Two days went by smoothly, spent some quantity time with mom and she made me clean Shade's room as he will be home in 3 days.
Finally after 2 hours of hard work I completed the job and was exhausted. I sat on the couch and was trying to relax when my phone rang. "Give me a break!" I exclaimed as I reached out for my phone. Strange… I thought as I looked at the Caller ID. It was Adrien. He never called me, hasn't even texted and a sudden call? I picked up the call.
"Hey Sam," His voice was so low I could barely her it. "There is this party tomorrow night, it would be great if you'd come."
"Why not? Where is this party? You hosting it? Is tomorrow a special day or something?" I am such a fool, I sounded so dumb asking all those questions in one breath.
"I'll send you the location, and you'll see what it's about." And before I could reply he hung up. Strange with capital S.
After that call I wasn't able to concentrate on anything so I just sat there in the living room with my mom and went on with a movie marathon.
The next day, evening I got ready for the party, I wore a black tank-top with blue jeans and a red overcoat. It looked a little too casual for a party but when I asked last day him he said it was just a simple party so I could wear anything I wanted. As my mom didn't let me drive Alex dropped me there in her car.
We reached the location and it looked great. As we walked inside there were so many people. There were couples, people from all ages. "Are we in the wrong place or something?" Alex whispered into my ear.
"Nope," We heard a voice from behind, Skyler. "Shocked already? The real shocker is yet to see." He said.
"What?" We said at the same time as we looked at him confused.
"You'll see," He said as he walked past us. "Come, this way." We followed him and then he stopped randomly and turned towards the stage which was set up at a side. He pointed towards someone. When we saw who it was Alex nearly passed out and I stood there frozen solid.
"Jezelle! What the---," Alex exclaimed.
"What is she talking and laughing, ah whatever, but WHAT IS SHE DOING THERE WITH ADRIEN'S MOM?" I hissed as Alex stood holding on to me.
"What? She is talking to her to be mother-in-law, why you guys jealous?" TO BE WHO? How could he say that so casually and what on earth was going on in this place.
"To be who?" Alex had my same reaction. "Is his mother blind or something or she smitten by that witches sweetness?" Alex asked.
"I don't know that but she somehow convinced his mother about "their marriage" and…" He paused looked around then continued, "And the best part was that Adrien had the same reaction like ours when his mother told him about the engagement."
"Where is he?" I asked. "I need to see him." Skyler nodded and told me he was near the stage. I nodded and walked towards the stage. When I reached there I saw him standing there stressed out.
"You alright?" I asked softly. He turned towards me, his eyes looked sad and worried.
"Not really," He said avoiding eye contact. " I am sorry, I didn't want to call you not because I don't want to talk but because of… you know , this." I turned back to look at Jezelle who was having so much fun with all the guests.
" Are you sure you want this relationship?" I asked.
"Do you really thing I want this? I had no choice. She's just—," before he could finish his mother stepped in.
"Hey what are you doing here? Go and greet our guests with her." His mother said sweetly.
"Mom, I am telling you I don't like her, she is--,"
"What are you guys talking about?" Jezelle stepped in, her voice made my ears bleed. The so called cute voice of her was super annoying.
"Nothing sweetheart," Sweetheart? More like a bittergoard, no offence.
"No, its that I don't want this relation ship and that's it." Adrien said boldly, attaboy. Jezelle glared at me and I smirked.
"Don't fall in her trap Adrien, you know she broke your love life and your heart," That witch, I wanted to strangle her but I flinched when his mother turned to me.
"What did you tell him? Why are to trying to brainwash him?" She threw those questions at me like knifes. When I opened my mouth to reply Adrien stepped in.
"She didn't said anything, infact I never wanted to invite her. You insisted on inviting her, didn't you Jezelle?" I looked at Jezelle my eyes burning in rage. She wanted to rub it on my face. She smirked at me for a second and instantly her face changed like she was hurt.
"Adrien what are you trying to prove?" His mother snapped. "Jezelle is a nice girl, she is perfect for you and that's final." He tried to protest hen his mother raised her hand. "If you won't obey me, then never show you face infront of me." Saying she stormed off and Jezelle followed her.
Adrien broke down and he also left from there. I had no idea what to do. I was confused. I can't do anything about it as he never felt anything for me like I did for him. But my stupid heart insisted I go find him and comfort him. And I went after him.
I walked past the crowd and searched everywhere until I found him standing outside near a tree alone. I walked upto him and put my hand on his shoulder.
"Hey, we can figure a way out you know." I said like a whisper. He shook his head slowly.
"There is no use. She is a very good manipulator, you out of all people know it better." Than was a point. She did use her nasty tricks against me in the past too. "She is doing it to piss you off."
