Chapter 1: Karaoke night.

It had taken me like five days to pick an outfit for the night.That was the very first date with my boyfriend Thomas.I was only nineteen years and had just graduated from highschool a month ago.It was my first relationship.We met with Thomas at a Thanksgiving ceremony which was held a week after our final examination.I had only known him for a fortnight but I felt like I had known him for ages.He had opened up to me on everything I wished to know about him and that was enough.I picked up on a red dress which was a present from my mother on my eighteenth birthday.

My big sister was not home that evening.She had visited her long-term boyfriend who stays miles away from our home.I picked one of her favourite heels and handbag to complete my outfit.You are probably wondering where my parents were that day.Well my dad was not stay with us after the divorce with my mom and my mother was working on a night shift.She is a nurse in a nearby health center,that day she left early for work.We are only two my big sister who just completed college and I.

Thomas had promised to pick me up at around 9:30pm but I had already started preparing at around 7pm.I was playing slow hip-hop music on TV as I prepared.There was no need to prepare supper that night because I was home alone and with the excitement I was sure I had lost my appetite.I did not bother and besides it was my turn to do the dishes so I didn't want to add myself any other unnecessary tasks.Suddenly power went out but we had a power backup generator that was outside the house.At first, I was scared to go out because it was already dark and darkness remains to be my second worst phobia after failure.I summoned up some courage and walked to the old garage where it was stashed and relit the house. I had some stain on my hands therefore I had to clean it up .

Oh No! oil had stained my dress and there was no way I was going to walk out on a stained dress.It had taken me days to pick on the outfit and now it is ruined? what was I supposed to do? I quickly called one of my friends Ann,she advised me to try my other blue and black dresses.Ofcourse I wanted a short dress but unfortunately that was the only short dress in my closet.I wanted the night to be perfect and nothing less of that. Minutes to 9pm I was still clueless and undecided on the dress to put on.

Finally, I ended up in a denim skirt which was slightly short but not very tight.That was comfortable with me because I pretty much prefer loose dresses and skirts.In a Jiffy Thomas was at the gate calling out my name."Suzy! Suzy! we will be late for the night" he shouted.I shut all the doors and took the key with me because I knew I'd come home before dawn.His car was bursting loud music that you almost couldn't hear a thing while on the inside.He was working as a bartender at a local pub near our school that is one of the many things I knew about him.

We drove to town because that is where the Karaoke night was going to be.There was no much traffic that night since it was on Saturday and alot of people usually don't go out especially those who work on weekdays.It took us like an hour before we got to town which usually would even take you two to three hours on a busy day or night.Thomas was a licensed driver therefore we didn't have much of a problem with the traffic police on the way.We got there early enough and ordered some champagne as we wait up for more of our friends.We were having a good time and I would lie if I told you it was not exciting.

The night was still young and there was no need for some taquela shots besides we wanted to remain sober for the big night.Our friends Becky and Tyson arrived minutes later,they too are also dating.Although Becky is older than me with a year, we grew up together in the same neighborhood and became the best of friends.She was one class ahead of me but she was always protecting me from big girls who tried to harass Me in school.

I had left my phone home that evening because my mom was so paranoid and I wouldn't want her worrying about me all night.We had fun and sung all kinds of songs we could, had several shots at around midnight. Everything was a perfect definition of having fun like I had always imagined in my head.It was my first time on a club since I received my ID therefore I wanted to enjoy to the fullest,now that Iam an adult.

My friend Becky was diabetic,she did not have as much shots as I did.Something did not feel right however with My boyfriend Thomas.He did not have as much shots also and kept on excusing himself every 30 minutes.I thought maybe that is just how he is but deep down within me I felt something was fishy.However, I didn't want to let it bother me because I was having a good time and wouldn't want to misuse my special date with all useless things.

A few minutes later tall, masculine men looking furious entered the club.One of them, who I immediately thought was their leader according to his dress code.The rest were in black suits but he was in an black leather jacket with jeans.Thomas grabbed my hands and whispered to my ear "We need to go".He was sweating out of fear and looked so worried.I didn't know why exactly would he whisper to me and why was he so tensed.I did exactly as he said and followed him outside.

Unfortunately, when we were just about to board the cub that was just arrived, the ferocious looking men got out of the club their leader shouting " Hey boy where do you think you are going? Are you avoiding me?..." I couldn't wait for him to finish what he was saying.I asked Thomas what the guy was talking about but he asked me to remain silent everything is under control.Tge guys were getting closer and I was getting even more scared.I held Thomas's hands so tightly."Where is my bag? " the leader asked Thomas."Maybe we should have this conversation in a private place" Two of the men wanted to lift Thomas and take him along but I shouted they leave my boyfriend alone.The leader was starting to get irritated,he came close to me, leaned on and whispered "stay away from this".They took him along and I was left there wondering what to do next.I went back to the club and took my handbag.Becky had already left I also took a cub and went back home.I later realized that Thomas was involved with one of the most dangerous drug lords in our neighborhood.A week later he texted me and apologized for everything but I was not ready for that conversation.....