Chapter Thirty Eight – 1st November 2009
Sunday 1st November 2009
Jesse's Condo
Jesse's Bedroom – 1.30 pm
I pulled out the apple that I bobbed from under my pillow and smiled at it. It had given the sweetest dream I ever had. In my dreams I was sitting under an oak tree on Jesse's lap in SM Beverly Highs garden. I was reading an astrology book and he was my boyfriend.
SM Beverly High was different. Very different. There was no such thing as an elite group or popular students; everybody had a right to live the way they wanted, dressed the way they wanted. Everyone was peaceful even Kelly Prescott. There were no enemies.
Just peace and harmony.
The best part of my dream was when Jesse left his womanising and fell in love with me accepting me the way I am. We sat there like a real couple going through my astrology book which told me we are meant be to together. It's destiny that's brought us together and destiny that would keep us together.
Of course a dream can only stay a dream…They are lucky whose dreams come true. I would pray to god my dreams come true and everyone remains happy.
I clutched the apple to my chest and looked down at my side at Jesse who was still fast asleep. If only he was as peaceful as he looked at that moment.
Daringly I leaned down and brushed his hair with my hand gently. I kissed the side of his forehead before getting got out bed. I had no choice but to wear his clothes.
It was half twelve in the afternoon. I made my way slowly and quietly down the stairs and into the kitchen holding a tight grip on the apple and my diary.
"Grave problem?" I whispered
Jesse took a step towards me and I took a step back. I continued to taking a step back until I leant back against Hunter's car with Jesse in front of me, encaging me.
I gulped as his eyes sank into me making my heart thud rapidly against my chest.
"Jesse sir," I whispered
His eyes moved from in contact with mine and rested on my neck. Instantly my hand rushed to my neck but his tight grip on my wrist removed my hand and he looked at it carefully.
"It wasn't me," I shook my head feeling the need to explain myself, "It was Hunter he-
"Hunter?" Jesse said squinting his eyes.
Uh…Oh!
He saw me but not Hunter? How is that?
"His jacket?" He asked pressing his body against mine; it made my heart thud even faster.
"No Paul's," I shook my head. I repeated it in my head and then bit my bottom lip thinking how wrong it sounds.
Jesse moved back and just stared at me. I felt embarrassed and clutched onto my diary lowering my eyes down to the ground until I heard a small chuckle.
"Jesse sir?" I looked up at him, watery eyed.
"What the hell are you wearing?" He laughed.
I don't know whether he was laughing to ease the tension or he really meant to laugh. But I felt better seeing his dimples, seeing the glow in his eyes.
"Uh…Happy birthday," I said in a low whisper.
He stopped laughing and just smiled at me patiently.
"Thanks," He said a little while later pulling me into his arms he tilted my head up to face him. His voice grew really quiet and sensuous. "I really need you to be with me tonight. I want you stay the whole night and surrender to me. Will you do that for me?"
The laugh wasn't real. I knew it. He only laughed to change the subject. He only laughed to make me feel relaxed. I know it!
Because the tone in which he spoke to me with was tired and in need for comfort, whether he admits it or not. Not that I asked him.
I didn't say a word. I got into his car with him and he started to drive. Looking out of the window I saw Drake heading towards the party with Adam. Adam still looked nervous and to what I could make out of the situation Drake was consoling him.
I sat back in my seat looking straight-ahead. Why did Jesse come outside Guy's party? Was it to drop Drake of or something else?
I'm sure something else was the reason because his phone wouldn't stop ringing. He answered a couple of times and it was either Guy or Sophia asking him where he is.
Why did Jesse change his plans after seeing me? I was surprised he even managed to recognize me as I looked like a flour tray.
I began feeling nervous with him in the car alone. "What was it that Robby was talking about?" I thought, "What is it that Jesse is going to do to Vanessa Gomez?"
All those questions that I couldn't ask him and they were none of my business then why do them continue to float around me. Maybe I should warn Vanessa. But how? She's a celebrity and me? I'm just me. I wouldn't even be able to get a metre close to her.
Damn these thoughts!
They soon vanished when I was under Jesse on his warm bed. There was no hunger for pleasure in his eyes, no greediness at all. There was only warmth. Every kiss was gently, every touch tender. No stabbing at all, it was all so smooth.
