Chapter 12: A Taste of Fashion

KELLY's POV

I stood in the dressing room that I'd gone to try out some of the clothes, I couldn't stop my mind from replaying all the things Kelvin had done for me. He had been so kind, so generous, so selfless. And he had done it all without expecting anything in return.

Besides, what could I have possibly ever given him. He had everything.

I felt a wave of emotion wash over me, a mix of gratitude and affection. I had never felt this way before, not for anyone. And i knew that i would never feel this way again, not for anyone else. Kelvin was special, and he had won my heart by giving me a chance to be his friend. I loved my bestie Anna and would never trade her for anything, but Kelvin was also very special to me at this point.

And he was a Montego, I wish my mother was alive to witness this. I was being friends with the son of her boss. The family that she had spoken so highly of.

A question nagged at me, refusing to let me go. Why would someone like Kelvin, who was so obviously special, want anything to do with someone like me? I was just an ordinary girl, with nothing particularly remarkable about me. There must be something i didn't know, something that Kelvin saw that i couldn't see.

Or maybe it was simply the fact that he was a genuinely good person, someone who saw beyond class and status. Someone who saw the person, not the label. And that thought made my heart flutter. But again, why me?

Was this good luck knocking?.. Oh, yeah! The door was open for it.

There was just everything about him that brought shiver of desires through my body, leaving my me breathless. It was his smile and his touch, although friendly but I had never felt this way before, this heady mix of longing and need. It was intoxicating, addicting and… oh me!

I leaned back against something, trying to steady my racing heart. But my thoughts refused to be tamed, and i found myself imagining what it would be like to be with Kelvin, to know his touch in a more intimate way. Damn me!!!

“Uhh!!" I screeched as an unexpected shift jolted me back to reality. I looked around, disoriented. I realized that i had been leaning against a clothing rack, and when i moved, it had tipped over, sending me sprawling to the floor. Just what I needed to wake me up from my daydreaming.

Embarrassed, i quickly righted the rack, and apologized to the shop attendant who rushed over to help. "I'm so sorry," i said, my face red with shame. "I don't know what came over me. I just…fell."

"It's okay," the attendant said, smiling kindly. "It’s pretty normal to fall."

Is it?.. I took a deep breath, trying to gather my courage. Then i walked out to meet Kevin, who was still waiting patiently for me.

Kelvin's gaze lingered on me for a moment too long, and i caught him looking. He quickly averted his eyes, his cheeks turning pink. But i saw the way he looked at me, with admiration.

"You look... amazing," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. He walked towards me, closing the distance between us.

I blushed, my heart racing. "Thank you," i said, my voice soft. I suddenly felt very self-conscious, like a butterfly caught in a net.

Kelvin's eyes roamed over me, taking in every detail of the outfit i was wearing. It was simple, but it suited me perfectly. I looked comfortable and confident, like i was right at home in my own skin.

"That color really suits you," he said, his voice filled with sincerity. "It brings out the sparkle in your eyes."

I felt my cheeks flush, and i knew i was blushing even more deeply now. But i couldn't help it. "Uhmm, it does? Oh yeah I think so too. I mean I love it. I love everything about the way I look right now and I really do appreciate you having my back." I blabbered about saying just whatever.

Kelvin's words were making me feel things i had never felt before. I hoped I don’t fall from my weak knees at that moment. My heart was fluttering rapidly, I couldn't hold myself.

"Shhhhh" he placed a finger across my lips bringing me to a hush. "Calm down Kelly. And you are most welcome." He smiled assuringly. "Now," He said motioning with a smile toward a man with loads on him. "Shall we?"

"Wait a minute! Are those for me?" I asked in total surprise, eyes widened as I looked up at him. He answered with a nod. ”Yes. I hope you like it."

I moved over to take a look. The shop attendant's arms were laden with bags upon bags of clothes and shoes, all in different sizes and colors. There were even a few accessories mixed in, like sunglasses and jewelry. It was more than i could have ever imagined, and i felt a wave of emotion wash over me.

Wasn’t it too much. Was there a price I would pay for all of these.

"This is too much Kelvin." I said, my voice breaking. "I can't accept all of this."

Kelvin shook his head, a soft smile on his face. "It's not too much for my new friend," he said. "You deserve it. And I want to give it to you."

But why? I mean I couldn’t just question his kindness or whatever it was as much as I wanted to. "But why?" I still asked softly. I really did just questioned his kindness.

"Look Kelvin," I move over to meet him. "I appreciate your kindness, your friendship and everything but…"

"Shhhh" he placed a finger across my lips and shushed me again. His actions brought a shiver down my spine. "If You appreciate my friendship then we sure are good to go." He smiled and turned over to the shop attendant. "Please pack everything up and bring them to me outside."

And with that, he gently took my arm and walked us out of the shop.

God I missed Anna! I mean my heart was undergoing so much emotion since today and only she could talk me out of this. Kelvin was beginning to make it harder to control my own emotions.

When was the last time someone showed me this much love, besides my bestfriend ofcourse.

Ricky Andrea and Anika Adrea, my adopted parents. They showed me the most love, for the shortest time that we spent. And that was a different kind of love, a family kind of love.

It was different from a bestfriend's love, and the one Kelvin was offering.

Yet, all were so special. And those were the good luck of my life.