Chapter 0226  Yeah , Im having a girls night with my best friend tonight , and I wanted to get somethingfortable , she said .


    Maybe some new PJs ? It was a lie ; Nan had plenty of Pjs andfy 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 ce … 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 mindedtely , 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 preupied 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 .