He's never had me like this before and I wanted to cry because seeing this gentle, tired side of him made him look so good and made me feel good. He touched my heart.
I felt like I was bathing is rose petals. His body were the petals.
I don't understand what was wrong with him or if he was upset. Or all I knew was that Jesse asked to be with me.
His phone kept on ringing. It was Sophia. She kept ringing him but he didn't answer. Not even one call. In the end Jesse turned off his cell phone and threw it across his bedroom before holding me.
I had called Daddy earlier letting him know that I was staying over at Ceecee's. He didn't want me to because he wanted me to come home, he had save me pie but I told him I had to stay over at Ceecee's.
For a second there I got scared thinking he wouldn't let me stay and I really wanted to be with Jesse. Daddy gave up in the end and I was happy. Jesse asked if everything was fine and I told him it was.
Jesse was being really gentle well apart from the time when he ripped of Paul's jacket and chucked it across the room, it landed on the bin and before I could say anything he was already kissing me.
"Do you know what this is?" Jesse whispered to me as he gently ran his fingers on my neck. We were lying in bed after a long time of …. Ehem!
I didn't know the time but it was pretty late and I was really tired.
"My neck?" I said confused.
He shook his head.
"What is it?" I asked
"You can call it a love bite or a hickey," He pecked my lips and my eyes widened. Hickey! I know what that is, Heidi showed me once on her neck.
I couldn't have had one! I was alarmed and embarrassed at the same time.
I couldn't help it. Tears started to trickle down from my eyes. I didn't want a memory of Hunter. I had promised myself all my first times would be with Jesse, but I failed. Hunter left a hickey on my neck and I was ashamed of myself.
My perverted prince watched me patiently and asked why. I told him that I didn't want to be touched by anybody else but Jesse.
"I'm going to cover you up so much that you wouldn't even notice it," He said with a sense of mystery in his tone. I didn't understand.
He was sucking at my neck and it was ticklish but deeply arousing. He fell asleep shortly after that and I chuckled thinking what funny thing he was doing with my neck.
I watched him sleep, I listened to the beat of his heart, and I felt the warmth of his breath and continued to do so until I drifted off to sleep.
I remembered to put the apple I bobbed under my pillow just before I went to sleep. Now I'm sitting in here in the kitchen writing in my diary.
Hey! Did that pumpkin just move?
…...
Sunday 1st November 2009
Home
My Bedroom – 5.30 pm
I looked to the side and saw the pumpkin move. I swear I saw it move.
It began to turn and my eyes opened wide in horror. The pumpkin half-in white light and the other half-in shadow turned by itself on the cabinet not too far from me.
As its face rotated into view, it's sharply cut features began to glow. The square eyes, the bent nose, the jagged, toothsome grin – it all glowed orange, as if a hidden candle had been lit inside.
The jack-o-lantern grinned at me, glowing eerily. The eyes began to spin as I leaned back on my chair. Slowly at first then rapidly until they were a bright, whirling, yellow glow.
"Jesse sir!" I screamed falling out of my chair covering my eyes.
"Samantha!" I heard Jesse's laughter.
I looked at him holding the pumpkin lowered at his waist. He was laughing and looked normal. He was back to his playful self.
I pouted getting up to my feet and catching my breath.
"That was mean," I said
"Are you sure you're comfortable in my clothes? Don't you want me to bring Paul's jacket for you?" He asked walking up to me.
He's really mean!
"I couldn't wear the dress. I would lucky funny," I said turning my gaze away from him,
"You're already a creep. Oh you made breakfast," He said
"Yeah…I…Just put some things together," I shrugged
"Go wash your face, your eye liner is all over the face," He said, "Might wanna brush your hair too or it'll hurt later on,"
And it did hurt…It was such a mess I couldn't untangle it. I knew styling it crazy last night would turn it into a horror.
Jesse chuckled looking through his phone and with his free hand drinking the coffee I had made for him. He read something and anger spread over his face but he covered it up with a pretence laugh turning to me.
"Silly little girl," He said taking the brush out of my hands.
Whoa…Jesse Di Silva made my hair!
He sat behind me and untangled my hair, after a while of holding my breath I couldn't help but start to laugh.
