Chapter 4

It was now July 1 and my summer had officially began. Most girls summer days were spent partying and getting drunk every night. However, I had to look a summer job to help my mom out and save up for college. I got accepted to UTECH recently for their Nursing Program which cost half a million dollars. So I had no time to slack off, I needed to work hard so I can pay the first $100, 000.00 by December. I sent out my resume to a few business places and pharmacies nearby my house so hopefully I'll get a job by they 10th of this month. Today, Tiana and I are planning to have a girls day together so I got ready. After bathing I went inside and got dressed in a multi colored dress and pink strap up slippers. I placed my hair in a messy bun with some scrunches over it. After a make a bowl of cereal, I grabbed my black one strap handbag and my phone and headed out. Of course after I told my mom and sister goodbye.

I walked down the road where Tiana lived and reached her house about 6 minutes later. After calling for her, she came out to get me and welcomed me inside.

"You're here alone?" I asked as I sat on her bed.

"Yup. Mom's working and my sister is out with her friends" she answered and hopped on her bed.

"Help me make an important decision Ashanti. Haikyuu Season 4 or Fairy Tail Season 2?"

"Dammmnnn girl. How the heck am I supposed to pick which one??? Ugghhh I love them both but let's go with Haikyuu" I said as I laid down on my belly.

"I miss Oikawa from Aoba Josai, no joke..." I sighed having some of her left over chips.

"Girl I thought you loved Hisoka....don't be a thot" Tiana looked at me.

"Of course I love Hisoka but Oikawa is bae. Let's be honest his serves are a major turn on" I spoke dreamily.

"No lie there" she laughed.

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After two hours of watching anime and eating pizzas and chicken wings, Asher called asking us if we wanted to hang out at his place. Tiana took forever getting ready cause she wanted to "look good for her man" and by the time we reached over Ashers' place it was 1pm.

"Ladies..." Asher greeted when we entered his house. His very big 3 story penthouse.

"I want food" I told him and he chuckled wrapping him arms around Tiana.

"Of course you do...luckily I prepared for that"

"Smart brother, smart" I smiled as I sat on the leather sofa. "And no PDA when I'm around. You two sick my stomach" I fake barfed when he kissed Tiana before walking out of the living room.

"You're just jealous cause you're single" Tiana teased me.

"I have a boyfriend!" I exclaimed, frowning at her.

"Hisoka doesn't count nerd" Tiana laughed before sitting beside me.

"He counts in my heart" I sighed dreamily with my hands on my chest.

"What did I miss?" Asher questioned as he returned with a bowl of popcorn, chocolate bars, Doritos and 5 grilled cheeses sandwiches.

"Ashanti is counting Hisoka as an actual boyfriend again" Tiana laughed, helping her boyfriend.

"Ashanti come on, I have friends who would definitely be interested in you if only you gave them a chance" Asher said as he handed me two grilled sandwiches and a chocolate bars.

"No thanks and thanks" I said as I took the food from him.

"Anyyywwaayyss... what're we watching?"

"How about Happy Death Day, or A Quiet Place?" Tiana suggested.

"Boo and boo" I spoke while eating my grilled cheese sandwiches. "How about....Annabelles' Creation or.... The Nun 2?"

"Nah let's watch John Wick 2" Asher suggested.

I laughed out loud which caused them to look at me like I'm crazy.

"It's funny how every time we hang out, we can never decide what to watch"

"True that" they agreed.

After a few minutes we all decided to watch The Big Bang Theory. Crazy, I know.

Tiana and Asher sat together all cuddled up while I sat by myself on the side eating some Doritos. I suddenly got a WhatsApp message and I checked to see it was Alex, one of my high school friends. I actually kinda missed him, he was one of the nicest boys in our class.

('Hey Ashanti' — 1:45pm) his message read.

('What's up Alex?' —1:46pm) I texted back.

('Not much. Uhm so I just texted because I was wondering if you'd like to hang out sometime together? —1:46pm)

Hang out...together? A date? Wait no, I might be overthinking things. He must simply mean in a friendly way. Right? RIGHT?! It's not like he ever tried making a move on me or anything while we went to school together. But what's if...? Would I give him a chance? I mean Alex is kinda cute. But I don't know the first thing about dating. What would I do if we dated? Cuddle and kiss? Go on dates? The thought made me cringe. Nah, I mentally laughed, I could never.

('Sure when?' —1:56pm) I texted him.

('Whenever you can...how about next week Friday then?' —1:57pm) his message read.

('Okay I'll text you then and let you know what's up' —1:57pm)

('Okay great. Anyways I'll text you later, I'm kinda busy right now. TTYL ^__-' —1:59pm) he texted but I decided not to reply.

A boyfriend huh? I never imagined having one, I mean what would I need one for? I mean yes sometimes when I see how Tiana and Asher are I feel like I want one but I don't know. What kinda guy would I go for? Tall? Probably. What else? Ugh I don't even know but I guess having one couldn't be too bad. Unless they do stupid things and make me cringe like crazy. Then cheat on me and break my heart and have sex with Bianca from high school and tell his best friend Luke who will make fun of me cause he's a jerk. Hahah what the heck? Me and my silly thoughts. Who the heck is Bianca and Luke hahah.

I was snapped out of my thought when something caught my eyes, rather I should say someone. Tall, slender yet muscular, black hair. Grey sleeveless shirt, black jeans, black boots. Hair in a low messy pony tail. I must be going crazy, I thought as I watched him walked down the stairs looking at his phone.

~badum badum~

~thud thud thud~

~badum badum~

~thud thud thud~

This guy...he- he's the same guy from my graduation night. What the heck is he doing here? Asher knows this guy? After what happened that night, I woke up in the hotel room by myself. I didn't remember what exactly happened, but I remember a couple of things which made my cheeks heat up. But this face is one I couldn't forget at all. So beautiful, my heart pounded furiously in my chest.

"Hey Asher I'm heading out now, I'll be back later-..ohhhh you have company" He spoke in a deep voice finally looking up from his phone.

"Oh yeah this is my girlfriend Tiana" Asher introduced them and the black haired guy smiled at her, nodding in respect.

"Hi" she smiled and gave him a small wave.

"...and that's my friend Ashanti" Asher pointed to his left and the guy turned to look at me.

I froze.

He froze.

Our eyes connected.

My heart was beating so fast, I started feeling intimidated I had to look away.

I felt like I was gonna faint, suddenly he smirked looking at me.

"Ladies this is my uncle, Zayn"