Chapter 25

I can't even look at him. I stood him up yesterday. With a tearful face, I watched his calls ring till he got tired of calling. I don't want to be the fool. I was just gullible to think I could beat that. She is gorgeous, elegant, and from a rich family. I am just a chubby girl who dresses comfortably. I must be strong and stand through my resolve.

My jaw drops as my eyes land on the man swinging on my chair at work. I look around to see if everybody sees what I see. They are chatting and sipping their coffees and Mrs Grey drinking her healthy green smoothie.

"And what did I do to owe this grand visit? Aren't you supposed to be with her? " I whisper as I put my repaired backpack on the table. "Nothing much, I just wanted to make sure you don't avoid me this time around." He pushes his spectacles up, "Are you angry with me?" He whispers. I can see his hurt through his eyes.

"Lucas!" She calls for him.

"Go...we will talk after school" I try to get him off my chair. "Next time, if you stand me up. I will kiss you in front of the staff" He whispers into my ear and heads to his table. Fuck! My body gives in and plops into the chair. This guy is attracting unnecessary attention. It seems like what I did yesterday backfired. How do I go about this now? Quit my job? That is a bit drastic. This is why you should not date your co-worker. It is beautiful when it is all roses and sunshine but chaotic when it goes south.

"Trouble in Paradise already? " Thabo retorts, "I promise you, I was a better option" He snickers as he passes my table.

I take my books and head to class. "Good morning Learners!" I open my book. "Please keep quiet, lower your voices so we can start the lesson, please!" I place my hands by the waist. They settle down and start my lesson. "These are the symbols that we use to read our synoptic weather map. We must be able to read the cloud cover, wind direction, speed, temperature, and dew point by looking at the weather station model" I draw an example of the board. At least this will keep my mind busy till the school goes out.

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"Do not think of running away, wait for me. We need to talk" I read his text. I heave a sigh. "Paris is it?" I raise my head to identify the voice. "Yes," I reply. "Are you close with Lucas? You have to be? Do you have a crush on him?" She tilts her head a little. "Isabella come on" Lucas turns to face me, "Let us go and I am not taking a no for an answer." He folds his arms. "Oh wait for me" She rises to their table. "Shit! Come on!" He picks up my bag and heads the way.

This is awkward. I open the back seat door. "Isabella I am not leaving with you, your mom is here, I have a business to discuss with Paris" His face was grim. "Come on...you know I prefer you over mom. And mom doesn't mind" She touches his hand. "Uhm...I can walk" I interfere with the conversation. "Isabell we will talk later, we will do a coffee date over the weekend. Come on, I am begging you...", "Okay, see you later..."She caresses his face and lights. "Come this side" He begs. I settle myself in the passenger seat and face the front. He vacated the premises.

The drive became long and quiet. I didn't even ask where we were going because I knew the destination was his place. I just want to get this done with. He opens the door to his house while carrying two of our bags. Today this house looks gloomy just like me. So dull and empty.

"I am upset" He starts the conversation. "I am angry. I feel awful" I gasp for air. "I feel misunderstood" He holds my hands, "My heart belongs to you only". "That is not how it seems Lucas. We don't even have a week and already you let them touch you, and she brushes your face with affection, why, why do you let her? " Tears rolled down my cheeks, "I am such a fool..." I choke. "I am sorry for making you feel that way. I didn't think about it that way. I will put a stop to it." He dries my tears with his handkerchief. "I feel stupid" I burst into tears. "No...your feelings are valid. I should have made it clear to her about us, and to you about her. She is just an old acquaintance. There is nothing more to it. Do not doubt my love for you" She brushes my face. I let my face rest on his chest. "Prove it" I whisper. "I will" He pulls my face to meet his and places soft kisses on my cheeks.

"I love you Paris" Our lips meet and we drown in each other's dance. His hands move under my baggy top and he pulls it up exposing my A-cup breasts. His fingertips caressed my bare skin and finally cupped my breasts with his hands. I follow his dance as I let my fingertips unbutton his shirt, and take it off. Unbuckling his belt and drawing the zip of his jeans down. Our bare bodies brush against each other creating sensations traveling throughout my body. I embrace him closely and position myself on his lap allowing his hands to grab my lower region openly. "mmm" I moan in his mouth as my body aches for him. He reverses me over and pulls down my black lace panties. He places soft kisses on my torso as he travels down to my pubic region. I feel the wet touch of his tongue caressing me "uhm..." I grab his hair. Devour me whole, I am yours now Lucas.