"Don't laugh or I'll do something," He warned me,
"Yeah? Do what?" I asked which I shouldn't have because he started to tickle me on the couch. "Uh…"
I lay on the sofa with him over me. Our eyes connected and we stayed like that for a while until my phone started to ring.
I got up with him and answered it. It was daddy asking me to come right away. I hung up with my daddy and Jesse fixed my hair whilst I stared at my bare feet.
"Uh…Thanks," I said
"For what?" He asked putting down the brush. "Some hair you got there,"
"For this," I held my cell phone up.
"I thought you should have one. So whenever I call for you, you come at once," He leaned back on the sofa. "You never know when I need to give you some homework,"
"Uh…We're having a small celebration for Brad since he's 18 today," I told him. "Would you like to come?"
"What's the date today?" He asked me quietly.
"Its first November sir," I informed him and he looked slightly pale. He put a hand over his eyes looking down onto the ground. "Brad is one of your best friends. He would like it if you come over to our house before the party,"
"Can't," Jesse shook his head. "Let me drop you home. I'll see you on Monday after that,"
"But Brad is your best friend. You will be at the party right?" I asked him.
"No." Was all he said before turning to head upstairs.
"But Je-
"Susannah!" He said alarming me.
He gave me a long hard look and then went up the stairs. I stood there still in my frozen position. The voice he just used was…it was so thrilling. The way he said my name in that tone frightened me.
Who are you Jesse?
What's your secret?
As nervous as I was the feeling of Jesse being inside me a while ago gave me confident. I walked up to the stairs and travelled slowly up the stairs. I walked over to his room and entered without knocking.
He was putting on a leather jacket and raised his eyebrow looking over to me.
I didn't say anything. I walked over to bed and picked up my gown and shoes. Without his permission I went into his bathroom and changed out of his clothes and into the ragged gown.
I came out and froze looking into the mirror he had in his room. There were red marks all over my neck. Not a normal piece of skin in sight.
"Don't look so surprised. If you don't mind Hunter then surely wouldn't mind me," Jesse said through gritted teeth making my heart jump.
I've upset him! But how?
"I'm waiting outside for you in my car. Hurry up," He left the room and I sighed.
"Why is Jesse being like this? Why isn't he teasing me? I wonder what's going on in his life," I said to myself looking at me in the mirror. "The marks he's left on my body are a sign of his authority over me,"
I have just one dream and that is to find a place where I can hide my feelings for Jesse. Because when he looks at me with those eyes I lose control.
I sighed putting on my shoes. I took a scarf that was lying near the bed and wrapped it around my neck. And that's when I saw it. When I was about to leave the room a familiar trinket caught the corner of my eye.
"Oh my god!" I gasped picking it up from the display. It was the key ring I bought for his birthday. I must have dropped it at the restaurant when I saw him and Vanessa Gomez arguing. "Why did he pick it up? Did he know it was me?"
I bit my bottom lip and put it back in its position then made my way out of his condo. I walked slowly towards the jeep that beeped the second I stepped out of his porch.
"If it's wrong to love you, then I just don't want to be right," I told myself making my way over to him.
"I…I took your scarf," I said feeling nervous.
"Hmm," He nodded starting to drive. He was still giving me the cold shoulder. I leaned back and stared straight ahead.
I don't care Jesse. No matter how much you ignore me I will continue to love you.
He dropped me off and I sneaked into the house. The lights were off.
"Where is everyone?" I asked myself making my way into the living room.
"Surprise!"
The lights turned on and everyone jumped up startling me.
"Wow!" I looked around amazed at the birthday decorations.
"Oh it's only Susannah," Gina said
Ceecee, Zoe, Daddy, Heidi, Grandma Emily and Grandpa Harold were all gathered up in the living room waiting for Brad. But it was only me.
I blinked at Ceecee thinking I'm dead.
"Suze," Daddy came over to me and pulled me away from the others who seemed happy and were enjoying themselves. I was slightly nervous not knowing what daddy was going to say to me. "Here. I saved this for you last night,"
I looked down at the plate on which sat a small piece of pumpkin pie. I gazed up at daddy, why does he care for me so much?
"Thank you," I smiled at him then took a bite of the pie.
"Ceecee told me you left her place to go and pick up something for Brad," He told me and I felt relieved. "Suze I'm really happy that you and Brad are bonding,"
"Me too," I nodded smiling at the best daddy in the world.
