Chapter 14 Surprise Kiss

I sat in Jamal's car, waiting for him to close my door and settle into the driver's seat. As he sat down, I turned to face him, my eyes searching for answers.

"Jamal, I need to know what's going on," I said, my voice firm but laced with a hint of vulnerability. "You're taking me to meet my family, but I don't understand. What family? What secrets have you been keeping from me?"

Jamal's expression was calm, but his eyes betrayed a hint of nervousness. He knew he had to reveal the truth, but he was hesitant.

I glared at Jamal, my frustration boiling over. "That's not an explanation!" I exclaimed. "You're just speaking in circles."

Jamal threw up his hands. "What?!" he shouted back. "You know I'm trying to protect you!"

"Protect me?" I scoffed. "You've ruined my life already! What's wrong with you and your brother? What was he talking about in there?" I fired off question after question, my words tumbling out in a furious torrent.

Jamal opened his mouth to respond, but no words came out. He looked like a fish gasping for air, unsure of which question to answer first. His eyes darted back and forth, searching for an escape from my interrogation.

I pressed on, relentless. "Tell me the truth, Jamal. What's going on? What secrets are you hiding?"

Jamal's face turned red, his lips compressing into a thin line. He knew he had to reveal the truth, but it seemed like he was struggling to find the right words.

Jamal's sudden move left me breathless. Instead of answering my questions, he leaned in, his lips brushing against mine in a gentle, yet urgent kiss. I was shocked, my mind racing with confusion.

But surprisingly, I didn't push him away. I sat there, frozen, watching his closed eyes, feeling the warmth of his breath on my skin. His lips moved softly, seeking comfort, solace, and forgiveness.

Time seemed to stand still as I struggled to process my emotions. The tension between us, the unanswered questions, the turmoil within the J-family – all of it melted away, leaving only the two of us, lost in this moment.

Jamal's eyes fluttered open, locking onto mine, searching for permission, for understanding. I didn't pull away, unsure of what I wanted, unsure of what was happening.

Jamal's words broke the silence, his voice low and husky. "See, now you're quiet," he said, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "I didn't mean to kiss you, but to my surprise, I liked it." He paused, his eyes glinting with a mix of emotions.

"Okay, I'll answer one question," he continued, his expression turning serious. "We're going to your family's place to save them." With that, he started the engine and put the car in gear, pulling away from the curb.

I sat there, stunned, trying to process what had just happened. The kiss, Jamal's words, the mysterious danger facing my family... it was all too much to take in.

"Save them from what?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, but Jamal just shook his head.

"Not now, Kim. Just trust me." He glanced in the rearview mirror, his eyes scanning the road behind us.