I Shouldn't Love Him
I Shouldn’t Love Him – Chapter 8

The sun rises timidly, illuminating my little room, I rub my eyes energetically and stretch for a long time, needless to say I slept very badly.

I head to my bathroom and splash water on my face, I grimace when I see my reflection in the mirror, I look terrible.

When I wanted to leave my room, I remembered that I was only wearing a t-shirt, I huffed loudly, I hastily put on a pair of jogging pants and went down to the kitchen.

To my great surprise, there was no one there, which suited me perfectly. I make myself a cup of tea and go to the window, the sky is cloudless, I just hope that the second storm will be a long time coming.

— Hello… I heard Xavier’s hoarse voice.

I turn around and face him, he ties his tie then puts on his jacket.

— Hello… I replied in turn.

I take a sip of my tea when his blue eyes stare into my cup.

He comes closer to me and without my permission he takes it from me, he inspects it, turns it around and slowly places his lips where I placed mine without taking my eyes off me.

– Why are you doing this ? I asked, embarrassed and annoyed.

He then hands it to me and shrugs his broad shoulders.

— The taste is better… he said in a provocative tone.

I roll my eyes at his inappropriate retort.

He hasn’t moved an inch, what else does he want? My eyes land on his poorly made tie.

– Hold this for me… I said, handing him my tea.

He takes it without taking a second sip, I approach him and he seems surprised when my fingers work on his tie, I hurry to fix it for him, feeling his gaze on me, I involuntarily touch his neck and I feel a shiver run through him.

I look at him for a moment, he displays an indecipherable expression, which is

disturbing.

I finish my task, I collect my cup of tea but immediately he encircles my wrist in his warm palm, my pulse accelerates when his thumb begins to caress my skin.

I widen my eyes, disturbed by what he is doing, his full lips part as if about to speak but he changes his mind and immediately steps back from me when the sound of heels rings out.

— Hello my darling… said my parent.

– Hi mom… I replied, giving her a k**s.

She then walks towards Xavier and interlaces her fingers with his.

— Liya we’re going to leave, do you want Xavier to drop you off?

I cast a dirty look in the direction of this dear notebook and it decided to ignore me.

– Okay, darling, she says, winking at Xavier and he pulls her against his chest to place a chaste k**s on her lips.

I refrain from rolling my eyes and just place my cup on the sink.

— see you soon Liya,” he said, focusing on my first name.

— Yeah, that’s it.. I whispered.

They finally leave and I sigh deeply. I run towards my room and get dressed quickly… I lied, my class starts in less than a quarter of an hour and there is no question of getting into the same vehicle as Mr. handsome Goss.

I rush out of my house and start running like crazy, splashing myself through the puddles from the storm, all that was missing was that.

I arrived twenty minutes late, all eyes were on me or rather on my stained jeans, my teacher showed a mocking smile and I glared at him. I ignore them all and sit next to inaya.

I like this university but it is full of “rich” students, I really stand out here but I don’t care what they think of me, here it’s the brain that counts.

After our class hours, Inaya and I sit in the cafeteria and order drinks.

— It’s almost the exams, are you up to date on your courses? she asks..

— don’t worry about me, I manage perfectly.. I say with a wink.

She smiled at me satisfied with my answer. A burst of laughter attracts our attention, a group of students not far from our table makes a pathetic spectacle.

— These are the seventh years… she said, looking at them enviously.

I shrug my shoulders and drink the rest of my fruit juice in one gulp.

— Hey, there’s someone looking in our direction… my God, this guy is hot.

I glance at their table and meet Gabriel’s intense gaze, he is

surrounded by two girls. No two atomic bombs. I automatically lower my eyes, these kinds of men full of

testosterone are only suited to one-night stands.

— He keeps looking at you, do you know each other? she asks curiously.

– Oh no, not really… I replied immediately.

She raises an eyebrow and a small smile appears on her lips.

— I’m going to get some fresh air, will you accompany me outside? I said hurriedly to change the subject.

And fortunately, she follows me without arguing.

Finally, it’s time I rush outside followed by Inaya.

— Do you want me to drop you off? she kindly suggests.

— Thank you Inaya, I’ll take the bus.

– Are you sure ? It doesn’t bother me you know.

— Really it will be fine, go see you tomorrow. I say and give him a k**s.

— Okay as you wish, see you tomorrow Liya

She gets into her little red car, she waves at me and she leaves immediately.

I cross the small alley, the wind is blowing violently and the sky has darkened somewhat. Isn’t that true? A storm is coming.

I rush to get to my bus stop. I walk quickly on the deserted sidewalk, so that it doesn’t rain right away.

A motorcycle accelerates behind me then suddenly slows down near me.

I glance to my left and I see that it is none other than Gabriel, I continue on my way ignoring him but perceptive as he is, he is driving at the same speed as me.

– I drop you ?

— No, it will be fine, I have legs to walk..

— at this rate, you will be soaked to the skin.

A dull growl resonates, making me jump miserably.

— Come on, get in, I just want to drop you off… he insists.

It’s going to rain any minute and I’m not sure I’ll be able to take the bus.

He suddenly stops, blocking my way with his big bike, he hands me a helmet, frowns and orders me to get in. But damn! Why doesn’t he have a car, that would be easier, I’m too afraid of his machine.

– I’ll ride slowly… he said as if he read my thoughts.

Oh and then I have no choice, I take the black helmet that he hands me and put it on with difficulty under his amused gaze, I hesitate for a moment then approach him.

I clumsily step over his motorbike, firmly taking his broad shoulders for support, I’m sure this idiot is smiling.

— Hold on to me… he thunders.

I bite my nervous cheek, shyly placing my hands around his

waist. He starts abruptly and I squeeze my eyes shut. It’s really weird, it’s the very first time he’s been on this kind of machine.

I cling miserably to his jacket. I show him the direction to take throughout the journey. Its scent floats pleasantly in the air. For a moment he accelerated, I firmly circled his waist from where I could

make out his abs, he’s a good guy, my word.

I bite my bottom l*p and mentally slap myself for having these kinds of

thoughts about a man I barely know. We finally arrived, I rushed to get down.

Gabriel examines my little house for a moment, I’m not ashamed of him replaceing out where I live, I’m not in the same fortune as him and it doesn’t matter to me that he makes fun of me.

– Thank you… I said politely, handing him his helmet.

He nods and smiles at me sincerely. Suddenly, tiny droplets appear

.

—Hurry up and get home. I say.

He arches an eyebrow and smiles mischievously at me.

— Don’t worry about me, little kitten… he whispers, winking at me.

Me worried? No, not at all, I just don’t want him to get sick because of me.

— I have a first name you know.

The drops are becoming more persistent, I am starting to get soaked.

— Come on, go home… good night Liya,” he whispers.

He comes closer to me and places his lips against my cheek, he moves away from me satisfied and I stare at him with big eyes.

He puts on his helmet,

I pull myself together and wipe my cheek with the back of my hand and it is under its big icy drops that I rush home…