6:00am (3:00am SEQUEL) // Jori fan fic

Chapter 11 - Cinderella (Part 1)

"Andre, I'm telling you! This mother fucker called me, look!" I exclaimed almost too loud before showing him my old phone's recent contacts. His eyes widened before doubt clouded his vision.
"Hold on, did you answer it?" He asked.
"Yeah, I didn't say anything and he didn't either." I answered. "It was almost like he wasn't in the call."
Andre threw his hands up in the air, "There you go. Look, your dad was sentenced after the trial, right? The number was probably lost after that and now some old lady must have the number." He explained before taking a sip from his coffee.
"You're right, it's probably just a false alarm." I vacillated, before lighting up a cigarette in stress.
"Say, are you ever planning on quitting that thing?" Andre asked, his face distorting to a disgusted look. I just chuckled and moved slightly further away from him.
"Nope. Too fucked up to quit now." I grinned before taking in another sip. Andre has managed to calm me down through this dad-call debacle, but now I was troubled by what would happen if Babe found out I was going to the dinner thing with Tori. I could always ask Cat to come instead, I thought before remembering that she's got plans with Sam. I'll just have to argue about it later.

The car made a small screech before making a stop at the garage. I got out and locked the door behind me before noticing a new car pull in beside me. It was a black Mercedes A-Class which was a very beautiful, slick and new car. A man got out with nice black hair, and a gorgeous tan which was complimented by his very expensive style.
I turned back to my way and made my way to the elevator, only to have "Mister Rich Dude" come into the elevator with me.
"So, you new here?" He asked with his low voice, breaking the tension.
"We don't have to talk." I quickly interjected.
"Right. I'm sorry, I just couldn't help striking up a conversation with such a beautiful girl such as yourself." He answered confidently. I rolled my eyes and let out a tired sigh.
"Yes, I'm new." I pulled out my phone and texted Jacob to open the door for me just in case this dude lived above me.
"Oh, that's nice. I am a resident here, but I don't think I've seen you before March because I was on a trip to Spain." He responded awkwardly, but seemingly friendly.
"Good to know." I responded monotonously. Before we could sit in this awkward silence any longer, I arrived at my floor, and soon enough I was greeted with a hard-looking Jacob.
"Hey, Dad." I greeted with a smirk.
"Hey, darling. Get in." He responded coldly, keeping his eyes on the man who didn't know how to flirt. Jacob shut the door behind me and locked it before the elevator closed the second set of doors and made it's way up.
"Who was that guy?" Jacob asked, turning to me with his regular calm, happy eyes.
"Some weird resident who flirts like shit." I laughed.
"More like a creep." He said before my Mon walked in.
"Wh-Honey, what are you still doing dressed like that? Go and get dressed!" She insisted quickly as she was putting on her earrings.
"Alright, Sally." I sang before letting out a laugh. Walking into my room, my phone buzzed, indicating I got a message. I opened it up to see I got a message from Macy.

'Yo, West! Karaoke Night at Jared's Song Bar, tomorrow night. You in? 🎤😍'

I answered a yes as well as a request for her to text me the address and walked into my closet, picking out what I had chosen earlier for me to wear. I stripped off my clothing and put on a pair of skinny, light blue denim jeans and then wore a black, off-shoulder top that I tucked into my jeans. I put on my doc martens, my leather jacket then finished the look off with a simple diamond tennis chain around my neck, a pair of diamond stud earrings and tied my hair up in a messy bun, leaving some strands out to frame my face.
Quickly, I made my way to my vanity and worked on the makeup I already had and freshened myself up before transferring all my necessities into a smaller bag and leaving my room.
"Mom, Jacob! I'm leaving, I'll meet ya'll at the restaurant." I called out as I jogged down the stairs, my keys jingling in my hand.
"You picking up Babe?" My mom asked from upstairs.
"Sure." I said quietly before heading into the elevator.
As I was walking to my car, I got a call from Tori.
"Hey, Vega." I answered, unlocking my car and quickly getting in.
"Hi Jade, so I'm ready. But, you didn't tell me where we were going or what was the dress code." She explained nervously.
"Look, you'll be fine. As long as you don't look like a bum, which you rarely do, you don't have to worry." I assured as I started my car.
"Alright, al-- 'Rarely'? So, I've looked like a bum before?" She asked in shock.
I shrugged, "Don't focus on what I'm saying, focus on hauling your ass down to your door. I'll be there in like 5 minutes."
"Fine, bye."
I hung up and connected my phone to my speakers, and drove out to the entrance of the garage before hitting shuffle. Late Night Thoughts by Ollie started to play as I made a left on to the road.
As I drove, my phone was buzzing, showing that I was getting texts from Babe. I rolled my eyes and didn't bother stopping to read them, instead, I continued on my way, driving a bit faster to get to Tori's.

