Chapter 2- The Party
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Last Chapter:
"Just relax Bella. Everything will be perfect."
Chapter Two: The Party
Bella POV
I stood at the door next to Becky waiting for someone to answer it.
Finally the door opened and we were greeted by Jessica. She smiled at Becky, turned to me and her smile faded.
Jessica sneered and said "Becky I thought we talked about this."
Becky rolled her eyes and said "Don't worry Jessica." Then she winked her eye.
Jessica smiled and walked away.
"Becky what was all that about?" I asked, worried.
"Jessica didn't want you to come, but I told her that I wasn't coming without my best friend!"
For that, I almost started crying. Without a doubt I knew she was my best friend. I finally felt like I belonged somewhere. Becky made me feel like I had a purpose. I didn't know what it was yet, but I knew I would find out soon.
Becky grabbed my arm and told me we needed to circulate.
We walked through the main hall way and into the living room. I knew it was the living room because there was a huge plasma screen TV mounted on the wall.
Family pictures were scattered across any flat surface. The wooden floor was a nice oak wood and was glossy like it had just been polished. The walls were a lovely pale peach. On one side of the living room was a pair of French double doors with soft pink flowing drapes. The doors were open and led to
the patio where bright lights flickered and multicolored rays of light danced across the perfectly manicured grass.
The living room was where you danced when the patio was full. The music was loud, but not enough to disturb the neighbors. This was possible because this house was located at the very end of the cul-de-sac
spaced out very far from the other houses.
It seemed that the vegetation helped muffle the sound. Some hypnotic techno music was flowing out of the speakers. Some easy rhythm that made it easy to sway with it.
Becky introduced me to some people and we started talking. Their names were Eric, Mike, and Tyler. All of them were nice and treated me amiable.
Then suddenly Becky excused herself and said she would come back. All of the guys led me to an overstuffed, stiff couch. It was a good thing we sat down because my feet were hurting. This was the last time I would let Becky pick my shoes.
Mike started talking to me first. "So Bella, where did you find your outfit. It's really… interesting."
I blushed and said, "Oh. Thanks. Becky and I went to a store called Wonderland. Its new."
"Nice choice, purple is my favorite color on you. It makes you look sexy."
I got chills when Mike said that. I felt uneasy. Becky came back with two plastic cups. Something kicked in when I saw her walking with the red-colored party cups. Red cups were synonymous with alcohol. I was a little nervous about drinking. I never had a drink in my life. The whole "just say no" bit came into my mind, but I wanted to fit in, right?
Becky handed the cup to Mike. He took a sip, winced and mumbled "Shit.", under his breath.
Mike looked at me, smiled and said "You thirsty Bella?"
I was a little scared and so I asked "What is it?"
"It's just Coke Bella." He said while he extended his arm and swirled the cup around.
I took the cup and looked inside. The liquid looked dark and fizzy. I raised the cup to my lips and took a sip. I got the flavor of Coke first then I got a hint of something stronger. I didn't want Becky or the guys
thinking that I was a wimp for not being able to drink.
I took another gulp and swallowed quickly. It burned a little on the back of my tongue but nothing I could not handle.
Mike was smiling at me the entire time I was drinking. He seemed happy that I was. It made me smile to know that I was being accepted by him. Eric left and came back with four drinks. Two for me, one for Mike and another for Tyler. The burn went away after the second drink and tasted good by the third.
I never felt so liberated in my life. It was like all my problems went away. It felt like Novocain. It numbed me. Numbed me of all complications and worries that I lived with every day.
Once my feet were rested, I decided to walk around a little. I needed to stretch my legs so to say. Mike was leading me around the house. We walked around the living room. I drank cup for and five and started to feel really good. Mike took me to the patio and we sat on the lawn chairs and started talking.
"So Bella, how are you feeling?" asked Mike.
"I feel really good Mike. You?"
"Really loose." He slurred a little.
"Yeah I feel the same way. It feels great. I feel like a regular person. I don't have to worry about my dad who ignores me or my mom... Well I don't even know where she is. Last I heard she lost her house, along with her mind and is on the streets asking for change to buy drugs. Both my parents don't care about me. Maybe it wont matter because I have friends like you guys." I slurred out, as hot tears rolled down my face.
