Hey you guys,
I have my semesters going on. So please cooperate with me.
College life is tough as eff.
So many expectations to live up to, work and no sleep.
I haven't been able to spend any quality time for myself.
Also, I haven't waxed since december.
Jeez.. i hope that's not too much information. Hahaha..
NOTE:- From this chapter every detail is pivotal.
You will learn alot of significant details of both the protagonist as well as introduction of new ones.
I was thinking to write from only Gwen's POV.
But then why limit myself right.
Spring is finally here. Yay
Anywho, u guys, I hope you'll have a great day ahead.
Alway remember to smile.
Lots of LoVe,
Shannon.
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She wouldn't, would she? Urghhh.
"Geez fine. I surrender", I step back, putting my hands up and rolled my eyes.
Oh why did my parents have to put me in a convent school?
"Seriously that's it? You won't even try to put up a fight? It's not a good thing Gwooper. People in the world usually take advantage of people like you." Pointing her index finger at me & her eyes sparkled with disappointment.
People like me? What does she mean ?
"I CAN'T HELP IT", I yell loudly. "My parents put me in a convent school and y'know how the nuns just drain you out of the bad behaviour." I add rubbing my temples.
"Listen I don't wanna force you but do you really wanna tag along Gwen?"
"Ya. Though I'd hate to admit it, I'm quiet excited but scared about the idea of dating." I burst out laughing. She follows suit.
"Fine. So do you have anything great to wear in the evening & please don't say jeans." Scanning my jeans. She sounds a bit annoyed.
"What's wrong with jeans?" I asked staring at my jeans first and then her intently.
"Um I don't know. Get some attention and then get laid." She smirks.
"Haha trust me, not in the slightest." I say slowly emphasizing on each word.
"Well can you atleast dress to impress?" She sighs heavily catching her forehead with her palm but not backing down.
Pretty sure she's hasn't had enough Gwooper.
As i head to the door, I turn side ways and tell her in the most sassiest way i can.
"Oh well I have a burlap sack somewhere. Don't cha worry 'bout that missy." I added, "I dress to kill."
This time it was me giving her the devious wink and smirk. I then blew a kiss and headed out the door but not before noticing the surprised expression on Kiara's face. Her mouth was in an 'O' shape.
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After strolling around the area, I familiarize myself with all the shops around every nook and corner. I then headed to the Lake.This was a place of spellbinding beauty. I sent a text to Tyler after trying him for a long time. By now it was 11. The sun took its place in the sky.
Jeez it's geting warmer.
As I was heading home, I hear my phone buzz.
She never calls this early?
"Are you'll alright?" I asked hastily.
"Honey calm down. Yes all's well at my end and you?" She sounds weird.
"You don't sound too well?"
"Oh sweetheart, I just woke up now. Your dad and I wanted to know all 'bout yours and your roommates first day." I hear the two of them laughing on the other end of the phone.
"Mom & dad it actually begins on monday. Sorry it slipped out of my mind to...." I shrug
"It's okay piggy. Here talk with your father. He's in a rush ... "
Before mom could even complete her sentence, I hear dads voice.
"How is my little piggy? I'm so proud of you. We all miss you tons." He sounded as he was in his usual jovial mood.
He finally had the cowboy accent.
"Woah daddy slow down. I miss you too. Everythings fine here. Please take care of yourself. Take your pills on time."
"Yeah piggy gotta go now. I love you. Bye. Talk to your mother."
"Raymond you barely spoke to her." She scolds in her way that's cute.
"It's ok mom. Are you free?"
"Yea honey. What's wrong?"
How does she know??
"Mom, Kiara set me up on a blind date that's what's wrong."
"Oh dear. Piggy you're always so uptight. It's just a date. You're a strong and independent woman now. There is no harm in exploring but be cautious at the same time. I trust your decision. Besides you've got a black belt in karate." Trying to be funny and failing miserably.
"I know right. I.. I guess I'll go." I sigh.
"Just don't regret what you do Gwooper and remember this every new friend brings new adventures to your life." She said simply.
"Hmm. Bye mom. Have a good day. Give my love to all at the restaurant."
"You too baby girl. Dress sexy. Toodles." She disconnects the phone.
Did she just say that?
I have the tendency to over react at times. Meanwhile just to divert my mind, I shop for some groceries and buy eggs & meat as well as nude stillettoes for the date.
