Page 130 of Storm
“They are supposed to be my friends but...But at times I do feel like Rose is just using me for my brains. So yeah, it did hurt when you said that...Because you were right.” Sani gulped down the lump in her throat but couldn’t keep her voice from breaking or from not showing the betrayal she felt from Rose and the anger she felt over this fact.
I chuckled dryly,
“I guess, I was trying to defend myself from the line of fire I anticipated to come at any moment. So maybe that’s why I was so fast to counter attack.”
Sani became confused, therefore, I elaborated cocking my head down at her, so she could look me in the eye and believe me,
“Because I was scared like hell to lose you.”
“What do you mean?” Sani stared at me attentively.
“God you’re innocent...” I pulled on both her cheeks and rubbed my palms on them unable to stop myself.
Sighing I went on,
“Sani my dear, I was waiting for you to get angry on me, for not pushing Rose off the moment she tried to come close to me in the office.”
Sani giggled shaking her head, last of her tears fell down her cheeks, which I caught midway in my mouth.
“Baby, now do you realize how evil that girl is. She tried to make you, in fact tried manipulating you, that you should stay clear of me, otherwise I would insult you, while she herself tried to roam all over me.” I nuzzled Sanu’s cheek, lovingly.
“I know. But I can't really fault her, because she does not know we are in a relationship.”
“Exactly! Still she tried to dictate your life when there was no reason to. Only because she gauged you are my favourite, that we have bond. She is jealous of everything to do with you.”
Sani glanced at her lap then at me with the most fierce and pure emotions in her eyes as she choked out the words,
“I am sorry.”
“Don't be. I'm glad. You can't realize how glad and relieved, to have such a mature and understanding girlfriend.” I told her honestly and rested my forehead on hers.
Grinning, I continued,
“God...I'm still ecstatic over the fact that you’re not mad at me for Rose's cheap flirting which I was unable to stop.”
“I trust you completely.” Sani squeezed my hands over hers. A mischievous smile played on her lips as she chuckled, “But yeah, also I guess I couldn’t get mad at you, if only for the fact that you looked like you would strain your neck to avoid seeing the view under her shirt.” She showed me her tongue, making a face.
Well, well...She does not know me yet.
Leaning in just a breath away from her face I whispered,
“I did not wanna see anything of Rose’s...” I winked at her suggestively and her skin literally went warm in blush, as she stared at me in stunned disbelief.
Caressing her face with the back of my knuckles, I murmured trying to lighten her up, “C'mon...You know what I mean.”
“I know you’re just joking. Yes.” Sani nodded with a sweet smile.
“Am I?” I smirked.
“You know I don’t try to stop us from getting close. And I never ever wish to, because I want this. But yeah, I am a little conservative and apprehensive about going all the way yet. You know what I mean. We have just about started seeing each other.” She glanced at me nervously, “I’m just not ready to...I mean, you are my first serious relationship. And I want to take it slow, because this means something to me.” Biting on her lower lip she added, “I hope it’s not a turn off for you.”
“Opposite of turn off actually.” I said making her breath hitch. “You know I don’t care about the college rules, but I am just controlling myself for protecting you.” I cupped her neck, bringing her face closer, “But I can wait. I always knew you are inexperienced in dating.”
Sani’s jaw dropped, “How?! Is it that obvious?!”
“Not at all. You are a boss in make-out. Nothing like the shy types.” I said mockingly, trying my best to control my grin from breaking on my face.
Half laughing, half-annoyed, she slapped my chest.
