MARRY ME NOW

Ever since that day I met Cedric at the hospital, we’ve been talking and all. I got to know more about him. According to the doctor, the cast would be removed from his legs less than a week from now. I was happy for him, I can’t imagine not using your own legs to walk especially being that young.

Cedric seems to be a very shy person, well most of the time. I met his mom just yesterday when she had come to pay him a visit.

I became really nervous around them when his mom suddenly started talking about how he should start searching for a lady. I learnt he hadn’t dated for a few years after the heartbreak he went through in his last relationship.

I became even more uncomfortable when his mom said I was the right type for him. I’ve never even thought of being in a relationship after my divorce from Carson.

Cedric’s mom also seems to be a very nice person… And vulnerable, which makes me think she must have been through a lot. I felt like I could relate to her.

“Hello,” I said as I answered the call.

“Hey, you’ve gotten home?” He asked.

“Yes, we just arrived,” I replied. My face suddenly turned pink. It’s been a long since I’ve heard such questions from a male.

From the way, he stared at you earlier… I think he has something for you, he may be handsome and all but I don’t think he deserves you, someone like Austin does. Kara’s voice rang in my head.

She was officially obsessed with Austin. He sure did look at me like he had something for me but it could only be my imagination.

What if it isn’t? Then, oh God.

“Ah, that’s nice. I’m sorry if my mom scared you earlier.” He said with a nervous laugh. I laughed back, nervously. She sure did scare me… With her marriage stuff…

“Oh… No problem?” I said it was more like a question. I wasn’t sure of what to say. He chuckled. My heart leapt as it reminded me of Jake.

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**** Third Person’s POV ****

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Gulping down another bottle of alcohol, Jake winced remembering the words Tessa said earlier. He couldn’t blame her, he messed up big time.

He knew she didn’t want him anywhere near her, all he could do at that moment was to respect what she wanted – him being far away from her.

But he wasn’t ever going to stop checking in on her…

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1 week Later

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I lay down on my bed, on my phone. It was 10 pm.

‘You looked beautiful, earlier’ Cedric texted this for probably the 10th time. I couldn’t believe he was actually flirting. My face was extremely red.

Cedric requested to know where I live a day before yesterday and today he was here at my place.

I found myself smiling at his texts, I just couldn’t help myself. Did I have some sort of feelings for him?

‘Cedric, you’ve texted that a thousand times now’ I texted back.

‘I can’t help it… Tessa? Can I ask a question?’ He texted. My heart skipped. Oh my, what was he going to ask now?

‘Are you in any sort of relationship?’ He texted after 2 minutes. I thought he must have already noticed I wasn’t in any sort of relationship.

‘No, are you?’ I typed but deleted ‘are you?’ and sent it ‘No..’

He replied in less than a minute. ‘I don’t know why I feel relieved by that…’ He said.

I didn’t know what to say so I didn’t text anything back. He texts me again in a few minutes.

‘Can I ask another question?’ His text said.

‘Sure’ I replied.

‘Would you like to go out with me for dinner tomorrow night?’ He texted.

I gulped. He was actually asking me out, Oh my God. I reread the text over and over again to make sure I had read it well. I did read it well.

It felt unreal. It took a few minutes for my brain to process it, apparently. ‘Sure, I’d love to’ I texted back. I bit my lower lip, fumbling with my phone.

Wow…

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It was a normal day, as usual, woke up, prepared and take Anne to school, and Go to work.

I got texts from Cedric as well. Reminding me of our date tonight. I left work early. On getting home with Anne, I looked for an item of nice clothing.

All my clothes were pretty cheap and most were gowns so I managed to find a nice blue flowery gown.

I dressed up and of course, I wasn’t wearing any makeup. I haven’t used makeup since I lost my home. Makeups are expensive and I didn’t really need them.

Kara had promised to help me with Anne that night. Exactly 6 pm. A fancy white car was in front of the house. Cedric came out. I didn’t know he was this rich…

“Hi, you look beautiful..” He said with a smile as he got closer to me. I managed to stop myself from blushing.

“Tha-” A car roaring cut me off. I looked in the direction where it came from, a very expensive-looking black car was in front of us. I looked at it confusedly. What the hell?

The door opened and a casually looking Austin got out, I could have guessed. What was he even doing here? I folded my arms against my chest with a scowl.

He got closer. “What do you want here?” I asked. I noticed him eyeing Cedric. A scowl formed in the corner of his mouth. But he masked it quickly.

He smiled. “I came to get my money.” He said arrogantly.

“Look, I told you, I’m going to pay you if I’ve gotten the money. You didn’t have to come here, I said I was going to give you a cal-” He cut me off.

“You think I’m going to wait till we turn skeletons before I get my money back from you?” He asked. He just wanted to get me annoyed.

He has more than enough money to take care of himself before I pay him back. “Tessa… How much do you owe him?” I heard Cedric ask.

I looked down ashamed. Way to go Austin, you ruined my date.

“I don’t see how it concerns you.” I heard Austin say to Cedric.

“Don’t mind him, Cedric,” I said quickly. Austin looks like he was ready to fight him.

“What do you owe him?” Cedric asked again.

“Well, he had helped me pay for my daughter’s hospital bills..”

“How much is it?”

“16 thousand dollars. But I told him I’m going to pay back..” I’m not sure he listened to what I said as he quickly walked towards his car.

I used the meantime shooting glares at Austin and telling him to leave. But Austin being Austin, didn’t look like he gave a f*uk of what I was saying.

Cedric came back with a paper with him. He handed it to Austin but Austin again didn’t move his hand. “Here’s your money back, you can keep the change., Cedric said. It must have angered Austin as he gave him a menacing look, daring him to repeat what he said.

Oh my God, they were going to fight. “Just take it and leave., Cedric said.

“I told you, this isn’t your business. She’s the one owing me, not you.” Austin said with a scowl.

“Well yeah, but I’m paying on behalf of her. You wanted payments right?” Cedric asked.

Austin’s jaw clenched. “What are you?” He asked Cedric.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

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