"Good" my mom heaved under her breath and returned her attention back to Shelly who opened her mouth to speak."My rent got expired and I had nowhere to go to before I'll find a new apartment to rent. That is why I decided to come ask for your permission -- just for this week at most" Shelly said in a low voice, facing my mom with her head slightly lowered. I drew in a deep breath from where I stood in front of them and squeezed my eyes shut in pleasant relief with the hard pounding of my heart gradually subsiding. For a split second I thought I was doomed, but hearing her reveal to my mom her purpose of coming really calmed my nerves - infact, I wasn't going to kick against her staying over; atleast, to show that I was remorseful for my previous outburst. "She can stay in my room mom" I voiced out suddenly, looking at my mom turned to give me a surprised stare which I ignored by glancing at Shelly whose pressed lips broke into a relieved smile."I'll help you get settled in" I sugg

"I don't feel like talking about it" I sighed, lowering my gaze from Shelly who immediately placed her right hand underneath my chin and slowly lifted up my head."You know am here for you Liam... And you can always talk to me about anything" Shelly whispered softly to my face with her head leaning closer while she spoke. Then as if loosing control of myself, I found my right hand raising on its own accord to cup Shelly's left cheek before slowly moving behind her neck to pull her head closer as I leaned in and kissed her briefly - pulling away to watch her reaction as I remained uncertain about my intention, wether or not it was the right thing! But Shelly was surely yearning for more than just a kiss. So she gently cupped the back of my head with her left hand and kissed me very slowly my eyes flickered and went shut in ecstasy as our lips stroked rhythmically on eachother while her right hand traveled over thighs - reaching for my di*k when I snapped out of my lustful desire."Am

...one of them slowly removing what seemed to look like a gun but wasn't a gun until he pulled the object out completely underneath his hoodie sweatshirt. It was when he lifted the object up that I realised it was a short wooden stick, like a baseball bat -- well not as heavy as the actual baseball bat but was the length of my arm."Well yes... You can help us with something" The first guy in front of me retorted with a wicked smirk and was about hitting me with the stick when my reflexes sprang into action with my left hand raising instantly to hold it. Then the other guy to my right instantly grabbed my right wrist with his left hand just as I was about delivering a hard blow to the guy in front. I could feel the adrenaline rush with every groaning sound I made as I struggled to overpower them so I could somehow manage to escape. But what was I thinking? I was in every measure no match for them -- not with their number and strength!"Ugh!" I gave out a sharp groan the moment I felt

"Yea--yeah... Sure. See you tomorrow" I answered sharply with a vigorous nod of my head before dashing out of the playhouse to meet Andrew so I could talk him out of carrying out with our plan because I had a change of heart; not that I wasn't bold enough to face Kelvin - no! But because I wasn't willing to risk Chloe's trust for me nor our relationship.I FOUND Andrew standing behind a half brick wall - poking his head sideways to spy on Kelvin who was totally unaware but stood, conversing with someone outside the cafe. So I walked towards Andrew from behind with my steps so stealthy he wasn't even aware of my presence."Bro... We need to talk" I whispered with my lips close to Andrew's left ear - causing him to jerk in fright on hearing my sudden whisper. "Man don't you sneak up on me like that... Fu*k!" Andrew sighed as he turned to face me - holding a wooden stick in his left hand which I presumed was for Kelvin. "The dude's over there talking... We'll just wait for him to be do

"Shelly!" I called out sharply with my voice raised in panick - chuckling awkwardly as I moved towards them the moment they simultaneously turned their heads to face me."Shelly, why don't we um -- get Chloe here some refreshment then, you both can continue your chit chat" I said, clearing my throat halfway as I spoke while rubbing my palms with my gaze fixed on Shelly who only gave me a mischievous smirk before turning her gaze at Chloe and said. "Babe, what will you like to have?""Water will be nice" Chloe answered calmly. "Nah... I know what I'll get you" Shelly teased with a faint chuckle and left for the kitchen.I squeezed my eyes closed for a split second in pleasant relief before turning to look at Chloe whose eyes were roving - staring at the family portraits hung on the wall. "Please feel free to look around... Um, I'll be with you shortly" I said to Chloe in a hasty voice with my legs impatient to leave. I needed to rush now into the kitchen and see Shelly just before she