Episode 51

"I promised you. I am telling the truth." I answered straight away. "Doesn’t seem like it." Sierra crossed her arms as she leaned back on the couch. She narrowed her eyes at me as if assessing me. "Look, what you saw... was..." I sighed. "I don’t know. I just feel comfortable with him you know. I know I have a lot of explaining to do but he’s the guy who’s been there for me when I went through hell. And I’m talking about my past. The one when I was suffering from depression and withdrawals during my time in military school." The two stiffened from their seats. They looked at each other with an understanding look. They know this is quite a tough and touchy subject for me. They didn’t really know the whole story. Those tiny yet important details that made me unable to give up. And I knew they understood not to get further from this. I saw it in their eyes as it softened for me. "Honestly... he makes me feel safe. He makes me laugh. I am very comfortable with him. And I’m appreciating this kind of feeling after all I’ve been through." I said with a small smile. I didn’t want it to sound sad. The two gave me a nod and an understanding smile. "Enough of this. Aren’t we here so you guys could actually try to make me dead drunk?" I laughed at the challenge they made for me. They always wanted to get me drunk so bad but I’m just the type who just get tipsy. Period. "Yes! Let’s get it on then." Jenna cheered. Though everything was okay and settled now, I couldn’t help but notice that they’re acting weirdly. As soon as the conversation was over, they were giving each other an awkward smile. I could sense it was more than that. Because the two was always a bunch of weirdos, I brushed the thought off. They wouldn’t really do something crazy. It’s my birthday. Then again, they are both crazy. Nathan came back with an espresso martini. It wasn’t really my usual order or what Sierra would order for me. She would always go for the classic margarita. I asked him why that. He figured coffee was my favourite go to. Every time we have lunch together, it was present. He wanted me to try this one and figured I never really tried it. It was tasty and I liked it. After a few conversations, the girls finally opened up to him. As Jenna mouthed to me that he’s hot and really nice. Like husband-wise nice. I was never wrong on letting them meet Nathan. He was no doubt great and perfect inside and out. Sierra’s feisty attitude was no match to him. And finally understood why he’s my friend and was worthy enough to bring him here. The three of us were actually particular with people. We don’t simply take people to our tiny circle. One, Sierra’s status and past experience made her that way. It’s hard for her to open up to people. She thinks people are after her status which makes her skeptical to people thus her reeking personality. Jenna... Well, Jenna is beautiful and the nicest among us. She’s outgoing and always excited about something. But her looks made other people mistreat her. Either they’re rude to her, backstab her or harass her. And don’t even start with me. "I’m not really good at dancing you know." Nathan dragged me to the dance floor without letting me answer his invitation. If I knew any better he waited for a slow song to be played. I don’t know what the title of the song but it was slow, sexy and makes you sway your hips with your partner. Nathan laughed. "No, babe. You are not good at lying." His endearment made me smirk. He never calls me anything but my name. He slowly pulled me towards him closer. My arms circled around his neck. His right hand slid from my waist towards my back. It rested just above my ***. His left hand rubbed my upper back soothingly. My breasts pushed towards his chest. I noticed him sucked a breath at out proximity. He was clearly affected by it. Just as how he kept staring at me in the parking lot- stunned at how I looked. "Avery..." He whispered as his hooded eyes never left mine. It was full of desire and lust. His feelings reached out to me making me feel the same way. I stared back at him somehow in a daze. The song was helping our atmosphere and amplifying our feelings. He pulled me unimaginably closer. His head slowly dipped down. I respond by angling up my head to meet him. What am I doing? I’ve been trying so hard to stay out of trouble. Like this for example. One of the troubles that’s spelled relationship. If I think about it, there’s nothing to hold back any longer. There’s no reason for it. My relationship with my family has never been better. I’m studying in NYU following my dad’s footsteps. Just like I planned to. There’s nothing to hold back to... at all. My lips met him halfway until I could feel the softness of his lips. I can’t deny there was a spark there. Just when I open my lips to capture his... "Avery!" I stiffened in fear. ****. My heart beats loudly and crazily. No. No. No. No. No. The hair in my skin stood. A voice filled with rage so familiar twisted my gut. I froze. I quickly pushed Nathan away feeling suddenly dreadful and nervous. I saw Nathan’s eyes full of concern and bafflement. I slowly turned my body towards him. Shit.