Chapter - 3

(Back at the club)

" Yo gal, who was that hottie snacc you were talking with? " enquires Ella snaking her arms around Nyla's petite waist

Ella is apparently the kindred spirit of Nyla.

"Oh! It's uhm.... No one " shrugged Nyla.

Ella squinted her eyes and looked deeply into Nyla 's ocean coloured ones.

"OMG, OMG!!! ARE YOU FINALLY GETTING A BOYFRIEND!??!! DAMN DEVIL, NEVER KNEW YOU WERE INTO BAD GUYS.,OH, WAIT! WAIT! DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER KINKS LIKE THESE!? AND FOR HOW LONG HAVE YOU GUYS BEEN DATING? DID YOU TWO LIKE KISS OR MA-MAKE OUT?!? NYLA WATERS HOW FUCKING DARE YOU HAVE NEVER MENTIONED ABOUT THIS FUCKING FRICK HOT BOYFRIEND OF YOURS??! ARE YOU ABANDONING YOUR FRIENDSHIP FOR SOME SEXY DOUCHEBAG ??? I'M OFFENDED !!!!!!YOU BETTER- "

"THAT'S ENOUGH BITCH!!!"

Ella immediately went silent.

"Are you high El?? "

"Nuuuooooo, I just had 2 shots " beamed her.

"I'm far more better than you" scoffed Nyla.

"WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT TRUE!! YOU KNOW WHAT, YOU CAN BE BETTER THAN ME TODAY, BECAUSE TONIGHT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY BABY AND I DON'T THINK YOU NEEDED A GIFT MORE THAN ME CALLING YOU BETTER THAN ME THAT YOU.....I MEAN YOU IS ANNOYINGLY-"

"El, please stop talking I'm already anxious for tonight "

"The cockiest Brat of the universe is anxious for her birthday, how funny! Hehehhehehe Hahahaha ohhoooo-"

"Stop it already, arse" said Nyla

"Jokes apart, but why!? Your birthday is your favorite day of the year, I have never seen like this on contrary you would be running around like a crazy lass that you are here and there. " said Ella.

"It's my Eighteenth birthday El, it means I will get to know my fricking soulmate with whom I needed to be bonded for life and moreover i- I miss her you know " tears decorated Nyla's ocean blue eyes.

She was immediately brought into a hug by her alter ego.

Hugging is the most beautiful form of communication that allows other person to know beyond a doubt that they matter. And the warmth that gives is indescribable.

That's how Nyla knows she matters and she is protected , just by a simple hug from her crackhead.

"I don't know what to say to be honest, but always remember that They are so proud of you sweets" said El.

With that a tightening of her throat and a short intake of breath , Gut-wrenching sobs that tore through her chest.

After a few good seconds, someone interrupted them.

"I'm sorry to break it to you guys, but THIS IS SOOO EMBARRASSING!!!! NYLA WATERS STOP THAT LITTLE FOUNTAIN OF YOURS, YOU CRYING IN MIDDLE OF A FUCKING CLUB DUDE!!! ALL ARE WATCHING YOU FOR PETE'S SAKE!!!! " screamed a lad.

"Leave us alone Marcus! I don't care if we are on a club , if my Cupcake wants to cry she will cry no matter where ... Go away Thanos !! Shoo shoo" said Ella and waved her hands at Marcus .

Nyla smiled at the nickname and wiped her tears and faced him.

"I just got enthralled dork, sorry that I made you embarrassed king!! Forgive this peasant " Nyla playfully bowed.

"You are not forgiven unless you pay for my drinks, because trust me that bartender is quite hard to convince for free drinks " mused Marcus.

"Oh come-on Thanos , have you looked at yourself!! You look like an absolute begger ,no wonder he won't give you free drinks " accused El.

" OK boomer, But just make sure you eat less yeah , I actually feel very bad for your soulmate because I'm very sure he or she will be spending their every penny on your food stuff. " scoffed Marcus .

"Fine, I'm a fat ass , I can lose weight, but you are a dumb ass and how are you gonna fix that?! " argued El.

Nyla giggled and stopped them.

" My dear Goons ,that's enough "

"Seriously, people need to start appreciating the effort I put in to not be a serial killer " mumbled Marcus.

"Thanos, have you ever met a human version of headache ?! For your information That's a big fat youuuu"

Said El.

"Fatso you better-"

"Hey guys " called a high pitched voice.

Here comes the epitome of pest.

Kyle Hughes. High school's biggest swine. And their Carpy senior.

"yo, kids having fun!? I mean -Wait a second, it's not legal for you guys to come-in right!! None of you are 18!!!" enquired Kyle.

"Uhm, Turning 18 actually, this year.

And you see Nyla over here, she is 18 by tonight. And we pulled out some strings to get in here, hope you don't mind, our beautiful senior" winked Marcus.

Nyla and Ella fake gagged without Kyle noticing.

"oh come-on handsome , stop flirting and of course I don't mind and Nyla, happy birthday kid!! " said Kyle. Her fake affection was dripping on the floor.

"why don't you join me in the dance floor handsome?! " whispered Kyle in Marcus ear. It was clear Kyle was seducing Marcus. And it is not new for his friends to witness it.

Marcus. He was like a male model and he was adored by the fairer sex for his Teutonic-gold hair. It was a casual jumble sometimes but mostly neat and flowing. His crescent-of-moon eyebrows were thin and narrow. He carried an imperious nose well and his angular cheekbones carved down towards a flinty jaw. He was definitely handsome. Girls swoon over him everywhere this trio goes. And they witnessed events like this a million times.

"well, Kyle you see-" Marcus was cutoff by El.

"He would love too , you have no idea on how much he adores you. He is a big fan of your art works in our campus " beamed El.

Marcus swear he could've killed Ella if it wasn't for the clingy ass senior next to him. He hated Kyle with every fibre of his body and the whole campus knows about her art works on how bad it is .

Marcus manged to fake a smile and he accepted the invitation.

" And girls you should join us, because you guys look soo unapproachable " said Kyle.

"And yet, here you are " mumbled El.

Nyla snorted at her statement and controlled herself and spoke,

"We will just come in a few. Thanks for your invitation and thanks for your wish. " Nyla smiled genuinely at her.

"Your loss " with that Kyle dragged Marcus with her and left them alone.

After hours, it was finally the moment, one minute before twelve. And Nyla would swear she has never been this nervous in her life.

The whole club was filled with people dancing like there is no tomorrow, laughing like nobody's watching them and most of all everyone was enjoying their moment. Except Nyla Waters.

Marcus and Ella synchronized and counted

"5 , 4 , 3 , 2 , 1..........HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUNK" both were screaming on top of their lungs.

And there stood Nyla, flabbergasted.

And she didn't move a inch and she was gulping so hard.

But she was curious. She wants to know her Soulmate . She was longing.

She used to long for love. She used to long for long horizons filled with nothing but red dirt and white, effacing skies where two souls could walk hand in hand, and she imagined them staring into sunsets in that place and forgetting their life entirely.

She snapped out of her thoughts and went to continue her party.