Song for this Chapter: On the Floor, Jenifer Lopez ft Pit bull
Listen to the song when you get to the party part of the book.

Elyon's POV

After that day, Jamal and I didn't talk and it was no fun at all. Not even a single hi or hello. I'd see him with Tolani most times and no matter how much I'd hate to admit it, it sorta hurts. Mateo was always there and I used that as a distraction.

It was Friday, after school, and also the day of Tolani's party. I had decided to go, to show I wasn't a wimp. Skye had come over to my house to help me convince my parents to let me go for "a friend's birthday party." That was the lie we were going to use. Hopefully, my parents would buy it.

"So how do we go about this?" I asked Skye again. She was seated on my bed and I sat on the floor as she made my hair into bantu knots.

"You will tell your parents about the birthday party and convince them to call my mum who I have convinced already about the birthday party. If my mum should be involved, your mum will let you go." Skye restarted, applying leave-in conditioner to my hair.

"My mum is kinda thick-skinned though. I can easily convince my dad, but mummy... Not so much. You know how mothers are like na." I said.

"I hear you. Before I could convince my mum about it, it took me hours. Thankfully she and my dad are out of town. They can be very annoying but you gotta love 'em." She shrugged.

"True. With that settled, what about clothes to wear. I barely went for parties back in Abuja so I don't know how it's done here in Lagos." I said.

"Wait, let me finish this last one I'm doing. Then, we'll pick a dress for you." Skye replied as she rolled the one she has weaved into a knot. "All done. Now let's pick a killer dress for you."

Skye stood up excitedly and rushed to my wardrobe. I followed behind her and soon we began to rummage my wardrobe for a killer outfit. Skye brought out a black armless crop top and camo cargo pants.

"This, right here, is dope." She said, throwing it on the bed and proceeded to look for a shoe.

"Yes, it's dope but how do I get past my mum wearing that," I asked her and she looked at me with a raised eyebrow.

"You are so naive. Of course, we won't wear this out. Just leave everything to me." She winked at me and I fell on my bed.

What have I gotten myself into?

****

By seven-thirty, we were ready. We packed an overnight because we were dropped by Chidinma's place to dress and make up before we all go to the party. After the party, we were going back there to rest. The guys were going to go on their own. I didn't ask Skye if Jamal was going or not. I didn't care.

I'd pretend not to care.

We were walking out of my room when I saw Venus standing, hands akimbo by the staircase blocking our way. I already knew she had something up her sleeve.

"Venus, Biko let us pass," I said impatiently. Skye chuckled as she has always found the banter between me and my sister quite hilarious.

"You want to lie to mummy, abi? I wee tell!" Her lips quirked in a mischievous smirk and I sighed.

I talk am!

"Venus, you have started. Why do you have to be a pest." I snapped in my lowest voice so that my mum won't hear.

"You are still insulting me. Mu....!" She started to scream but Skye was quick to cover her mouth, turning her mouth into muffled sounds. I quickly took her hand and we dragged her to my room and sat her on the bed.

"Venus, for once do a little favor your big sister." I pleaded.

"No." She folded her hand adamantly and frowned her face.

"I'll give you part of my allowance this month and do your chores for a whole week," I promised.

"Two weeks of chores and half of your allowance." She bargained and I sighed, looking at Skye who signaled me to just budge.

"Fine, deal." I compromised and Venus smiled, standing up from my bed.

"It was nice doing business with you." She said in a business-like voice before walking out of my room. I sighed in frustration as I looked at Skye who was trying so hard not to laugh.

"It's not funny. That girl is a demon." I said and Skye burst into laughter.

"Abeg, let's go," Skye said in between laughter, I hissed grumbling about how much I hate my sister as I followed Skye out, locking my room.

*****

We got to Chidinma's house in no time. Vanessa was already there, dressing up and Chidinma was still in her robe.

"You dragged us all this way and you haven't even dressed up?!" Skye snapped. I plopped down in the bed, bringing out my outfit for the night.

"It's not like that na. I've been confused about what to wear, please help me pick between these two clothes." Chidinma brought out two outfits on a hanger. One was a short thigh-length gown and the other was a red crop top with a short leather wrap skirt.

"I vote for the crop top and wrap skirt," I said as I began to change to my outfit.

