The air suddenly felt cold but Brixlee’s seat was still hot, turns out Xavier wasn’t over his feelings for her and he had haboured them and kept them in. She sighed, it was just three dates after all and she was going to reject him anyways after those three dates and they would go back to being friends again, easy peasy.“Sure, Xavier. Just three dates. Now, will you help me?”Xavier was surprised as to how Brixlee handled his request. “Sure!”And with that, the sky slowly turned dark as they discussed their plans in a low tone.…As Nathan and Allison curled on the couch, Allison’s phone beeped and she stood up, disengaging the hug.She was shocked to see that the text was from Xavier. Nathan noticed her sudden gaze and he was concerned.“Are you alright, babe?!” he asked, concern etched on his face.Allison shrieked, her voice laced with tension, “it’s nothing, Nathan. It was just a text from my laundry man” she lied, slowly curling up into his arms again as she felt a sense of reli
“I LOVE YOU, BRIXLEE”Brixlee felt her heart sink at Nathan’s words, she wasn’t sure she heard right. Nathan said he loved her?“Huh?” She mumbled, confusion etched on her face.Brixlee stared into his lustful eyes, down to his lips as he slided his hand down to her waist, he brought his other hand to cup her face. He bent over, his lips almost on her cheek, brushing it lightly and still, that light touch sent shivers through her spine.Slowly, their lips met tenderly, exploring each other tentatively at first but with mounting intensity as the minutes passed. He tasted like mint, and his gentle touch sent shivers down her spine. He brought his hand up to cradle her face, deepening the kiss as she pressed her body closer against his. She savored the moment, feeling like nothing could be more perfect or more beautiful. As they slowly broke apart, he took her hand and slowly led her up the stairs, to his room, their gaze never leaving each other.As the door creaked open, he led her in
Around 8pm, Brixlee left the office when she got Xavier’s text. He was already waiting when she got to the parking lot."Hey, Brix"He said smiling broadly."You're early" she implied entering the car."I couldn't get the whole plans off my head" Xavier replied grinning . “I hope you’re ready for our first date?”“Sure, let’s just get it over with” Brixlee replied halfheartedly as the car zoomed off.…They arrived at the fanciest restaurant Brixlee had ever been to. Like a gentlemen, Xavier pulled the chair for her and then sat opposite her.The next few minutes passed by them scanning the menu cards “what is your favorite cuisine” he asked her.Brixlee was taken aback by the sudden question, Xavier already knew what her favorite cruise was, infact he knew everything about her so why was he asking her again.“Dude! You literally know everything about me!” Brixlee said smiling.Xavier frowned. “Don’t ruin this for me, please. Let’s just pretend we’re meeting for the first time” he excl
Nathan was shocked, what was Allison doing here? He clenched his fists as memories of her betrayal flooded his system.Before he could say anything, Allison staggered in. She reeked of alcohol."Hey, Nathan!"She said almost loudly jumping on his bed."What are you doing in LA?"Nathan asked calmly, disgusted at the sight of her and the fact that she could face him after the way she cheated on him.Allison smiled at him then smirked "I...I'm here to a…apologize to… you Nathan.” She stammered. “I was wrong! I was a bitch for cheating on you" she added taking off her jacket."Did you drink??"Nathan asked her as he stood at a respectable distance from her."No, silly… I didn't"She replied with a smile.Nathan sighed, resting on the shelf by the door.Allison started taking off her accessories,her necklace, Nathan had to stop her when she was about to take her blouse off."What are you doing, Allison??" Nathan snapped holding her hand down."I don't know."She replied smiling mischievously.
Brixlee felt a lump come to her throat as Xavier said those words, she slowly disengaged the hug, avoiding his gaze.Those words reminded her of Nathan, he had said the exact same words to her and she also loved him back. She felt guilty, guilty that she was leading Xavier on, she shouldn’t have hugged him back, she should’ve made it clear that she wasn’t interested but by hugging him back, she gave him hope, hope that Brixlee was going to be his soon.As they drove back home in silence, Brixlee thought about what had happened. Why did she hug Xavier back? She shouldn’t have and she felt guilty, like she was cheating. Her thoughts drifted off to Nathan. What would he even think of her if he found out that the woman he said he loved was already lusting after his sworn enemy?Her heart skipped as soon as her phone beeped. It was a text from Nathan.It read; “WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?”She sighed and sank deeper into her seat, closing her eyes and soon all her worries dulled into oblivion.…T
Next Morning…The gentle morning sun gradually pulled Brixlee out of her slumber, coaxing her awake. She let out a wide yawn, feeling the slight ache in her bones as she stretched lazily. It was a serene Sunday morning, and a sense of contentment enveloped her.Before diving into anything else, she made her way to the bathroom to freshen up. The cool water cascading over her body awakened her senses, washing away any remnants of sleepiness. After her shower, she picked out a comfortable outfit, enjoying the simple pleasure of choosing clothes that made her feel at ease.With her phone in hand, she settled herself on the edge of the bed, ready to take on the day's messages. As she unlocked the screen, her eyes landed on two notifications, one from Nathan and the other from her beloved grandpa. A smile gently tugged at the corners of her lips, anticipation rising as she decided to read her grandpa’s message first.It read; “HEY BRIX, I NEED YOU TO COOVER RIGHT NOW!!!! IT'S URGENT!”Her
Brixlee sat on the couch in her living room, staring blankly at the TV screen. Her mind was numb, and her heart felt like it had been shattered into a million pieces. She couldn't believe it - that Nathan didn’t want her anymore because Allison was carrying his baby?Brixlee felt a sudden ache in her chest. Her eyes welled up with tears as she stared down at her feet. Her lower lips trembled as she struggled to blink back the tears before they dripped down her cheeks. She clenched her fists, quickly drawing in breaths, hoping the feeling would pass.She slowly rubbed her chest, trying to ease the ache in her heart and gulped in air once again. It was so hard for her to breathe. She tried to clear her throat but the twisted lump remained drawing her voice together. She sniffed trying to blink back the tears. She sighed heavily,letting her hand drop. It felt like she was struggling to swallow a still-breathing heart.She got on her feet, lowering her head in her palm as she fought back t
Brixlee’s jaws dropped as Xavier knelt before her with hope in his eyes. Slowly, she started to withdraw amidst gasps. What was she supposed to do? She was confused. As her eyes darted admist the tension, she could see her grandpa from afar, smiling at her and it dawned on her that he knew about it all along. Deep down, she knew exactly what he wanted from her. To say yes to a proposal she didn't know of?Brixlee glanced sideways and what she saw shooked her to the core. Nathan was standing at the other end of the bar, staring at her. When did he get there? How did he....? Why did he....? She clenched her fists realizing he was the same man that betrayed her. Why was he here? To witness her reunion with another man or to show he wasn’t moved by any of this? Why wasn’t he with his pregnant girlfriend?As Brixlee’s thoughts ran, she realized she was still standing there, in the middle of the crowd with Xavier still on his kneels, waiting for her response. She drew in breath, trying to p