Lovette POVTasha followed me back home. She said she wanted to spend more time away from home. According to her, she needed breathing space from her siblings. “I’m so glad I met you, babes, you’re one of the best things to happen to me this break”, Tasha said blowing me kiss.“The feeling is mutual” I blew her a kiss back.“So tell me about your family, what it is like, and how it is over there”, She continued.I wanted to confide in her. “I’m my mother’s only child and I just feel so lonely at home,” I said, tears welling in my eyes. “I’ve always wanted to come out and feel wanted, you know? Back at home, it’s like no one understands me except my mother of course. I have just one really close friend that I talk to, that’s Connor even at that distance was kind of a barrier, so I come here to spend time with his family.”I’m always very emotional when I talk about myself or little things that get to meTasha reached out and squeezed my hand. “I understand you, Lovette,” she said sof
Lovette POVThe strange nameless guy was staring at me as I widened my eyes in shock. He was leaning against the wall, and his eyes fixed on me with an intensity that made me feel uneasy.As the seconds ticked by, the fear inside me grew until it reached a boiling point. I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to do something.So, with all the strength and courage I could muster, I let out a blood-curdling scream. It was a primal, desperate sound, full of terror and desperation.The strange guy flinched at the sound, taken aback by the sudden outburst. And as if on cue, Connor came running in.“What’s going on here?” he demanded, his voice full of concern.I fell to the floor, with my body trembling and vibrating with fear. I couldn’t speak, couldn’t form a coherent thought. All I could do was lay there and try to catch my breath.As the darkness closed in around me, I blacked out, feeling a sense of relief wash over me as the world went mercifully black.My eyes fluttered open, and I strug
Lovette POVI opened my eyes and realized I must have fallen asleep while crying. It was late in the night, and Tasha was asleep on the bed. I quietly got up from the bed, careful not to wake her up and went to use the restroom.I was hungry, so I left the room and went to the fridge to look for something to eat. As I opened the fridge, I saw that there wasn’t much to choose from. I scanned the shelves, looking for something quick and easy to eat. I spotted a carton of leftover Chinese food and decided to heat it up in the microwave.As I waited for the food to heat up, I leaned against the counter and sighed deeply. I couldn’t believe I had slapped Ralph so hard on the face. How was I going to face him now? I had no idea. Any inch of likeness he has for me would have been exhausted by now.I shook my head, trying to push the thoughts out of my mind. I needed to focus on the present and finding a way to fix things between Ralph and me. But as I stood there, staring at the microwave, I
Lovette POVWhat manner of beauty was that?I did a double-take on him. He was tall and heavily built, with caramel-coloured skin and a thuggish air about him. His blue eyes stood out against his dark, shoulder-length curly hair.Damn! He was good-looking.I wanted to tap Tasha so she could also see him. But Tasha couldn't contain her excitement. She fumbled with her camera, trying to capture the perfect shot of the majestic lions lounging in the grass just a few feet away."Tasha, come here for a second," I said, trying to get her attention.But she was too focused on getting the perfect selfie with the animals in the background. She pouted her lips and struck a pose, completely oblivious to my attempts to get her attention.I sighed and shook my head. Tasha could sometimes be so self-absorbed, but I couldn't blame her. I was just as mesmerized by the beauty of the animals as she was.I found my mind drifting back to the handsome boy I had spotted earlier. I tried to focus on the bre
Lovette POV“I have a problem. I think I accidentally swapped phones with a stranger,” I groaned.Tasha looked at me in shock. “Oh no! How did that happen?”“I think I grabbed the wrong phone when I left the advanced wildlife section,” I saidTasha sat next to me, looking just as shocked as I felt. “I can’t believe this is happening,” Tasha said, shaking her head. “I never would have thought you’d actually swap phones with a total stranger.”I could see the surprise written all over Tasha’s face, and I couldn’t blame her. I couldn’t believe it either. I said my voice barely above a whisper. “I wasn’t thinking. I was just in a hurry, and I wasn’t paying attention. I never meant for this to happen.”Tasha wrapped her arms around me and held me close. “I know, love,” she said softly. “I know you didn’t mean for this to happen. But now we have to figure out a way to fix it. We can’t just sit here and do nothing.”“I know whose phone it is. I met him at the zoo” Ishowed her Mr Handsome p
Lovette POVTasha and I ordered a taxi. We were both silent for a while until Tasha talked about how we should try not to draw attention and be careful when we get there.I tried to keep my nerves at bay, but I couldn’t shake the feeling of dread that had settled in the pit of my stomach. I know I was determined to go there, but then again, the thought of venturing into such a dangerous place made my skin crawl.On the other hand, Tasha seemed calm and collected, which was ironic cause she dreaded going there in the first place.Finally, we arrived at the location. It was a run-down building in a sketchy part of town, and I could feel my heart racing as we approached. “Are you ready?” Tasha asked, holding my hands, her voice steady.I took a deep breath and nodded. We stepped out of the car and made our way to the street. I hesitated as we paid the taxi driver and stepped out onto the sidewalk. I had a sudden change of heart and grabbed onto Tasha’s arm, pulling her close.I couldn
Lovette POVI quickly jotted down the directions he had provided over the phone and headed to the warehouse with Tasha by my side. I clutched the piece of paper in my hand tightly as I navigated the roads leading to the warehouse.The warehouse loomed ahead of us, its tall metal walls and boarded-up windows making it look more like a prison than a place of business.“Finally we are at what looks like a warehouse. Are you sure this is the place?” Tasha asked, I nodded. “Yes, he gave me specific directions. He said it’s a large warehouse, and that it’s the only one in this area.”The door was locked as we approached the entrance, but he had told me there would be a key hidden under a rock nearby. Sure enough, I found the key and unlocked the door.The inside of the warehouse was dimly lit and musty. Boxes and crates were stacked high, and cobwebs hung from the ceiling. Tasha and I walked deeper into the warehouse, our footsteps echoing in the vast space.“This is creepy,” Tasha whisper
Gabriel's POVShe had left with her friend and I was driving home with my boys, there was no need to bring them but I couldn't be too sure. I toyed with the device in my hand as I could still trace her scent from it. She was such a strange girl.Lovette. Her name was stuck in my head, I had sniffed her hair so I would be able to recognize in the future, and I'm sure she doesn't want to see me again but it was fun to tease her and I hoped to see her again so I could do it more often.I finally got to my large mansion which was empty, a life I was used to living but I had something to keep me company. And that was the fact that I had transferred her data from her phone to my other phone. She had interesting things on her phone and I couldn't go through them the same day.I locked myself in my expansive room and I took off my clothes one by one, and like my men, I had a few ink here and there but it was nothing extravagant. I crashed to my bed and ruffled my black hair to go snooping thr