"Just there's something I wanted to talk to you about," He held my hands smiling sincerely back at me. "I know sometimes I'm a little overprotecting towards you. Actually a lot, but here I am with all my heart, and I hope you understand what you mean to me. Suze I will never repeat the mistake I made in the past with you,"
My eyes turned teary. Why was he talking about it all of a sudden?
"I know I let you down in the past but I will never make that mistake again. You brought me closer to life." He said kissing my forehead.
I felt awful about hiding things from him.
"Last night you didn't come home and I know there was nothing to be worried about but I deeply missed and I hated every second of my Halloween without you honey," He wiped a tear from my cheek, "I just want you to make a promise to me. Promise me that no matter how busy you get or how much things change for you because, who am I kidding its high school. Changes are bound to happen. But you will always be my little girl and will never leave me behind. Promise me that,"
"I promise you daddy," I hugged him tightly.
I shouldn't have lied to him. I hate lying to him. But I can't help it now that I'm in love with Jesse Di Silva. We went back to the living room and Zoe pulled me aside.
"You're lucky I got Ceecee to cover for you. She was asking some many questions you know. You owe me Simon," Zoe hissed at me and then started giggling. "Bet you were with Jesse,"
I looked away from her feeling a little upset over what daddy said to me. I really do hate lying to him. I felt awful, but that wasn't the only reason.
I had to tell somebody about what had happened so I told Zoe. I told her about Vanessa Gomez and I told her about Jesse, the scorpion key ring and even Adam.
She wasn't as shocked as I thought she would be. She was more intrigued by the redness of my neck.
"Aww I want that scarf," She tried to cheer me up.
"Zoe," I sighed
"It'll be okay," She held my hand. "We'll talk about it at a proper time,"
I nodded sadly.
"When do you think Brad will come?" Ceecee came over and asked smiling.
I felt even more awful seeing her beaming smile. She has no idea about Adam. I might be wrong but what my eyes saw cannot be wrong. And he kept repeating that he hadn't done anything wrong.
I bit my bottom lip smiling at Ceecee uncertainly. She looked so pretty in her floral dress. Her face and hair all made up. I would never want to be the person to take that beautiful smile go away.
I cheered up because daddy can sense my sadness from a mile away. We heard a car pull up in the drive way. Heidi quickly closed the lights and we all ducked down.
Brad came in followed by Carter. We startled the two and then Heidi popped open a champagne bottle before her and daddy handed over the keys to his new car that he was after for such a long time.
I hugged Carter, and he smiled as I pulled away.
"I got something for you," I told him guiding him up to my room. I opened my wardrobe and pulled out the present and card that I had gotten for him in my spare time. "There you go,"
"Really…There was no need," He shook his head and then eagerly opened up the present. I had no idea what to get my best friend who already had everything. So I drew a portrait of him and he loved it. He liked the card too.
"You're my true best friend," I told him smiling at him. "I'll always sign my card to you as bff,"
He chuckled sitting down next to me on my bed. He was just about to say something to me when I heard shouting from Brad's room.
I got up and walked in just when he hung up and smashed his phone on the floor.
"Brad?" I said looking surprised.
"Uh…" He brushed his hands through his hair looking from me to Carter.
"I'll be downstairs," Carter said and he left.
"Are you okay?" I asked Brad.
"Yeah fine," He shrugged turning away from me.
I stood in the doorway patiently.
"What?" He asked
"You can tell me. I'm your lil sis after all," I smiled cheekily.
"Ha ha ha," He pretended to laugh and then a sincere smile spread across his face. "It was my dad,"
"You dad?" I asked
"He's back from Ohio," He told me. "Called to say happy birthday, I was surprised that he actually remembered. Pissed me off that man,"
"What happened? Is everything okay?" I asked putting a hand on his shoulder.
"Yeah just I don't like it when he disappears and calls after such a long time," Brad said, "He told me he'll call me again soon but I know his soon will be a year or two,"
"I'm sure he'll call," I said, "Hey. I got something for you,"
"What is it?" He asked looking cheerful.
I took him into my room. "The other dad you spilled beer onto your laptop," I told him
"How'd you know? Didn't tell mom did you, because she'll screw at me," He asked
"I know," I chuckled. "You don't have to worry I didn't tell her about the laptop or the mini-refrigerator you got in your room which is filled with Alco-pops and beer."
