The kiss

Sama's POV

I went home and found Jenny and dad having dinner. I joined hem and had my food in silence. Nobody uttered a word. I actually hadn't realised that I haven't really spoken much with dad.

"I think we should watch a movie today together. We could grab some beers and popcorn. How do y'all see that?

My dad looked up and said okay then. Jenny didn't say anything. I cleared the table and washed the dishes."It's time for the movie dad. Call Jenny let's begin. I have blankets. I've prepared the beers and popcorn too. " I shouted calling dad upstairs.

Dad dragged Jenny down and we all got set to watch.

We started watching the movie then I heard my dad say. " What have you been up to lately? We've missed you." he was caressing my hair and I felt relaxed. "Nothing much dad. Just moving around."

"You told us your friend wanted a therapist. But Jenny took you to his home instead. Why would you go if it's your friend?"

I honestly couldn't afford to lie to dad but I wouldn't tell him everything. " Okay then , dad . It's me. I've been going to the therapist because I wanted to understand why I dream about certain things." There was some silence. Jenny was already asleep and snoring.

"Before your mum died, we had a misunderstanding. She used to shift to another world of magic and had an affair with another man. I know I acted stupid but I couldn't stand the fact they even got married and had another life. She wasn't interested in our intimate moments anymore. I used to hear her moans every night as she sleeps. I couldn't handle it my dear am so sorry."

Who knew this would end in my dad shedding some tears.

"It's okay dad. I think you had the right to worry about the affair. You have us now dad. We're here for you always. I hugged my dad tight and then remembered something.

" By the way, how did I end up in my bed last night? I was lying on the...." My dad held my nose between his fingers and pulled it. "Who else would, silly? You always tire this old man up."

" You're still as young as ever dad. I think you should start dating again." We laughed loud. " Dad, am serious.

"I'll never love anyone as much as I loved your mum. She was a good woman. I guessed she loved her delusional life more than me." I didn't like the fact that that mum made dad cry. I took dad to sleep and went to my room.

I decided to FaceTime Sam though it was so late in the night. Fortunately, he was still awake. He answered the call."You're still awake? You should get enough rest, Sama. " he spoke with so much concern.

"Well, I want to talk to you about something important." he frowned.

"My dad told me that my mum also used to go to another world just like me. She had an affair with someone there and loved him more than dad. Dad couldn't handle it , Sam. This is getting more and more complicated, Sam. I'm so confused. Is it a curse or what?"

"Okay, calm down now Sama. I get it completely. Let's meet tomorrow and talk. For now, have some sleep and wake up fresh okay. Go to sleep." he looked so worried. " Okay Sam. I'll see you in the park tomorrow at noon. Good night."

I disconnected the call and tried to sleep.

I slept after some time at last. I opened my eyes and saw Daniel looking at me. I was lying on his bed and he was smiling at me. "I don't want to waste any second today." He kissed me hard. I was enjoying the taste when I remembered the conversation I had with dad and pushed him away.

"I can't do this Daniel. This is wrong. I want to go back home now. I want to go now." he looked shocked.

"I won't force you if you don't want to. Let's go to the library. Emilia wants you to read certain books. They will help you understand more about us and our enemies." I didn't expect him to give in just like that. He was behaving like a different person. It's like nothing has happened.

We went to the library and I read books mainly about the leaders and how they got in power. The books were mostly boring to me so I ended up sleeping in the library.

I woke up and it was 10 in the morning. I took a bath and looked for a good outfit to wear to meet Sam. I went downstairs and moved to the kitchen to get my breakfast. I packed a few things since I'm leaving tomorrow. I have to go back to school. I finished my breakfast and went to the park.

"You're early."

Sam stood up and signaled for me to sit on the swing. He pushed me alittle and swung me. He hasn't said anything yet." So did you meet with Daniel last night?" finally. He sounded rather irritated with Daniel's name.

"I met him but we didn't do anything. Just went to the library and read some books that's all." I felt like I shouldn't tell Sam about the kiss. It felt like am guilty.

He came in front of me and squatted. He looked in my eyes but his gaze was a little uncomfortable. I diverted my eyes and looked away. He held my chin and turned my face to look at him. "You're lying. There's something you're not telling me." I was surprised. How did he know I am lying?

"He kissed me. But trust me it was forced and I pushed him away before he could do anything else." Wait why am I explaining too much trying to make myself Innocent. Why am I scared of telling him that.

"I knew it." He gnashed his teeth in anger.

"I'm so sorry."I stood up and tapped his shoulder. He looked at me surprised. " Why are you apologizing , Sama. You did nothing wrong. Even if you guys took it further why would you apologize to me? " I finally remembered he was actually not in this mess in the first place.

"I...I don't know Sam. I don't why I feel that you should get mad when I kiss someone else." tears rolled down my cheeks. He hugged me and caressed my hair. I felt so comfortable in his chest. I looked up at him. His face was so close to me. I looked in his eyes and then to his lips. I brought my lips closer to his and kissed him.

It was a very long sweet kiss.

I caught my breath and looked away. I felt embarrassed ,I was blushing hard. He looked like he didn't what was going on. There was silence and awkwardness for some good minutes. I broke the silence. "I'm so sorry. I don't know how it happened." He didn't let me finish. He planted a soft kiss on my lips.

He held my hand and we went to get something to eat. No one dared to talk about the kiss. We had our meals in silence and walked along the street. " So what now?" he asked.

"I feel like I'm the one supposed to ask that." we both laughed at that.

"I like you." He said seriously suddenly. I looked at him searching for any doubt but I didn't find any. "Since your 16th birthday. I've known you for five years now. I don't want to say I was stalking u but maybe I was. I didn't want to miss any moment of your life. The day I approached you in the party, I was so scared. I thought you would reject me. That's the reason why I hid for all those years."

I couldn't believe my ears. I felt a little betrayed. I felt like I should have known him earlier yet he didn't show up. I have friends like Dani but we're not this close. I thought I should just leave since I was feeling so angry.

I turned back and said "I'm leaving, going back to school tomorrow. You can still stalk me you know." I walked away and went straight home in my room. I felt so sad I started crying. I don't why I felt so hurt by what he said.

I cried my eyes out and ended up sleeping.

I saw Daniel almost immediately. I ran and hugged him from behind. I hugged him so tight I don't know if he was breathing. He turned around and looked at me. "What happened?" I really didn't want to talk about it so I lied. "Nothing much. I just missed you so much." He pinched my cheeks and poked my nose.

"You look so cute today"

"So you're trying to say I wasn't cute before?" I poured my lips."Silly girl. Don't manipulate me okay?." He carried me suddenly and took me by surprise. I gasped and held on his nape tight. I was looking at his beautiful features. He beard looked so smooth I wanted to touch it. He put me down. Oh no! he ruined my plans. I was almost touching it. He snapped his fingers in my face. "Where are you lost?"

I looked up at him as he was explaining to me things I wasn't even listening to. I was concentrating on his beard. "Are you even listening to me?" he shouted. "What?" I looked at him so innocently. " Why don't you just tell me that you want to touch my beard? I won't hesitate. Here touch it all you want."

How did he know I wanted to touch it? I suddenly remembered Sam. He also knew I was lying before I told him. Daniel snapped his fingers in my face. again. "Where on earth is your mind today, Sama?"

"Come let me touch your beard."