Because You're Mine

Chapter 42

Jasmine's POV

I swear Chris is so sweet sometimes.

The annoying, stubborn, unsociable little boy I knew was gone. The boy that I once told off in front of the whole school because he was was being an ass now means so much to me.

He's so caring, so kind, so open, so respectful. What I really like about him is that he's really honest with me. Ever since we've met, I don't think he's ever lied to me or hid anything from me at all.

But, ever since I broke up with Austin, I've been getting this aching feeling in my heart, as if what I did was wrong. As if Chris isn't the right man for me. As if something is warning me from him. As if Chris is hiding something, something very big and very bad.

I know I can trust him, but I've whenever I get that strange feeling in my heart, I have second thoughts on my decision to chose Chris over Austin. To trust Chris.

Speaking of Austin, just the sound of his name sent shivers down my spine, gets me goosebumps, makes my heart beat rapidly, creating butterflies in my stomach, makes my brain go vacant and the only thing I can see, hear, and feel is him.

Him.

His handsome face smiling at me like never before. As if I was all he needed to see.

I...I...

I can't think of him anymore. I need to learn to forget about him. I need to neglect my strong feelings for him.

I don't love him. Not one bit.

Oh, who am I kidding? Of course, I still love him.

I can't love him. Not anymore.

If Austin and I remain as friends, then I won't be able to maintain my relationship with Chris properly. 

I need to tell him this. He needs to forget about me, and so do I.

I need to forget my first love. I must.

I'm with Chris now. Chris is the right one for me. I like Chris. I really do.

This is too much to handle right now. I need some coffee to soothe me down.

Ding!

I open my phone to see a text from Austin.

Just when I thought I could forget about him...

Austin: Hey

I remember when he used to text me saying, "Hey princess" or "Hey beautiful". Chris hasn't created any nicknames like those for me yet.

What am I even thinking?

Me: Hey Austin

Austin: How've u been??

Me: Fine... u?

Austin: I miss u...

Me: I know...

Austin: Anyways I just wanted to say hi. I'm gonna get going now...bye

Me: Bye

Why does Austin still have this magical effect on me?

**

"Jasmine, I promise you this will be the best date of your life. Please?" Chris pleads.

I sigh and say, "Chris, we just had a date a week ago. Why another one so soon?"

Here's what happened.