"You sly girl," He shook his head and I pulled out the gift that I had bought for his birthday with help of my daddy.
"I didn't know what to get for your birthday. So I got you this," I handed him the laptop. He got excited over the lasted edition and then hugged me thanking me for it.
"Hey I saw Jesse today and he said he was looking forward to your party," I don't know why I said that. But it just came out. A white lie which raged Brad.
"What?" Brad choked, "When did you see Jesse?"
"Uh…On the way home. I asked him if he was coming, he said he might," I took a step back ashamed at myself for lying once again.
"Why would you do that? Arghh! Susie really!" I could tell he was upset with me because he was using the name 'Susie'
"Did I do something wrong?" I asked him.
"He never comes to my party. It's 1st Novem." He stopped in mid sentence and told me to forget it.
What is it with this day?
Brad and Carter cut the cake and everything cooled down once again. Now I'm sitting here in my bedroom. Carter and Brad went outside to the venue of the party.
Ceecee and Zoe are here in my room getting ready. I think I should get moving now too. I need to take a shower. I'll write later.
…...
Sunday 1st November 2009
Home
My Bedroom – 11.30 pm
Why does life take unwanted turns?
"Come on Suze!" Ceecee urged me to get rid of my one-eyebrow after I had come out of the shower carefully hiding my neck. I refused of course. Especially after that touching conversation with my daddy, I couldn't have a make-over.
Zoe wore a short red dress and Ceecee who was already ready did her hair.
"Where's Adam?" I asked
"He was at work this morning. Now he's probably gone home to get changed for the party," She said whilst clipping on pins into Zoe's bun.
I don't have any dresses. So I chose to wear combats with a short sleeved t-shirt. I tied Jesse's scarf securely around my neck. Zoe and Ceecee frowned at me but I just shrugged.
Zoe offered me one of her dresses but I said no. They both insisted on me getting a make-over but I refused.
"It's not just a normal party," Zoe sighed telling me it was going to be slightly formal since Carter refused to go along with the themes Brad had suggested.
When the two were finally finished dressing up, we made our way downstairs. I hugged daddy good-bye promising to be home by 10 so that he could tuck me in.
I drove Ceecee and Zoe to the venue. I had the address stored in my tom-tom and it directed me to the venue just in time when all the other guests were showing up.
Everybody was dressed kind of formally. I really did stand out but Carter told me not to worry as we made our way into the grand hotel. It must have been really expensive to book.
The place was beautiful. There was a huge banner that said 'Happy birthday Carter and Brad'. Great flower decorations and the lighting was good too, it didn't stab me in the eyes the way Guy's party bright multi-coloured eyes did.
I looked around and there were shirtless waiters and waitresses dressed in bikini's.
"Brad's idea," Carter rolled his eyes and I chuckled. He looked really good in the white suit he was wearing. Carter is a really good-looking guy but glasses just don't suit him so they make his face look a little bent.
Heads turned when Kelly Prescott entered in a floor-length silvery dress with Katie and Debbie behind her in similar but shorter dresses. The three looked amazing but mean.
I was surprised as Brad's date for his party wasn't Debbie but a student from another high school. The high school that Hunter goes too.
I wasn't pleased at all seeing his gorgeous face from afar. A while ago they were like enemies and now they are getting closer and closer. It's like politics to be honest, can never know when the tables turn and who they turn onto.
Carter introduced me to a few of his friends and I was happy to meet them. "Baby come on let's dance," Zoe held onto Carter's arm and pulled him towards the dance floor.
The music was pretty good, not at all hurting my ears.
"I wonder where Adam is. I'll just go outside and call give him a call," Ceecee said getting out her cell phone from her purse. "I'll be back in a minute,"
I nodded and she walked away from me.
I looked around. Brad and Carter have made a pretty good, smooth and calm party.
"Wahoo!"
I turned to see Sophia and Guy rushing up to Brad and giving him the birthday beats. Something I forgot to do.
Damn!
"Ello babes,"
I frowned looking at Hunter.
"What's with the look? You'd think I've murdered someone in return," He whistled checking out one of the waitress's.
