I have to leave before she sees me.
BeforeIseeher.
I take a step back, turn on my heel, and run.
I’m nearly at the side gate when I hear him. “Sin. Wait, please.”
Like hell. I make it past the gate and to the side of his house before he catches up with me. He puts a hand on my shoulder and I swear it weighs a hundred pounds. I move my arm and step out his grasp.
It takes every ounce of strength I have to turn around and face him and bite my lip to keep from groaning.
Why is he literally the sexiest man I’ve ever seen? He slipped a shirt on but hasn’t buttoned it.
His jeans are only partially zipped and not buttoned. They’re sitting so low on his slim hips that dark tufts of pubic hair are visible.
He’s not wearing underwear.
My throat goes dry.
“Kwame? Are you coming back?” The woman’s voice carries around the corner and slaps me square in the face and I pull away from him and take a huge step back.
He looks over his shoulder with a scowl. “Shit.”
“You should go,” I say. “I’m gonna go.”
His head whips back around to face me, his eyes wide. “No. Give me a minute. I’ll grab my keys and my wallet. We can go somewhere and talk.”
I shake why head. “We don’t have to.”
“Yes. We do.” He nods.
“No. I’m sorry I interrupted. I’m really glad you’re feeling better. Here. Take it.” I thrust the nearly forgotten bag of food at him.
His gaze narrows and his nostrils flare. “Dammit Sin. I know what this looks like, but let me explain.”
I roll my eyes. “Why? So you can convince me to believe you insteadof my lying eyes?”
He flinches, and his brows furrow, but he’s undeterred. “Please. Just give me five minutes.”
I’m too tired to argue with him so I nod.
“Thank you. I’ll be right back.” He gives me a pathetic smile and then hurries away.
My stomach is in knots as I watch him disappear. I can imagine her stretched out waiting for him.
The feeling I couldn’t name earlier flares to life so hot and bright that there’s no denying what it is.
I’m jealous.
So jealous ithurts.
The realization is as uncomfortable as it is confusing.
He’sjustmy friend.
I shouldn’t be shocked that he’s got a girlfriend or a lover orwhatevershe is.
He’s handsome, smart, patient, funny, and interesting.
