"No no no and no"
I moved past all the hangers in distaste. The girls and I have been shopping for close to three hours and I still haven't found anything I liked
They insisted I buy a dinner gown for the special occasion
"How about this one?" Tiffany held up a mini black and gold flair dress. It was beautiful
I squealed in delight
"Yes! I love it!"
The girls sighed in relief. They were getting tired of standing
"Finally" Amber said
"What next?" I asked them
"We go get your make up done" Stephanie answered
After paying 200 dollars for the dress, we were off to the make up studio
"What look are you going for?" The artist asked me as I sat down
I didn't reply. Instead, I admired myself in the vanity mirror. Damn, I'm gorgeous
"Something glamorous" Tiffany said "but not too glam" she quickly added "its for an evening event"
The artist nodded then set to work. Since I was bored of sitting down doing nothing I decided to text Josh
Me: Heyy
Josh: Hi babe
Me: What's up?
Josh: Nothing, just laying on my bed
Me: Lazy cow. Don't you work?
Josh: Lol. I took over my dad's company. I decided to take some time off
Me: Spoiled ass
Josh: Look who's talking😏
Me: 😌
Josh: what about you? What are you up to?
Me: At the mall with my friends
Josh: You didn't invite me😭
"Fuck" I said aloud
"Shh" the lady reprimanded "Don't talk when I'm doing your eyebrows"
"Your job is to do what you're doing not to tell me when I can and can't talk"
She looked annoyed with my response. Pfft, like I care
"You guys" I said
They were reading magazines on my left side. Amber used the opportunity to get her nails done
"Yeah?" They replied
"Can I call my friend to come over here. I promised him I'd call him if we go out on my birthday"
"Is he cute?" Tiffany asked
"Yes"
"Slut" Stephanie mumbled. Tiffany glared at her
"He can come"
Me: you can come if you like
Josh: Thank goodness. I'm fucking bored
I texted him the address and store we were in
This woman kept tugging and pulling all parts of my face on purpose
I mean, what's the reason for puling out someone's cheek to apply blush?
"Why are you pulling my cheeks?" I was angry at this point. No one is allowed to touch me in an unacceptable manner
She smirked
"To make it more red"
"Isn't that what the blush is supposed to do?".
No reply came from her. I rolled my eyes. This is probably revenge for what happened when she was doing my eyebrows
I was so glad when she finished. I checked myself in the mirror, she's actually pretty good
I stood up and showed my friends. They loved it as much as I did
Tiffany was still doing her nails so we decided to wait for her till she was done.
I was just trying to busy myself by taking pictures on my Snapchat when Josh came in
All the girls had their mouths open at the sight of him. It was hilarious to watch
"Hey Josh"
He tried to hug me but I kept my distance
"Watch my make up. You'll get stained"
"Sorry. I didn't notice"
He took a closer look at my face then smiled
"You look nice"
The girls stood up obviously waiting for me to introduce them. Tiffany even told the girl doing her nails to hold on
I introduced each one of them by their names. He kept on shaking their hands till he got to.... Leslie
"Hi" he said
She blushed
"Hi" she replied
Aww, it was so cute. The other girls giggled
Instantly, I felt bad about having sex with Josh. Leslie might fancy him and if she hears about it she may get heartbroken
He let go of her and turned to me
"Where are we going to next?"
"To eat then we leave"
"Alright"
We paid then made our way to the food court. My friends were walking in the front while Josh and I stayed at the back
"So... " I wiggled my eyebrows at him. He laughed
"What now?"
"You like her... " I teased
"Who? Leslie? No"
"How did you know I was talking bout her? Hmm"
He face palmed himself
"Fine. I'm attracted to her. She's really pretty "
"I knew it"
"Is she nice?"
"Very"
"Alright"
"Leslie and Joshyy sitting in a tree. K-i-s-s-i.. "
"Okay okay I get it. You can stop now"
I giggled. This is going to be so fun. We got to the food court and ordered what we wanted
Lunch was all fun and laughs. We had such a great time. Josh got to know the girls, Tiffany kept checking out cute guys and I threw my French fries at strangers' backs
You know, every birthday of mine always included me throwing a bomb ass party or going on an expensive holiday in some overseas country. Today is different, today includes me having a nice time with my friends. I can say its the best birthday I've ever had.
"Whoa" Amber said "its 6:30 already"
"Time for you to get ready" Tiffany added
"What's going on?" Josh asked, confused
"They're taking me somewhere" I replied
"They might kill you" Josh joked
I chuckled
"We should get going then?"