"You're mean. Don't talk to me," I said
"Hunter," Drake showed up slapping Hunter's back. "Need to talk to you. Come here a sec. Hey Suze,"
"Hi," I smiled
"Oh so it's Suze, your name," Hunter winked at me before standing aside with Drake.
Jerk!
I have to curse my ears since I could hear exactly what they were talking about. Or should I write who.
"It's a hell of an analysis and a hell of a tale," Hunter shook his head after Drake told him something that I didn't hear.
"Don't think Jesse's going to come here this year either I think," Drake sighed.
"Everyone involved seemed pretty, nasty and barking mad," Hunter shrugged, "There's hardly anyone around that I wouldn't want to punch in the face. Hard,"
?
I sighed walking away from him because I didn't want to snoop. I bit my lip looking over at the door. Just when I thought I've seen all the sides of Jesse. I was wrong because there's still a side left to him, a side that I'm scared off. I know it's dangerous and I would probably freak out about it.
But I want to know what it is. I want to know if my love is strong enough to surpass everybody else in the competition to be closer to Jesse.
Ceecee walked through the doors looking slightly annoyed. I went over to her and asked her what was wrong.
"Oh nothing," She smiled. "Adam's taking his time. I don't know what is wrong with him these days. We always enter the parties together and leave together. Now he's always tired and most of the times he doesn't even show up,"
She lost her smile and bit her bottom lip clutching her stomach,
"It's my fault isn't it Suze," She gazed over to me. "If only I didn't get pregnant,"
"It takes two to reproduce," I put a hand on her shoulder,
"I know," She nodded putting a hand over mine. "It's just I don't like to put pressure on him. My Adam is rotting inside I can see that. He's working hard so much and missing so many practices. I feel like I'm taking his dream away from him,"
"Don't think like that," I pulled her into a hug seeing her eyes get all watery. She held onto me tightly. I could tell she desperately needed somebody to talk to, somebody to lean on.
I mind raced feverishly as I recalled last night's events. "No!" I argued with myself, "I can't tell her,"
I pressed my lips tightly together hugging her supportively. What friend am I that I'm keeping secrets like this from Ceecee? But what friend would I be that would put Ceecee and Adam long-term love into jeopardy?
God? I was much better off high schooled.
Adam arrived shortly after Ceecee told me about Kelly considering getting her breasts inflated. Wearing a light coloured suit he smiled walking over to us and took Ceecee into his arms.
His blonde hair was un-brushed and he looked like he ran all the way because he was slightly out of breath.
I felt awkward around him and took a step back away from the embracing couple. I thanked god when Carter pulled me aside to introduce me to a couple more of his friends.
Carter had a little party at his house in the morning and he complained over me missing it, I had forgotten about it.
"I was going to call you but my dad took my phone away," He muttered. "He was too busy introducing me to his lawyer friends. I promise you Suze I will never become a lawyer. Ugh! It's just a drag really,"
"Bet Zoe would make a good lawyer," I chuckled
"Funny. Mom said the same thing, she argued with me throughout the party. Mom loved her but Dad not so much." Carter shrugged. "We're only casual so I didn't think it was necessary for her to attend the house party but she insisted,"
"Uh…The party is really nice. Didn't think Brad's party would be like this. I was expecting lots and lots of alcohol and strippers," I laughed softly.
"That was the initial idea," Carter mumbled, "He wanted to hire a club and a famous D-J. Pole dancers and what not. I refused so he dropped it. But yeah he's getting a lap dance right now,"
"Really?" I gasped, "Brad sure is going to enjoy his 18th birthday. Too bad Jesse didn't come,"
I said that on purpose. Just to read his expression, but his face wasn't that obvious.
"His best friend's birthday," I shook my head.
"Brad doesn't mind," Carter shrugged and I raised my eyebrow, "It's always been like this. Nobody questions Jesse Di Silva that jerk of a toad."
Carter really is so cynical towards Jesse.
Somebody called out Carters name and he pulled my arm turning me to him. "We're cutting the cake soon so don't wonder off," Carter warned me and I nodded.
He walked away from me and to his friends.
I looked around the place and caught Brad coming down some stairs followed by a woman laughing, she was dressed in a trench coat and I guessed that was his woman of the night. I wondered if his date minded or not.
Whilst walking around the hall I heard a few rumours, about Hunter joining back into SM Beverly High. I doubt it! I definitely hope not.
