Chapter 17: Chapter Seventeen
Kyla's POV
After reassuring myself I wasn't going crazy sprouting nonsense, I enjoyed the ride hanging onto tightly to Richard.
Suffice to say, day one was a bust. There's no way I convinced Richard about my fake feelings for Stein. He saw right through me. I kind of imagined it'll be easier but by then I hasn't met Richard so I wouldn't know.
Thankfully, it wasn't that late, so I avoided an earful from my aunt. I carefully stepped down and handed the helmet down before facing him with my hands behind my back.
"Today was eventful,” he joked earning a chuckle. I carefully brushed the hair from my face nervously.
"Yeah, it was."
"I'll see you in school tomorrow?"
"Yeah. Definitely,” I reassured about to walk away.
"Kyla..."
"Yeah?"
I turn back. He uses that opportunity and quickly lands a peck on my cheeks. I have no idea, but that simple gesture earns a slight blush from me.
"See you tomorrow,” he repeats and finally ignites the engine before driving off. I push down the urge to touch my cheeks and strode inside. My aunt is fast asleep, so I just sneak into my room, kick off my shoes, change into pajamas and lie in bed, facing the ceiling.
I began dozing off but was awoken by the sound of my phone ringing. I groan a little and pick it up. It's frigging late so I wonder why whomever is calling decides to do so now.
“Hello,” I answer without checking.
“Kyla, it's Tony.” I groan even louder and finally stand up.
“Tony,” I breathe out, rubbing my face with my palm.
“Yeah. I'm sorry about earlier.”
“You nearly caused a problem. I think it even made Richard doubt me a little.”
“I'm so sorry. I forgot about the plans.” His tone was apologetic. I couldn't get angry at him. He's the only one helping me right now.
“It’s okay.”
“Alright then. You sound tired I'll let you get some rest.”
“Why did you call anyways?”
“I had something to tell you, but it can wait till tomorrow. Just try and get a good night’s sleep. Kisses,” he says, and I exhale a little.
“Night Tony,” I respond before hanging up. I tossed my phone aside, turned off my night light and went back to bed. I can only wonder what he has to say to me.
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The next morning, I stared at my reflection through the mirror while taking a bath. I looked like a semi mess. I usually don't care about how I look but today, I took extra time to ensure I pulled off a good look. Picked a simple shirt and pants but added a little makeup to brighten my face a little.
When I was done, I packed my bags with the books I needed and finally rushed downstairs.
"Why do I have this awful feeling I'm forgetting something?"
I thought to myself staring at my aunt carefully making breakfast.
"Morning,” I chirped happily.
"Morning. How was yesterday?"
"It was okay,” I responded and faced her.
"You're going to be late for school, isn't Riley coming over?"
She asks making me speechless. That's what I was forgetting. The problem of how I'm going to get to school. I was going to stylishly ask my uncle to take me for now, but he's already left for work.
"Umm... Actually…" I trailed off hearing the rev of a car engine.
"Ohh…there she is," my aunt says, perplexing me. I slowly walk to the door to check it out. It definitely isn't Riley.
"Need a ride to school?" he asks with a sly grin on his face.