"Me too. It would bring out your legs. Maybe that guy from tech class would notice you." Vanessa chipped in from the front of the mirror, touching her makeup. She was dressed in a high-low off-shoulder gown and black combat boots, her braids packed in a donut bun.

"Well, get on with it, we don't have all day." Skye shooed Chidinma who started to get dressed. Skye went over to her bag and brought out her dress. High waist jeans and a black criss-cross hem sweatshirt. I loosened my hair from the Bantu knots and was already packing my hair by the mirror, fully dressed when something came to my mind

"Wait sef, who is taking us to the party?" I asked.

"My brother is." Chidinma replied as she applied red matte lipstick to her lips.

"Wait, that fine dude from downstairs," I asked again, jabbing my thumb in the direction of the sitting room. When Skye and I got here, it was this cute light-skinned guy that opened the door for us. It didn't help matters that he was shirtless. Skye wasn't fazed but I was.

"Abeg oo, he has a girlfriend." Chidinma playfully warned.

"I was just asking na." I teased and the others laughed.

In a matter of minutes, we were ready and Obiora, Chidinma's brother was ready to take them. I carried my matching camo jacket because the night might get chilly and then placed my phone inside my cross bag.

Tonight is the night!

****

Few blocks away from Tolani's house, we could hear the music blasting through the air. The neighbors must have gotten used to all this noise since Tolani held parties a lot and this is not the United States where they can call the police to arrest a bunch of teenagers for disturbing the peace of the neighborhood. Tolani's Dad owned the entire estate anyway so they dare not complain.

Obiora packed few blocks away from the house because of the number of cars that had blocked the road. We all got down and walked the rest of the way to the house and soon, we were inside the noisy mansion.

Neon lights flashed everywhere almost blinding me as we made our way in. The music was loud, almost deafening but it was vibing and I couldn't help but move my body to the sweet rhythm. I followed the girls as they made their way through the crowd of sweaty, horny, drunk, and high teenagers. By the time we got to the end of the crowd, I spotted a table by a corner and saw familiar faces.

"Hey, guys!" Skye screamed in a very high pitch as we got to the table. Somadina and Mateo were seated sipping the liquid from the red cup in their hand.

"You guys made it. We were starting to get worried." Mateo stood up and hugged Skye. Somadina stood up and hugged Vanessa first. I smirked.

Who are those deceiving?

"Damn, Elyon." Mateo's voice jerked me out of my thoughts and I looked at him, a smile spreading across my lips. He was not so subtly checking out and I couldn't help but check him out too.

He looked hot in a denim jacket over a black top and ripped jeans which he sagged a bit. He didn't wear his glasses but I could see the blue Iris which meant he wore contacts. His hair was in its messy curls as usual and I felt my fingers itching to ruffle it.

"Hey, Mateo," I said.

"You should wear mufti more often babe, cos damn girl..." He whispered and I laughed heartily, my heart swelling at the compliment. He pulled me into a hug and I hugged him back after which he led me to sit with the others. Somadina who had gone to God knows where earlier, came back with a red cup and handed it over to Vanessa.

"Here." He smiled at her and she collected the cup, smiling in gratitude.

"Med o! So it's only Vanessa that came abi? You can't get the rest of us drinks too!" Chidinma snapped playfully.

"It's not like that now, you know..." He began to stutter.

"It's now like what? Abeg, get us each a cup." Skye snapped. Somadina rolled his eyes and started to walk away.

"No alcohol for me, please. I don't drink." I said and He nodded, walking away completely. Mateo looked at me.

"You don't drink alcohol?" He asked in awe and I quirked my eyebrow.

"Am I supposed to? Unlike you, I'm not legal yet and besides, it's not something I'll love to do anytime soon." I shrugged, putting on my phone and surfing through Instagram. Luckily, this house had free WiFi.

"Have you even be to a party before?" Mateo asked me and I shrugged again, not taking my eyes off my phone.

"Just a few, but nothing as huge as this one," I mumbled out and Mateo laughed. I frowned. Somehow, his action made me feel a little bit insecure and I got a little pissed as well.

"Damn, did you even have a social life back in Abuja? You don't look reserved at all." He teased me but I didn't find it funny at all.

"What is that supposed to mean? Just because I've decided not to do some things, that doesn't make me different from any of you guys." I sorta snapped and Mateo stopped laughing, realizing I wasn't joking. The others were barely paying attention.

