Curiosity and bad memories
-- Sasha ---
Sasha spent the rest of the day as usual. She attended to the customers who came in and registered the books they borrowed or the books that she sold. At the same time, Sasha finished revising and proofreading the books sent to her from the publishing house. She would soon be writing her coming work, so she had to resolve the pending issues in advance. Otherwise, she could delay her work, which she didn't want to happen.
As the day went on, she worked non-stop. When people started to leave, she arranged the untidy books and cleaned the tables where people were sitting. When her alarm went off, Sasha decided to review the library one last time to see that everything was in order. She heard someone calling her, she came down from the first floor and at the door, she found her friend who was already waiting for her to go to dinner.
-Miss Sasha, how much longer will I have to wait for you? - Said her friend, looking at her wrist where she had a small watch.
-Wait! I'll get my jacket.- She replied and ran to the desk where she grabbed her mobile phone and jacket.
-After you, my lady.- Said her friend, motioning with her arms for her to get on her motorbike.
Sasha turned off the lights in the library and closed the door, then got on the motorbike and went straight to eat at a restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, the owners immediately greeted the girls while telling them that they were already waiting for them at their table. Sasha looked at her friend.
-Ashley, why didn't you tell me he was coming too? - Her look showed disappointment and discomfort.
-I'm sorry if I told you I knew you wouldn't want to come, but I have something to said you. It's worth it.- Said Ashley as she clasped her hands together begging, her not to leave her there alone.
-All right, but when I finish eating something, and you give us the news, I'm leaving.-
-Thank you, yeah yeah yeah, whatever you want.- Ashley hugged Sasha showing how happy she was.
When Sasha got to the table, she saw Ashley's boyfriend and another man who was her friend. She knew it wasn't going to be the most pleasant night.
Sasha sat at the table without saying anything. Ashley greeted her boyfriend and the friend she had brought.
-Well, look what the wind blew in! Miss nerd left the mousetrap and finally came out.- Ashley's boyfriend said, throwing his hands up in exaggeration.
-Stop it, Chris! Don't start picking on her. She's my friend.- Ashley elbowed her boyfriend while Sasha looked at him with contempt and resentment as she wondered how it was possible for her friend to date such a despicable person.
--- 2 years ago ---
It was Sasha and Ashley's last year of college. They both attended the same university and had known each other since they were little. Their mums had also been friends, so it was usual for them to be together all the time.
Sasha was in her room reading a book when Ashley came running in and shouted excitedly.
-Guess who asked me out!.- Sasha sat down quickly, and when she was about to answer her friend, Ashley interrupted her.
- Chris, that's the most popular and handsome guy in the university. Well, he invited us both, look he gave me tickets to his concert. I already told my mum, she said yes.-
-I'm glad he invited you but is it necessary for me to go? You know I don't like going out to parties and stuff.-
-Please, let's both go. I'll be alone if you don't go. Chris is going to be playing with the band, and then Chris will take us to dinner. You know I like him since we entered university. It's so rare for him to invite girls.- She begged with her hands and looked at Sasha with hopeful eyes.
-Okay, but when you guys start to flirt, I'll get out of there.-
Ashley immediately jumped into Sasha's arms as she kissed her cheeks. Sasha just let out a sigh.
-You know I don't like that guy. I think he's weird and disgusting, but how are you so happy to go out with him. Besides, I wouldn't let you go out alone with him, at least until I see how he treats you.-
-Perfect, let's get ready. Chris is picking us up at 6 o'clock, so let's hurry, time flies.- Ashley ran to get the suitcase that she had brought with her where she had makeup, shoes and clothes for special occasions.
Sasha didn't think she would be spending the day at a party, so she felt cheated, but she got up and got ready together anyway. When it was just after 6 p.m., a car pulled up in front of Ashley's house with loud music blaring, and she was soon honking her horn several times.
-Besides, he's late, he gets angry. -Sasha muttered in annoyance as Ashley grabbed her arm to pull her to the car. Ashley was wearing grey shorts with a red tank top, black trainers and a leather jacket. She was wearing a little make-up which made her look even more beautiful than usual.
Sasha was wearing black trousers, a loose white blouse, a leather jacket and black boots, her hair was in a ponytail. She had not put on any make-up, although her friend had insisted that she should dress up a bit more. Sasha didn't mind that, preferring to feel comfortable.
Ashley opened the door, and they sat in the back of the car. Chris greeted them and drove them to the concert venue without saying a word, which annoyed Sasha because she wasn't giving her friend the attention she deserved. Once they arrived, they went to the bar and ordered something to drink. Sasha went to the bathroom to leave her friend alone with her date.
When she came out of the women's toilets when an arm pulled her into a corner and cornered her, it was Chris, Sasha tried to push him away, but he wouldn't let go.
-Why don't we leave that girl here and we have fun somewhere else.- He said as he cupped her cheek with one hand.
Sasha understood immediately, so she stopped resisting and smiled. When Chris saw this, he let go of her and smiled, thinking she had fallen into his trap, until a blow to his crotch brought him to his knees, causing a tear to well up and fall down his cheek.
-What makes you think I would do that to my friend? Scum like you is not worth it. You better get up and treat my friend nice for the rest of the night, tell her she looks beautiful because she spent so much time getting ready for you. Ah, I hope you keep all the crap you want to say to yourself. In case you don't, I'll make sure you regret it. If you're going to play with my friend, you'd better stay away, and if it's the opposite, be a man and treat her like the only thing your eyes can see.- She said and kicked him again and left with her friend.
During the night, Sasha didn't speak again, just looked at Chris to do what she had told him to do. When they got to Ashley's house, they went straight to sleep without saying a word.
A few days later, her friend told her that she was dating Chris. Sasha hoped that he would change to be a better person, but she was wrong. When Ashley wasn't around, Chris kept trying to get closer to her. Sasha looked at him with disgust and contempt. She tried several times to tell her friend, but they were interrupted by others. Then, seeing that her friend was "happy". Sasha decided to give up. Even so, she never gave in to the advances of her friend's boyfriend.