Chapter77: don't you baby me.

I went to the restaurant that Andy said we meet. I was shocked to find Shawn there too, but I was happy. I hugged them when I met them at the table.

"Heeey Kimberly. I've missed you babe."Shawn said when we hugged.

"Me too."I said as I broke the hug. I hugged Andy too then I sat down. I had my glasses on. Even though my eyes are back to normal, my friends know every single changes in my body.

"So,, what's up with the sunglasses?"Andy asked looking at me closely.

"It's nothing."I said shrugging then I looked between them smiling.

"I didn't say it's a thing."Andy said.

"Good, because it's nothing."I said," heey... I'm starving. Why don't we order something to eat."I said to divert the story somewhere else. But it's true that I'm starving, I have not eaten anything since morning. I didn't even have Breakfast today and I wonder if Alex has eaten. I groan inwardly because I can't stop thinking and worrying about him no matter how many times I tell myself not to think about him.

Shawn called for the waiter who brought the menu. I took it after he was done and I smiled. I could feel my mouth water because of the food there. I was looking at the menu when I felt Shawn's hand on my wrist.

"What the hell happened to your wrist?"he asked examining my wrist and I remembered the bruise that was caused by Alex in the morning. I had worn a long sleeved blouse to cover it up but the blouse must have moved a little from my wrist to expose the bruise. I cursed inwardly and then I withdrew my hand away from him.

"It's nothing."I said pretending to look at the menu.

"What do you mean nothing? You have a bruised wrist Kimberly. What the fuck is wrong. You are obviously not okay. First with the weird talk in the morning on the phone and now with the sunglasses. Then there is this bruised wrist. Did he do this to you?"Andy said shouting and the people on the next table looked at us. I looked at them and smiled apologetically and then I looked at my friends.

"Nothing is wrong guys stop overthinking. I'm perfectly fine. I just felt like wearing sunglasses today and the bruise is from yesterday at the ranch."I lied smiling at them reassuringly.

"Whatever Kim, if you don't want to tell us what is wrong, we won't force you. We know when you are lying. We've had a lifetime to know each other so don't you think you can lie to us."Shawn said. The waiter brought the food that we ordered and I thanked my stars for this. This could break the weirdness around the table.

"Enjoy the food."the waitress said and we nodded to dismiss her. We started eating and I burried myself in the food. I was really hungry.

"Is that your boss and your boyfriend having lunch together Kimberly?"I heard Shawn say and I jerked my head up. What the hell is he talking about? Alex and Sheebalie eating together?

"Where are they?"I asked and Shawn pointed at a certain direction with his mouth. I shifted my head and I was met by a pair of eyes staring at me. We locked our gazes for a while then I looked away still with the sunglasses on.

"Don't you want to say hi?"Andy asked looking at me. No in the world I'm talking to Alex. He hurt me a lot in the morning and I'm not talking to him. I don't care if he's with Sheebalie, that doesn't change anything. I'm curious though. I'm curious about what they're talking about.

"Naah, he's busy and I don't want to bother him."I said and I continued to eat.

"Okay Kimberly. I can see what this is but if you want to talk I'm here."Shawn said and Andy smiled nodding her head to show she's agreeing with Shawn. I really want to tell them but at the same time I don't want to." Is Alex friends with your boss? That's really weird. What can they be talking about?"Shawn said.

"Business. They are both business people maybe they're talking about a deal."I said and it took all the control I had not to look at their direction. I really want to hear Alex's voice but that is not happening. 

"I don't think it's a business deal. Your man keeps looking at this direction every time. Should we go to another restaurant?"Andy asked and I looked at her frowning.

"Why?"

"Because...I can see that there is something wrong with you two. I can see that you are not comfortable. Did he do that to your wrist?"Andy asked me and I looked away. She's forcing me into telling her and I don't have any escape route. They are not gonna drop the subject.

I removed my sunglasses and I looked at them. I didn't see a reaction I expected and I assumed maybe I'm better." We had a fight. And I want to go to my old house today. I need a break from him."I said and my friends nodded in Union.

"Can we accompany you there. We can stay with you for a while." Shawn said and I smiled.

"Sure."I answered and I continued eating. I'm surprised they didn't ask more questions.

"So.. what did you really fight over."Andy asked. Too much to think about them not asking more questions.

"I refused his marriage proposal."I said and Shawn spit his water. Andy dropped her spoon to the plate making it to make noise and people looked at us.

"What the fuck are you saying? You mean Alex proposed and you refused his marriage proposal?" Shawn asked after he composed himself.

"I have my reasons."I said.

"Whatever Kimberly. Damn.. that's a good opportunity you wasted there. You love him and he loves you, what else do you need for the marriage to happen?" Shawn said and I looked at him unbelievably. I can't believe this. Is he supporting Alex like seriously.

I dropped my knife and fork and I properly looked at Shawn." You mean you that just because someone love you and you love him you should get married. That's so low of you to think like that. That's what he said too. The exact same words. Do you know he has never taken me to a date? I have not even met his family except his sister. Andy, do you think I should marry him?"I asked Andy looking at her.

"I don't know what to say Kimberly. I think Shawn has a point, I mean, you are not marrying his parents. If you love him then you would have accepted his proposal in a heartbeat. I don't mean anything wrong, I hope you understand."she said and I felt my blood boil. They are supposed to be supporting me, telling me that I'm right. I gathered my things ready to leave. I can't stay here anymore.

"Where are you going?"Shawn asked and I glared at him.

"I can't stay here anymore. I'm leaving and nobody follow me at all. I need to be alone. Don't come to my house too. For your information, I want to marry him but I have to consider some things. You know how marriage is important to my grandma and you are supporting him? Do you even understand the way he proposed? My grandma wouldn't be proud at all. I need this for her. You can't seriously support Alex and his shady proposal. What kind of friends are you?"I asked them and I felt my eyes sting a little.

"We are not supporting him Kimberly." Shawn said.

"You are. What you said is the exact same words he said. You two as my friends are the ones who are supposed to understand everything I do. You are the people who knows where I come from and what I have gone through and how marriage is important to my grandma and my mom."I told them and I dropped a few dollars for the food and I turned to leave. I felt a few drops of tears drop on my cheeks and I quickly wiped them. I didn't care if Alex was here or Sheebalie. I'm not in the mood right now for anyone.

I reached my car and I pressed the on button." Kimberly."I heard his voice. I turned around and I was welcomed by his face.

"Are you here to shout at me again Alex?"I asked tears flowing down my cheeks. I couldn't stop them anymore.

"Baby..."he started.

"Don't you baby me. I need to leave."I said and I got in the car.

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