11. The Club Party.

Dave he called. It's Dad. I looked at him fearfully. He knocked again and this time I heard mom's voice.

Open up. I heard some sound coming from your room. We looked at each other. I ran inside his closet and he went to open the door.

I opened the door. Dad,Mom anything wrong. They entered my room looking around. I heard some sound coming from your room. I have to rush here to ensure you're safe.

I thought I heard Karen's voice coming from your room. Guess I'm hallucinating. She laughed dryly. I'll check your closet. I ran towards my closet stopping him from entering. There's nothing in my closet. You can check elsewhere.

Just let me check it confirm you are safe,he insisted.

No,let's check under my bed. I led them to my bed. They squatted and started to check. I signaled Karen to leave. Fine there's nothing there. Let me check your closet.

Ok mum. She checked it and saw nothing there. Maybe the sound wasn't coming from here. Have a good night sleep. They left.

Phew,I sat on my bed. That's a close call.

I ran to my room and quickly cover myself with my duvet. Few minutes later a knock came on my door and I opened it.

It's Mom. Karen did I wake you.

Yes mom. I faked a sleepy yawn.

I'm sorry. I thought you were in Dave's room . I just came to check up on you.

Mummy,you must be dreaming. Why will I be in Dave's room by this time of the night. You told me to take a break. I'm following your orders.

That's fine. Go get some sleep. She kissed mey forehead and left.

I closed my door and leaned on it. That was close. I can't risk her knowing my feelings for Dave. I walked towards my bed and laid on it. I remembered the love moments we just had. I feel shy. I eventually dozed off after so many recollections.

Dave and I went to school together. John drove us to school. Momade is breakfast. During the drive to school he apologized.

Karen,umm I'm sorry for yesterday. I didn't mean to do it but you.... I held his lips with my fingers. Not a single word. I don't want to hear anything about it. I feel angry at myself. How can I be happy because he touched me yesterday and be angry he's apologizing. I removed my fingers from his mouth. Why am I so engrossed in him.

I stared at her. Is she angry about it or is she happy about it. It's tough to read her mind.

I got down from the car first. I walked to my class alone leaving Dave at the back. I'm just so angry. Why am I so angry.

I entered my class and sat down. I greeted Michelle.

What's wrong,she asked. You look angry.

Nothing. I'm fine.

Are you sure. Did something pop up between you and Dave.

Nope. I'm fine.

Dave entered the class. I didn't bother looking at him.

I tore a piece of paper and drew Michelle. Exactly the way she's sitting.I added a little bit of flowers and birds.

Michelle,I drew something for you. She came towards me.

What's it,she asked curiously.

I showed her my drawing.

Awwnn,she collected it from my hands. This is so beautiful. Thank you. You are going to be a good artist.

Stop thanking me it's nothing. I'm going to RMIT University. They have the best education for arts and designs.

That's a great college but why are you in science class if you love art and also I thought you said you want to go to the same college with Dave.

Yes I smiled. My mum wants me to be a science student but I love art more. She'll be angry I'm choosing RMIT University. I haven't told her yet. I smiled again and I turned to a sad one. I just remembered Dave is into technological stuff so he's likely for him to go to a technological college. How pathetic. RMIT University has been my dream college.

I'll leave you alone. Think about it very well. She left. I'm so sad. I can't believe I was so engrossed in going to the same college with him that I totally forgot we have different ambitions. Classes are over. I didn't talk to Dave. I don't know the college he is going to pick. I mean I can't give up on my dreams just because of him. John drove us home.

I remained silent throughout the ride home. She hasn't talk to me. Is she angry. Dud I say something wrong.

John parked the car and I got down first. It's so pathetic. Firstly,how am I going to tell Mom I wanna go to RMIT University. Secondly, Dave and I ain't going to the same college. He's into scientific stuff I'm into artistic stuff. How pathetic.

I entered my room. I peeled off my clothes and soaked my self in the bathtub. I got out of the bathroom and putted on my robe. A message popped on my phone.

"Hey bestie. There's a party at Rico's Club. Come over and have fun. I'll be expecting you. I love you ❤️. It's Michelle. Well I guess that will clear my mind. I quickly changed my clothes and headed downstairs. I texted Dave I'm going out. John drove me to Rico's Club.

John drove me to Rico's Club. I got down and entered. Quite a party. Most of my classmates are present. Dancing with each other. Some ladies are stripping and the guys are spraying money on them. Some guys are smoking while the girls lap danced them. It's a club,I told myself. What do you expect. I looked around for Michelle. I finally found her, kissing Jack. Crazy lovers.

Babe,you made it.

I guess so. Do you guys have to kiss in public. It's quite embarrassing.

Oh c'mon. It's nothing.

She led me to where she's sitting. Have you figured out Dave college.

No. Not yet. I sighed sadly. Why do I feel we are different. You're happy with Jack not like me. I give up on him.

Karen don't be sad. Yes I'm happy with Jack and the reason we are going to the same college is because we are going for the same course. Karen you need to follow your heart. Do you really want to give up on him and see him with another lady or you want to stick with him forever.

What should I do I pouted my lips sadly.

The solution will come. Just follow your heart.

Follow my heart. I echoed inside me. I drank down a shot of alcohol. I need to clear my mind.

Jack invited me for the club party. I entered the club and searched for him. Damn the girls sure know how to strip. He led me to where his sitting and I saw Karen. Drinking and chitchatting with Michelle.

I laughed at Michelle's story. It's su funny. I drank down another shot. I can feel myself getting drunk. I rested my head and saw Dave.

We stared at each other and I broke the gaze. We can't be together.

I rejected every slut that came towards me and fixed my attention on Karen.

I drank five more shot and eventually became drunk. The party became more intense. Girls grabbing their partners,guys getting lap danced. Whores stripping for guys. It's so crazy. I stood up and staggered my way. A guy came in front of me. My eyes are quite blurry. I can't see him very well.

Hey sexy, would you like me to take you home.

Leave me alone I said drunkily. But instead he wrapped his hands around my waist. I tried to yank him off but his grip is strong and besides I'm drunk. He dragged me outside. I tried to shout but he covered my mouth.

Why are you panicking. I'll pay you well. He tried to shove me into his car.

I heard a sound of pain coming from him. I released me and fell to the ground. I looked around and saw someone like Dave. I know it's him. I recognize his scent. He came towards me.

Why do you have to drink so much. You get drunk easily.

You drink more than me so what.

Let's go home.

No,you can go alone. I'm fine.

You are drunk. I'll take you home. Hop on my bag. I'll carry you home. He gave me a piggy back ride.

Call John to drive us home.

No. Let's go on foot.

I rested my head on his shoulder.

Dave,I called him. Which college are you going to I said drunkily.

Why are you asking.

Answer me,I insisted.

BCIT,why are you asking.

I knew you would choose a technological college. Why do you have to leave me hanging everytime.

What do you mean.

I chase after you and you don't care about my feelings. You apologize for things you wish to do. It's so annoying.

So that's why she's angry. I want you but we can't be together. I said it in my mind. We are different.

Dave,she called drunkily. If we part and you go to BCIT do me a favor and don't forget me. Don't forget the girl who always love you even in illness. Always remember I love you.

You are drunk,stop talking.

Shut up. She kissed my cheeks. Don't forget me when you get to BCIT,with that she slept off.