Chapter 4: The Green Eyed Monster….
The next day was a good day for Tara, after Kat had left for her latest audition assuring her she would be back in a couple of hours to have plenty of time to get dressed for tonight. Tara tidied the house, cooked and made some dinner for the girls to eat before getting dressed and just as she was going to scour her wardrobe for tonight her phone went off and she smiled in delight as she saw Christian's name on her phone. He had just texted her with the address and what time to meet tonight and ended the message with 'See you tonight ;)' with a wink face at the end of the text playfully.
Tara tried to calm herself as she went for a long shower and took some music with her into the bathroom to calm her nerves. After she had finished and cleaned the house and watched some day time TV, Kat was back in a couple hours. "Well hello there .. might I add someone is looking very cheery indeed.. is this because we will be spending the night with a certain someone.." Kat greeted her with a cheeky grin as she came in shutting the door behind her.
"Kaat…I don't know what your talking about.." Tara said shaking her head but deep down she smiled knowing Kat was sort of right, she couldn't wait to see Christian tonight which meant she had to look the best she's ever been.
"So.. you know you love me…and I would do anything for you.." Tara began and Kat interrupted "Yes petal…we have said how much I do love you before…what is it you want? ..." Kat asked sitting them both down but smiling, she was so happy to see Tara happy for a change.
"Well I was wondering if you could do my makeup and help me pick a good outfit?.. I mean I know you always say there's no point going over board but I just want to look nice…simple but nice…" and Kat interrupted her again. "Yes yes...of course I will you silly girl.." she laughed giving Tara a hug and then Kats face became serious "T…just don't get your hopes up ok…I just" Tara stood up and started ignoring what she was saying "Kat stop.. lets go and get dressed.." "…I just don't want to see you get hurt again.." Kat mumbled and Tara dismissed it and Kat knew this, once Tara had an idea or heart set on something she goes after it, she does not stop, no matter what anyone said.
'Right lets see what you got then…. what exactly do you want to wear?...a dress.. jeans and a top?.." Kat asked and Tara shrugged her shoulders, "I don't know something that's simple, but stands out but that doesn't look like I've tried…but mature.." Tara blushed and Kat laughed "Thanks T ..that really helps.." As Kat rummaged around Tara's closet she pulled out a long sleeveless dress – like top that looked like a blouse, it was mint green, calm and simple and she pulled out some tight black jeans, the ones she knew Tara always fussed about saying they were too tight and showed off too much, typical being the farm girl she was…
She placed the outfit on the bed and then looked up at Tara, Kat could see her studying it carefully and then she beamed at her. "Yeah …its perfect ..its mature..it shows a change in me but its simple and..the jeans may be a bit too tight..but I can deal with it for tonight.. " Kat laughed because she really was expecting that response. "Ok…I know what necklace and jewellery I can wear this too..what about my hair?.." Tara asked Kat "..Mmmm..I think I'll mix it up by adding some curls…don't you worry.." She said as she told Tara she would be out soon after a quick shower.
Meanwhile back at the academy Christian was getting dressed, he had to get dressed amongst half of his stuffed packed away in boxes. As a favour to him Miss Raine had let him stay at the academy for a few weeks until he found a more permanent home for himself, which he was trying hard to do, but he hardly had any money to get an apartment of his own. He was going to find a place and soon but for now he focused his attention on tonight and planning to have a good time. He couldn't lie to himself and deny that he was looking forward to seeing Tara, they both hadn't been out together in ages and if he was to be honest he hadn't seen her or spent some time with her in a long time. He also wanted to try and cheer her up if he could after seeing that there was something clearly wrong with Tara, he knew that by just looking into her eyes.
Christian decided against going all out with his dress code and decided to be him, be casual but make a bit of an effort, he decided to go for jeans, a white vest and a black shirt left open, unbuttoned, he did his hair and looked at himself in the mirror, yeah he did look good, in fact no doing something he loved in life, teaching, he had found out who he was…he had become confident in himself and clearly that showed with everyone seeing as though people wanted to be around him…wanted to be his friend..not to mention the attention from girls..
Before long it was time to party it up and everyone was buzzing, Tara and Kat arrived together and they both looked at each other in awe as they walked into Bradley's apartment, it was a two storey apartment which was unique in it self and as they went inside there was a rooftop balcony where the party was as well as people being inside. Kat and Tara went up to the rooftop and gasped as the beautiful night time view hit them. "Wow…talk about living life…I didn't know Christian was friends with people like this.." Kat said playfully and Tara shook her head "Kaat!.." but she grinned taking it all in, the party looked amazing and it was something she definitely needed, not only that after Kat had done her makeup and hair and after getting dressed, Tara also felt good, she felt confident for once and she wasn't wrong. As the girls entered people, specially the boys were not just looking at Kat but also Tara which shocked her, it made her blush but she took it in her stride.
