Chapter 226
Yeah , Im having a girls night with my best friend tonight , and I wanted to get something comfortable , she said .
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 .
Becky nodded , not picking up on the lie .
I think I have just the thing , she said as she walked out from behind the counter .
We got some new Pjs in yesterday , so this is good timing .
Lucky me … Nan thought to herself .
As she went to the pajama section , Nan watched her .
Becky was so beautiful .
This was the woman that her mate chose instead of her , and it made Nans heart hurt with every beat .
Becky returned with a cute pajama set and Nan forced a smile , barely even looking at the set in her hands .
Its perfect , she said mindlessly .
Do you want to try it on ? Becky asked , raising her hands .
No , need .
Im sure theyll fit fine , Nan said , nibbling on her lower lip .
Becky chuckled and walked back towards the counter .
Well okay then , Becky replied over her shoulder .
So … Nan said as she followed her to the counter .
How was your date the other night ? Becky shrugged .
The date itself was fine .
He was such a gentleman , Becky answered .
I was hed invite me to his place … but he didnt .
He dropped me off at home and kissed my cheek .
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 .
But hes been a little absent minded lately , Becky continued .
Like theres been something on his mind .
Weve seen each other a couple of times since that date , and it was the same … its obvious he isnt telling me something .
I think there might be someone else .
Nan frowned .
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 .
At least for right now .
If she knew his name , then it would make this whole thing real and she wasnt ready for that yet .
Yeah , she said with a frown as she got lost in thought .
He seems preoccupied when we hang out .
He kept staring at his phone .
And when I tried to make a move on him to distract him , he would brush me off .
He hasnt even kissed my lips yet .
Its always only the cheek Did you ask him who he was talking to ? Nan found herself asking , Becky nodded .
He said it was just a friend .
I dont know if I believed him though .
Oh … Im sorry to hear that , Nan replied .
Becky shrugged casually .
Its all part of the dating scene , Becky said with a shrug .
Its not like hes my mate or anything .
Ill survive .
So , are you going to try and make it work with him … or … ? Nan asked , pressing for more information as Becky rang in the pajama set and told her the total .
Nan dug in her purse for her wallet , her fingers trembling as she waited for s answer .
I dont think so , Becky finally replied .
I mean , maybe if we had more of a connection .
But I honestly think its just a physical thing .
At least on my end .
I wanted to jump his bones , but he could barely touch me , so I doubted he was attracted to me .
However , he asked me out again for tonight and I declined him .
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 .
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 .