Shadow of love episode 63

Greg: Take the door by your left baby, its the first door you'll see when you walk down right.

I stood up and took the direction he gave me, finding myself in a huge hallway. Opening the door by my right, I got into the rest room and was surprised it had cubicles. Was this a hotel or a guest house? Honestly, I wasn't pressed or anything but i just needed to ease up on seeing him. I supported myself on the wall and breathed out.
"Pamela, you can do this, you need to be focused. He didn't show any interest in me so I don't have to show him how much his presence affects me."

I looked at myself in the mirror and was about speaking more sense to my brain when the door opened and he walked in.
I turned and looked away but he came closer and touched my shoulder, turning me to face him.

Greg: Did I tell you that you looked more beautiful in person than in pictures?

My eyes widened in shock and I swallowed hard. What was he saying?

Greg: You've got beautiful eyes Pamela. You know I couldn't stop thinking about you after the first time we met, then Harry told me about this cute neighbour of his and he sent your picture ......

"oh God! I'm so going to kill Harry. Is that it? Pairing me with this guy who knows he's playing with someone's feelings"

Greg: ........the last time we were together, it was Harry who called to confirm if I had seen the picture he sent me, I looked at it and it was you, I was speechless and ....

Me: Can I leave now? I'm done here.

He gave a cute smile and held my hand. I felt a current run down my spine and the hairs on my body stood up on alert.

Greg: Leaving the restroom or my house?

Me: The rest room of course.

I took my hands off his and walked out, going back to the sitting room. Harry and Amber were no longer alone. There were six more people in the room, four guys and two girls. I said my "hi" and went to Amber.

Me: Let's see outside.

She had this naughty smile on her face as she stood up. I looked at Harry and he made it obvious they were talking about me.
We got outside and I leaned on the rail.

Me: You know about it right?

Amber: Trust me, Harry is just telling me about it now.

Me: Do you know I've met that guy twice?

Amber: Are you serious?

Me: Yes.

I filled her in on how I met him and she couldn't stop wowing.

Amber: So with all you've said, I'm coming to the conclusion that you like this guy, correct me if I'm wrong.

Me: You're not wrong but ......

Amber: Cool. So just let everything play out the way it should be. I'm thinking that God is in support of this one, you two even met before Harry told him about you, so you see?

Me: But he doesn't like me. Do you know how much I fought myself not to cry that second day? He acted like ....... anyways, let's forget it but I'm not here for this hook up thing. We'll just do our thing and leave. By the way, we should leave for a hotel right away.

Amber: Nah. He made provisions for us.

Me: What! I'm not staying in this house. Go get the car key from Harry, I'll pick my bag and go ......

Amber: Calm down babe. You're acting like a teenager come on, it's obvious you're into this guy, look, its clearly written on your face but then,

She held my shoulder and tilted my head up.

Amber: I don't want to give you pep talks now. You're a big girl. In your own words, why not do your thing and leave when you want to? Running away from here or getting tensed up when you see him will only make him see how vulnerable you are and we don't want that.

Me: Seriously, if I knew we were coming to his place, I wouldn't agree to come along, seriously.

Amber: Let's call it fate. Come, let's go in and see what's up.

Me: Amber, let me take a walk, I'll join you guys shortly. But I need to get my phone.

Amber: It's with Harry. Do I get it for you?

Me: Now you're making me look like the teenager, I'll get it myself

We laughed and headed inside. They were in a conversation so I just picked my phone from Harry's side and exited without a word.
I walked to the fountain which was in the middle of the huge compound, surprised at the number of people who were already turning up. Everyone looked busy, either with arranging the chairs, filling the cooling vans, decorating canopies, taking pictures or even gossiping. I sat down on the pavement and took a beautiful picture for Instagram. I smiled at it and was about playing my favourite game of gardenscapes when my phone rang. It was Lois.
I contemplated between picking the call or letting it go to my voicemail. I picked it and listened.

Lois: Hello babe, I know you're listening to me, please where are you?

Me: Work.

Lois: Pamela, I'm so sorry for what happened between us, i was misguided. I .......

Me: Lois, I'm in the middle of something. I'll advice you call back.

Lois: Okay. Can I see you when you return?

Me: I'm not coming back soon. And, I want all the peace and quiet I can get. I'll talk to you later please.

Lois: Wait.

Me: I'm listening.

Lois: Take care of yourself.

Anger tightened in my throat and I just had to give it to her.

Me: I don't think I need that from you anymore. What do you care anyways if I take care of myself or not? I'm perfectly doing fine without you or your advice so quit trying to work your way back into my life. I'm sure you can't forget last night so soon.