As Kat was taking in the view and talking to a guy that had approached her, typical…Tara wondered over to get them both drinks and almost jumped out of her skin when Abigail and Ollie jumped out at her. "Guess Whoooo.." They both grinned, Tara beamed and pulled them both into massive hugs. "Oh it's so amazing to see you guys…how are you…what have you been doing tell me everything!.." Tara's eyes lit up thinking about what they must have been up to in the company. Abigail being herself laughed "later….Tara…I've got to do some mingling.." she said biting her lip and catching the eye of a very handsome guy behind Tara. As Tara laughed and chatted to Ollie for a bit…she lost focus because in the distance she saw him…walking out of the apartment and onto the balcony…he looked so casual..like he usally did…no effort but Christian didn't need it…he was good looking just the way he was, without realizing Tara started to smile. "Well clearly you must love my story.." Ollie said waving his hands in front of Tara's face and she snapped out of it. "Ohh…Ohh…I'm so sorry ..yes I was listening!.." She protested and Ollie just rolled his eyes and laughed when he saw the location of Tara's gaze but Tara dismissed it and looked at Ollie. "No no come on ..you have my full attention..lets go and see Kat.. " she grinned, Tara knew she had to move so that she couldn't see Christian in her view. "Only if your sure.." Ollie winked.
As Christian walked in, Bradley came over high fived him and gave him a guy hug. "dude you made it.." he grinned and Christian "of course..you knew I was coming…" He had briefly said hi and greeted some people inside before he came up onto the rooftop. As Bradley went to talk to his other friends Christian took in the party and glanced around looking for some familiar faces and that's when he spotted her…
She looked calm and at peace but yet so different and at the same time the same Tara she had always been. She looked mature like she had been through so much in life and she had over the past three years, being the farm girl she was, she hadn't expected any of it…but then again neither had Christian…he most certainly hadn't expected to fall in love…
He watched Tara smile…and laughed and the way she tilted her head the way she looked down the way she blushed…he loved every single thing..and yet he knew he was so wrong in thinking these thoughts specially after what they had discussed…but then she turned…she caught his gaze across the crowd and they shared something in the moment, both of them didn't know what but maybe… maybe there was hope…something could be there?...
Tara after having a few drinks could feel the alcohol bubbling inside of her, she had seen all of her friends again spoken to them and had even seen some surprising faces..Ethan had come…he was in town for a couple of nights…She had even spoken to him but the only person she hadn't spoken to yet was Christian..but she would..later…she wanted to enjoy herself before that and actually get some guts before she spoke to him…
As Tara wandered through the crowd she was approached by a boy "Well hello there beautiful…" He smiled and Tara blushed "excuse me …sorry…" she whispered but he gently touched her arm "can I get you a drink.." he asked and as much as she wanted to find someone she knew she decided to let herself out of her comfort zone. "Yes that sounds lovely…thankyou.." and then they sat there and chatted for hours, 'Jake' who she had just met was a very interesting and inspiring person, he had moved to the city to support his parents and family by working but his passion was photography. Tara giggled whenever he payed her some compliments because it had been a while since a guy had appreciated her company and it felt nice…it made her feel special…
As Jake went inside to the toilet Kat joined Tara and implied something with a raised eyebrow but Tara ignored it and soon enough a couple of boys came and sat with Tara and Kat and surprisingly Tara was enjoying their company and letting heself go…just getting to know people…
Christian was agitated…he rubbed the back of his neck frustrated and frowned, he could feel his blood starting to boil and heat rising. What was she doing…first he saw her with Bradley's friend getting cosy and now she was laughing and drinking with more of the boys..becoming like Kat…
Well she had made her feelings clear…she obviously wanted to move on of course why would she care, they had agreed to just be friends..and it was time he realized that, he'd had enough of thinking of Tara. He downed the shot in his hand and ordered another as Bradley came up to him. "That's the spirit mate..join us on the dance floor soon though.." he said playfully hitting him on his back.
Christian took one more shot and laughed as a bunch of girls, Emily and Claire grabbed him onto the dance floor. As Tara got up and excused herself from the group, she needed the toilet after that gradual alcohol consumption and as she walked into the crowd she stopped in shock and could feel her heart drop as she watched Christian flirting up a storm. He was in the middle of a bunch of girls dancing around him and one particular girl had her arms around his neck..bodies close and she looked up at him intently as Tara could see Christian grin down at her, in that split second Tara could feel the sobs coming up her throat and they were going to escalate, she felt pain like no other, worse than when she injured herself. She felt the glass she was holding slip out of her hand and the smash as glass collided with the floor. She watched in awe as Christian's arms were wrapped around another girl….not her...
As much as she wanted to run..far from there..hide…do possibly anything else…she was frozen to the spot…pain, agony and anger running through her veins as large drops of tears rolled down her cheeks…
Note: I'm Glad you guys like it also sorry about it being long but I couldn't leave anything out aha :) Seni x