All Chapters of A SECOND CHANCE IN LOVE: A MARSHMALLOW LOVE : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

>> BACK IN MASSACHUSETTS Kensington was roused from sleep by the sound of her phone. She yawned and stretched her body. It was a few minutes to dinner when she peeped at her phone. She wore her flipflops and stepped out of bed. Her eyes caught sight of a pink bag on the table next to her bedside. She walked stealthily to it, gently gave it a tug. There was a little cake and card. She picked the card. Warm smiles fluttered all over her face as she read the card. ‘TENDER AND SWEET. I WISH YOU A QUICK RECOVERY. I CAN'T WAIT TO LISTEN TO YOUR CHARMING VOICE AND SEE YOUR SWEET SMILESLOVE, ALEJANDRO Swarms of butterflies flustered in her stomach. She broke into a small laughter, tossing her head backwards.“Kensington, Dinner is ready," She heard someone call from the living room. She shook her head and placed the card in the bag. She made a mental note to end the night with the cake after dinner. She picked her phone and made her way to the dining room. Ann was pres

“Hey Katrina. You look good," he said. He flashed a wide beam to a lady standing behind her. He wrapped his hands around her waist and kissed her forehead. She cringed. It felt like her insides were being turned inside out. The lady's laughter floated in the air. It hovered around her trying to suck her in as she bit the insides of her cheek in raw jealousy. For a brief second, she felt nauseous. He held her waist for too long and it kept igniting jealousy in her. She threw the cup on the floor, turned around, pretty red in face from all the built up jealousy and anger and she returned to her duty post. Alejandro watched her leave. His heart skipped a beat. He was quite aware of his actions around her. After the confrontation with Laura, he felt he should give her some space and let his feelings for her slowly fade away. With her around him all the time, it was difficult. She looked unbother

“You made me a changed person." He was about to say but bit his lower lip and let the words linger in his throat.“I don't think you're changed, Alejandro." “Please, you have to believe me," Alejandro pleaded. She folded her hands across her chest, “You will have to convince me enough to believe you." She rose up, picked her bag and phone, “Thank you for the dinner and the short ride. I have to go," She turned about her heels and left the restaurant. Alejandro was lost for words. For a while, he lost his breath. He had messed up with countless girls. He used to go for a ride with girls but now Kensington is doing the same to him. She was playing with his emotions. She acted as though she didn't understand why he was always around her. A small smile crept up his face. He always has a way of getting girls who play hard to get. Kensington won't be exempted.>>> She arrived home just as Laura

His mom was calling. It rang and ended. She looked at him where he stood next to the dispenser. Did he just lie to her? His phone began to ring again. It was his Mom. Her gut twisted with ire. He lied to her! He returned to find his phone buzzing. He read the caller ID. A deep frown etched on his face. He looked up to meet her questioning glare peering down at him.He picked the phone and without offering a word, he rose up and left the eatery. Kensington watched him silently. She finished her but he didn't return. Well for the rest of the day, he wasn't in the store. Kensington ended her work, washed her hands and took out her apron. She picked the bag and left the store. Her phone binged, it was a text from Alejandro. ‘HEY, ARE YOU AT HOME?’ She read the text. It was sent thirty minutes ago. She tapped softly on the screen and sent a reply. ‘NO.’ She boarded a bus back home. When she got back home, she didn't find Laura at home. She fixed dinner for two and called

"No, I won't,” She responded in a resolved tone. His eyes narrowed in shock but he pulled up a sneer, “Fine, you have made your choice," He took the bag from her and opened his car. Kensington felt like she had been twisted inside out.“And, give this to Katrina,” He pushed a note into her palm and entered the car. He started the engine and drove off. Kensington stood at a point, soaked and drenched by shame and pain. Mr. Henry was a dubious man who took everything as business. He would try to make a living out of her situation. Her stay in Massachusetts was about to come to an end. She walked back to the store. She engaged in a discussion with her co-workers before retiring for the day.]]]] The next morning she woke up feeling groggy and exhausted. She dragged herself out of her room to the kitchen. She met Laura preparing breakfast and stomping her feet to the sound of the music booming from the earpod plugged in her ears. Kensington walked in, she filled a glass with