"What?" I said. "Me? How?" I regretted asking that when the reason clicked.
"Yes," He said as he stood there arms crossed looking at the sky. "She knew you like me when we were in high school, and still do." My heart stinged on hearing those words.
"But she doesn't know that you don't feel the same," I murmured. God it hurts.
"She knows everything Sam," I startled when he suddenly raised his voice. "She knows, every single things about her I don't know how. Because of her so many people are suffering and she doesn't even give a thing about it." He then broke down. He was kneeled on the ground as he took a deep breath.
I got on my knees next to him, took his face in my hand, "Hey listen to me, I am here and we can figure a way out."
"Only if I could see Gwen one last time." He whispered.
"That's it. I will tell Gwen to come to um… Salt lake tomorrow," He looked at me confused. "Hear me out, I will make Gwen go to the Salt lake and you guys can talk." He tilted his head a little. I stood back on my feet followed by him. "You guys figure it out whatever, I don't care. Tomorrow morning, at salt Lake."
He smiled, "He is right you really are a nutcase." Saying he laughed.
"WHO? Oh I know who anyways I am going." Saying I turned around to leave when he caught my hand and pulled me to a hug. My heart fluttered, butterflies were swarming in my stomach as I hugged him back. He whispered a thank you. Then he let me go.
Then I started looking for Alex when I heard a glass shattering. Another victim of Jezelle's plan I guess. I walked towards the sound.
"Hey chill," when I reached there I saw Alex trying to calm someone. It was a girl, she had really long silky hair, she was wearing a yellow frock with floral designs, she then turned towards Alex, her brown eyes were filled with angry tears. She was holding a piece of broken glass, Gwen!
"She did it on purpose." Gwen hissed. "No she is doing it on purpose." She was trying to push Alex away. Then Skyler came in and snatched the glass piece from her hand.
"That's sharp," He said as he carefully placed the piece on the table. "Sharp objects may hurt you kid."
"No one asked for your opinion." She shouted at him. "Let me go Alex." She was trying her best to get past her.
"what's with the chaos?" I asked. On seeing me Gwen stopped her struggle. She looked straight into my eyes. Then Alex and I took her out of there.
"How did you get here in the first place?" Alex asked. She sat on the nearby bench and broke down.
"What happened? I asked as I wiped her tears.
"How are you doing this?" Her voice cracked as she continued. "Looks like she wasn't able to talk to you."
"What did she tell you?" I asked as I sat next to her.
"When I came, I first saw Adrien standing away from the crowd. I was confused as it was his party but he looked stressed. I was walking towards him when Jezelle blocked my way "I hate to break it to you sweetheart but he is taken" She said with a smirk. I tried to ignore her when she grabbed on to my hand and dragged me outside. "Don't take this personally, if you do too I don't care. You both had been drooling behind him for ages, but look who have the talent." She moved closer to me and whispered in my ear. "Remember the day of your breakup, darling I caused it." My face burned with anger. "And you want to know another secret, I blamed it on your, Woops! OUR friend poor desperate Sam." Then she pushed me aside and walked away. I was boiling with anger when I got inside, I grabbed onto a nearby glass and that's when Alex found me," when she finished the story I felt like I was crushed by a giant rock.
But I stayed calm, I took a deep breath, looked at her and said, "I have a plan, but I can't tell you here. Meet me at the Salt Lake tomorrow, I will tell you everything." She nodded so did Alex. "And I have to go as I have some work at home, Alex shall we? But before that give me a minute." Saying I walked back to when the party was still going on.
I walked towards Jezelle, She was wearing a scarlett evening gown, with her wavey blonde hair tied to a messy bun, face full of makeup still the jade green eyes sparkled. She looked like a manneqinn for sale.
I walked near her, "Enjoy every bit as this heaven will end soon," I whispered into her ear. Before She could say anything I left the place.
The next day I got a call from Gwen, "Where are you I am waiting." She said
"Be there in a min" I lied as I was already there hiding behind a shop.
"Where is he – Oh talk about the devil," Alex said as we saw him walking towards Gwen.
"He always comes." I completed the statement and she choked out a laugh. From the distance we were standing they were not audiable but I could see my plan was going on pretty well.
"Why isn't she going with him?" Alex asked impatiently.
"She is waiting for someone." I replied my eyes glued to them.
"Us?" Alex added. I nodded and she smacked on my head. "She is waiting for us dummy." Yes, how did I forget that. I then dialed her and told her I had some issues and that we will meet later, I even apologized which was not a bad thing. Then after we hung up I saw her nod to something he said and they left.
I sighed as stood there watching the person I liked going with another girl. But the fact is that he was never mine.
And never will be.