As Always

After I was done talking with her, I called Mom and believe me, mom did not wait for it to ring before she picked it up. It was more like she was waiting anxiously for me to call.

"Hi, Mom!"

"Sweetheart, I was waiting for you to call. What took you so long? I already called Zain and he said you both had an uneventful Journey still I was dying to hear from you"

"I am sorry mom for not calling earlier. I am good though and Susan is fine"

I said with the hope she would calm down. She sounded as if she was on the verge of panicking.

"I am glad you are my dear. Just don't forget that your stay there is for a short while."

"I won't forget, take care of yourself. I have got to go now. Love you"

"Love you, baby girl"

She said and the call went off.

I dropped the phone and went to arrange my clothes in the closet in anticipation of the money for shopping being brought to me. I was lost in my environment to notice a second party in my room.

I turned around when I felt uncomfortable and found Zain at the door staring at me. I was contemplating why I could not get to hear him come in or was it that I did not close the door when I entered.

He walked into the room after some time and stood in front of me. I stood my ground, I don't want to give him the impression of his presence affecting me.

He raised his right hand and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear and smiled.

"You look pretty"

He muttered and traced his index finger on my chin.

"As always"

My heart skipped several beats yet I did not step back. I felt my body relaxing and almost responding to his touch.

"Don't be a Fool girl. Zain is married and he can never be yours"

My inner mind reminded me and I swallowed the lump at the back of my throat.

"That's right, he can never be mine"

I affirmed to myself and looked up at him.

"Did you bring the money for the shopping?"

He dropped his hand from my face.

"No, I am taking you shopping myself. So get ready, we leave in ten minutes"

He said, turned his back and strolled out of the room.

I hissed out loud, I was beginning to get angry for no reason or should I say I am afraid to admit the reason. I know what he is trying to do, to be everywhere I am. He just wants to torment me. Does he think that he still affects me or is he trying to make me uncomfortable here? Whatever his plans are, it's up to me to learn to deal with him.

He can't mess with me after choosing my sister over me, he lies if he thinks he can.

Ten minutes he said. I wonder why he can't let his brother or whatever take me to the mall.

I thought of going with what I am putting on but changed my mind. It's best if I wear something nice but moderate. Zain will regret ever ditching me. I will make him swear.

I searched through the dresses I had hung and picked up something nice and a bit sexy. It was an armless green gown, it was a body hug gown and it would be the best for a time like this.

I put on my sandals and walked out of my room. Owen was still in the living room, sitting as I left him with his phone in his hand. He looked up when he heard my footsteps and looked away disgustingly. I chuckled in my mind.

"I would not want you to like me so that I will have less problem to deal with"

Without sparing him another glance, I walked out of the apartment. Zain was waiting for me in the car.

Zain's point of view…..

I sat in the car waiting for Jenny to come out. When she left the room, I told Susan to let me take her to the mall since I was going out of town to get something and she agreed without questioning. The truth is, I just want to have her in the same space with me, breathing the same air as her. Anything that would make me closer to her I am eager to do it. I know I am asking for trouble indirectly and unnecessary closeness with her might bring issues between Susan and me but then I don't care, it's not like she is aware that I had a thing with Jenny in the past. It's one secret of mine that she is not aware of and I want it to remember as it is until I can figure out how to get over Jenny. If I can ever because as it is now, I don't think I can.

Her attitude back in her room when I went to inform her about going to the mall with her was cold. She was over me yet my mind doesn't want to accept it. I feel maybe somewhere in her heart she still has some love left for me, if only she does.

I checked my wrist watch and ten minutes had elapsed. I hope she did not stay back inside because she doesn't want to be in the same space as me. I checked to see if she was coming and the sight I saw took my breath away. She wore a simple armless black gown. She was breathtaking and the only thing I could think of was to drag her into the car and kiss a hell out of those sexy lips of hers. I chuckled when I knew that if I dared, I would receive a resounding slap from her. She is more of a tigress now. So to respect myself, I have to keep my feelings in check for heaven knows how long.