-"Come on Bella! The boys are waiting!" - I heard Rosalie calling me, from the kitchen; she might be eating some appetizers before we hit the party.
-"I'm almost ready Rose! Just a minute"-I yelled back. I decided to wear the last outfit I tried, a golden tight and short dress. My hair was wild, as it is always, but in a more professional way.
My 7.5 inches shoes doesn't let me walk fast, so I hold them in my hand while I use the stairs. Rose, is sitting in the couch, red is the only thing that came to my mind in the second I see her dress, because it was really red.
-"Well hello there baby.." -She comes near me, winked her eye when she sees my shocked face, then we both erupt in laughs.
-"What?"-She says- "You really look sexy miss Swan."- See? This is why she is my best friend. Nah, kidding, she is my best friend since she decided to save my ass of social shame last year in high-school, when my dad, Charlie thought is what usually normal to wear the police officer, and the car to come looking for me at 10:12 pm on a Friday night..
-"You look, fuckable girl." - I told her, while I grab my purse from the couch, putting some money and the lip gloss inside. – "Well I'm ready! Are James and Riley coming here..or we are going to meet them at Mike's?"
-"We will meet them there, James' car broke down yesterday and his parents aren't buying him a new one for now."
-"Oh, that's bad, he loved his car, I would say, more than me."- I say. Cause Is true.
We dated 3 years in high-school. He was my first love, first dance, first everything, then he met Camille, his car. Yeah, he called his car Camille. And he started to see more friends and hanging out with them, so in the end, we decided to broke up.
We are friends now. I think.
-"Don't say that. You were kids. At least he lend out C to you."-Her voice a bit angry, she always liked his car, but he only let me be the one-apart from him-to drive it.
-"True. Talking about cars, in which one?"-I asked, pointing at ours cars. Mine, a bright red Audi RS4 2009, a beautiful car with style, and presence. And Rose's a platinum BMW 135i M Sport Coupe. -"Let's take mine, you drove last week, so is my turn"-She says with a smile. I think the main reason is that she is desperately wanting to drive it. She received it on Wednesday, so today was going to be the first time driving it.-"Oki doki"-I say. The seats are really comfy, and I decide to put down the mirror so I can adjust my make up again.
-"Oh, do you smell it? I love the smell of a new car!"- She excited puts the car on and we start moving. –"Oh! Is like we are flying!" –Now I'm starting to worry. I look at her, she has the widest smile I have seen in her since well..ever.
-"Sooo"-I say- "How was work today?"- We are both studying and working, she started last week this job as a interviewer for a small periodic, but it is a really good thing, it will help her to accommodate in the future and start figuring out is this is what she really wants, and it is.
I work too, in a law firm. I'm a secretary for one of the owner of the film, Eleazar. He is a lawyer, one of the most praised in Toronto. He and his wife are always around me, helping me to accommodate and everything relating to new problems. The others partners , came around for important reunions or when some important client came by.
-"It was great, I had the opportunity to meet Carl Trizers, and I just thank God I was wearing my best office clothing!" –Carl is the owner of a major tv canal. He has the big contacts in the News industry.
-"And how did it go?"- I ask- "Apart of the clothes? "
-"Perfect, he actually asked my boss if I could go to New York in two weeks, the 16th exactly, Emmett Cullen live there and I have to go and interview him"- She says.
-"What does he do?"-Curiosity filling me. It's Carl, he doesn't let anyone enter his canal if it isn't good.
-"He is an important chef, he has this chain of 5 stars restaurants, "La Criolla" is the name."
-"Oh hell yes! Tanya Denaly and Irina always eat them, and all the famous people in the USA. It was named 3 in the top 10 restaurants In the United States I think"-I say. –"Is he going to do a show or something?"
-"Well, Carl has this idea of 10 episodes in his life, focusing in his work in the restaurants. It's going to be short, but a hit for sure."
-"Well..Congratulations Hale! You are going to NY! And this is going to be big! I mean, Carl asked for you Rose, I'm so happy!"- I tell her, giving her hand a quick squeeze.
-"Thanks Bella, and that isn't all, if everything goes well, I will be presenting the show, he has a few ideas." -Excitement in her voice. She stopped the car, and I realize we have reached Mike's house. We stepped out and make our way to the house, I can hear the loud music across the walls, people yelling in the front yard, two classmates are playing pin-pon while holding a beer in the other hand.
-"Mike! Boy where are you? I brought some vodka"-Rose yells , I don't see her around me, she is already moving to the second floor.
Moving with the music I walk around the living room, saying some casual Hello's and smiling at everyone I recognize.
-"Bella. You look beautiful girl"- Mike appears behind me, his voice states a really drunk state-"where is the other beauty?" I look back at him, he is wearing a black Lacoste shirt, and tight jeans.
