Chapter 16

24 more days to go....

"Whoa" I exclaimed as we entered the club

"Told you it'll be lit" Jennifer beamed at me

You're wondering how we got here, right? Well, let me explain it to you.

*

There was a knock on our bedroom door. Anabelle and I were taking a nap but we were forced to wake up.

"Come in"

A reverend sister came in

"Ruby, someone is here to see you in the principal's office"

"Okay sister. Thank you"

She nodded and left

Who is it?

"Expecting someone?" Anabelle asked

"Not at all"

I wore my flip flops and left the room to go to the principals office. I knocked on the door and entered when he told me to come in.

To my surprise, it was Jennifer. She was dressed in a maxi black dress with sunglasses and a red scarf on her hair. She looked very mature. No one would guess she was just an eighteen year old girl.

"Oh Ruby" Jennifer cried "your aunt is sick"

I feigned sadness knowing exactly what she was doing. It was a way to get me out of school.

I cried with her. The tears flowed freely from my eyes. I'm really good.

The principal sympathized with us. He wanted to call my mom but Jennifer stopped him.

"She's not in the mood now sir" she sobbed "if you remind her of her sister, she may just break down. Can I take her out for a moment please"

"Alright but I want her back tonight"

Jennifer had mastered the act of persuasion. Her aunt is a psychic so she learnt a few things. It seemed impossible her coming here and convincing the principal to let me go out like that. She was good at mind control. Don't ask me how. Even I don't know.

"Yes sir"

*end of flashback

That's how we got here

The club was dimly lit with flashing lights. People danced, others smoked, others talked. Everyone was basically doing their own thing. The music was good. The air was filled with chill vibes

From what I could see, only thirty people were in attendance. You can't blame Andrea, she can't just invite anyone. It has to be elites. She can't fly just anyone to Rome. They have to be worth it.

The music stopped suddenly making everywhere quiet.

The DJ picked up a microphone and spoke.

"Whoa whoa whoa I know that ain't Ruby Adams right there"

Everyone cheered when they saw me. I smiled with pride and waved. I really missed my friends.

"What's up b?" He questioned

"I'm good, thanks"

"We got the first daughter here. You bet its bout to get lit innit. Ladies let loose. Boys pull that special gyal real close. Dance like it's your last night on earth, you hear me?"

"Yes!"

"Let's get it started"

The DJ resumed blasting beats on his speakers.

Andrea walked up to us. She was well dressed as always, in a pink fashion nova jumpsuit and designer heels. Her long hair was straightened which gave her make up a bold look.

"Hi Ruby" she said in her thick French accent "Hi Jennifer"

"Hi Andrea"

We hugged tightly. The smell of her expensive perfume filled my nose.

"I have missed you, mi amor" she said "I thought you were in boarding school"

"I am but I wouldn't miss your party for the world"

"How nice of you to make it. Merci-I mean, thank you"

"You're welcome"

"Enjoy the party. Look for me if you need anything"

"Thanks babe"

She gave me a kiss on my cheeks then left.

"Come on. Let's go see some of our friends"

We went over to our friends who were seated in a circular position around a table. It consisted of Bryan, Simone, Charles, Michael, Trina and Sophia

They were all smoking and drinking and having fun.

"Ruby's here!" Bryan said excitedly. He was still as cute as ever. Bryan is the guy I was telling Anabelle about.

We hooked up a few times and we both have feelings for each other I guess but it's nothing too serious. Just normal friends with benefit stuff.

"Hey Bryan. Hey guys" I waved to them

"Hey Ruby"

It was satisfying to know that they were happy to see me. I sat down next to Bryan while Jennifer sat next to Charles

Bryan grabbed a rolled blunt from the ash tray on the table and gave it to me.

"Thanks"

I took it and smoked with them

The music was loud

The weed was original

The gossip was juicy

Nothing could possibly go wrong

"When I fingered her in the dark, yeah? I noticed my hands got wet immediately" Michael told us "I'm getting excited like yo shawty a freak! You know what I mean? She wet already but when I put on the lights, I found out that it was blood"

We howled with laughter

"She was on her fucking period yo!" I laughed

Tears even came out of my eyes as a result of me laughing so hard. How I've missed hanging out with them.

"It isn't funny guys" Michael frowned "I was fucking livid. I never spoke to her again"

"Was it Angela?" Simone asked

"Who else?"

"I always knew she was a dirty little skunk" I said

"How so?" Simone asked

"I don't know" I shrugged "her leave out never matched her weave"

All the girls in our group laughed. The boys didn't understand a word I just said.

"Don't worry boys, it's girl stuff" I explained

They nodded in understanding

I checked the time on my watch. It was 9:07

How on earth am I gonna explain too the principal why I'm back this late?

"Should have thought of that before you left in the first place" my sub conscious scolded

"Oops! I gotta get back to school" I told them

They groaned

"We just got here" Jennifer whined. She was seated on Charles' lap with a blunt in her hand as well.

"Come on" Bryan cooed "the party's just getting started"

Jennifer got up and pulled me to the dancefloor.

"Come on, let's dance"

She pulled me to the dancefloor. I wasn't in the mood for anything. I just wanted to get back to school as soon as possible

"Can we go now please" I shouted over the loud music

"Nope" she ignored my plea and continued dancing. Not too long, our friends joined us on the dancefloor as well

I face palmed myself. I'm never going to make it out of here in time.

Fine. I've come to the party. Its lit and all. I've talked to Andrea and seen my friends one more time. Now, I'm ready to go home.

"Hey there" a male voice whispered in my ear "my name's Derrick"

His voice sent shivers down my spine, bad shivers. His body was pressed to mine. I could practically feel his hard on on my butt.

"Excuse you" I snapped at him

I tried to pull away but he grabbed me by my waist and slammed my back to his front

"Let's dance"

I got weird vibes from this guy. I need to go to a calm place and order an uber

"Get off me!"

I used all my strength to pull away from him. I made my way out of the dance floor and fled upstairs. I entered the first room I saw on the right

I brought out my phone and tried calling an uber

"Shoot! No service"

I tried multiple times. I was so distracted that I didn't know when the Derrick guy entered the room.

Before I could speak, he locked the door. That was when my body shook in fear. Oh no. I hope he's not gonna do what I'm thinking

"I couldn't get my eyes off you when you came into the club" he slurred

He swayed. He's obviously drunk

I weighed my options. It's either I beg him or I beat him up and make a run for it

The second option didn't seem sensible. He's really tall and three times my size

"You don't wanna do this" I said, moving backwards.

"Oh, yes I do. I've heard about how you hook up with a lot of guys. I heard how good in bed you are"

He walked closer towards me.

"Please"

There was a banging sound that came from the door like someone was trying to open it

"Help!" I screamed "he wants to rape me!!!"

Derrick laughed. He unbuckled his belt

"It's not rape if you like it. Trust me, you will"

The door was forced open. The person that came inside shocked me.

"Mr. Henderson?"