Chapter 4

Deejah's POV

I was in class, waiting for our lecturer for what seemed like forever and yet he hadn't shown up. I grabbed my bag and was about to leave, when he walked in, making an excuse of having a board meeting.

Immediately he started lecturing, I felt like dozing off, for his lectures were always as boring as hell.

After the lecture time had elapsed, the lecturer walked out of the classroom the same way he entered. I returned my book to my bag and was about to leave the theatre when I felt my hand being grabbed by someone from behind. I turned around, only to see Sheriff - my boyfriend. We started dating at my 100level and he was already in his final year. He was one of those typical bad guys on campus, always attending all parties in the vicinity.

He changed my lifestyle from being a nerd to a classic babe. He loved me I loved him too. People gossiped behind his back, saying he was a player, a womanizer, a cheat, but I didn't give any of them a listening ear. I trusted him and believed he would never cheat on me. He couldn't do any of those things to me, because I was his only true love. He promised to adore me forever.

"Hey, love!" He called, smiling brightly and making me blush in the process. The stares from my coursemates made me even shyer.

"I missed you so much. Where have you been for the past one week that I didn't set my eyes on you? I hope you're fine?" Sheriff inquired.

I nodded, reassuring him that I was alright.

"You look pale." He voiced. "What happened?"

"Why are you this worried about me?" I asked, teasing him. "Can't you see that I'm fine, baby? It's just that this week has been really stressful for me." I replied, which made him feel relieved. I instantly felt guilty for making him worry so much about me.

"Okay, fine. I am happy that I have been able to see you now. Can we go for an outing and have some moment together?" he asked while kissing my cheeks.

I nodded.

Together, we left the theatre for the restaurant and the waiter led us to a seat, where we sat down and waited for our orders to be delivered.

"Deejah, I love you. You're my life and my everything. I can never do without you. You make me complete. When will all my love for you end, Deejah?" he was holding my hand while asking me these questions. I couldn't even give him a reply to his questions.

"Wow, Sherrif! I'm speechless. Our love shall grow forever and never end." I assured.

"Exactly, babe. When the mountain melts with the sun. When all the seas of the earth dry up, I will still love you then and forever." he said and planted a lingering kiss on my hand, making me all emotional and teary.

I quickly walked over to his side and pulled him into a bone-crushing hug. I was undoubtedly smitten by his words.

"Sheriff, I love you too," I responded and tears started dropping on my cheeks.

He used his hand to clean them up.

Shortly later, the waiter brought our orders and left. Sheriff started feeding me and I did the same too, which got people to stare at us with admiration.

Immediately we finished, Sheriff paid and we left. He snaked a hand around my waist, as we walked towards his car and he opened the door for me. Immediately I got in, he closed it and went to the other side of the car and got in himself.

He drove us to the beach, where we had a lot of fun and created memorable memories.

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Everything seemed so quick. It was already getting dark, so I had to go home. I didn't want my dad to get home before me. And my mum would surely scold me too if that happened. I didn't really care, because I enjoyed the time I spent with my love. I shook my head, getting rid of the thought from my head. I couldn't let her spoil my mood with her nagging.

"Sweetheart, I have to go home now. It's getting dark." I informed him, not sure how he would react. Surprisedly, he understood and pulled into the car and then he went to the other side and started driving. He stopped at the school parking lot, where my car was still parked.

"Baby love, thank you for today. It means everything to me. I really appreciate your time" Sherrif said, smiling.

I feel happy with the fun we had today too, love." I said, but what did next made my eyes widen. He grabbed my hand towards him and I could feel his scent. He touched my cheeks and his lips smashed against mine. I didn't want to be a boring girlfriend, so I responded by kissing him back and pulling away after some time.

"Wow, babe! You're amazing. I love you. You don't know what this means to me. Thank you." Sheriff said and hopped out of the car, then opened my door, like the gentleman he was.

He led me to my car and hugged me, before letting me go.

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I arrived in front of my house and honked. The security men opened the gate and I drove in. I sighted daddy's car already parked in his usual parking space. I parked my car and alighted quickly.

I wanted to tiptoe in, but luck was not on my side, as my mum was already shouting my name and throwing questions at me.

"Why are you just coming in now?"

I started feeling scared of mum's interrogation because I did not know what to say that will calm her down.

"Mum, we were having a fixed lecture, which was unexpected I never knew it would get dark before it ends. I could have called home. I am sorry, mum. It will never happen again." I pleaded.

She just nodded and waved a hand, signalling me to get out of her sight.

I went to my room, dropped my bag and then showered, then changed into my nightwear. I performed ablution and prayed afterwards.

I lay down on my bed and sleep refused to overshadow me. I started thinking of our first kiss with the sheriff. The old side of me made me feel guilty that I let my boyfriend kiss me before marriage and the new side of me was very happy, for the kiss was like something I never imagined it to be. It was just the best feelings in the world and the true definition of how we loved each other. I drifted off to sleep with a smile on my face.