CHAPTER 12
CHLOE'S POV
I was shocked.
In fact, 'shocked' would be an understatement to describe how I am right now.
"What would make you think that?", I asked after a few seconds of silence.
"I saw what just happened", Misha smiled and I just realized that she had a good view of what just happened, because the aisle where our little 'act' happened is directly opposite the counter.
"Well, that only happened because, this hot friend of mine couldn't man up and turn the girl down", I spoke since Keith couldn't bring himself to say anything.
"Oh, well I'm sorry for assuming things but I think you two look really cute together", she smiled at us - me specifically.
I couldn't help but blush - hard.
Why!!!!!!!
" That would be all I guess", I spoke to Keith but mostly myself.
" Yeah", he replied, looking at the floor.
For the past few minutes, he's been staring at the floor.
" Ok, that would be $2,500, please", Misha said after packing up what we bought.
"Ok, here you go", Keith responded, handing her his card, and I was shocked to see that it was a Black Express card.
I mean, are his parents that rich?
Don't blame me for being too surprised, his parents tend to keep a low profile.
"How about we split bills?", I suggested.
"And what kind of gentleman would that make me?", he teased with a smirk.
"You could have just said 'no', you know", all this time, Misha was just staring at us.
"It wouldn't have been fun now, would it?", he smirked while I just shook my head.
"Ok, 'gentleman', kindly pay the bills so we can get started on our project"
"As you wish, m'lady"
" Both of you remind me of when I was young and in love", I heard Misha mutter to herself and I couldn't help but blush.
What does she mean?????
"Here you go", Misha handed the bags over to Keith.
"Thanks, Misha. See you next time", I hugged her.
"There's gonna be a next time?! Thank the heavens!!", Misha exclaimed, throwing her hands dramatically in the air.
"Yes, Misha, there's gonna be a next time", Keith and I chuckled at her reaction.
Misha has always been playful and cheer-y, and I love her for that. She's like my third mum - you know, cos Jess is my second mum.
"Thanks again, Misha. Bye", I waved the grinning lady goodbye and walked out the door with Keith, trailing behind.
"What a day!", I said out loud and I heard Keith laughing.
"Why are you laughing?", I asked, knitting my brows together.
"Nothing", he snickered.
"If you aren't willing to talk, then I'm gonna smack the answer right out of you", I threatened.
"Ok, I was just laughing at your reaction anytime Misha thinks that we're a couple", he shrugged casually.
I remembered everything and my cheeks heated up.
Again, why?!!!!!!!!!
"Just shut up", I countered.
"O-k", he said in a singsong voice.
And after that, the walk to my house was comfortably silent.
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Keith and I had just arrived at my house, and I was about unlocking the door with my keys but I found out that the lock was already open.
"Oh my God", I breathed out.
"What?", Keith asked.
"Someone broke in", I panicked.
"Ok, hold these and stay behind me",he handed the bags to me and I stood behind him.
God please, I'm too young to die!!!!
Keith slowly opened the door and went in, while I followed closely behind. He grabbed an empty vase from the table by the door and held it up defensively.
I have to admit, he looked really handsome, but this is not the time to admire the hot piece of cake in front of me.
We walked towards the living room only to find the lights switched on.
I don't remember leaving the lights on.
I kept the bags down on the couch and waited for Keith to take the lead.
"Ok, we'll go upstairs and you'll stay in your room, got it?", he whispered.
"Yeah", I nodded my head frantically.
He began walking up the stairs and I was walking slowly and cautiously behind him. We were passing by Jess' room when that door swung open and she came out.
"Oh, hey guys", she said smiling not knowing that I was pissed at her.
"Hi, Jess. When did you arrive?", Keith asked after studying my facial expression.
"A few minutes ago and I didn't meet Chloe around. Where have you two been?"
"We have a project to do so we went to get ... supplies"
"Oh, okay"
"I'll leave you two to catch up then", Keith said and turned to me.
"We'll talk later?"
"Yeah", I replied after trying to find my voice. Keith left after and I just couldn't wrap my head around things.
" You have a lot of explaining to do", Jess beamed and pulled me into her room.
"What is going on between you two?", she squealed.
"I should be asking you that question. What is going on with you? You haven't been home in a week and instead of giving me an explanation, you're asking me about what is going on between Keith and I? You've really changed a lot", I croaked.
" Well...", she trailed without saying anything else.
"I knew it. I guess I'm not important to you anymore", I walked out of her room without turning back when she called my name.
I got into my room and cried myself to sleep.
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I woke up about three hours later and it was already dark. I got up from my bed, and went to my vanity mirror and sat down on the chair.
I spent about 5 minutes studying my face. I usually don't spend a lot of time crying so my puffy eyes and swollen face was kinda knew to me.
I got up and hit the showers, a hot bubble bath is just what I need.
I came out 15 minutes later and wore my PJs before grabbing my phone from my bedside table.
I only had one person to call to speak about my feelings right now.
Keith
"Hello"
"Hey, what's up?"
"Am I bothering you?"
"No, not at all. How'd it go?"
"She didn't say anything about where she was", I spoke and I heard him sigh on the other end.
"Come outside"
"Ok"