𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕

                                    

                                          
For once I was not woken up by my beeping alarm clock, but by rays of sunshine peeking trough my blinds. I checked the time on my phone: 8a.m.
I took my time to scroll trough Instagram and texted Jasmine she could be here in an hour so I had time to prepare us a delicious breakfast.
After washing my fruits and preparing toppings for the scones, I cut up tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon, paired with some strawberries I picked from my balcony. Every once in a while I remembered I had a small plantation on my balcony which my mum gifted to me ages ago. Therefore I could romanticise being to lazy to go shopping or fruits.
I was stopped in my tracks when I heard the doorbell ring, telling me Jasmine was about to arrive at my front door.
I quickly put down the last plate and opened the door to see a smiling Jas in front of me.
"Hey, how have you been?", she greeted me with excitement.
"Where do I even start, America was a bit of an eventful trip."
"Tell me everything", Jasmine said putting down her bag and taking her seat.
While eating our breakfast I told her the whole story just leaving out a few details every now and then to prevent her from having a heart attack. Of course I told her how I was asked out on a date by Trent and how it felt like a silly Rom-com.
"I'm just so excited, you know. I don't know what to do.", I said desperate.
"But that's so unlike you! You didn't have any problems going on a first date with your ex-boyfriend Mateo?! What exactly are you waiting for?", Jas questioned with a mix of enthusiasm and desperation.
"That's different!", I cried out, "He's dated so many women and you know, what if he's just playing with me. Also this other girl and I'm not allowed to date him and it feels weird that he's just bringing it up now even tho we've worked together for years but I feel really good around him.", I added in despair.
Seconds of silence passed.
"I'm sorry", I mumbled.
"Lani it's okay. I think I get your point. But for now, try to enjoy the date, see what happens after and if it doesn't go according to your likings he's an asshole and not worth it!", she comforted me. "It will get to a point where you can speak openly to him. As bad as it sounds I think you have to leave your comfort zone for this one."
"I hate this so much", I said while Jasmine stroked my back to comfort me.
Some might say I should just let it go but he made me feel so different. My feelings were running errands and I couldn't help but lean into them.
We finished our breakfast and made our way to my closet to pick out an outfit. If I knew one thing, it was that I had to look good. I owned loads of good clothes but was I good at making decisions? No.
"So, this is what we are working with", I pointed towards my pile of clothes.
"You see, I would definitely go for a dress. Classy and chic not too business tho", she said, already sorting out one or two dresses.
I watched her in silence because I couldn't really help her besides saying "yes", "no" and "over there" from time to time.
After 8 minutes of searching she held up a dress I've probably last worn at an event in cooperation with the LFC foundation.
"This one's cute! It has little red accents that's perfect because, you know "Liverpool"., Jasmine said.
"Cheesy", I laughed.
"Which shoes are you the most comfortable in?"
"I'd say these ones.", I answered, holding up a pair of red bottoms.
"You're comfortable in red bottoms? Louboutins? You're lying."
"Oh no, I've meant like comfortable as in "I feel confident" But if I'm not doing a lot of walking they're fine actually. My grandma got me those as a last gift, I love them."
"Okay perfect, you go girl! I'd say you choose accessories yourself because we always get in a fight because of that. But I still stand with my point that gold jewellery looks best on you."
"I might have to agree but thank you so much Jas! You sure this isn't too much!?"
"See, if the dress was longer I'd say yes but it's just perfect!", she smiled.
After we've sorted my outfit, we catched up on the newest love island episode before she had to leave to see her family. Once she left my apartment it returned to its usual silence that I despised very much. Quickly, I turned on the radio to avoid getting too bored. Don't get me wrong I loved my apartment but living alone gets boring after some time.
To calm myself down and not think about anything Trent related for a bit, I decided on taking a shower for some fresh thoughts. Thinking about it, I still had to finish my work-reports from the last week so I placed my laptop and scrapbook on my bedside table.
Minutes before I wanted to hop into the shower I received a text from Trent.
*Is it okay if I pick u up at 6:30 tmrw?*
*Sure but tell me what to wear please I have options but I dunno!!*
*Call me, I will tell you sweetheart*
*I was about to hop in the shower tho*
I noticed that the "typing..." lasted a bit longer than usual.
*Don't you dare say that Trent😐*
*Too early, ya?*
*Just a generell NO*
*Okay noted. Just surprise me with your fit then 🫢*
*If you insist 😪*
I contemplated whether I should ask him about his ankle or not but I figured it would be better to ask him tomorrow just incase we would stumble across awkward silence for too long.
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I spent the rest of my day thinking, cleaning and listening to music until I found myself all cuddled up between my bedsheets ready to finish my work reports. Until I decided on doing something rather stupid. It didn't feel stupid at first because me and Trent chatted during our job on a normal, weekly basis but just not like that.
*Trent, can I tell you something?*
*Of course, darlin*
*I'm a bit excited for tomorrow.*
*Well, I hope you'd be!*
*No it's just, I don't know. It's different*
*I'm not going to bite you, Lani*
*How are you so confident??*
*Dunno, you should try it out too sometime*
*I feel stupid*
*So what, everybody does🤷🏾‍♂️*
*Do I wear gold or silver jewellery?*
*Gold. It fits you better I believe, no?*
*Have you even seen me with gold jewellery before*
*No, but I can imagine it👸🏽*
I didn't know whether this was a mistake or not.

A/N: A little side note, this isn't my favourite chapter I've done, especially the second half of the chapter, but I still think it's important because it adds a lot of factors to the story. How are you keeping up so far? What do you maybe want to see in future chapters?
Have a good read <3