Chapter 16: Odd Feelings
Craig was sitting on the hood of Joey's car, which he had borrowed for the night. It was nearly dark outside, and people were leaving little by little. Craig was about to get up when he saw a girl walk towards her. She had light tan skin, long legs and long brunette hair.
" Loved the band's music today. Your like literally famous" the girl said. Craig looked at her oddly
"Do I know you" Craig said
" A fan" the girl smiled. "The names Vanessa" she smiled as she stuck out her hand to shake his. Craig shook it. "Craig" he said to her
"So Craig, how long have you been playing" Vanessa asked him
"I've been playing guitar since I was 10, and I just decided I wanted to start a band" Criag said
"Cool" Vanessa said
"I'd love to speak more, but I need to go" Craig said, as he began to feel uncomfortable
"Oh, well maybe we can pick this up some other time. Here's my number" Vanessa said taking out a pen and grabbing his hand. She wrote her number on his hand and winked at him, and with that walked away. Craig smirked. He turned around and walked back to the picnic area where he found the band packing things up.
"Who was the chick" Spinner asked as Craig walked towards them
"Um...a fan,.....of the band" Craig stuttered
"Or maybe just a fan of Craig Manning" Jimmy said
"No, nothing like that boys. She looks framiliar, but I've never exactly seen her before" Craig said
"Whatever dude. Get your chance now, she's hot" Spinner said
"Whatever" Craig shrugged and walked away towards the stage.
Nikkie was in the backseat with Alexa in the middle and Reggie by the opposite side of Alexa. Nikkie couldn't believe that not only was this guy giving her a rough time, but also she would have to see alot of him if thier parents kept having these "business meetings". Marcus was driving them back to the house with Kayla in the front seat. Nikkie saw Marucs try to reach his free hand towards Kayla's. So she immediatley spoke up.
"MOM,.....I'm going to the boys band practice with the girls tomorrow. So I won't be able to go with you to dinner" Nikkie said rudlyas she realized Marcus had quickly moved his hand away from Kayla's.
"That's fine, we cancelled anyway for the weekend before school" Marcus said. Nikkie rolled her eyes.
"Plus that gives you a good chance to drive Reggie to meet your friends" Kayla smiled as Marcus parked the car in the driveway in front of the garage.
"Wait, what do you mean drive" Nikkie asked
"That stubborn garage door" Marcus said as he struggled to press the button to open the garage door,. "Nikkie can you please get out and press the button" Marcus asked her. He passed her the keys and the door opened. To her surprise there was a BMW 5 Series Sedan in metallic silver.
"What is that" Nikkie said excitedly.
"Very early christmas present" Kayla joked as she closed the car door and walked towards the garage."No, it's the car you wanted right. We got it yesterday. Actually Marcus insisted that he payed for it" Kayla said. Nikkie smiled as she examined the cars interior. Everyone had gotten out the car.
"Thanks Marcus" Nikkie said as she walked over to him and hugged him. It was as if she never hated him.
"I'm liking the chrome on these wheels" Reggie said
"Yes, now my own chrome wheels. My blinged out car" Nikkie said as she literally hugged her car. She spoke to Reggie as if he never did what he did
"Oh snap, you need to ride this to da club on thursday" Reggie said
"For real, imma dress real fresh and imma be straight to be out" Nikkie said
"And of course you need your final touch in the name of moms and her culture" Raylese said as she walked out of the front door. She had a small dominican flag sticker in her hand and she stuck it on back of the car. "Dominicana" Raylesed said in spanish and smiling.
"Quarter dominican to be exact, & quarter african-american. Never forget that" Nikkie said
"Yup, you and me" Raylese said hugging Nikkie
"What about you Reggie, how old are you" Kayla asked him
"Oh me, I'm turning 18 in March, and half african-american, half columbian. Ma moms was columbian. And ma dad gave me da rest" Reggie said
"Oh I thought you were older, but what happened to your mom" Raylese asked
"Hunny" Kayla whispered to Raylese
"No, no Kayla its fine. She died in a car accident when I was 10. She was rushing to one of my basketball games at school" Reggie said with ease
"Wow, I'm so sorry" Raylese said
"It's fine, but enough about me. Let's get your baby on da road" Reggie told Nikkie
Nikkie had froze at his story. Her mother had died whe she was 10 also. Se smiled when he said his last comment. She immediatley got into the drivers seat. She rolled down the windows.
"Reggie, are you comming with me or what" Nikkie asked. He laughed and went around into the passenger seat.
"See you guys later" Nikkie said
Nikkie had no clue what had gotten into her. She acted as if Reggie was her best friend. She didn't care what happened. She let it flow off her shoulder. He didn't do anything wrong. But will there life stories cross-over? Will they have more in common than you think? Do they have a past that they don't even remember? Keep reading my friend.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you guys arn't too happy with me. But I was in florida for vacation. So I was backed up. But this is really short because the next chapters will be extra long. They will come some time in two weeks or less. So please review on what you think is happening or what you think will happen.
OH YEAH!!!!!!!! about that hidden statement that was in chapter 15:
" Nikkie, I want you to meet my son, Reggie" Marcus said. Nikkie stopped breathing, REGGIE!!!! His name was Reggie, she thought. The name touched some feelings from the past. She saw Reggie reach his hand out.
Yup, how do you think it touches her past???????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!REVIEW MY FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
