A different pain

/-Riley-/
Liam takes me shopping in one of the most expensive malls in San Franciso which makes me wonder who he really is.
The Bugatti is a shocker too. How can a college student afford such?. There's something he's hiding and now I'm sure of it.
"Isn't this too expensive? Liam, are you sure we should be doing this? I mean look at...." He places a hand on my lips and i shut my mouth instantly.
"You talk so much and ask too many questions. I brought you here for shopping, didn't I? Let me worry about the bills " He says and i cast him a suspicious look.
"And how are you gonna pay? Liam this is too expensive. Even for you. Tell me the truth, who are you really?" I ask.
Instead of answering, he opens his door and steps outta the car. I roll my eyes and remain in the car. He opens my door and pulls me out.
"I won't go in there until you answer my question" I say defiantly. He chuckles.
"You think I can't carry you in if I want to? Don't make things difficult baby. Let's go in and shop and I'll pay. Later we can discuss your question" He says and i eye him suspiciously.
"Come on, Riley. Do i have to carry you in? Don't you trust me?" He asks and I sigh.
"Fine. As Long as you answer my question later" I say walking ahead.
"You just don't give up" I hear him say and smile. Ofcourse I don't. I will definitely find out whatever secret he's hiding.
He enters with me and gives me a strict order not to pick anything. I glare as he walks around picking lots of expensive stuff.
"You brought me for shopping and you end up picking everything, huh? Why didn't you just say you needed someone to carry your shopping bags" I scoff and he ignores me.
A pretty blue purse catches my eye and just as i reach for it, he slaps me hand. I make a puppy face.
"This is why I'm doing the picking myself. Just look how hideous that bag is" He says and my jaw drops. Hideous?
"That's a very cute purse, moron".
"I don't care. I'm not paying for that" He says with finality and continues. After shopping, he stops by an expensive restaurant. Is he shitting me?.
"Liam, don't you think you're being a bit ex....."
"You're hungry, aren't you?" He interrupts.
"Just a bit peckish but that doesnt mean you should empty your account at a five star restaurant " I retort. He smiles and steps out. I step out too.
He never listens to me so why spend my time arguing? Let him have his way and bear the consequences. Alone, I mean. We walk in and he locates a table.
My mouth goes agape as i take in the interior. It's so pretty and the people are so gorgeously dressed. I just hope he doesn't embarrass us when it's time to pay.
"Go through the menu so you can place your order" He says and i pick the menu with a slight nod.
My jaw drops at the ridiculous prices. I drop the menu and shake my head.
"I'm not hungry".
"Are you kidding me right now? You know what? Never mind. I'll just order for you. Do you like shrimps?" He asks and I beam.
"I love shrimps" I reply gleefully.
"Interesting. How about clams?" He asks closing the menu.
"Clams are my best. And I hate bolongese" I say and his eyes lit up.
"Who's your favourite rapper?" He asks.
"That would be Nicki" I smile.
"Damn, we have so much in common. You're so lucky to have me" He says cockily. I chuckle.
"Just a final confirmation, how do feel about mackarels?" I ask and he grimaces.
"Gross. Don't tell me you like it?" He eyes me and i grin.
"I guess you're equally lucky to have me". He's not gonna keep the glory to himself. He chuckles and drops an order for two. We talk about stuff until our order arrives but just then i remember i left my phone in the car. What if Dean texts me?.
"Shoot, i left my phone. Hand over your keys" I say standing.
"You can just sit while i go get it for you" He offers but i decline.
"It's totally fine and dont even think about touching my shrimps or I'll strangle you when i get back." I threaten and he rolls his eyes.
Just as i head for the door, i trip on something and fall. This couldn't be more embarrasing! I groan and get up. I look down at what tripped me and my eyes widen at the platform heels.
"Look who we have here, Dean's new bitch "Janelle snickers as my eyes meet hers. Dean's new bitch? Don't tell me they're here to fight me cause of him.
"I don't want trouble" I voice helplessly and an ugly laughter follows. It's Sofiya.
"Trouble? You didn't think about that when you were riding his cock" She snorts and i gulp hard.
"She's not even attractive. What the hell did Dean see in this doll?" Samantha scoffs and the words pierce through me. I try walking away but an arm shoves me roughly to the ground and my heart races. This is bad. This is so bad.
"Let me go. I didn't do anything" I plead.
"You getting close to Dean is an insult to us. You dont even deserve to think about him. You're trash and this is how we treat trash" One of the girls fire and before i can register her words, Champagne rains on me. Murmurs and laughter erupt and camera lights flash.
"Hey, let her go" Liam yells but they wouldn't let him through. Next, Janelle dumps her ramen in my head. I suppress the scream in my throat as my face burns. Tears prick my eyes.
"We're gonna take out the trash" Janelle smirks throwing a glass of milk in my face. Soon, the whole restaurant is throwing things at me. Tears stream down my cheeks as i struggle to clear my vision. Forks, Spoons, plates, food, drinks, chairs, everything rains on me.
I curl on the floor sobbing, Just one man and I've gotten the worst humiliation of my life. Why didnt i just let Liam get the phone. Worse, live streams are ongoing so I'm socially dead as well.
"Enough!" Someone yells and surprisingly they stop. I'm too weak to even lift myself. Strongs arms scoop me from the floor and i clutch to the stranger sobbing.
"You'll be fine. It's all over" He assures but i know my problems are far from over.
"Who are you? I ask weakly.
"Roman".