sitting beside her just watching her pick stuff. We were having a normal conversation then Kinglsey called her.

Nelli- Hello? Im good you?... Im at Emmanuel's... Yeah I know, I know

she took a long pause as if he was lecturing her.

Nelli- It's fine... I start at 11:40 ... in the morning I promise... alright... cool... Okayy byeee.

Me- What did he say?

Nelli- He said he wants me home before 9am tomorrow. He wants to see me before I leave

Me- Calm so you're spending the night

She nodded, something about that warmed my heart.  I ended up ordering her a pair of ripped jeans that looked like they had been dragged through a grater or something because they were... just ripped everywhere. They looked stressed. She wanted me to order her this really revealing top but no way was I doing that.

Nelli- Please Emmanuel. I promise it doesnt look like that in real life.

Me- Yes it does you're a liar.

Nelli- No I promise it has compartments and it folds out

Me- Do you think I'm dumb? What kind of top has compartments.

She giggled then sighed "Fine"

She picked another top and even then I wasn't too excited about that top either because I won't lie she has a fairly large... chest area. I know this top would look more appropriate on a slightly slimmer girl.

My original gift came today I can't wait to give it to her. I ordered food while Nelli made herself comfortable in my wardrobe. You know that uniform girls wear when they're sleeping at a boys house. Long white T. Nothing underneath. I love it. She tied her hair back the way I like It and she wasnt wearing any makeup.

We sat in my bed literally talking about life.

Nelli- So since our last conversation how have you felt differently towards me or Justine?

Me- Definitely. It's like... since our last encounter I've just been so much more attracted to you and I feel like Im losing interest in Justine. I did take things kinda quick with her and that I regret because now I have to break someones heart for  no reason when that was never my intention.

I sighed. Nelli looked slightly happy with my answer, I chuckled to myself and looked at the time. It was 11 going on 12 almost and Nelli's phone was already starting to blow up so of course I gave her her space so she could answer and what not. In the mean time I went to go meet the driver outside and get our food. I dropped the bags in the room and went into the kitchen to get myself a glass of water. Justine facetimed me.

Me- Yo b wys?

J- Im gooddd you?

Me- Yeahhh Im blessed still, what you doing?

J- I was about to go to sleep so I thought I'd just call you.

Me- How nice of you.

Just then Nelli screamed in the background because she was on the phone to God knows who just getting gassed cos it's her birthday. Justine rose her head off her pillow with her face screwed.

J- Squeeze? Who the fuck was that?!

She took a pause between every word so I knew she was mad. But its not like Im doing anything. I know girls would be uncomfortable with their man and another girl having a sleepover especially if its their ex. I can't do anything about it.

Me- Calm down, it's just Nelli I swear nothing is happening her brother wanted her to stay over.

Justine just looked at me, laughed an hung up the call. I was quite confused but I didnt care enough to call her back and check if she was okay. I assumed she was because she texted me goodnight with love hearts. Coool I went into the room and I sat on the bed beside Nelli again. We ate and spoke abit more.

It was like 1 going on 2 and Nelli's phone finally settled. She locked her phone as I just put mine on charge. She handed me hers so I could put it on the nightstand. I stood up to go check the front door and turn off all the lights in the house.

I got back in the bed and Nelli was giving me the eyes. Oh no. Im trapped. Then I realised she started blinking slowly... that means she's tired. She moved up close to me indicating she wanted cuddles. I put my arm around her and she fell asleep almost instantly.