When i reach home, I see rather hear Kiara type furiously and staring into her laptop screen while sitting at the dining table. Her back was to the door. As i approach her i see she's typing a resumé.
"Hey Gwen didn't see you there. I was surfing the university website and saw that they are hiring students for their daily newspaper the 'Daily Mirror' so I thought of applying." She said.
"I would love to apply as well. Which posts are vacant?"
"Sport, fashion, advice column and editor. I'm trying for the advice column."
"I'll try for editor then. Fingers crossed."
I head to my room, take my laptop and sit on my bed and type out a resumé and send it in recorded 20 minutes. It was 1.30 pm. When suddenly the aroma of stirr fry chicken and baked potatoes surrounded me, lifting my spirit higher. I ran to to the kitchen and vola Gwen had already placed brunch on the table. I placed the laptop near me.
As soon as we finished our meal, we heard a ping from our laptops. We checked our messages. It was an email from the team of the Daily Mirror.
"Stone, you're now looking at the new editor of the newspaper."
I do my little happy dance. When i glance at Kiara, she's almost on the verge of crying. I run up to her and hold her hand.
"What happened?" I mutter softly.
"I got the post for the fashion column." I give her a puzzled look. She continues. "I wanted the advice column." Her voice now beyond recognition.
"It's not bad at all. Besides students don't even read such columns. They make fun of them. You have great fashion sense." I try consoling her and making light of the situation.
"It's not that. You won't understand." She shakes her head and closes her eyes shut, breathing heavily as if trying to calm herself down.
"Please tell me Kiara. Your getting me worried now."
"I wanted this post because it does make a difference for some people, people like me." She murmurs softly.
I tried probing her.
"Gwen, when i was is the 9th Grade, I.. I... I was raped by my math professor. I was in detention that day and alone. He was smelling of alcohol but it was too late when I realized. I couldn't tell my family anything. When i approached my school counselor, she said no one would believe me because he had a good rep."
She started sobbing, full blown sobs. Her eyes became red, her nose leaky and she was struggling to breathe.
I was at loss for words. I sat besides her held her tight and begin to cry. We stayed silent while the air was filled with noise of the crap t.v.
"My dad wanted to put him behind bars but i begged we shift to a new place and start afresh. Slowly, I began to heal but never got pass that episode. I never really made friends in high school. I never uttered a word to anyone but you."
I remained silent not sure what to say. I give her a weak smile.
"Thank you Gwen." She looks square in my eyes and hugs me.
"What for?" I asked wiping away her tears.
"For listening." She attempts to smile. "That's exactly why i want that position. I hear people Gwen. I also want to help those who are too weak and frightened to speak up for themselve."
"You are good at negotiating girl. Trust me you can change their minds. I know you can. We have our meeting with them on monday after lectures."
She finally genuinely laughs, "well that is right."
"Hey Stone. Remember you are the pilot of your story. Know that you are a lethal mixture of everything nice and all the spice. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise."
"Thank you so much Gwooper." She tucked a stray lock of hair behind my ear.
Annd... she's back.
That day we talked and talked about almost everything & covering every subject possible and I realised that this woman would play an important role in my life from now on.
We then start getting ready for our dates. I do a little yoga as to not loose it and roll my eyes at the thought of it.
Kiara walks into my room & chuckles. She carries a beautiful short blood red halter dress with her.
"Hey I got you this." She says grinning showing all her pearly whites.
My mouth dropped to the floor, "But you didn't get out of the house. Haaww? When? Why?" I make silly expressions, making weird hand gestures and talk in an annoying manner.
"I thought of getting my first bestfriend a little gift as a token of my gratitude." She said simply.
And just like that all my anger vanished.
"You didn't have to but thank you" I mutter in a soft tone.
"I know. I brought it online. I would like you to wear this on your first date." She pleaded. "I also suggest you wear light make up, the those nude stillettoes you bought and a nice red lipstick." Handing me a Mac lipstick.
"Okay if you insist." I didn't have the heart to say no.
The guy will probably think I'm a slut. It looks expensive.
"Where are we going btw?" I question her.
"To Aphrodite's Palace."
Thor almighty that place is expensive as fuck!
"Please Gwen don't over think."
