Jason's POV
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"I got English. You?" I asked
"Spanish history" Archie said with a growl.. "My timetable is all shitty this year"
James and I laughed while James gave him a consoling tap and in return got a glare from Archie.
"Speaking of shitty, how's it going with you and that Jackie girl?" Archie asked while we journeyed to our different classes.
"Better than you can imagine.. She's even more gullible than I thought. It's no sweat at all" I said.
"Nick wouldn't like that news" Archie said.
"When my plans today become successful, I'm sure he won't like anything" I said.
Amidst my victory smirk, I glanced at James and noticed his gloomy mood, I think Archie noticed it too because he suddenly tapped him.
"James.. What's up with you, man?" He asked and James shook his head negatively.
"I'm good. I'll just head to class first" he said and walked away.
Archie and I exchanged questioning glances, shrugged and parted to our class.
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Jacqueline's POV
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I worked at the deliveries after school and after working at Nick's.
I recall how I drugged Allan's lunch. Since he wasn't home, I wrapped it with a paper towel, pulled into one of my nice dresses and a very fancy sandal that I got from mom and I left for work.
I finished working at the deliveries few minutes to eight, I hurried to the bus station. Arranging my hair and pinning the end of my French plait with a hairpin. I reached the bus station and sat on the bench, waiting for Jason and rechecking myself up.
After staying for more minutes waiting for Jason, I was beginning to doubt if he was actually going to come when a car pulled up in front of me and he came out, dressed in a plain white shirt with a black denim jacket over it and a black pant.
I stood up as he walked to me.
"Hey.. Sorry I'm late, did you wait for too long"
"Not too long. Can we go now?"
"Sure"
We got into his car and he started driving.. It was a silent ride with only the stereo releasing soft music. Feeling nervous, I looked out of the window and watched stuffs disappear to shorten the journey.. The car suddenly stopped and I turned to Jason.. "We're here" he beamed a smile at me and we got down.
He came to my side and from the look of the exterior of the not-so-large building before me made me realize we weren't in a restaurant nor a park.
I could hear one of Cardi's track booming from the inside.. The feel of a warm and soft touch on my fingers took my out of my thoughts and I faced down to see Jason's palm on mine.. I traced it to his face and he gave me a smile and nudged me to come on. We went in and the first thing that greeted me was first the blaring sound of music gushing from the sound box..
My face twitched as I surveyed the environment.. On the dancefloor were teenage boys and girls dancing dirty and by the corner I saw a dude making out with a girl... Almost stark naked!.. Why would Jason bring me here?
I felt a pull and saw Jason moving me further to the room, reluctantly I moved along and passing between the crazy crowd, we found our way to the pub and took seats... While Jason talked to the barman, I looked around me and the freaky/disgusting sight almost made me throw up. I turned my gaze back to Jason to see him filling a glass in front of me with drink.. He gave it to me and filled his, I lifted the glass to my lips, feeling dehydrated, I took a long sip and pulled the glass cup away from my lips when the taste hit me.. It tasted bitter and metallic, it took a lot of courage not to spit it out so I took it in with a twitched expression.
The intoxicating feeling got to my head and with that simple taste, I began feeling too heavy for myself. I blinked and thanks to the loud music, I couldn't fall asleep.
Everything was starting to make me go tipsy-turvy.
"You don't take alcohol?" Jason shouted because of the music and through it, I heard him.. Not having strength to speak, I nodded a yes.
"Wanna leave?"
Yes please.. My insides screamed but I couldn't say it so I nodded again and Jason emptied his glass before standing up.
"Come.. I already booked us a room" he said to me and I stood. Successfully passing through the crowd of wasted people and naked lovers making out in corners, we reached a lane with doors at each corner.. Jason led and we reached the last door.
"Um..why are we here, Jason?" I asked, tugging at our palms that was clasped against each others.. Jason gave me a look..
"Why? Are you scared?" He asked, his voice suddenly cold.
"you think I wanna do something bad to you?" He added.
"No, no I don't. I just don't feel comfortable around here. I've never been to a club before"
"So you're implying that we leave?" He asked and I nodded.. He smirked. "Why? Is it because of Nicholas? Are you scared he might see you unaware? You don't have to be, Jackie. He already knows we're coming here" he said.
"It's not about Nicholas and--
The buzz sound emanating from my bag cut my sentence, I gave him a look and he unlocked our palms while I moved a step backwards.. I reached for my phone inside my bag and checked.. It was a missed call from Nicholas, I called him.
He answered at the first ring.
"Hey, I missed your call. Why did you call me?"
"Oh um.. That was a mistake" he said.
"Okay. I'm hanging up"
"Wait!" he suddenly stopped me.
"Yes" I asked him.
"How's your date going?"
"Okay.. Why?" I asked.
"You know what; that call wasn't a mistake. I called because I want you to make me some coffee"
"But I'm on a date.. How do you expect me to get you coffee?" I frowned.
"Considering the journey, ten minutes is all I can give you to get here and trust me you won't want to keep me hanging again cos you won't want to go to jail for theft"
"Theft?! But what did I st--
*click*
I sighed heavily as the call got disconnected and after another frustrating sigh, I dumped my phone back into my bag and moved to where Jason was waiting.. I noticed he had finished unlocking the door.
oh gosh, I really hate Nicholas!
I feel so bad that I'll have to ditch him but seriously I don't like being here either even though I'm with someone I've been craving to stay so close to. I don't just think being at a clubhouse is fun, it's starting to disgust me..
