Stay with Me by Awesomekristii (jenna bush book club .TXT) 📖

“I will soon, sweetie.” I saw her mood saddened a little and it made me feel so bad but I had to leave. It’s already five and the sun has set down.

“Can you not sleep here tonight? We gonna play all night?” I laughed a little, seeing her big blue eyes lighting u at the thought.

“Next time we will definitely do a sleepover. I will bring my bags also with me.”

She gave me an enthusiastic nod and I planted a soft kiss on her cheeks. I looked up at Lily and smiled at her.

“I should get going.” I enveloped her palms in mine, “don’t feel like you  are needed here Lily, and call me up if you never need help.”

“I will.” She smiled softly decking her head low and nodding.

“Take care of the little princess and yourself.” With that, I bid them goodbye and walked out. I thought of hiring a cab but when I looked at my phone, it was already dead. I have come a little away from Lily’s house so going back isn’t an option. I settled on walking back.

The night breeze made goosebumps form on my exposed cheeks and nose. It’s already October.

It took me more than just twenty minutes to reach back. I walked through the huge black gates and proceeded to walk inside when I heard a new voice. A lady’s more precisely.

I tiptoed inside and found an old woman standing near the kitchen and Damien was also present. He didn’t tell me he will be having any company today.

Is she his grandma Lily was talking about?

Curiosity got the best of me and I walked further inside.

“Where is your girlfriend, En?”

Hn? Does he have a girlfriend? My eyes widened at the words. What? But I have never seen any lady visiting him all these time have been living here.

My stomach dropped and I don’t know but I could feel a weight on my chest at the information. Then why did he do that in the room that day while painting? He shouldn’t be doing all these behind his girlfriend’s back. I felt unwilling sadness tumbling inside me. He looked quite disheveled and worn out, He shook his head at his grandma. ‘There is n-“ but she cut him off.

“Did you lie to me? En?” I didn’t want to intrude on them so I tried to walk away from there when I heard Damien calling my name. “Lilah?”

I turned at his voice, ducking my head low. “Who is she?” I heard her saying. Damien looked up at me, his eyes lighting up a little.

‘She is my girlfriend, Grams.”

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