"Yup"
****
"We're here" Stephanie announced
I was dressed in my gown and my make up was adjusted a little bit.
Stephanie drove my car to the destination we were going to. I wouldn't know where we are because I'm currently blindfolded
"Can I take off my blindfold now? Please"
"Nope"
What if Josh was right? What if they were tryna kill me? I mean, for all I know Tiffany and Amber may still be after my position of popularity.
I felt someone bring me out of the car. I was led into what felt like a building. I could see bright light shine through my blindfold
They led me to what seemed like an elevator
"Where are we?" I asked. I was not even sure about who was with me
"You'll soon see" the person sang. It sounded like Stephanie
When the door opened, she led me down the hallway I assume then she stopped
She knocked on a door. I was so pensive. When the person opened she lightly pushed me inside
"My work here is done" she said
I panicked. Oh no. Who is she leaving me alone with?
"No, you can't leave!"
"Good luck"
I heard the door close. I stood still waiting for what was about to happen.
The mystery person untied my blindfold. I had to close my eyes tight and open to get adjusted to the light.
I was stunned when I saw who it was
Drew
"D-Drew?'
He looked so gorgeous in his dress shirt and jeans. The room was beautiful
It occurred to me that we were in a hotel
"Hey" he said
I wasn't even thinking when I rushed into his arms. Tears rushed down my face. How I missed this feeling
"I'm sorry'' he sighed
What?
"No no I should be the one sorry. I should have never made that bet. I really do have feelings for you I swear I.. "
"Shh. Without that bet we would have never been this way. Its fine love''
He held my face looking me straight in the eyes
"I'm sorry" I repeated
"I'm sorry too for doubting you"
I smiled weakly. How I love this boy, its unexplainable
"So does that mean we're back now?"
He chuckled
"We were still dating in my head"
"Wait.. What about Madison?"
He sighed
"I met her at the park on the day I found out you had a bet on me"
"Oh"
Wow, all this while I thought she was an ex girlfriend or something
"I have a confession" he said
"Which is?'
"She gave me a blow job"
What?
"What? When?"
"A few days ago"
I felt all the air go out of me. Well, I have no right to talk. My offence is even worse
"I have something to give you" he pulled me to the bed for us to sit down
He handed me a big gift bag. I brought out the most beautiful gown I've ever seen from it
"Oh my gosh Drew"
It was a blue sequined dress with matching shoes and a purse, designed by Dolce and Gabanna . Its so beautiful
How did he get the money to buy this?
"And I have another confession" he said
"Okay"
"That's the reason why Leslie and I were always hanging out. We were thinking of what to get You and how to get money. She's a very good friend"
I mentally face palmed myself. So all this while I was angry with them for hanging out, this was their purpose?
God, remind me never to judge so quickly again
"Thank you so much"
"You deserve it and more. I would give you the world if I could"
I pulled him by the chin and kissed him. God, its been so long
He laid back on the bed putting me on top of him
"Tell him... " my subconscious taunted
"Drew I have a confession too"
"Okay?"
"You remember Josh?"
"Yeah. The guy we met at the dinner party. Eric's cousin"
"Um we.... "
"What? Talk to me"
"We had sex a couple days ago"
He had no time to reply me as my phone rang, ruining the moment
I groaned. What now?
It was Gerald. What could this boy possibly want
"Hello" I said
"Bella, where are you?" He sounded breathless as if he had been running in a state of panic
"Whoa. What's going on?" I was so scared
"Its not something I can tell you on the phone. Come home"
"Alright"
Hold up. How do I go home? Drew doesn't have a car and the girls drove me here
I quickly called Tiffany cause I think she was the one who drove
Luckily she picked up on the fourth ring
"Hello. How's your date going?"
"Where are you?"
"Home, why?"
"Where's my car? I need it fast"
"Its in the parking lot and your keys are in your purse. Wait what's wrong?"
I didn't even reply, I ended the call
"What's going on?" Drew asked
"I don't know. Let's get out of here"
In a flash we were outside. I practically ran through the hotel reception in 8 inch heels not caring what I looked like
Drew and I got in the car but one problem. I didn't even know where I am or how to get home
I hit my head on the steering wheel
"Fuck!"
"What?"
"I don't know where we are"
"I got you. Just follow my lead"
I drove all the way home with Drew giving me directions from his GPS. We got there in no time which I was grateful for
I had barely parked the car when I jumped out and went straight inside the house
Steve was pacing round the room making calls, Maria was in a corner crying. Gerald just ran to hug me
"What's wrong?"
He sobbed
"Mom's been kidnapped'