And Nicholas, I'm hundred percent positive he'll waste no time in calling the cops if I decide to ignore his request.
"Um Jason I really want to hang out with you but something just came up and I have to go now" I said, giving him an apologetic look.
"Is it Nicholas?" He asked and I nodded. He frowned. I wanted to ask how he knew but realizing how my time's ticking away by each moment, I didn't.
"Do you mind driving me back to the bus station?" I asked.
"Sorry but I already paid for this room"
"Oh, I understand. I'll just find my way back" I said and turned to go but a hard grip suddenly pulled me back and my back hit the wall.. I winced.
"You're going nowhere!" He barked at my face.
I gave Jason a questioning look..
"I already paid for this room and we're both using it, even though you don't want to"
"What?" I unrest myself from the wall "I already said I can't and besides what's so special about this room that you want to use it with me?" I asked.
"You want to know?" He asked and unexpectedly crashed his lips on mine, pinning my both palm to the wall.. For a while I think I could say I liked the fact that my crush was kissing me but again I had a feeling of deja vu... The feeling of helplessness and inferiority rose up in me and I saw myself being forced against my will to do something I didn't want to do, it was like another Allan was having his way with me. I felt a mist of tears clouding my vision.
Heavily, I pushed Jason off me and with ragged breathing I tried to walk past him but he pulled me back and I hit my back once again on the wall.
"W-what do you want from me?" I mumbled to him and he chuckled.
"You're more stupid than I thought for still asking me that. It's surprising how Nick thinks I can't get a bitch like you" he said and I gave him a look..
Has he been playing with me all this while??
Gosh.. How could I have thought he was actually growing feelings for me too? I should've known he was only trying to get something from me.
I'm so stupid.
He forcefully tried to kiss me again and knowingly I pushed my head to the side of the wall and with so much dexterity, I pushed him off and somehow my hand moved to his face and slapped his cheek..
I could swear I wasn't myself..
It was as if I was standing in front with another Allan and all the memories I've been wanting to push aside came back fresh to my mind.
Helpless, dejected, unwanted, inferior.. It all rose like a bile to my throat and it was too rocky to take in.
"Get away from me" I seethe.. Staring at Jason with so much anger.. I was beginning to feel weak but at the same time I had to find strength.
"I can't, bitch. I'm going to have you and prove to Nicholas that everything around him is worthless and useless. I can't let that loser win again" he said and I tried to run but he rushed to my front and caged me to the wall.. I felt patsy..
"LET ME GO!!"..
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Nicholas POV
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I took a spoonful from my dinner and chew absentmindedly on it, letting my mind drift in thoughts.
The date is today?
Ugh! Why do I feel so perturbed about all this.. She seem pretty okay with it so why am I still concerned? It's not like it's my business..
"Fuck!" I sighed and pushed my back to the dinning chair.. What's up with me?
She might've think it was going to be an ordinary date and hold on.. She said it was a friendly hangout. She definitely doesn't know of his motive..
What if--
Arrgh! "It's none of my business" I shook my head and besides I tried talking her out of it but she seem pretty determined to go. I tried my best and honestly, I shouldn't have done any of that. It's her life after all.
If she doesn't want him then she can simply leave there. It's not much of a biggie.
I stood up, took my untouched food to the sink and left it, I washed my hands, dried it and walk to my room.
I laid upward on my bed and watched the slow running of the ceiling fan.. A sigh passed through my lip.
They'd probably be in a hotel room doing--
Oh dang it! I need to get these stuff out of my head.. Why do I feel so restless? I tried my best so why does my conscience still prick me.
Once and for all, I should get those disturbing steam off. I grabbed my phone and with a press on the power button it turned on and I scrolled through my dialer.. I clicked on her contact and watched it ring.. It rang and without an answer got disconnected.. They're probably having fun. Why did I bother calling her. I stood up from my bed and was walking out when my phone started ringing, I checked and it was her..
Okay what do I say was the reason behind my phoning her?
Jeez.. I'm clueless. I itched my temple.
I picked before it would stop ringing..
*Hey, why did you call?" Her voice came out softly, probably because of the music playing in the background..
Wait are they in a club??
Did he get her drunk and- It's not my business.
I didn't know if I was just imagining things or if I felt a bit of discomfort in her voice.
*Oh um.. That was a mistake--
"Okay. I'm hanging up" she cut my statement short.. Why's she in a hurry..
"Wait.." I said before I could think of a next word..
"Yes"
"How's your date going?" I said thoughtlessly again.
"Okay. Why?" I asked..
Okay? I remember she denied it being a date yesterday and now she's agreeing to what she opposed. I was about ending the call when I recalled the letter I had read yesterday..
Jason must be up to something. He might make her too tipsy to retaliate when he finally starts whatever his stupid plan is and knowing how gullible and stupid she might be.. She'll cluelessly fall for it..
"You know what; that call wasn't a mistake.. I called because... I need you make me some coffee"
"But I'm on a date.. How do you expect me to get you coffee?"
Okay she doesn't seem to be wanting help but damn.. I've started it, I have to finish it.
"Considering the journey, 10 minutes is all I can give you and trust me you won't want to keep me hanging again cos you won't want to go to jail for theft"
"Theft?! But what did I st--
*click* I disconnected the call and threw the phone to my bed.. I've probably made a really big mistake but at least I feel less burdened now and honestly, I really could use a cup of steaming coffee..
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