Chapter 65 : Flashback 16 : Striked

Chrisanna

"Are you really into this guy or is he kind of rebound?" mama asks as she watches me dress up while unloading the laundry basket.

I clear my throat as I look at myself in the mirror. A red sweatshirt and blue jeans always seemed like a terrible combination to me but I feel like I should do more stuff I don't like.

"He's good. Not a spoiled brat", I tell Mama as I bend down to tie my shoelaces.

"This is not a reason for going out with someone though", she says. "I just wanna make sure no one is hurt in this process. Not even the boy. Make sure he knows he's a rebound if he really is. Okay? You don't wanna hurt good people", she passes me a half smile and walks away.

I let out a deep sigh. It's just a dinner date! And I'm sure I won't take things further with Leo if it doesn't work out.

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I come out of the house with my bicycle when my eyes pop out at the opposite side of the road. Samuel is standing there with his bicycle, darting his eyes on the gate.

"What are you doing