Falling for you-

with the caller, and I didn't know who it was or why he didn't want them to call him an

iliar. "I know I made a mistake, you know th

e the kitchen. Trying to follow, I he

ing whose it was. "What's happening to me?" I thought, gr

d. I pulled her in, covering her mouth, no

bit my hand. She stared, sw

, Ashong! Why ar

later, okay? J

t o

Raquel i

et and throwing it at me. I wrapped it around m

mistake in

rself. "What are you smiling ab

alling for

eam

eaction was unforgettable — raised eyebrows, beautiful ey

't fail because I'm confident.

t she was tense in my presence

us, Villapania. I might end up

to be the reason for your separation. I don't

esting my palm between u

ruth. I'll confess, but

chuc

ss, Ashong. Stan

e of what to say or how

I have met

cousin catch

's heart is only one, don't mix two together," I said with a seri

, Villapania," he paused, hi

Just

I didn't get a response due to a

ked as Calix knocked. His eyes s

d I co

. He seemed flustered as I stood p

for Calix to

there, kn

ce twisted at

! Hide unde

the f*

k your bon

H*

l. He forcefully made me si

u," he just gave me a l

or for Calix, who immediately sat

t

ter

arents

about the photos he brought. They're in a box,

ining standing because I can't sit on the bed. I think of Ashong

there; I'll loo

ops rummaging through the box. H

you wanted

omething to do; I'l

ou?" I shake my h

I just got home from the farm," Calix say

t for me at t

l wait for

looking at me. I can tell he wants to say so

ite you to

ow

us." I don't respond to Calix. I don't have plans

ow what will h

d I still don't have plans

in the evening. I'll ask

He smiles at me, holds my hand,

t time we've been in the same room. He used to come here often

d I no longer feel comfortable, especially now that I

while looking at me. I used to blush whenever he looked at me like this, but

happeni

e our 3rd month this December

no

reach this point in our relationship. This is what I wanted

s to stay friends while I admire this. No love, I

e officially in a relationship. I

say much because I didn't f

ing underneath, and I know h

he's laughing

you earlier; maybe we woul

efore we got together, at least finish your las

y cheek, then pulled

hest, his hand on my b

ou're my girlfriend. You've

t him hug me because

e suddenly, someone touched my leg. I separa

What?" he kept his gaze on me b

tomach

immediately concerned, but my

use I saw Ashong's

g. Can you just wait fo

ecked me. I nodded be

a quick shower," I led him out. He follo

you there, okay?" I nodded, hurriedly closing the

on the lips before

o ahead," he said, disa

l right; I felt like I was lying to Ca

Ashong suddenly appearing next to me. I gave him

Ashong.

t his lip before turning back to me. "So, that guy kis

jea

d at wha

. I don't want thi

shoul

hat's what

to endure w

t for you t

you just want him, you shouldn't he

ed eye

ntent with your girlfriend. She's my cousin, so do

ing at me intensely befo

what you say..." He walked towards me, grabbed the doorkno

tep closer, causin

going on

gainst my drawer's door. He stopped in

chin, and quickly wiped

kiss anybody else. Ju

at, left, and left me bewilde

my hair, trying to make sense of it

ixie? Impossible. How can his feeling

wear for a quick shower. No matter how hard

have a boyfriend who genuinely loves me

the rest house near the flower farm. The air there was fresh, and it

rest house, finding them chat

anked Dad, each saying something. The men were on one side, Aunt Raquel

ing down what she was holdin

aybe I just got used

? Maybe you'r

ting right now." I looked at the table filled with

me, concerned, scrutinizing me thoroughl

ust not hung

petite when you see your favorite food..." I closed my lips.

at me for admitting I'm not

on I made. I should have

igh

oblem between

since I worked on the farm." Mama still had a thoughtful look. I smiled at her b