Victoria's POV
I was scanning my books, but I couldn't concentrate because I couldn't stop thinking about Oliver and the words he said to me. I didn't eat with him during dinner because I didn't want to see his face and have another unpleasant conversation with him. And I was wondering where he is right now, and I don't like to get downstairs and talk with Celia because I hate to know if Oliver went together with Keisha to attend the beach party.
I was sulking in my room because even my dad favored Oliver. How could my dad defend him when he was only his best friend's son while I was his daughter? I hated my father for trusting Oliver so much, and my father didn't even know that his daughter was hurting. I know we can never have a civil conversation because we constantly bark at each other. I think it was because our first meeting was an unpleasant one.
For the first time, I put my books back in my bag without reading them and answering my assignments on a weekday. I got tired, didn't know what to do, and I miss having parties in my house, but I don't want to host a party now that Oliver is living with me in our mansion. I know girls will only throw themselves at him, and I will only break my own heart. I was known in our school being the most extravagant host. From the delicious meal to the excellent DJ, I will sometimes hire a band, the most well-known all over the country.
That is one thing I love about my father because he supported me with my social cravings. He always knew that I wanted to be the center of attention, and that is why every time I asked him if I wanted to throw a party on the weekend, he would never say no. And sometimes, if my parents happened to be around, my dad would help me prepare everything.
But I usually hire an event organizer because I want everything to be perfect, and money is not the issue. That is why all my parties were epic, and everybody would come since they always love the theme of my party, and I make sure everybody will have fun. I know all the boys, especially from the football and basketball team, will join, hoping they can catch my attention, and that is why many girls would come too, especially the cheerleaders because they love chasing the boys around.
I provide games that offer incredible prizes, and as I think for my upcoming birthday party, I can't stop myself from feeling so excited as I think about the theme. I wanted to have a game, and it would be perfect because whoever wins the game will have a date with me. I was smiling like an idiot, but when I saw Keisha's post on her social media account, my night became worst. All my classmates were having fun on the beach, wearing their swimming attire, and I wondered where Oliver was, and maybe he was the one taking the pictures.
And I almost threw my cell phone when Keisha's next post was Oliver with his glorious body, he was only wearing boardshorts, and his upper part was bare. I could see his perfect chiseled chest and toned stomach, and his six-pack abs made me drool over him just watching his picture, and I couldn't deny it, he has a perfect body suitable for a magazine cover. And I am sure all the girls are now going crazy to have his attention, but I am sure Keisha already claimed Oliver. And no one can stop me, even my father's bodyguard, because I will go to the beach, whatever it takes.
I posted on my social media account that I needed someone to pick me up from our house, and I was shocked by the number of likes and comments I've got. And many of them are telling me they are on their way, and I replied to their comments I will send a private message to the one who will be lucky enough to be my escort for the night.
I know I did something stupid, but I felt too hurt by Oliver to care. And I am aware I have never done something like this, yet I wanted to go to the beach and have fun. I got up from my bed and went to my closet, and I tried to find the most revealing swimsuit I could find. I usually wear a one-piece swimsuit since I felt conscious of showing my stomach and cleavage, but this time I chose to wear a red two-piece swimsuit, and I bought it with Lana as a gift for myself when I won an interschool quiz ball held at Zenith Academy.
I put on my swimsuit, and then I wore a halter red mini dress, and I felt so sexy. I let my long hair cascade on my back, and when I looked at my posts, I found it so hard to read the comments since there are too many to read, and it will be a waste of time. I am not even sure if Tim was one of the students who commented on my post, but he is the only one I can trust because even if he is the football quarterback, he is humble, and I feel comfortable when I am talking with him. And when I looked at my messenger, I smiled when I found out he had sent me a private message.
"Can I pick you up, Victoria?" He texted, followed by a heart emoji, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling. I felt guilty that I would be using Tim to get back at Oliver, but I knew he would not care if I were with Tim, it might hurt me to see him with the captain of the cheerleaders, but I can take the pain as long as I can show to his face I will never back down. I can go to the party too and steal the spotlight.
I hated that he became the new sensation of our school, and he became so popular right away, and I can't accept he will take the crown from me. And I will give Oliver Prize the price for messing with my life. I will let him pay for taking my first kiss from me, and not only that, for accusing me of being irresponsible.
"Yes, Tim, I would love it if you would come to me right now," I said, and after sending my reply, I smiled when I heard my phone ding, and I realized he responded right away.
"I am almost there. I am sorry when I read your post, I left the beach right away, and I almost got a ticket for overspeeding because I want to be the first to reach your house, and I am glad you chose me to be your date for tonight, or else I will go home with a broken heart." He said with a broken heart emoji, and I beamed when I read the word date, and I felt happy even if I didn't feel any sparks towards Tim, at least I love his company, and I wanted him to be my first friend from the male department.
"I will be waiting for you on our front porch," I replied with a smiley emoji, and I wanted to send him a heart emoji, but I didn't want to lead him on; besides, I am not sure if I will not end up breaking his heart tonight, but I was hoping I would enjoy tonight with Tim's company, and this is the first time I will attend a beach party.
"Hi, thank you so much for coming, Tim!" I exclaimed the moment he got out of his car and opened the car door for me, and I knew he was always a gentleman.
"I should be the one thanking you, they don't believe you will come, and the boys got crazy, especially the boys from my team. I left without telling them I would pick you up. I was hoping you would choose me. If not, I will go home." He said, and I was shocked when Tim buckled the seatbelt for me.
"Wow! Thanks for being such a gentleman, Tim." I said the moment he got inside and sat on the driver's seat.
"You know how to drive, right?" He asked, and I nodded my head.
"Why don't you drive your luxury car, Victoria?" He asked again.
"My dad hired a driver for me, and I wonder why he made sure I know how to drive, and I found it confusing either. But I think when I turn 18, he will allow me to drive, and I am excited because I will be eighteen soon." I said.
"Yeah, and everyone is talking about your big day, Victoria." He said, and I was surprised.
"Really? I wonder why our classmates are talking about it," I replied, and he smiled at me.
"We already received the invitations for your eighteenth birthday." He said, and I was shocked with what I learned.
"You did?" I asked.
"Yes, yesterday after you experienced your first kiss, and I hate the new guy for kissing you, but.." Tim trailed off, and I could feel my entire face turn so red, and I knew I was blushing as I remembered the hot kiss I had shared with Oliver.
"But what, Tim? You can tell me what is on your mind." I said, and he looked at me sideways before looking back on the road.
"I am sorry, but I don't want to offend you, Victoria," Tim added, and I smiled at him.
"Tim, I want us to be friends, so I think you can talk to me openly, don't think I will get angry about your opinion about me," I said.
"I hate to think that you enjoyed the kiss you shared with Oliver, Victoria, and I was glad he was with Keisha now and not with you." He declared, and I felt ashamed, but I smiled at Tim.
"He might steal my first kiss, Tim, but to be honest, I didn't enjoy that kiss. I was only shocked, which is why I wasn't able to push him away. I don't like Oliver." I said, and I hate that I was lying to Tim, and even if I hated Oliver, yet deep in my heart, I know I can't deny the intense attraction I felt for him, and I need someone like Tim to get over my feelings for the arrogant hot guy in the campus.