"BETROTHED" ✔️

Chapter Forty (Conscience)

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Friday reached and I gathered some stuff for Shane's place. He was going to come pick me up.

At seven PM he was at my door.

"You ready, love?" he asked.

"Yeah." I smiled.

"Good. Let me take your bag to the car. We're going to my house first. I want us to go eat something at restaurant."

"Okay, no problem. Good idea."

"Cmon."

He held my hand and grabbed my bag with his other hand. We left the apartment.

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We went to a French restaurant in town. The food there was delicious. Shane and I discussed about a lot. We laughed and had fun. I seemed to be falling more and more in love with him.
Everything went on perfectly until Shane received a call.

"Excuse me while I pick the call."

"Okay." I replied.

He picked the call.

"Hello?"

"Hi honey. It's Sloane. I'm using a different number over here."

"Oh hey sweety what's up? How's Dubai?"

I could hear what she said from where I sat. It was quite loud.

"That's great, baby.  I miss you already."

"Hahahaha, I miss you too."

"What are you doing?"

Shane looked at me. I swallowed.

"I'm out in a restaurant with Shayenne."

"Oh really? Greet her for me. Luckily she's there to keep you company. I'm sorry for always being away, honey."

"No, it's alright. I'm used to it."

"Okay. Just needed to say hi. Greet Shayenne for me."

"Okay."

"Bye! I love ya."

I felt guilty when she said that. I felt very uncomfortable. I stared at the floor. I was someone with a conscience after all. A strong one.
Shane stared at me, hesitating to answer Sloane. He surely felt awkward too.

"Shane??"

"Uh, yeah. I was lost."

"I said bye. And I love ya."

"I love ya too, Sloane."

She hung up. That spoiled the whole mood from then. We ate what was left of our food and left the restaurant.

In the car, I spoke:

"Shane please, I'd like to return to my apartment. "

"I thought so too, Shayenne." his answer brought some relief.

"You're still with Sloane. She loves you too and I– "

"Feel horrible?"

"Um, yeah."

"No problem. I understand, love."

"I'm happy you think same too."

He chuckled a little.

I reached my apartment at eleven PM. Keisha had gone to spend the weekend with Kevin as planned. That meant I'd be alone. It hurt but was worth it. Sloane deserved respect.

Life went on smoothly the next week.  Shane and I kept it clean. No feelings exposed or naughtiness. For Sloane.

At the end of that week, she called me.

"Hello?"

"Hello, Shayenne. What's up? Long time."

"Yeah. How are you?"

"I'm alright. Hope Keisha and you are free this weekend."

"Yeah, we are."

"Great. I'm organising a party tomorrow night."

"In what honour?"

"For fun. Many friends and relations will be present. Please come."

"Of course. Thank you for the Invitation."

"See you tomorrow. Dress to impress."

I giggled.

"Alright, bye bye."

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