Link Up ✔️

Chapter 75

What was I going to do?

"Ummm, cool, cool, cool." That silly reply came to me after Diallo told me he was in love with me.

"Boy if you don't get the hell out of here and leave my roomie alone!" Gay yelled at her brother, grabbed my hand from his, and stood between us. "Why would you even say something dumb like that to her? You have a girlfriend. She has a boyfriend. You both moved on. We don't have time for your games."

"I'm not playing a game, Rave. I'm serious about how I feel."

I did not know what to say to that. I could not even look at him. What could I do?

I ran to my room closed the door and locked it. It felt like my body was on fire because I did not want to deal with this. My anxiety level was at twelve and I felt like I could not breathe. All because this boy I first fell for told me he loved me.

Why couldn't he say or show me how he felt when we were together?

Was this more of the mind tricks he liked to play? His controlling nature trying to control me.

No, the question was...did I still have feelings for Diallo?

I took a deep breath. I needed to calm down and sleep on it.

In the morning I called King to see how he was doing.

"On my way back soon."

"Did you have fun at home?"

"It's fine, but I miss you."

That made me smile so hard. What was I so anxious about yesterday? I nearly forgot because King always made me feel as though I made the right choice.

"I miss you too. Want to date night when you get back?"

"You know I do. See you soon."

I did not even want to face Gay and see what she had to say, but when I went out of the room to find something to eat, she was sitting on the sofa eating a bowl of cereal.

"The annoying boy will not bother you again."

"Why did he say that to me? I...I didn't know what to say back to him."

"Absolutely nothing. I wish I could tell you what his problem is, but alas, I cannot. We may share DNA, but his brain is on another level. Come on, sit with me."

I sat beside her on the couch, grabbed the box of cereal in front of her, and dug in. I knew it was gross, but whatever.

"I love my brother I do...but you can not like a person you love at the same time. Diallo has been there for me when I needed him like a big brother should. But he also annoys me and uses his big brother-ism to treat me like a child. He wants things his way. Follow his rules. Do as he says. Even in relationships, I guess."

"Everything with us was fine at first. I thought Diallo was the perfect guy," I admitted to her. "So sweet the way he would know my drink and have it waiting for me-"

"Come on Rayvn, you're acting like he was Prince Charming when he was doing the bare minimum. I know he was your first boyfriend and all, but seriously, you deserve better."

"How am I supposed to know...that Diallo is not the one?"

"I can't tell you that. But I think you know the answer to that." Gay nudged me with an elbow. "I told him unless he hears from you that you are madly in love with him or something, leave you alone. No harassment at all. You've had enough of that."

The rest of the day while waiting for King to get back, I cleaned my room, our living room area, the kitchenette, and the bathroom. Then I took a long shower and dressed in something cute. A green springtime dress that fit every little curve I had. I topped it with some cheap jewelry that matched. I even did my make-up. Date night was about to be lit!