Love- Fate-Obsession

Chapter 2- Goodnight

Kristen's POV:

On our way to the party we stopped to eat ice-cream and cotton candy while we took a seat next to the town's Christmas tree that they put up every year which is always so beautiful. Three things I do love about these holidays are the trees, decorations and the food ofcourse. However, nothing beats the fireworks. I always dreamt about seeing fireworks but every year is a disappointment. Guess that's just lame, old Portland for ya. The only fireworks I've ever seen are sadly in movies and I've never been to the other parishes in Jamaica to actually see one live and up close.

"10, 9, 8, 7,-" I heard everyone starting to count down.

Midnight already huh, finally 2018 has come to an end. Wonder what this new year will bring us.

"3, 2, 1 ! Happy New Year!!!" and immediately my bestfriend hugged me, smiling as we wished each other a prosperous one full of success, happiness, joy, health, blessings and love. Promising to create even better memories together.

The 3 of us could hear the loud music from outside the party as we entered as if it was saying yes, come let me feast upon your succulent eardrums. There were now 3 of us because we met our friend, Melissa on the way. Currently the DJ was playing Gyalis story by Ding Dong and the Ravers and Shan nearly pushing me on my face, so she could dance to one of her favorite artist, ran towards the centre of the dance floor. Shaking our heads, Melissa and I walked towards the back not wanting to be the centre of attention.

Was nearly there until Shan grabbed and gave us one of those death stares of hers. Sigh, here we go I thought as she pulled us towards her and started swinging our hips so we'd start dancing. I just rolled my eyes at her wishing I was home, in my room, wrapped up in the loving, gentle, warm and comfy embrace of my king......-sized bed. Now I was sad, miserable and heartbroken.

That's until my jam started playing. I'm telling you once 'Back way' by Vybz Kartel ft Spice is playing it's like a dancehall ghost has taken over my body or the Pipe Piper was controlling my body with his pipe. Immediately, I was dancing then some guy came up behind me, and just to show how much I was feeling the music I let him be.

Next up was Cool it by Spice following other songs by Vybz Kartel, Jada Kingdom, Dexta Daps, Cardi B and plenty other artists. My bestie and Mel can vouche for me when I say I danced all night long, except times when I needed to take a breather ofcourse. See? I'm not that bad.

In the middle of it we went over to the corner to lean against the wall or take a seat somewhere which was when Shan's boyfriend, Nathan Daure finally showed up. Yup, she's happily married with 20 kids......later in life ofcourse and I'm the only loser in this relationship. Even Mel has someone.

Nate also brought a friend along with him, who is actually Shan's cousin and yes he's a guy, who I also danced with most of the night after introductions and they pushing me on him. His name? Jamali Miller. (Yeah I'm surprised too, I actually remember a guy's name for once.) I didnt know much about him but he seemed quiet tbh, rather equanimous and serene, and there was just something about him... I don't know. He was cute though and I just loved the way his body felt when his arms were- wait did I say love? I mean ehem.......Anyways!

The party came to an abrupt end about 20 minutes to 5 in the morning and the five of us left the party together moving like the walking dead, mostly me. Except one guy though who had his manly arms around me or I'd be on the floor in a puddle of my drool, sleeping. My eyes were literally on fire and felt like a bulldozer was on top of my eyelids. And my muscles and bones? Gone cause my body was basically spagetti.

We all went our separate ways after they brought me to my bus stop, except Shan who had plan to stay the night at my house. We said our tired goodnights and I took one last glance at Mr. Mysterious and Calm.

I arrived home in couple of minutes while they for sure took nearly an hour to get home since they lived further away and its a bit harder to get a drive. I actually really enjoyed my night and I'd be so excited still if I wasn't so tired. Infact, so tired that I really can't bother to take a shower right now. Don't fight me, it's so late and I'll wake up soon anyways so I'll take it then, kool? Shan for sure already drifted off to dreamland in the next room.

I changed my clothes, brushed my teeth and hopped into my mate ready to fall asleep but not before my mind ran on Mr. Cool Guy and for 20mins straight all I could think about was him....wtf! Jamali hm, it's nice, I'll prolly dream about him tonight. Soon after that I fell into a deep slumber.