It was strange and new to me. The boldness and the rest. I thought of Shane for the rest of that night.
Whenever I thought of what he'd done, of how he made me touch him, of when I saw him shirtless, my entire body had a strange reaction. Strange but pleasant. One I'd never felt around Josh. I couldn't explain how confused I was.
-
That night I dreamt of Shane. It was totally inappropriate and there was no way to avoid him. I didn't understand. I felt almost frustrated for something I wasn't sure I knew about.
On a free day, Sloane invited me to their place. I went of course. Shane had gone to work. We ate and chatted.
"So you really want to join the filming industry?" she asked, smiling.
"Yeah. I've always dreamt of it."
"I see. True that it's something really interesting. I've always wanted to be in charge of the costumes for any movie. Plus it gives me good money." she giggled.
"You're so lucky. You have a nice house, a good job and a talented boyfriend."
"Thanks."
"How old are you? I'm 20."
"I'm 24."
"Seriously? I thought you were 21." I said surprised.
She laughed.
"Thanks, I'm not that old either. I really like you already. You're a nice person."
"Thanks." I smiled.
"No problem honey. That's why after you graduate, I have a place for you at H.productions."
'WHAT?'
My plate almost fell out of my hand. I was dumbfounded and stared at Sloane.
"S- Sloane are you serious?"
"Of course." she gave me a beaming smile.
"That's too much I-"
"Consider it a guaranteed job opportunity from a friend."
Was this luck? No, It was a blessing!
"Oh my God! Thank you." I hugged her happily. She laughed.
"The merit goes to Shane too."
"Shane?"
"He's the one who informed me about you and your passion for cinematography and how good of a student you are. He also asked me to consider employing you after you graduate. I agreed and so, thank him later."
"Oh, I will."
"And also, a certain Keisha as well. You're best friend apparently will be given the same opportunity."
I couldn't help it but smile even more. I was so happy.
"Thank you so much."
"No problem dear. All you have to do is graduate. Both of you . Then I'll talk to my dad."
I couldn't stop thanking her. This was a dream come true. It was the opportunity.
-
I later left their house and decide to pass by Shane's worksite to thank him . I was determined to graduate with a merited diploma.
I reached H.prods as excited as ever. Sarah let me up to Shane's office.
When I reached his door, I knocked.
"Come in." I heard him say.
I went into his office with a huge smile across my face. He was surprised to see me. He stood up and approached me.
"What's brings the angel here?" he asked.
"I wanted to thank you." I said, smiling.
"For?"
"Sloane told me about the job stuff."
He smiled and without further thinking, I immediately hugged him. That was my first courageous move around Shane so far. He hugged me in back and white tightly.
"Thanks for proposing it." I said happily, letting him go.
"No problem, princess."
The names he gave me, I began to appreciate quite a little.
"Hope you thanked Sloane too." he said.
"Yeah, I did. Both of you should come to my apartment tonight if you can. Please. I'll cook something to thank you."
"Of course. I'm on it if it'll make you happy.
Ask Sloane if she'll be free. Cuz she's supposed to travel this night. Unless she has different plans."
"I'll call and ask."
"Okay."
"Thanks once again."
I felt more and more attracted to Shane. He'd succeeded in winning my trust up to a certain important level. He was a new friend.
Sloane was lucky to have him. Shane had turned out to be a bad boy with a good side. I grew more fond of him from that day. He'd succeeded.
I went home and told Keisha the good news. She was so happy that she threatened to jump over the balcony. She was kidding of course. Keisha was so extra and I loved it.
She helped me cook an amazing chicken meal. And oh, it was unfortunate that Sloane actually had to travel that same night. I would've loved her to make it. Anyway, Shane was coming.
I got clean and so did Keisha . At Eight PM, Shane was at the door.
"Hey!" I smiled and hugged him. That perfume. Damn. What was happening to me?
"Hey, babe. That job stuff really got you in a good mood." he smiled.
"You think?" I laughed.
"Yeah. You ain't complaining about me calling you names."
I giggled.
"Maybe it did get me in a good mood." I laughed and let him in.
Keisha approached him.
"Hi, Keisha"
"Hi, Shane. Thank you so much for mentioning me to Sloane too."
"No problem."
Shane and I soon settled to eat because Keisha had decided to eat in her room. Cunning.
"This is delicious. You made it?"
"Keisha and I did."
"Wow. I give both of you an A+."
"Thanks" I giggled.
I stared at him and he stared back. He was really a handsome guy. My heartbeat suddenly increased. What were these reactions I had around him? He gave me one bright smile and I smiled back.
"Is there a problem?"
"N- no."
"Okay." he went on with his meal.
I watched him as images of that day returned. Images of how he'd let me touch his abs. I had that funny feeling again.