Chapter 31: Feelings of regret

Haya's POV

She intertwined her legs slow dancing bidding farewell to the sun

It hit her skin, she looked full of diamonds like mankind's worst nightmare but my wildest dream come true

It birthed right in front of me, not knowing what to do time ticking conscious clouded, wishing I stood up to dance...I reached out

wishing I held on tight

'But the sun will rise tomorrow and I will get a chance to try again' - I wrote after a very long time looking at Zoe dancing close to the opened sliding door, the sun setting and playing chill music on max.

"I love this song, who is the artist?" I asked when Zoe closed the sliding door and turned to look at me.

"Frank Ocean, do not tell me you have not listened to any of his songs before?!" she sat on the bed.

"I have not," I replied quite disappointed in myself because I have been missing out on good music.

I have seen some of my contacts post his music but I have never really paid attention. Now he is definitely among my top 5 favorite artists. His music is very diverse and it makes me just want to chase everything I am always daydreaming about.

I am glad I heard of him before the semester started now his music is st.

"Well I barely listen to anyone else but him so you are going to be listening to him all the time if I am playing music," she replied standing me up from the bed.

"What?" I stood up straight after suddenly being pulled up.

"I do not know how to ask this, I do not know why but you just look so innocent..." she shied away from looking at me as she spoke.

"Lmao!" I fell back on the bed and started laughing until I cried.

"What? you do!" she joined me on the bed and started laughing out loud too.

"Okay I get I might look innocent but just try me, what's up?" I sat up straight looking at her.

"I order ganja and this is my first time smoking it so I wanted us to try it together since we have nothing to do." she stammered out each word that came out of her mouth.

"I have heard of ganja before is it some sort of marijuana thing?" I asked.

"Yes," she replied.

"Oh Nah, I do not smoke." I lied.

"Oh it is okay I am not forcing you, it is great that you do not smoke," she replied acting as if she is not disappointed in the way everyone who smokes gets bummed when someone says they do not smoke.

"Ugh quit the act! we both know you are disappointed that I do not smoke." I replied with sarcasm.

"Well yes I am kind of bummed," she replied shrugging her shoulders.

"There's no need to be because I smoke...I just wanted to see the kind of person you are and you are a real one. Let's go smoke our lungs out." I replied standing up then gently grabbed her hand to stand her up also.

"Where have you been all my life?" the sentence everyone says when they finally meet their 'twin flame'.

The delivery man finally got to our suite and delivered a black box draped in a big red ribbon. We were so eager to get started with our little session that we immediately grabbed the parcel and closed the door in his face. Rude but 'marijuana bro!' is probably the last thought Zoe and I had on our minds before we got high.

30 minutes later

"Haya you are so beautiful." Zoe gently rubbed my cheek.

"Really? I certainly do not think so but thank you. You are the one who is beautiful here." I replied trying my best to not pass out because of how much her beauty amazes me.

"Ugh stop being so negative towards yourself, you are beautiful never let anyone take that away from you," Zoe replied embracing me.

Her warm skin made contact with mine and I just missed Ruby. I had forgotten that she and I did not end our video call on good terms earlier today. I should call her.

"Wait there is something important I have to do." I pulled away from the hug, grabbed my phone, and walked out to the balcony.

I looked at the ocean and took deep breaths as I waited for Ruby to answer my call. She finally answered and said nothing the way she does whenever she is mad at me.

"I am sorry best friend. I know what I am doing right now is not part of the plan but I swear it is nothing deep. I just let the need for pleasure get to me that I took anything that was offered to me." I said.

"Get rid of him!" she instructed then hung up. Now I know that she just needs her space to process my actions. Let me go have fun!

"Let's hit the hot tub my b!" when I entered the room I found Zoe wearing a full black swimsuit revealing her beautiful body. She always looks so perfect, I do not think I am ever going to get used to seeing this wonderful human being.

"Haya! are you going to join me or what?" she snapped her fingers across my face interrupting my thoughts.

How did she get near me? I honestly must have been out of it but I can not help myself Zoe is a sight for sore eyes.

"Let me find a swimsuit and quickly join you," I replied rushing to my bag.

Luckily I found a nude two-piece swimsuit I bought at a thrifting shop back in Pretoria. I normally do not like two pieces but this just fits me so well...it looks like it was made specifically for me.

I stepped out of the room and walked to the jacuzzi on the balcony. Zoe turns to look at me while pouring champagne in both of our glasses...she continued pouring the champagne until the glass got full and started dripping out.

"Hey what are you doing?!" I quickly rushed and grabbed the champagne bottle from her.

"Oh, I am sorry you just look amazing honestly I do not think I have seen a beautiful girl like you who is also so humble. I bet there is more to you than what meets the eye...there is just something interesting about you." Zoe said as I got inside of the hot tub.

"Thank you," I replied wiping off the tears falling from my eyes.

"No do cry...I am just being honest. Get used to these compliments because you deserve them." she said handing me a glass filled with champagne.

Zoe put on music and we both got super turned up. I just enjoy her company, we have only known each other for a few fours but it feels like a lifetime.

"Haya I think my dad is in a meeting with Mr. Matthews. The richest bachelor in South Africa...he is so hot but he does not have interest in literally anyone. He has even rejected famous supermodels, I have only seen him from afar. Let's go crash their little meeting shall we?" Zoe suddenly said grabbing my hand and pulling me towards the door.

"Zoe no!" I try my best to stop her but I was just too high that I could not bring myself to fight her.

We suddenly got inside the most luxurious office I have ever seen. Two men dressed in black suits turn to look at us, one looked old but very handsome and the other...the other one was the love of my life!