-"Looking good Mike eh? Is Jessica around? And Rose is on the second floor, probably by the bar"-I tell him in the ear. He laughs when he hears the name Jessica, she is 16 years old, her older sister, Kate is Mike's class mate, and since Jessica saw him, for the first time, was like love at first sight, at least in her own world.
-"Don't say shit"-He laughs-"I don't let minors inside my house when a party is going. I don't fucking need more problems with my dad." -He says.
I hug him, and while I do that, I see James entering the room, and he looks hot in that white Dior-Homme shirt, and I know is Dior, because I bought it for him 2 months ago, in his twenty birthday.
-"Mike, I'm going to greet James" -I tell him- "Good choice of song"- I wink at him. I'm sexy and I know it by LMFAO is playing.
James crosses eyes with me and a one-side smirk appears in his face. I wrap my arms in his neck while he puts his hands in my waist.
-"Hey you"-I say-"You are looking good."
-"And you are looking sexy, beautiful Bella." –He smirks, giving me his hand to do a spin for him- "That dress looks so good on you."
-"Well, Thank you, wanna dance something?"-I ask him, knowing he would not refuse. Hey, he was crowned as the king of the dance floor, back in high-school.
Yes, I did vote for him. Like eight times. That's what girlfriends do.
-"Of course, nothing better than having the most sexy girl in here dancing with me."-He says, pulling me closer to him, while Stars Dance starts playing.
Slowly, his hand goes up and down my body, he sang some parts near my ear and chuckled when my face turned red.
We danced 4 songs before he guided me to the second floor, in front of the bar. Rose is there, drinking her pinky drink and winks her eyes when she saw James holding my hand.
I don't know the reason behind her big smile, we are an ex couple who ended up like friends. Nothing more, nothing less.
-"Rose, always looking good"-He tells her. Rose smiles and stand up to give him a hug.
-"JJ, you too bud, you too. Are you loving Bella's outfit I bet?"-She asks while laughing. I smack her shoulder and then take the drink James is holding for me, he is just laughing.
-"Well, I think everyone is loving the outfit Rose." –He gives me a quick kiss on the cheek before turning again to the bar.
-"Not alcohol for me tonight? Why? I just want a beer!"- I say, coke and two ice cubes in my hand. Not the thing I had in mind to drink tonight, after a very long week working and studying.
-"Not even a possibility Bella, you just don't take alcohol very well. Plus, I don't want you drunk with all this people here."
-"Come on J! We know this people!"- Rose says- See? She is my best friend for a reason.
-"Shut up Hale, she is not drinking tonight"-Suddenly, he looks serious at Rose too-" In fact, you aren't drinking anything more tonight Rose."
-"What? Hell no! I need this"-Rose shouts, while grabbing the vodka bottle in her arms, like she depends on that bottle to save her life. Again, I start to worry. I blame the job.
-"Ok James, we will not drink anything strong..just one or two beers. Nothing more. I promise." - I tell him, he usually gets drunk in a party, so I felt the urge to ask –"And, why is this seriousness about not drinking?"
-"My parents are having a barbecue tomorrow, you two and Mike are coming with me and I don't want you falling asleep or with a headache in front of them, they love you, but They say great news are waiting for us, so.."-Due to the loud voices and music, I couldn't heard the last part he said, but I'm sure Rose did.
-"Oh! Mary and Robert are inviting us?"-Rose squeals next to me-" I adore them! Of course we are not going to drink anything. In what car are we going?"
-"In Mike's car, we will stop by your house about 8 am."- James looked at me- "Do you like the idea Bella? I'm sorry I didn't tell you before, they called me just before the party and I forgot when I saw you..if you feel uncomfortable or something…"
-"James stop, You know Rose and I love your parents, plus We wouldn't miss the opportunity to see Julie again!"- I say.
-"Perfect! I'm dying to know what are the news they have. I hope mom isn't pregnant"- A look of plead in his face, at that Rose and I start laughing so incredible hard, that Rose finished coughing and me patting her back.
After the little incident, we keep chatting about classes, gossip about some people and when Mike comes and take Rose to the dance floor, I do the same with James.
Sorry for party rocking is playing and we dance and dance till 2am. I can't feel my feet anymore, so I decide is time to go.
-"Mike, another fabulous party buddy! See you tomorrow!"-I say hugging him.
-"Thank you girls, take care in the way back home."- He says, James looking at us.
-"Don't worry, I'm going with them In the car" -He wraps his arms around Rose and I and we walk to Rose's car.
Girls running, boys drinking, pin pon tournaments, gossip, dancing, eating.
Enjoying our life, living while we are young.
The people I knew. The things I loved. The things I wouldn't change.