I shook my head turning towards the exit door feeling the need for some fresh air.
The sound from the speakers quietened the more closer I got to the exit. I stepped out of the ways of the caterers and staff of the hotel, most of them gave me odd looks.
They must have been thinking what I am doing at such a party. Everybody else was dressed up and looked beautiful whereas I … No need to comment do I?
A lot of people who probably stayed at the hotel were intrigued and peeped inside the party.
I leaned back against a wall and sighed looking up at the ceiling thinking how different I am to everyone inside the party. Whether it is Ceecee's pool party, Guy's Halloween party or Brad and Carter's birthday party, I just really don't camouflage.
I tilted my head back thinking about how much I don't fit in among the students of SM Beverly High.
There wasn't only SM Beverly students; there were other students from other schools too. There were even a few college students and younger popular 9th graders. My soon to be brother is a very popular guy.
Something buzzed from inside my pocket. I pulled out my cell phone reading a text from Carter. 'Where are you? Meet me by the open bar.'
I lifted my head up away from my cell phone and watched Adam standing in between the doorway that separated the hall from the corridor.
He was alone and looking my way. He started gaiting towards me, moving swiftly and lumbering as he walked. I felt a rush in my body to look away or to run away from him.
But he was already in front of me before I could even take a step away from him.
"Suze – Hi," He said with what sounded like false enthusiasm. His forehead was sparkling with sweat as his shocking blue eyes studied me.
"Hi," I tried to put on a smile.
"I…Uh…I'm going to come straight out with this," Adam said jamming his hands into the pockets of his trousers. A nervous smile spread over his mouth as he opened it to speak up. "Was it you who was with Hunter at number 45?"
"Number 45?" I asked felling more nervous.
"The house opposite Guy's house, the shattered one with the beware sign," He said scratching his hair tiredly.
They saw Hunter?
"Umm…Yes," I nodded
"Listen Suze," He began, his smile faded and he looked ever so serious. He leaned forward towards me, his face right in front of me, "Hunter and you – you shouldn't have been there, you know that right? I'm not going to lie to you or make up any excuses of what you saw. I wasn't involved in it alright. That's all I'm going to say to you. And it's none of your business,"
I was waiting, waiting for him to shout or warn me dangerously but his expression turned pleading. I thought for a second he would drop to the ground and start begging for mercy.
He grabbed hold of my hand leaning back out of my face.
"You didn't tell Ceecee what you saw did you?" He asked
I stared at his sweating face for a long moment before I replied "No,"
His face relaxed but he held onto my hand tighter. "Please," He said, "She's pregnant and I don't want her to stress unnecessarily. Please don't tell her. I don't know what you saw but what you saw isn't the truth and the truth I can't see you that to you and neither can I tell it to Ceecee. Just please don't tell her okay."
"I…I wouldn't," I shook my head.
His eyes thanked me and he began to speak again. "Hunter shouldn't have been there but since Jesse and him have been working things out between them he knew in his right mind to let Drake know that he was there," Adam told me. "He said a girl was with him but didn't know your name. He didn't say much about you but I figured it was you because I saw you talking to him earlier that day,"
"Umm…I wouldn't tell Ceecee," I gulped
He stood out of my way. I took a couple of steps forward but then looked back at Adam who was leaning tiredly back against the wall.
"If you are truly in love with Ceecee then you wouldn't do anything consciously that would hurt her," I said and he just stared at me.
I turned to go and he stopped me. "Suze,"
I looked back at him.
"If at any time I fail my duty as her boyfriend. Please take care of her," He whispered quietly and I blinked.
My phone buzzed again and I took out my phone.
"Uh…They are cutting the cake. You should come in," I told Adam and he nodded.
I walked away from him certain that he would follow in after a while. I found Carter who was standing next to Brad. Brad dressed in black and Carter in white, it was the perfect combination.
"Where were you?" Zoe hissed pulling me closer towards the table where sat a beautiful cake.
Still can't believe Brad actually agreed to have a sophisticated party with an actual cake even though the cake had a very exposed a rude picture on it.
"Dude!" Guy hi-fived Brad congratulating him over the cake,
"Cut…Cut…Cut!" Everybody chanted
Brad looked at Carter who shrugged picking up the knife. Brad held onto it to.
"Hold on…Man you can't cut the cake without me!"