Tidal Love by KM Lowe

Author:KM Lowe [Lowe, KM]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-09-24T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Harleigh

I’ve dressed to impress tonight. I was determined to look pretty and feel good in myself. I’ve forgone wearing make-up my entire trip so far, just because I’ve become used to wearing none, but tonight, I’ve dolled up to the nines, because I want to. In the pit of my stomach, I doubt my decision already. Maybe I should have just gone casual, let Gio see me the way he has every day so far. Maybe he doesn’t like a woman caked in make-up. Maybe I’ll just embarrass him.

“You look like a drag queen or a clown. Get that shit off your face,” says Martin.

“Martin, it’s only a bit of foundation and lip gloss.”

“Don’t answer me back, Harleigh. Just do as you’re told for once. I am in no mood for your attitude tonight.”

Martin storms out of the room and leaves me looking at my reflection in the mirror. I bang down my hands on my vanity table and the tears fall down my cheeks. I’ve never been big into make-up. I’ve always gone for the subtle look, but Martin hates anything I do. I just can’t win. I take out the make-up remover wipes and scrub my face until I feel like I’m scrubbing the skin off. Maybe a red blotchy face will serve him right.

I sigh dramatically and flop down on my bed. I look at my watch and it says 6.50 p.m. Gio has had impeccable time-keeping skills so far. He won’t be late tonight. It gives me ten minutes to give myself a shake, pull up my big girl panties, and prepare to have some fun.

I pick up my phone and speed dial my brother. It doesn’t even ring twice before he answers.

“Harls, are you okay?”

I hate how whenever I call my family, the first thing they think is that there’s something wrong with me. I know I’ve never given them much cause to think otherwise, but it still annoys me.

“Hello to you too. I’m fine. I just need you to talk me off the ledge.” I hold my elbows on my knees and take a few deep breaths.

“What ledge? What’s going on, Harls?”

I take in a deep breath, sit up straight, and close my eyes. “I’ve met someone. He’s lovely. In fact, he’s perfect, Gav. I just don’t know what I’m doing. I’m so far out of my depth I’m drowning.”

“Okay… I’m not seeing the problem, doll. You might have to break it down for me, but first take a few deep breaths and calm down.”

I take in a few deep breaths and slowly exhale. I feel my heart rate lowering and my breathing regulate to a normal pace.

“There isn’t a problem, it’s me. He’s taking me out to dinner tonight. I love spending time with him. He seems to enjoy spending time with me. He’s a gentleman, Gavin.” I sigh.

Even sitting here listening to myself I can hear how stupid I’m being. My lack of confidence in myself and other people has its downside.

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