Maybe some new PJs ? It was a lie ; Nan had plenty of Pjs and comfy clothes to wear tonight , but she needed an excuse as to why she was back so soon .<\/p>\n
Becky nodded , not picking up on the lie .noveldrama<\/p>\n
I think I have just the thing , she said as she walked out from behind the counter .<\/p>\n
We got some new Pjs in yesterday , so this is good timing .<\/p>\n
Lucky me \u2026 Nan thought to herself .<\/p>\n
As she went to the pajama section , Nan watched her .<\/p>\n
Becky was so beautiful .<\/p>\n
This was the woman that her mate chose instead of her , and it made Nans heart hurt with every beat .<\/p>\n
Becky returned with a cute pajama set and Nan forced a smile , barely even looking at the set in her hands .<\/p>\n
Its perfect , she said mindlessly .<\/p>\n
Do you want to try it on ? Becky asked , raising her hands .<\/p>\n
No , need .<\/p>\n
Im sure theyll fit fine , Nan said , nibbling on her lower lip .<\/p>\n
Becky chuckled and walked back towards the counter .<\/p>\n
Well okay then , Becky replied over her shoulder .<\/p>\n
So \u2026 Nan said as she followed her to the counter .<\/p>\n
How was your date the other night ? Becky shrugged .<\/p>\n
The date itself was fine .<\/p>\n
He was such a gentleman , Becky answered .<\/p>\n
I was hed invite me to his place \u2026 but he didnt .<\/p>\n
He dropped me off at home and kissed my cheek .<\/p>\n
Nans chest tightened ; his lips were on her skin ? The thought made Nan feel sick to her stomach and she had to swallow down the bile that rose in her throat .<\/p>\n
But hes been a little absent minded lately , Becky continued .<\/p>\n
Like theres been something on his mind .<\/p>\n
Weve seen each other a couple of times since that date , and it was the same \u2026 its obvious he isnt telling me something .<\/p>\n
I think there might be someone else .<\/p>\n
Nan frowned .<\/p>\n
Someone else ? She asked , raising her brows , Could his mate have yet another woman in his life ? Who was this guy ? She thought about asking what his name was , but then she thought maybe it would be better if she didnt know .<\/p>\n
At least for right now .<\/p>\n
If she knew his name , then it would make this whole thing real and she wasnt ready for that yet .<\/p>\n
Yeah , she said with a frown as she got lost in thought .<\/p>\n
He seems preoccupied when we hang out .<\/p>\n
He kept staring at his phone .<\/p>\n
And when I tried to make a move on him to distract him , he would brush me off .<\/p>\n
He hasnt even kissed my lips yet .<\/p>\n
Its always only the cheek Did you ask him who he was talking to ? Nan found herself asking , Becky nodded .<\/p>\n
He said it was just a friend .<\/p>\n
I dont know if I believed him though .<\/p>\n
Oh \u2026 Im sorry to hear that , Nan replied .<\/p>\n
Becky shrugged casually .<\/p>\n
Its all part of the dating scene , Becky said with a shrug .<\/p>\n
Its not like hes my mate or anything .<\/p>\n
Ill survive .<\/p>\n
So , are you going to try and make it work with him \u2026 or \u2026 ? Nan asked , pressing for more information as Becky rang in the pajama set and told her the total .<\/p>\n
Nan dug in her purse for her wallet , her fingers trembling as she waited for s answer .<\/p>\n
I dont think so , Becky finally replied .<\/p>\n
I mean , maybe if we had more of a connection .<\/p>\n
But I honestly think its just a physical thing .<\/p>\n
At least on my end .<\/p>\n
I wanted to jump his bones , but he could barely touch me , so I doubted he was attracted to me .<\/p>\n
However , he asked me out again for tonight and I declined him .<\/p>\n
Probably better if we are just friends ; know what I mean ? Nan nodded as she finally found her wallet and pulled out her credit card , handing it to Becky .<\/p>\n
After she charged Nan for the pajamas and then put them in a bag , she handed Nan her card back and gave her a polite smile .<\/p>\n
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