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Chapter 20

SHY

Nate was gone when I woke up the next morning. Maybe he has gone to college. I looked at the side table thinking maybe he left a note before leaving but can’t find it. He’s gone without telling me or leaving a note to me. I sighed. He’s still trying to avoid me. He’s still feeling guilty about the incident and it’s all my faults.

Well, I’ve made up my mind about him and I’m going to follow both Zara and Claudia advice, not to let him slip out of my fingers. Mike? Well, I’m going to break off with him. He doesn’t seem to bother about me anymore and why should I bother about him. I took my phone from the side table. I’m going to call him now and I don’t even care what time it is now over there. I’m over and done with him.

As I was about to dial Mike number, my bedroom door opened and came in Nate. He didn’t leave! He’s still around to take care of me. I so excited and immediately put the phone away smiling sweetly at him. He smile back and came to sit besides me.

 “Are you feeling better?” he asked touching my forehead and at the same time remove the hair from my eyes.

“Yeah,” I nodded. My heart was beating so fast just at feeling of his touch. “I thought you’ve gone to college,” I said softly.

He chuckled, “I can’t leave you when you are sick. I’ve given the responsibility to take care of you. So that’s what I am doing.” Oh! He took care of me because he felt responsible not because he really wanted to. I felt a little bit disappointed.

“I’ve cooked breakfast,” he smiled proudly and when I gave him a surprised look he raised his eyebrows teasingly at me, “I’ve told you I can cook and I’m proving it to you today.”

“Hmm,” I smiled teasing at him, ‘I can’t wait to taste them.”

“Good, then,” he said and stood up at the same time, “You want to have it in here or….?”

“In the kitchen with you,” I cut him off.

He smiled, “I’ll wait for you outside then,” and walked out. 

I immediate got up and dashed into the bathroom taking a quick shower and getting myself ready in a record time. He was whistling happily when I entered the kitchen with him standing near the stove wearing an apron looking so cute.

He smiled when he saw me, “Wow, you look so cute,” I chuckled.

“Hmm, I’ll take that as a compliment,” rolling his eyes playfully at me, “Have a set. Breakfast will be served soon.”

I playfully salute him and sit down. He walked towards me with two plates in hand. He put one in front of me. He cooked a sunny side up and a sausage. He purposely decorated the sausage making it look like its smiling at me.

I laughed, “Mom used to serve like this when we were young.”

“Yeah, I remember,” he nodded, “I just want to make sure you have the appetite to eat when you see the food smiling at you,” he chuckled.

I looked at the food and decided to tease him, “Are you sure it safe to eat?”

“Hey,” he playfully scolded, “I assure you it safe,” pouring the juice into our glasses. “Coffee madam?” he offered.

“Yes, please, kind sir,” I teased. He laughed and sat opposite me.

We continued chatting, laughing and teasing while eating. Things seem to be back to normal as we both have avoided talking about the last incident. After finished breakfast Nate forced me to take my medicine even though I’ve assure him that I’m feeling better. 

He even refused my offer to help him cleaning up the kitchen, “You might look ok, but you are still weak. Go and rest,” he said pushing me out of the kitchen.

I pouted my lips, “You treat me like a baby,” I complained.

“Well, you acted like a baby,” he mocked, “Now go and rest.” He ordered. I stuck my tongue at me and walked out of the kitchen. He laughed. I went to sit at the sofa turning the TV on and Nate came to join in later. He sat on the sofa next to me.

“Thank you for yesterday and breakfast,” I said smiling at him.

“It nothing, Shy,” he said smiling back at me, “You’ll do the same if it me.”

I smiled, “Yeah, you’re right. But how do you know I’m sick? Zara told you?” I asked.

“Yeah, Zara and Claudia,” he nodded.

“Claudia?” I asked curiously.

“Yeah, I was walking somewhere nearby your class,” he stumbled with his words as if hiding something from me, “I’ve bump into your friend whom I meet at the party. She told me about you and then Claudia confirmed it.”

“My friend you meet at the party?” I tried to recall, “Oh, you mean Janet?”

“Yeah I think so,” he shrugged, “I didn’t managed to get her name.”

I rolled my eyes, “Oh really,” I smirked, “Oh she asked to pass something to you before I went home yesterday,” I told him getting up and went to my room, ransacking my bag looking for the piece of paper.

I walked back to Nate and handed him the paper, “Here, she asked me to give her number to you. You’re supposed to call her but you didn’t,” I scoffed.

He gave me a weird looked while taking the piece of paper from me, “I’ve lost her number. I’ll call her later,” he said.

I glared angrily and snatch the paper from him, “No, you are not calling her!” I snapped.

“Why, not?’ he questioned.

“Because you are not supposed to do that,” I retorted and tore the paper into pieces.

“What do mean I’m not supposed to do that?” he smirked.

“You’re not supposed to call or kissed her because you love me, damn it” I yelled, “Or are you just playing with my heart?” and ran to my room fall into my bed and cried.

Damn, he had the intention to call her. If he didn’t lose the number he might have called her and they would have been going out dating by now. Urgh!!

“Shy,” he called out softly from the door.

“Go away,” I screamed at him and covered my face with my pillow hiding my teary face from him.

“Will you please explain to me what’s going on?” he demanded. I could feel he’s standing near the bed.

“Nothing,” I yelled and covered back my face. I felt the bed pressed as if someone sitting and I’m very sure it’s Nate.

He pulled the pillow away from me before I could manage to pull it back from him. I pressed my face on the mattress instead in attempt to hide my face from him.

“What do you mean I’m playing with your heart? You are the one who was playing with my heart. I’m controlling myself right now. I’m holding back what I’ve felt towards you because I don’t want you to feel guilty for betraying your boyfriend again,” he trashed out.

Upon hearing his words, I realised that I’m really am a fool, a stupid, stupid fool. I looked at him who was looking very angry at the moment. I don’t know whether he’s angry with me or himself. I got up wiping my tears away but he didn’t turn to look at me.

“I’m sorry,” I said in a very small voice, but he still didn’t turn towards me. “What would you do if I told you I don’t care about him anymore? If I told you I love you and my heart had chooses you.”

He finally turned his shocking face at me with his mouth wide opened as if he didn’t believe a word I said.

I touched his smooth shaven cheek and looking deeply into his eyes, “Yes, Nathaniel Smiths, I’m falling in love with you. I ….”

He cut me off by ravishing my lips with his.

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A/N : I know it short... I promise the next chapter will be longer... please forgive me... I'll be updating the next chapter on Wednesday as usual... See you all then... Muah... -Sally-