CHAPTER 48
CHLOE'S POV
"Thanks for the ride", I got out of the car and slammed the door.
"I'll return your jersey tomorrow", I got into the house and locked the door.
I saw Jess' car in the driveway so I knew she must be in her room.
I ran to my room and fell on the bed, thinking about what just happened.
What is wrong with me?!
Why the heck am I jealous when I'm not supposed to be?!
I wasn't even this jealous when I was dating Nolan and now, I've fallen hard for Keith.
I don't think I can keep up with the boundaries I set, I mean, what if we get close and I mistakenly kiss him?
What would I say?
Ping
Keith - Are you asleep yet?
Do I reply?
I'm still mad at him for talking to another girl and ignoring me.
I'm not gonna reply...
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MONDAY
Throughout the weekend, I avoided keith, like even conversations, texts, glances, everything.
It's finally Monday, the first day in the founder's day carnival. It usually comes with two parts: first, a race consisting of all the elderly people in Lakewood City, and second, a bonfire for elderlies.
Technically, today's just for the old people. I wasn't doing anything today so I'm gonna help set up for the race.
I wore a black tee and black jean shorts. I undid my bun and did a little bit of lipgloss so my lips don't get chapped.
I grabbed my purse and head out. Jess was already there so I had no problems.
The venue was the city square and the place is huge. People had already begun the decorations and I spotted Jess, who was waving at me to come over. I began walking towards her when I was pulled back by my wrist.
"What the heck?"
"You've been avoiding me"
" Is that why you dragged me like that?"
" Don't dodge my question. Why have you been avoiding me? Did I do something wrong?", Keith said, pleadingly.
" Can we not talk about this here?"
" No, I want to know why"
" You really wanna know?"
" Yeah"
" Because, I'm tired of the games were playing. It's a dangerous game, and I don't wanna play it anymore"
" What are you saying?"
" I'm saying we should give each other space. Space to think this through, to know if this is really what we want"
" So you want space?"
" Yes"
No, I don't....
What the heck am I saying?!
"Fine, I'll give you space", I could sense the hurt in his voice.
What have I done?
He left and I didn't see him since then, I went to Jess and we both helped out with the decorations.
I didn't even bother to stay for the main event, I just went home and had a nap that wasn't as nice as the other ones I was cuddling Keith.
I hope he isn't gonna hate me for this...
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FRIDAY
So, the whole week went by like a blur.....
I didn't converse with Keith, even when we were at the carnival.
This night is the ball night at our school and I've sent a dispatch rider to drop off Keith's outfit.
If you're asking why in your head or out loud, I did it to avoid an awkward convo between us.
It's already 7 PM and the ball starts at 8;30, so I have only 30 minutes to get ready.
"Chloe!"
"I'm in my room, sis"
"Are you ready yet?", she asked smiling suspiciously at me.
"No"
"Then, let's get you dolled up so Keith won't be able to take his eyes off you"
"Just get to work"
We started with my hair, a long wash and a blowout. My natural waves didn't go away though, and I like them.
Jess started on my face, doing a little bit of this and a little bit of that, I felt like my butt was getting flat from sitting for too long.
"Are you done?",this is the 16th time I've asked this question in the past 45 minutes.
"Just a little more....and done", she finished up with lipgloss and I looked at myself in the mirror.
"I look different"
"If that your way of saying gorgeous, then yeah, you look different"
"Can you help me put on my dress and heels?"
"Of course, what am I here for if not that?", she said and we both laughed.
It's a cowl neckline, bodycon dress with spaghetti strap, a crisscross back and a slit that ran up to my lower thigh (that's if it's a word). I also got 5 inch black heels to match with it.
Jess help me put it on and damn, this dress is magnificent.
It hugged my curves, highlighted my slim waist and did justice to my butt.
"I think you are gonna make my wedding dress and I want something like this because this..is....giving!", Jess exclaimed and I laughed.
We heard the doorbell ring and Jess went to get it. A few seconds later, my room door flung open and Keith came in, holding a bouquet of red roses.
" Hi"
"...Hi"
" Are you ready to go?"
" Not yet. I got you these", he handed the roses to me and I inhaled their fragrance.
" Thanks, they're nice. Shall we?"
" One more thing. Do you still have the last gift box I got you?"
" Yeah, you said I should only open it when you say so"
" You can open it now", he said and I went into my walk-in closet and brought out the box.
I shook it lightly to figure out what was inside but it didn't make any sound.
I opened the box and gasped.
It was a golden necklace with a butterfly pendant.
" This is beautiful"
" I know right. It's pure gold"
" What?! Pure gold? You didn't have to"
" It's nothing. Here, let me put it on you", he took the necklace from me and I turned around so he could put it on me.
He took a handful of my hair and dropped it on my shoulders so he could easily put it on.
When his fingers touched me bare skin, I shivered. The electric sparks are back and I can't resist them