Selfish
Chapter 2

9:56 p.m. (Later that day)

“So…” Justin chewed on his spaghetti as he gazed at his next door neighbor from across the table. “What did you say your name was?”

“Um…Kiara. Yours?”

“Justin.” she chuckled and took a sip of her wine.

“That’s a nice name. My…ex-boyfriend’s name is Justin. We broke up, because…I had to leave Kentwood to come down here.” he nodded.

“So you’re from Louisiana?” she nodded meekly.

“Yeah.” he gulped down his wine while gazing in her eyes. “Ew.” she held a disgusted look. “Look at how you drink that.  It’s not too…strong for you? I mean…you drink it like it’s…juice. Ahaha.” he chortled and stuffed some corn in his mouth.

“Nah. I’ve been drinking wine since I was SEVEN! Of coarse my parents knew A THING about this. Haha. They would always think I was…weird, because…whenever I finished the wine…I would start acting crazy…like I was HIGH or something. Now…I can control myself. Especially if I just met a beautiful woman.” he gazed deeply in her eyes. She blushed and held her head down.

“Um…” she stammered.

“How old are you?” she looked up to lock eyes with his.

“Twenty-one.” she spoke softly.

“Well I’m twenty-two, and I’m STILL living with my parents. Well actually they’re living with me. I would always say…if I EVER…won the lotto…I am to buy a huge…eleven bedroom house for my family and I.” he sighed. “Right now…I’m working on buying a place of my own. I’ve already accomplished my first dream…now on with the next.”

“Wow. So you won the lotto?” he chuckled.

“Yep. Twenty million dollars.” she gasped.

“That’s unbelievable. I wish I won the lotto. Damn you’re lucky.” he chuckled.

“I guess, but…that doesn’t complete everything. After I buy my house…I’m going to be working on a wife…and then children. The reason for me buying a house…is for me and a family of my own.” she nodded with a sternly look on her face. 

“I understand. You know…I want a family of my own also, but…I haven’t found the right guy yet.”

“Well…what are you looking for in a guy?” he asked curiously.

“Um…well he needs to be positive about the things he do. Um…sort of sensitive. I love a guy with a great sense of humor, and a mind of his own. He can be…a little demanding. Oh and sporty. I like to play basketball when I can.”

“Really? So do I.” she giggled.

“I want a cute…slightly built…blue eyed…brown curly haired dude.” Just as he thought, the description fit him perfectly. He definitely knew he would get close to her in no time, but it seemed difficult to confess his feelings for her. Why did he have to be so selfish?

Chapter 3

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