“Iknewit!”
This time I couldn't stop the laugh that burst from my lips.
“Kamran, I had no idea you'd get like this.”
He groaned and handed me my phone.
“Look, I know I'm being weird and paranoid, I just don't get why you have it when you said that you loved me and always wanted me.”
“This wasn't exactly on the cards before,” I reminded him. “And for the record, I'm too busy for it anyway. It's been ages since I even went on.”
To prove my point, I opened it up and went to the messages.
My last sent message was from over two months ago, but I hastily decided not to show Kamran because itwassetting up a meeting time. I'd completely forgotten about that guy. No one had ever mattered to me the way that Kamran did.
“I'm deleting it,” I said, and set my phone down flat so that he could see me do it.
Kamran watched, still looking glum.
“Why am I being like this?” he asked.
I got the impression that he was asking the room more than he was askingme, but I answered anyway.
“Because you had your trust broken recently?” I suggested. “And you're worried I'll do the same?”
He looked at me, frowning.
“The thought of you spending all that time, finding other guys for hook-ups or whatever, when I was right there but oblivious... It's fucking with my head.”
I swallowed.
“Come here so I can hug you again,” I said and he pushed up immediately.
I met him half way, pulling him into a warm embrace that he clung to.
“You're everything to me,” he whispered. “Always have been... Why was I so stupid?”
I squeezed him harder, my heart clenching.
“You're not stupid,” I argued. He just shrugged and held onto me even tighter.
Finally, when he pulled back, his eyes were red, dark lashes wet.
“Okay,” he said. “Let's go tell my wife I'm in love with someone else.”
SEVENTEEN
Kamran
I was revved up and ready to finally get this over with, but it was like Michelle had a sixth sense, because my phone vibrated with a string of messages.
I'm taking Lissa to the spa for the day.
Then to see a chick flick.
Then probably out for drinks.
She needs a pick-me-up. I'm sure you understand. I promise I'll deliver her home tomorrow, but for now, I'm stealing her.
