Chapter Two

This day was exhausting. I let out a heavy sigh as the tiredness filled my whole system. I collapsed my body to the bed and didn't even bother to change my clothes. As my newly bought phone with a pink glittery casing vibrated, I picked it up. It was Shannie, one of my best friends, calling.

“Goodness Shannie, I'm about to take a nap! You know I'm tired from that shopping. Why do you call anyway?” I blurted while my head immediately heated.

“Oh gosh, my Eummie babyboo. Let me just remind you that it's my birthday and I am just inviting you to come with us tonight!” There she goes again, with that address she has for me. She's, as usual, exaggerating her voice at the next line. “Let's go have some liquors and we will dance wildly on the dance floor and find boys as usual! So, wanna come? Please,” I can figure out her puppy eyes on the other line. Weird.

I ran my fingers towards my hair and then exhaled. “You know Shannie, I think you've said 'inviting you to come with us tonight' a million times today. Lately, while we were at the mall, you also told me that. Who's saying I'm not gonna come anyway?”

Instead of zippering her mouth, she just laughed soulfully. I think my eardrums might explode anytime now so I distanced my phone from my ear as I winced.

“You can't resist me, don't you? Oh gosh, my Eummie babyboo really loves me eh! Promise me you'll be there, at our favorite night bar, Eummie babyboo. See you!” she exaggeratingly shouted. She's sober yet she sounds so drunk. That's my best friend.

“Fine, don't forget to bring boys!” I giggled and ended the call.

Today's Shannie's birthday, as what she has said. Her parents might be busy with their business to the point that they forgot that their daughter just turned 20 years old today. That's a bit ridiculous. Even my Daddy can't forget the date of my day. He's more excited than me. He's the one who encourages me that I should celebrate my birthday because he believes that each year that passes in our life deserves to be celebrated. It's just me who has a strict yet clingy Daddy. I can say that he loves me more than his job.

I and Shannie had a date a while ago. A friendly date. I want her to feel that somehow she's not celebrating her birthday alone so I invited her to come with me and go shopping. I just bought her a new Chanel bag since she loves collecting luxurious bags. As expected, she exaggeratedly hugged me there. She then clung to my arms like a baby.

I really like shopping. Most especially buying new outfits for my next night outs. I really don't repeat my outfits because it's disgusting for me. I can buy them easily anyway so why bother repeating them? Like—eh, I was not born poor.

After taking a nap, I then took a simple shower so I will look fresh. After that, I blow-dried my hair and didn't bother to tie them up. I grab the black satin dress and wore it. It hugged my body so tight, and it looks good on my pale skin. I cringed suddenly when I realized that I looked like a sexy vampire. I just shrugged at that thought of mine.

I grab my newly bought beige stiletto heels and wore them. There! I look so fine! After putting light make-up on my gorgeous face, I captured myself in a 'mirror shot' and posted it on my Instagram story. I swear boys who see that story might be drooling now.

I texted Yulla, also my best friend, to pick me up at our luxurious mansion. Daddy's been overreacting that I might throw myself to the bridge a few blocks away from here if I'll get a car with me. He even said that I am clumsy! That's why he didn't let me have a car. I almost cried before when he made his decision that he was not going to buy me a car.

“Hey Helly, you're drinking too much!” I heard Shannie laughing beside me. I have the lowest alcohol tolerance among the three of us so now, I don't know how to describe myself anymore. Though my head is spinning a bit, I wouldn't deny it.

“Just let her,” Yulla said. “Here Shannie, it's your turn.” I heard her. I am sleepy but I don't wanna sleep. I don't know what's happening to me anymore!

I leaned myself to the couch and as the minutes passed by, I finally lost my sanity. I found myself crying while leaning on Shannie's shoulder. I heard her laughing while looking over me. If it's not your birthday, I probably have pulled her hair. Eh, she's my best friend so why would I do that? And one thought came to my mind. Why am I crying anyway?

“Happy birthday to my best friend!” I sobbed. “I am really thankful that you came into my life. Actually, both of you, Yulla and Shannie. Even though I'm not a perfect person, I have so many flaws but still, you stayed with me.” I wiped the tears from my eyes. “You Shannie, please study hard in the name of our friendship's future. I can't live without you both! Though sometimes Shannie is annoying I can't deny that I love this girl more than my boylets. Eh, I don't even have feelings for them.” The both of them continued laughing and my forehead creased. I might pull their hair. “Yulla, you're the very serious type. Please study hard and give me your answers in biology.” I started crying as I snaked my arms towards Shannie.

“Hey, you took a video of it? We will show it to Helly once she's sober.” That voice came from Yulla.

They were both laughing for an unknown reason. Are they both crazy? Oh, right. Maybe, that's their definition of 'friendship goals'. My two best friends became crazy so I should become one too!

Wait, what video are they talking about? Some sexy boys here? Wow, that sounds interesting.

“Helly, where are you going?!” I felt a hand try to stop me from where I am going up.

“Just let her. Probably, our Helly wants to dance on the dancefloor.”

I didn't turn my head. I just heard that voice from them. I continued walking in the sea of wild people. Once I stepped onto the dancefloor, I began to then wildly there. I don't care if I will look wasted and crazy. I just want to dance. am vibing with the wild sound but the DJ makes the sound wilder.