"Hey, I was just joking..." Mateo started but I cut him off.

"Well, I didn't find it funny," I replied, looking away. On cue, Somadina brought a tray of red cups and placed them on the table.

"Here you go, ladies. Elyon, the one with the coke is yours. They weren't serving any drinks so I opted for a soft drink." Somadina explained, settling beside Nessa.

Suddenly, I felt mischievous. Mateo's statement got to me so I wanted to prove to him that I could do some things. Instead of picking the cup with Coca-cola, I quickly picked Mateo's leftover vodka. He noticed and widened his eyes.

"Elyon stop..." I didn't listen to him. I took the edge to my lips and downed the liquid in one goal. I winced as the content left a burning sensation down my throat, shaking my head slightly.

"Wow!!! Hata girl!" Skye hailed. I raised my head, suddenly feeling light-headed. I gave Skye a small smile.

"I need more of that..." I burped out.

"Are you sure?" Mateo asked and I glared at him. He rose his hands in surrender, rushing to get more of whatever was in that cup. Soon he was back with four more cups and I downed a cup in another goal. The girls hailing me. Mateo began to hail me as well, urging me on but Somadina was very skeptical about me drinking.

In a matter of minutes, I was tripping. My vision was hazy and it felt like I was floating from the ground. I loved the feeling. I loved it very much. I began to feel like I belonged and it was wonderful.

The DJ announced that he wanted to go old school and on cue, Roll it by Psquare began to play and I screamed. My favorite song of all time.

"Oh God I love this song! Mateo come on let's dance." I screamed and dragged him to the dance floor.

Girl, I love the way you roll it
See how you control it
You that make me come back for more
Omo I, love the way you roll it
I no fit just control it
'Cause you got what I'm looking for
You're making me want you so

The song began to jam through the speakers and everyone went crazy. I took Mateo to the dance floor and he followed me without hesitation. I didn't know what I was doing, I was just acting without thinking.

I backed him, his chest pressed against my back and his hands around my waist. My hands looped behind my head, wrapping around his neck as I began to rock against him, following the beat of the song.

...Then all of a sudden
See this girl dey eye me
Looking so inviting
I no know say she dey try me
You can imagine
Her body is so tempting

Girl, I love the way you roll it
See how you control it
You that make me come back for more
Omo I love the way you roll it
I no fit just control it
'Cause you got what I'm looking for
You're making me want you so

The alcohol was taking over my mind and I was feeling lightheaded. I just wanted to let loose tonight. I heard Mateo grunt behind me as he tightened his hold around my waist. I pushed my ass against his crotch and I heard him mutter a curse word. In no time, I could feel his bulge pressing up against my butt, but I wasn't fazed. Even though my mind was screaming for me to stop everything I was doing, I couldn't...

...I wasn't in control anymore.

This girl wey I dey see
She's bringing out these fantasies in me
With the way she's wining

I began to grind my ass against Mateo's evident bulge and he encouraged me, his fingers tracing against my bare skin now, bringing me a very sweet, sweet feeling.

Looking so inviting
I no know say she dey try me
You can imagine
With her body so tempting

I turned around, pressing myself to Mateo, facing him now. I've have never done all this before and the alcohol was giving me the boldness I never knew existed in me.

"Dang girl...what I said really unlocked the vixen in you," Mateo whispered against my earlobe and I chuckled, biting down on my lips.

"Who's your daddy now?"

Where did that come out from?!!

Mateo looked at me with a shocked expression but in a second it was replaced with lust written all over his face. He ran his tongue along his lips. My eyes unconsciously followed that movement.

"Okay, I see you..." He said gruffly. "Mehn, I could get used to this..." He muttered, his eyes coming to look at my lips.

Did he want to kiss me?

That thought was interrupted when I felt bile come up my throat and I quickly stepped away from Mateo who looked at me with a questionable gaze.

Oh no!

"Are you okay?" He asked, his face filled with concern. I felt the bile come up again and quickly covered my mouth, dashing away from the floor to find a toilet to throw up in. Mateo called after me, following me.

Why did I drink alcohol?!

A/N
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Mateo sorta riled Elyon up and now she is throwing up her guts out in a toilet. This is not the end of the party scene trust me. I stopped here because of my word limit.

What do you think about Mateo's move on Elyon? Do you think he should have handled drunk Elyon another way?

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