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Franklin looked up at me and stood. “Okay.”
I picked up my keys from the table, then Franklin led me to the front door, allowing me to walk out first.
I noticed how cloudy it had gotten since earlier in the day. I prayed it didn’t thunder because I was terrified of thunderstorms.
We walked the few feet to my house and walked up the steps. I wanted to cry when I saw the board on my front room window. I couldn’t believe Leo did some bullshit like that. I didn’t understand why he couldn’t just leave and go about his business.
“Thanks again for boarding up the window. I’ll call first thing in the morning to get it fixed,” I told Franklin as we walked into the house.
“You don’t have to keep thanking me, Junicia.”
I couldn’t tell if he was aggravated or not, so I didn’t say anything else about it.
“Okay. I’m going to get my stuff. I’ll be back in a few minutes. Make yourself comfortable.”
Franklin went into the living room as I headed toward the stairs. I needed to let Lauren know what was going on, so I got my phone out of my pocket.
Me: Girl, you won’t believe what has transpired in the last few hours. Leo broke my window, and Franklin and Leo fought. I’m staying at Franklin’s house tonight.
I knew she would have a ton of questions, but I couldn’t answer them all with Franklin sitting downstairs.
Lauren called before I could put the phone down, but I declined the call.
Me: Franklin is downstairs in my living room while I get some stuff to stay at his house. I promise I’ll call you as soon as I get the chance to talk freely. I’m good, so don’t worry.
Lauren: You can’t tell me not to worry after you said all of that.
Me: Trust me, I’m fine.
Lauren: Maybe now you can get some new dick.
Me: I am not worrying about that man’s dick.
I did notice his print when he’d changed into his sweatpants, but I wasn’t thinking about doing anything like that with him. I was just happy he helped me.
Lauren: You should be! I’ll let you go for now, but please call me tomorrow. Love you.
Me: I will, and I love you too.
I put the phone on the charger while I got my stuff together. I didn’t want to keep Franklin waiting too long, so I quickly packed some toiletries, pajamas, and some loungewear for the next day. I didn’t have to work, so I wouldn’t have to worry about rushing to work in the morning. After grabbing my phone and the charger, I headed back downstairs.
Franklin looked up as soon as my foot hit the bottom step.
“I’m ready.”
“Okay. Make sure you lock everything up.”
“I usually keep everything locked, but I’ll check real quick.”
I put my bag on the floor, then went to make sure my windows and back door were closed. Once I ensured I had everything, Franklin and I headed back to his house.
I didn’t get bad vibes from Franklin, but I was nervous about being close to him, especially since it felt like we were both attracted to each other.
Only time would tell how things turned out.
Chapter
Eight