"I..I.. I'm not.. pushtt." My tone way high pitched & I blink rapidly.
She bursts into fits of giggles.
We both get ready and in another half an hours time & then the doorbell rings. There is music as always playing in the background. I opened it and there he stood, in all his glory. A tall and little buffed not much, dark chocolately brown haired with a lil beard and sexy looking man in his tuxedo, grinning at me.
Aww they would make a cute pair.
"You're Joey?" I asked intrigued.
"Gwen Cooper." He got inside the door and carried me, spinning me around in a huge bear hug. "It's so nice to finally have met you. You look so pretty." I blush.
Oh Good heavens.
I squeal like a child and yell on top of my voice, "It's nice to meet you too Joey." I instantly like him. He has a British accent.
I hope they get along each other.
"Your date, Elvizo, will meet us there. He's had an impromptu meeting." He says sweetly.
"It's okay if he doesn't make it." I reply, sardonically.
His smile vanishes. I quickly add.
"Oh I'm just kidding." Faking a face splitting grin.
"Where is my date?" He asks trying to change the topic.
And just on cue she comes out her room wearing a pink off shoulder dress that flaunted all her curves, black pumps with light pink lipstick while "Kiss me" by Sixpence None The Richer was playing.
What a wonderful coincidence !
They just gaze at each other with love or lust I'm not sure? He smirking and she's blushing. I swear her entire face turned red. They slowly walked passed the room and held each other in a long embrace. Slowly and oh-so-sweetly, leaning in for a kiss which turned inro a french kiss, well, actually they got 2nd base in front of me.
Great. Why watch porn when I'm getting a live streamming!!
Oh Happy day. **sarcasm**
"Ahem ahem. We'll.. um.. get late. It's pretty far you guys." I deliberatly try to get their attention but no one replies.
What seems after ages one of them breaks the kiss and finally speaks.
"Ladies we must get going." He shakes his head trying to find his equilibrium obviously. "You're a vision in pink Ms. Stone."
He added while taking her palm in his hand and kisses it. She blushes again. Words seem to have deserted her again.
Aww. Chivalry isn't dead.
While on our way, we make small talks. We get to know that Joey is from Scotland and has 3 younger and one elder siblings. He has majored in Finance from New York University. His hobbies are reading, horse riding and playing the bagpiper. We also learn he loves his job and his family too but gets to meet them only once in 6 months. Kiara and I told him basic details about ourselves.
We reach our destination in 30 minutes. Thanks to his Audi. There was a long line in the waiting area. Not everyone could get in. This was the most exclusive place to be at. That's why prior bookings needed to be made. We head to the hostess who then guided us to our table.
Odd how could we get a table at the last minute?
The restaurant was a gigantic place with a huge dancefloor in the middle with over 100s dancing, people of all ages. Laughter and music filled the air.
A live band dressed in their finest attire played Jive numbers. As soon as we placed our orders, Joey asked Kiara to dance with him and she as always couldn't resist him. Both of them headed to the dance floor and as expected started dirty dancing.
Luckily this restaurant did not allow children below the age of 16 years. Kiara then whispered something in his ear that made him chuckle and they headed to the table.
"Ms. Cooper care to join me on the dancefloor?" He asked still recovering from the previous excertions and trying to be polite.
"No thank you. You'll continue." I didn't want them to stop because of me.
When out of the blue I heard a deep and oh-so-pleasant voice speak from behind me that startled me
"Sorry I'm late."
Holy fucking shit. My dates here.
His voice gave me goosebumps. I held my breath. When i looked behind, I stared in disbelief.
"I had an impromptu meeting." He shrugged a little while looking at Joey and Kiara who were at his side.
No shit.
He then looked at me. There he stood in his black tuxedo without a hint of surprise, well that would be an understatement of the century, rather expressionless with what seemed a hint of a smile. He stared at me or gazed, I couldn't really tell the difference.
"Glossy Pants" i say rather think out aloud.
Fuck why him?
I wished that i was struck by lightening or vanished or could run away that instant but it was too late.
FML.
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Names of characters introduced :-
1) Gwen's Mom :- Stella Cooper,
2) Gwen's Dad :- Raymond Cooper,
3) Kiara's date :- Joey Raotinkatski,
4) Gwen's date :- Elvizo / Glossy Pants (don't get excited yet).
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