SWEET RELIEF

~{Chapter three}~

The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.

Psalms 23

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Now with Karan's hand completely over my shoulders we left the restaurant . I tried to pry his hands away but that only made him hold me tighter.

"What's wrong with you? Let me go."

"I don't want to lose you." I gave him a surprised look after that. He looked at me and as if realising what he said, he cleared his throat. "I meant in the crowd, I don't want to lose you in the crowd."

"Okay."

The silence between us was then very uncomfortable. I couldn't say that about Steph and Nick because they seemed in their own love bubble. Giggling like some love struck teenagers, both of which were true.

When were walking I noticed how awkward it was for Karan to be the only one holding me. I mean, I don't know I just felt like it was awkward. So to reduce the awkwardness I wrapped one arm around his waist.

This may have got his attention because he looked at me with a raised eyebrow. I just shrugged my shoulders. I'm not entirely sure but I may have seen him smile, just a little.

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He wasn't wrong when he said they sold the best samosas. I actually moaned in delight when I took the first bite. I looked at Karan and smiled, genuinely might I add.

"You were right, I wonder what they add in their recipe."

I will definitely have to carry some for mom and dad. Mom would definitely love them.

"When do I ever lie."

I'm currently sitting with Karan at one table, Steph and Nick at a different one. The food joint only had tables for two. I think it was better, that way Nick would surprise her in private.

"You look pretty," Karan whispered.

"Thanks."

"What?"

"You said I look pretty," I told him taking another bite and taking some chips from the plate.

"Ooh." By the way he looked I don't think I was meant to hear that, too bad I heard and it boasted my ego.

"Do you still like Nick?" I was surprised when I heard that question. I just looked at him wondering why he asked that question.

"I don't know. Its not like I can control my feelings. How do you even know I like him?" I was very curious as to how he knew a lot about me. "Also how do you know I love samosas?" I asked now putting down my samosa and wiping my mouth.

I just looked at him and waited for him to answer.

"I've noticed the way you look at him. Your eyes lit up literally even when his name is mentioned, reminds of when you went on that date with him."

To say I was shocked would be an understatement.

"You knew?"

"That Steph was possibly playing my brother, yes. I mean do you even know her! She tried hitting on me knowing that were brothers.  The thought you would help her cover up the truth, no." He said as of he was disappointed in me and in turn it made me ashamed.

"I didn't think I was a big deal. I didn't even know that she was on a date with Caleb until after mine."

"You might have made a fool out of my brother but you can't fool me, Stella. I knew you too well, I still do."

"How did you know it was me?"

"As I said,I know you."

His stare was quite uncomfortable at the moment. I whispered a 'sorry' hoping the awkwardness of the situation would just dissolve.

"Anyway its not that big of a deal, he seemed more happy with you than all his other dates with her."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I mean he smiled the whole time that you were together. When they are together an argument is most likely to happen. Like when I'm with you, we always argue. By the way, why do we even argue?"

I didn't even know an answer to that. I just assumed that since he was popular and stuff he would mind been seen with me. I thought he was a player only out to break my heart.

He proved to be the opposite. He was actually nice to me while I was the rude one. Whenever we met he always said something nice which I dismissed or assumed he hadn't said.

"I don't know, I just thought that you were trouble."

"Way to let the stereotypes into your head. Just cause you hear I'm popular doesn't mean I'm bad." He looked so upset when he said that. "What else do you think I'll do, tell Nick the truth about you?"

"Sorry."

"Are you always going to be apologizing cause let me tell you, it doesn't always help. You make me feel bad for being me, that sucks you know."

"Stop scolding me and I don't know what else to say okay! Sorry, please. If it makes you feel better I'm willing to start over."

That got his attention because he looked me like he was trying to figure out if I was lying. "Are you been serious?"

"Yeah, we can start with the whole favourite colours and stuff."

He just looked at me for a while then gave me his phone. I just raised my eyebrows at him, "what does your phone have to do with this?"

"Give me your number, then we can talk frequently. And it'll be easier for you are transferring to our school, then I'll show you around."

I just shrugged my shoulders and gave him my number. I called it using his phone so that it would appear in mine.

"You better save me with a fancy name," I told him returning his phone to him. I picked mine and edited the call saving his number.

He just looked me before typing something on his phone. He smiled when he looked up at me. When he noticed my stare, he smirked. And boy did I want to wipe it off his face.

"Don't worry shortie, I have you covered."

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And we come to the end of chapter three. I hope you are all enjoying the story so far.

I'll continue updating the book. Don't be a silent reader, send your comments and feedback🙂🙂. I appreciate all of them.

~black-wicked ✨