I'm here because I am searching for a boy toy. After minutes of dancing, I felt arms wrapped around my waist. There you are! I turned my head to him while my eyes were closed.

I think my life is boring without boys. I do make-outs but not more than that. Even when I'm drunk, I don't let my boy toy touch me. I know what I am doing and I always make sure that my v-card is safe. My Daddy might kick my ass off the mansion once I get pregnant without getting married.

I was no longer surprised when I suddenly felt a lip kiss mine. Just like what I'm expecting, eh. It's fine, he's a good kisser. I responded to it just like I used to do. His kisses were sweet enough to make me feel hypnotized.

I don't know this man I am kissing with but once I feel his hands touching me, I will immediately punch him to death. I told you, I know what I am doing. Being drunk is not and would never be enough reason to cross the lines.

His arms support me and we walk out to the dancefloor. We passed to my best friends and I heard them calling my name but I got addicted to this boy I'm with.

“Let's get out of here,” said by a husky voice besides mine. I can't help my smile as I clung my arms around his bulky ones.

When we arrived at the parking lot, he harshly pushed me to the car behind us so I groaned. It hurts my back. Damn this man, I think he wants me to punch him. But then, he kissed me again. It was rough but hot. I couldn't explain it but I like it. His arms are now in my waist so I moved a bit. That was ticklish! We continued that moment until we heard a phone ringing out of nowhere. That ruined our moment!

I get it, it's from him. “Sorry, I'll just answer this. Wait for me here, okay?” I was left with no choice so I just nodded.

He walked away to answer his call so maybe, it's a very private conversation but who cares.

I leaned on the car behind me as I was waiting for him to come back. I wouldn't deny it, he takes so long that I got bored immediately waiting for him as I noticed what car I'm leaning onto. I am leaning toward a... black mustang behind me and left a heavy sigh. I am boredly standing there when suddenly…

“Ouch!” I almost cried in shock at the same time, in pain.

The black mustang behind me started its engine and was about to go away. As I felt the shocks, I sank to the ground! I groan out of frustration and pain in my hips and butt. This is hella painful! I wanna raise my middle finger to whoever this man inside this mustang! I gritted my teeth. I swear, I will hire a witch and curse the owner of this car!

As I was busy groaning here on the ground, I felt a man's presence in front of me so I looked up. However, he's just staring down at me! Can't he see what happened to me? No reaction at all? I can't believe this man!

“Hey! Help me get up! I can't believe you, you're not a gentleman. Aren't you?” I furiously yelled.

Still no reaction from him. I can't see his face clearly because I'm not with myself and his face is covered with light. I don't care what his face looks like anyway. This man is ungentlemanly, period.

“Who said I'm a gentleman anyway?” I heard his emotionless reply.

I continued massaging my hips. “I don't care, just let me stand up! I will really punch you now.” The last sentence I said was almost a whisper.

I got furious more when he harshly grabbed my arms to lift me up. He really wants to taste a punch from the luxurious fist of a gorgeous woman, which is me.

“Aww!” I almost complain.

I looked at the arms that he grabbed and simply kiss them. That is how I show love to them. I won't let my arms hurt!

“What are you doing in my car—by the way, where's your boyfriend?”

My forehead knotted. “Boyfriend?!”

“The one you're kissing with. Isn't he your boyfriend?” he asks with a deep voice.

Goodness, why is that voice melting me! I will really punch you! I held on to my temple because I could feel how my blood deep inside me boiling.

“Are you kidding me? He's not my boyfriend for Pete's sake! Eww, I don't even know him.” I almost fainted. I still didn't see his face clearly but I know, his jaws are well-defined.

“Damn, kids nowadays.” I heard him mutter under his breath. “Did you know, you should enter a serious relationship and wait until your boyfriend kisses you! Not the one you don't even know!”

Uh, he talks like my daddy. I rolled my eyes.

“Nyenyenye~ whatever—”

I didn't finish the sentence I wanted to say when suddenly, I felt my stomach lift up and all of the food that I ate went out. That fast, eh! No signal at all.

Damn, this is so embarrassing!

This man I'm with caressed my long hair so I can vomit well. I could feel the dizziness in my whole body. Okay, I think I was wrong. If this man right here isn't a gentleman, then he might leave me right when he witnessed me in this state. However, he does help me. He then went to his car and got some wet wipes there. I coughed and almost cringed at myself. After I vomited, I sighed in relief and he suddenly handed me those wet wipes but I only snubbed him. I still hate you!

I expected him to walk away but I then felt shocked when he went closer to me and wiped it off my face. Why does everything that happens to me today seem all embarrassing?!

Now, since he's close to me, I clearly saw his face. Oh my gosh! I don't know what to say because my knees are trembling after realizing how handsome he is and hot at the same time!

The nose, oh yeah they are pointed! His eyes are dark and cold, oh my. His face is flawless. I can't see any pores or scars on it, and then his lips, I'm sure they are soft. They are naturally pinkish.

I swear this is the best night out ever! I saw a hypnotizingly handsome man! I should get to know him and get his number.