Chapter 11
True Friends Stick Together
My heart is pounding like a drum and I felt my throat closing up as I'm approaching Starbucks. I don't know what to do or what to say to her. Is she going to kill me and throw my lifeless body in the dumpster? Is she going to tell me that Darien is still talking to her even though I know that would be a lie? Is she going to tell me that Amy isn't my friend anymore because she took her side? I don't know…
I took a deep breath before entering the coffee shop. It is Tuesday evening and I got a text from Rei to meet her here after work. I haven't seen nor talked to her much ever since that incident. Yeah, we would say mean comments to each other here and there, but we never had a full conversation plus I still feel tension when I am around her.
There she is, sitting at a small table… She is drinking her usual coffee drink, waiting. Rei and I locked eyes and I immediately ordered my vanilla bean latte before sitting across from her. I'm not going to lie, but I'm scared…
"Hello, Meatball Head," she hummed.
"Hey," I muttered.
"I wanted to talk to you," she said sternly.
I took a deep breath. Why am I so nervous? "Rei, listen, before you speak, I want to apologize. When I received that text from you today, I realized that I was wrong. I shouldn't have started seeing Darien and it's no excuse for what I did yet I can't stay away from him…"
Rei held her hand out for me to shut up. "I didn't come here to hear you explain yourself. I am the one who should apologize…"
Now it's my turn to interrupt her… "WHAT?!" I shouted out.
Rei scowled at me. "ANYWAYS, I did some thinking and realized it was wrong for me to kiss Darien at the restaurant. I knew he liked you and I overdid it, I'm sorry."
"Did Amy lecture you," I wink.
Rei hung her head. "Kind of, but she's right. I was wrong. I guess Darien told you about the bet we made?"
"Yeah, he did." I nodded.
"Okay, oh, and Demande kind of set things up. You see everyone in the office building knew I liked Darien so he came up to me out of nowhere and asked to do a double date. I said "no" at first until he convinced me that he can get Darien to be with me and you would be with Demande," Rei explained.
"I was wondering why Demande was so intent to go on a double date with you two," I sighed.
"Yeah, he thought he could get you to like him while I tried to get Darien to like me, but of course, it didn't work and I feel bad for scheming alongside Demande. I'm sorry. I can tell that you and Darien belong together."
"No, it's fine, Rei. Let's call it even! I want to be friends with you again." I gently smiled at her.
"Really? I'm glad! I miss teasing you every day!" She grinned.
"Yeah, I miss fighting with you all the time!" I agreed.
Rei and I began to laugh together and I felt happy that we are friends again! I know we fight back and forth but Rei and I are always there for each other no matter what!
"Hey, we should celebrate our friendship tonight! Let's have a girl's night!" Rei suggested.
"Okay, I don't care if I get a hangover for tomorrow, it will be fun!" I chanted.
"Cool, I'll hit up all the girls and we'll meet at your apartment, okay?"
I slowly nodded. "Yep sounds good!"
I'm glad everything is working out between Rei and me again!
*~*~*~*Boss With Benefits*~*~*~*
I was getting ready for the night out of town with my girls, but the only friends that are going are Mina and Rei. Amy doesn't want to be out late because of her job tomorrow, which is no surprise there, and Lita doesn't feel like going. Oh, well, Mina, Rei, and I will still have fun!
RING! RING! RING!
I picked up the phone to see Darien calling me…
"Hello?" I answered.
"Hey, can I come over tonight?" He asked.
"I'm actually going out with Rei and Mina."
"You and Rei are friends again? Cool, Can I come? I'll bring a friend for her," Darien suggested.
"Really? Rei would actually like that… Okay!"
"Yeah, where are you going? We'll meet you there."
"Tequila Town," I answered.
"Alright, see you there." He hung up the phone and I felt myself smiling. I hope Rei likes his friend!
I'm wearing a white, strapless short dress with light pink heels. I curled my hair for once and of course, only put on a little makeup. I'm excited for tonight because not only will I be with my two best friends but Darien will be there as well.
*~*~*~*Boss With Benefits*~*~*~*
Rei is the first to arrive at my apartment and we decided to pregame. I told her that Darien is going to bring a friend for her and she is really excited! She is wearing a lilac mini dress with nude heels. Her black hair is straight and she looked flawless!
"Thank God I forced myself to really dress up!" Rei giggled while she is pouring herself a shot of vodka.
We both clang our shot glasses together before taking our first shot. Both of us puckered our lips, cursing how the first shot is always the worst!
KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
"COME IN!" Rei and I shouted in unison.
Mina came in the kitchen and she wore an orange, sequin dress… She looked gorgeous even though her ass is hanging out.
"You guys look cute! I'm so happy you worked everything out!" Mina grinned.
"Me too," Rei said.
"Yeah!" I agreed.
Mina, Rei, and I decided to take more shots. I lost count on how many we took but I think that we had seven each? I don't know…
"Oh, Darien is coming and he is bringing a friend for Rei!" I told Mina.
"What about me?!" Mina whined.
"Mina, you can get a stranger with no problem!" Rei rolled her eyes.
"So, can you!" Mina countered.
"You'll be fine," I soothed Mina.
I got a text from Darien that he is already at the club even though it's only ten thirty but I hurried and called us a cab to go there. As soon as we got inside the cab, my vision became REALLY blurry.
Darien might have to be my babysitter again…
*~*~*~*Boss With Benefits*~*~*~*
We made it to the club and we immediately saw Darien with his friend. Darien's friend is really cute! He has short, blonde hair and blue eyes.
"Who's your friend?!" Rei asked Darien in a flirty tone.
"This is Jadeite, Jadeite, this is Rei that I was telling you about." Darien introduced them to each other.
"Nice to meet you!" Rei held her hand out for him.
"Likewise," he smirked and accepted her handshake.
"They would be so cute together," Mina whispered in my ear.
"I agree," I whispered back.
"So, are we heading in?" Darien asked.
We all nodded and got in line to go into the club but Rei, Mina, and I could barely walk, we kept tripping on our own two feet!
"Don't tell me you guys are drunk," Darien sighed.
"Just a little!" I laughed nervously.
"Well, looks like I'll be taking care of you tonight," Darien said in amusement.
"You don't have too…" I blushed.
"No, I want to," he countered.
We are finally in the club and Jadeite and Rei immediately went to the bar while Mina found a stranger to talk to, and Dairen and I went on the dance floor to dance. I felt numb and my vision is still blurry but I'm having a great time with Darien. I hope he doesn't get annoyed with me, though.
"Hey, I'm glad you came out!" I said behind my shoulder as he is grinding against my body.
"Me too," he answered casually.
"We are sure going to have major hangovers tomorrow."
"You will, I won't," he smirked.
"You're no fun!" I whined.
"Hey, I have to take care of you."
"Are you going to stay over my apartment tonight?" I asked.
"Yeah, of course."
I felt my heart fluttering. My boss is going to sleepover my apartment! I'm so excited!