The party..
Jeez, your room is heaven!” Ashley squealed with her usual bubbly energy.
She arrived exactly at 7, dressed to the nines in a sleek red dress that clung tightly to her, accentuating her curves, with a low neckline and a high slit that showcased her legs. Her make-up was flawless, matching her outfit
Since her arrival,Ashley hadn't stopped raving about how beautiful and enormous the house was, and how lucky I was to have my mom marry a wealthy man. Her excitement was short lived when I told her Ryan wasn't home again. She almost had my head for it
“Stop over exaggerating,” I replied with an eyeroll.
“I’m not. You’re living the dream,” she said, then her gaze fell on me, and her eyebrows shot up in disbelief. “No, Vi, you can’t be serious. I thought you were kidding when you said you weren’t going to change. We’re going to a birthday party, not a pajama party.”
“I’m comfortable. That’s what matters,” I shrugged, glancing down at my oversized hoodie and sweatpants. My hair was tied back in a simple ponytail, and I had applied just a touch of lip gloss.
“You’re pretty and have a nice shape. Why hide that behind those baggy clothes?” Ashley huffed.
“I don’t see the point in dressing up just to impress people.”
“You’re impossible, Vi” she let out a resigned sigh, clearly exasperated.
Ashley and I left the house together, and since I was still on no-driving probation, we took a cab.
It's been just twenty five minutes since we arrived at the party and I'm already regretting letting Ashley drag me into this.
The club is crowded with enough people,most of which I recognize from school.
Blue and violet lights illuminated the front yard where guests are mingling around. Loud music pulsed through the air as the DJ played one hit song after another.
The strong stench of perfume, sweat, and musk is almost too much to handle. Everyone's dancing, their bodies moving together in a way that's almost too close for comfort. Loud music,floor vibrating, people shouting over the beat, it's a lot to take in, and I'm starting to feel like I need a break from it all. I just want to find a quiet corner and catch my breath but I can't because Ashley just had the fourth shot. I snatched the fifth from her hand
“You're going to kill yourself” I yelled at her.
“Oh no Vi, you're being a killjoy” She pouted, trying to reach her shot but I kept it away.
She's a bit taller than me and almost reached it but I emptied it in a gulp,my throat burned and I let out a wince.
“That's it Vi!!” she grinned and tapped the counter for more.
“Ashley, you're getting drunk. I can't carry you all the way home” I shouted.
“Calm down..” She interrupted herself when the music changed. “Damn,I love this music”
She pushes herself though the crowd, swaying her hips and shaking in sync with the music.
I lean against the counter so I can have a clear view of her. This girl will get me killed one day.
My eyes roamed around the place and caught a glimpse of Ryan,he was surrounded by two girls who were practically kissing, smooching and devouring him. My tummy curled in disgust,and I quickly averted my gaze,the sight making me queasy.
I returned my attention to Ashley who was busy still dancing,attracting a group of guys. They're watching her and licking their lips.
Eww.
One of them touched himself while leering at her and my protective instincts kicked in. I pushed through the crowd and grabbed her wrist.
“Wanna dance?” She grabbed me by the shoulder and made me twirl
“What the hell? No. We need to get out of here” I said, trying to pull her away but she wriggled free.
“Relax Vi, let's have some fun”
That's when I saw them,the three guys came to us. Their faces doesn't look familiar and I doubt they're from Golden Elite.
One of them slide behind Ashley and started dancing with her without touching.
I breathed out in relief. I was oblivious of the two guys surrounding me not until one of them touched me.
“Hey pretty” He murmured in my ear. “I’m Rodney”
“Steven” The other added.
“I'm Violet” I said,lifting my head to look at Ashley and she's in full dancing swing with the guy.
Steven handed me a drink. I hesitated, but in this setting, refusing it would make me stand out. I took a sip, trying to mask the wince as the bitter liquid slid down my throat
“I'm going to get more drinks” Ashley yelled and disappeared with the guy before I could even stop her
I was alone,alone with these two guys.
“I don't see you around here” Rodney said,his gaze assessing me.
“Yeah..not a fan of these” I replied, feeling a sense of awkwardness rush through me
“Wow, Come on sweetie. You're too pretty to be hiding” He muttered
My blood ran cold, and I shot my eyes wide.
*“Come here sweetie,you shouldn't be hiding”
The exact words clawed at my mind, triggering a deep-seated fear. I stared at Rodney. He isn't the one,he was a stranger, not the monster I feared
I needed to escape. My eyes darted around the room, searching for Ashley but she was nowhere in sight
“Pretty..” His hand slides down my arms,his grip tightening around my waist. I attempted to elbow him but I couldn't. My limbs felt heavy, unresponsive Suddenly,my vision became hazy and I could barely focus. I tried to walk but I ended up stumbling
“Wait,did you spike her drink?”
I heard Rodney asked,his voice laced with amusement
“Yeah, wanted to make things easier for you” Steven replied and they both laughed
Panic surged through me as I realized what's happening.
Rodney is clutching my hip now, his touch burning the material of my hoodie and branding itself on my skin.
I don't want him to touch me but I can't stop him.
My vision was becoming more blurry and the state of helplessness rushes to the surface, bubbling with nausea and terrorizing fear.
I feel myself collapsing, but just before I hit the floor, a strong arm catches me. At first, I thought it’s Rodney’s,but the familiar scene of cologne seeped into my nose and I slightly opened my eyes, catching a glimpse of him.
.“Ryan...” I whisper, my voice barely audible before darkness closes in completely.
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