KRIS:
I never thought Lucian would be the kind of guy to go on dates with him acting all macho but then, he was always surprising me.
My Angel. These thoughts had me smiling as I prepared for my date with Lucian.
Paige and Lexi had been fussing over me all evening. One would think they were the ones going on a date.
Part of me was regretting why I told them but then I needed their help to pick out what to wear and also to do my makeup.
Make-up wasn't my thing and it'd been forever since I'd gone on a date.
Honestly, nerves were eating me up.
What if Lucian cancels it or I don't look good enough? I questioned myself over and over again.
After arguing so much on what I should wear, we finally decided on a black Raffi off-the-shoulder jumpsuit with nude heels and a Leo print clutch.
I took my bath, pulled on the jumpsuit and Paige did my make-up, using light colors.
As I said, I'm not a fan of makeup.
She also added little waves to my hair with a curling iron. When I finally looked in the mirror, I almost couldn't recognize myself.
I was impressed with what they'd done. I hugged them and thanked them profusely as they tried to assure me that Lucian would love my appearance.
We conversed as I waited on Lucian. I got so carried away with the conversation that I didn't notice it was past the time Lucian was supposed to pick me up.
Suddenly remembering, I checked the time on my phone to see he was an hour late already. My heart clenched at the thought of him canceling out on me.
Paige and Lexi tried to assure me but it wasn't working so I decided to call him. I dialed his number numerous times but I couldn't reach him.
"Oh God...he isn't coming.” I muttered to myself in a broken voice.
"Come on babe. He'll come. I'm sure about it.” Paige tried to assure me.
"What if he's no longer interested?” I asked, scared to know the answer "Lucian can't do that to you. Maybe he's a little busy. Just be patient okay?” Lexi patted my back softly and I nodded hoping they were right.
Somehow, they managed to get my mind off him.
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In all the years I'd schooled at Queens High, I'd never gotten detention but then, there I was in the detention room, scowling at the blank wall. All thanks to Lucian.
After waiting for him till midnight, I finally gave up with a heavy heart and went to bed. And let me tell you, I had a terrible night. I couldn't sleep because of the thoughts of Lucian in my head.
Most of the time, I felt he dumped me and for others, I fear he wasn't fine.
I was so consumed with everything that I forgot about the assignment I was to submit.
So here I am in the detention room.
I'd come to school to give the bastard a piece of my mind but he was nowhere to be found. Not even Valentine was in school. I tried contacting them but I couldn't reach them. Somehow, I was both frustrated and mad at the same time.
The door to the detention room suddenly opened with a loud bang.
Guess who we have here Ladies and Gentlemen.
Jake.
Should I be surprised? No. But he was the last person I wanted to see at the moment.
I quickly turned my face to look out the window but a body dropped into the chair next to me. I didn't need to look to know it was him. He must have forgotten we were not talking after his little tantrum the last time. I wasn't ready to let that go yet.
I focused my gaze outside as a bird perched on the tree nearby. It was really beautiful with its yellow feathers. I made a mental note to sketch it later. Tired of staring outside, I decided to take a nap.
Duh… I can't just waste free time staring into space and doing nothing.
Immediately my head hit the desk, someone gently tapped me. I swear I could spit fire on that person at that instant.
Can't you see I'm trying to nap? I mentally raged.
Trying to ignore whoever it was, I tried to let sleep embrace me but obviously, the fucker didn't get the message. Whoever it was, kept tapping me till I couldn't ignore it?
"What?” I snapped at the person, raising my head.
Heaven helps him, it was fucking Jake.
He stared at me with soft eyes like he was trying to apologize.
I didn't give a fuck about his feelings. Deciding to just ignore him, I turned to rest my head on the desk.
"I'm sorry.” He blurted out before my head could touch the desk.
Guess I won't be napping now. Will I?
"You're sorry for what exactly?” I glared at him
"For trying to make decisions for you and for disturbing your nap.” He gave me puppy eyes.
Urgh!!! I might have been really angry at him but I'm only human. And again, he just apologized.
"It's okay. I know you were just looking out for me but just don't try to force your decisions on me.”
"Thanks. I miss you.” He grinned and smacked his lips against my cheek.
If Lucian was around, that would never have happened.
I couldn't help feeling Jake might have been right about him.
Anyway, today is just the first day so I'll give him the benefit of doubt. I concluded to myself.
The rest of my time at detention was spent talking with Jake. I was glad we were back to normal.
I half expected him to ask about Lucian's whereabouts but he didn't. He must have learned to mind his business.
We conversed all through and he almost made me forget about Lucian.
Almost!
Sad me.