Mike leaned in and wiped away the tears with his fingers and handed me another drink. That make six cups. Six numbing cups.
At this point I felt really loose. I had a little trouble controlling my laughter and when I danced, I didn't care how raunchy I did it.
Mike came up from behind me and handed me another cup. I drank half of it in one gulp. Mike put his lips next to my ear and said "Wanna dance with me sexy?"
I think I said yes because I felt Mike slide his hands around my waist. We swayed gently to the music that was playing. We moved slowly at first to figure out who should be leader. I decided to let Mike lead. Eric came up to Mike, clapping a hand against his shoulder and cut in.
Mike gave him a high five and walked away. Eric had a blue cup in his hand and gave it to me. I took it without asking what it was and finished it all.
By the eighth drink I was really starting to feel the alcohol. I stumbled a bit more and said a little too much.
My speech was beyond slurred, just unfinished words jumbled together; and the party scene was constantly shifting. The faces blurred and the voices tunneled in and out.
I felt someone circle their arms around my wais and spun me towards the middle of the floor. I grabbed the person's shoulders to hang on. I could still make out faces a little. It was Eric. He had this strange look in his eyes. They were a bit red and glossy. His eyes had a twinkle like he was up to something.
I don't know why but I felt uneasy again. I was a bit scared. He smiled at something that he saw on my face. Probably fear. I let go of his shoulders and stumbled away. I took my shoes off to give me a bit
more balance.
Someone grabbed me by the wrist and spun me around.
"Ugh, not so fast!" I said
The sudden spin made my head hurt and my insides twist.
This person was a bit difficult to see. But the blond hair and blue eyes were a dead giveaway. Mike.
"Bella, its Mike, are you ok?" he asked in my ear.
"No, I think I'm drunk." I giggled a little.
"Do you want to lie down? Be more comfortable?"
"Yeah, where is Becky?"
Mike responded, "She is upstairs. I was going to take you there to rest."
I felt like someone threw me a life preserve. I desperately needed to hear those words. I could kiss Mike for just saying that, and I did. It was a small peck on the lips to thank him.
He smiled, cupped my face with one hand and game me a kiss on the lips in a "you're welcome" kind of way.
I felt the ground leave my feet as Mike threw me over his shoulder. "Eric! Tyler!" I heard Mike yell over the music.
I was a bit confused as to why Eric and Tyler were going upstairs with Mike and I.
"Mike, why is Eric and Tyler going with us?" I questioned.
"They are going to help you get settled. Don't worry Bella." I did just what Mike said. I didn't worry.
Mike was a good guy and I know that my friends were going to take care of me.
We got to the second story of the house and I was relieved. I couldn't wait to lie down.
All of a sudden I heard a voice say, "Be careful Bella." I looked around to see who was trying to warn me.
No one was looking at me.
"What did you say Mike?" I tried to slur out.
He looked at me like I was going crazy and said, "I didn't say anything Bella."
It could not have been Mike because that voice was the most beautiful voice I ever heard in my life. It was like a mixture of angels and wind chimes. So smooth and secure., but there was a hint of desperation to the warning. Like a guardian angel.
Yes! It was my guardian angel , trying to save me.
I heard a door open and close. Mike set me on the bed. I sat up and his eyes bore into mine. He brushed my bangs behind my ears.
"Damn Bella, you looked hot tonight." He complimented
"Aww.. Mike that's nice. Gosh Mike, you guys are so nice to me. You make me feel like I belong somewhere." I said with such honesty.
Or maybe it was the alcohol that was talking for me.
An awkward look came over his face. It looked like he wanted to apologize for something.
"Ugh! I cant do this!" Mike said as he stood up.
"Bella, walk quietly out of the room and go. Leave the party and go home."
There was a haste to his words. The rush of them made me jump up and run to the door. When I reached it, it swung open and I was met by Eric and Tyler. They had evil looks on their faces. Like a lion about to pounce and shred a helpless lamb apart.
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