"Hey, doll. You look pretty as a cupcake." I called out, doing that 60's voice I used to do in high school as I rolled down the window in front of Tori.
"Oh, shut it." Tori laughed before getting in quickly. She shut the door after her and fastened her seat belt. I admired her cute, but simple outfit which was just a black
tee, black skinny jeans, a camel brown suede blazer with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows and a pair of platform vans.
Her makeup was simple, but perfect for an evening out with my parents.
The beeping of about 3 cars behind me got me out of the small trance I was in, making me hurriedly drive towards the end of the road.
"What's up, Vega?" I started, turning the music down slightly, Cupid's Curse by Kehlani playing in the background.
"Not much. Went home, ate a bit. My Dad's not doing so well." She stated as she watched the tall buildings pass us by.
"How come?" I questioned, pulling out a cigarette from my cigarette pack that I left on my dash.
"Well, he still hasn't gotten used to how much crime happens here compared to LA, and Trina hasn't been much of a Ray of sunshine either."
"That, I can agree on." I chuckled, lighting up the cigarette.
"So, how come you asked me to come? Why didn't you ask Babe?" Tori asked, facing me this time which I noticed through my peripheral vision.
"Babe... Hasn't been easy, lately." I huffed, slightly opening up the window for the smoke to go out.
"Elaborate?"
"Well," I began. "We've been arguing a lot, and I don't know. Maybe, when I get used to my schedule at school and I get a job things will get better."
"I see." She nodded. "Do you want a piece of advice?"
"Sure." I said through the smoke at a stop light before looking over at her.
"You should take a step back and look at your relationship as an outside as much as you can to truly see your relationship." She responded with her usual caring eyes.
"Thanks, Vega." I muttered with a smirk, before driving ahead.
"So, you never specified where we're going or where we'd be eating at." Tori sang, poking me slightly on the rib.
"Ugh! Don't touch me... Fine, we're going to Brooklyn." I stated bluntly, stifling a smile.
"B-Brooklyn?!" She asked in shock.
"Yeah, what's the problem?" I laughed making a turn towards the highway, the sunset showering us with golden light.
"It's really far just for dinner." She disclosed with worry.
"Don't worry, what time do you have to be home?" I asked, taking a puff from my cigarette.
"12 at most." She said.
"I'll get you home by midnight then, Cinderella. No worries." I assured, throwing out my cigarette.

We arrived at an Italian restaurant which was right below the Brooklyn Bridge. I parked the car at the lot close by and opened the door for Tori.
"Why, thank you." She bowed. I laughed, and shut the door behind her, locking it as well.
"So, are your parents here?" She asked.
"It seems like it. Shall we?" I asked after spotting Jacob's big, black car. We linked arms and made our way in. The host greeted us with the biggest frown on his face, seeing as we were a bit too 'modern' for this place.
"May I help you?" He asked, looking down on us.
"Yes, we're with the Solano table." I affirmed with an arrogant smile.
"Right this way then." He sighed, walking us to an outside table which gave us full access to see the stars above, the lights of the city and the bridge, as well as ferries passing by on the river.
"This is gorgeous!" Tori gasped, looking around.
"Yeah, well you'll definitely like this." I chuckled, elbowing her to get her attention. Once I heard the gasp, I knew she saw.
"Girls! It's so good to see you again!" George called out happily with his beautiful wife, Petra beside him giving us sultry milf all over again.
"George, how are you?" I asked with a smile then shaking his hand. Tori was speechless, quietly and politely saying hi to the foreign couple then normally greeting my parents.
Tori picked my hand under the table, making me flinch and bring my hand up to my chest.
" So, what does this mean? Are you two okay again?" Petra asked with a gleeful tone, her chest perking up straight from her previously slouched posture.
"No, W-we're just friends." Tori stuttered, maintaining a flustered but happy smile.
This'll be a fun dinner, I thought to myself.