THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE 1

EARLY LIFE (IV)

***flashbacks***

It was already 20:34 and the guys were busy choosing the outfits for tonight. Mark suggested that we wear whatever we wanted as long as we don't copy each other because it was weird, I wasn't really into this outing. I felt like I was betraying myself. I should be studying and doing some school activities since I liked being ahead of everything. Then I figured out that such occasions only come once in a lifetime and I didn't want to miss it, I also wanted something to brag about when having convos with my friends like; 'what's the best beer or wine', I wanted to have a little experience rather than being closed up and too serious.

I decided to wear my black skinny Jean with a white 'ellesse' printed shirt and black nike sneakers. Markus was wearing a blue jean with a white 'nike' printed shirt and black toms. Troyen and Tijan were both wearing blue skinny jeans with polo shirts. Troyen a black one while Tijan was putting on a white one. They were both wearing white all stars.

"You better behave when we get to the club gents, don't embarrass us" said Tijan. I was already having second thoughts despite convincing myself that It was worth a try.

"We on it bro don't worry" Markus answered. The guy was really happy, he always wanted to hang out with Tijan and Troyen. But they never wanted to hang out with us, I wonder what changed.

"Remember we're 18 above today, i trust you'd be smart enough to remember especially you John" Tijan said pointing at me.

" Can't you at least remove the specs for tonight only? We don't want anything to go wrong" he asked. I hesitated a little bit then I thought that he could be right. That was the only way to look older. So I nodded and removed my specs and put them on the bed.

"So we good to go" said Troyen. We sneaked out of the house using the backdoor at kitchen. It was already 21:15 so everyone is supposed to be sleeping. House rule.

We got outside and took a cab to town. Johannesburg Is big and we lived In Caesar location, a location for middle class people. So going to town from our location is a bit far. After a half an hour drive we arrived at our location but we still had to walk a 5 minutes distance to find the supposed club. We finally got there and I was completed awed. The club Is situated between two long buildings, well hidden. Blue and red light were shimmering and it had 'no under 18' sign at the door. So Tijan made a few calls when we arrived at the gate. People were in line with tickets and identification. I started having those second thoughts again but it was too late. I was already there. I wasn't expecting it to be packed so I was very nervous. After a few minutes two guys walked towards us. We were standing a bit far from the line of people. They seemed to be Tijan and Troyen's friends. They high-fived. And started joking and laughing. We fist bumped and then they told us to follow them inside. They talked to the security guards and assured them we were 18 above.

As soon as we got inside we followed the guys to the table they booked. It was filled with several people but mostly girls. There were a lot of drinks; wines, beers and ciders. And two hubbly containers. We made ourselves comfortable. After greeting everyone at the table, the two guys who got us in told us to feel free with the drinks and that everything was paid for. So Troyen suggested we take few shots first. I took my first...whew!

***end***

It's morning and I woke up early. I had a computer exam to finish. Yesterday I asked out Thando. I finally had the balls. Perhaps i was tired of people pointing out how weak and cowardice I am. Though it was sudden she said she'd think about It since she have a lot of work. I was still worried a little bit 'what if I disappoint her?' 'What if I'm not what she expects?' Thoughts were running In my mind and I wanted to see Natasha.  She was close to her so she knew a lot about this girl. Time to do my research on her. After bathing, i put on my uniform and rushed to have breakfast in the kitchen. I made my own tea and bread. The others were still busy In their rooms. I finished eating and went back in the room and got the assignment Troyen helped with last night. He turned out to be good in computer. The guy passed grade 12 but he's just one of those people who didn't know what to do in life so he thought staying home and thinking was better than wasting money at university. Stupid right? And the thing is he's been thinking for two years now. Everyone tried talking to him but it seems like we didn't understand him. Tijan was a second year student in civil engineering.

So I rushed out of the house and picked S'bu from his place. We got at the college and revised.

We finished writing. It wasn't difficult at all. Finally we were done with school for now. I saw Natasha walking towards the gate and I ran to her.

"Hey!Tasha!" I called her and she stopped when she heard me calling. I greeted her and we started walking out. S'bu stayed with his other friends.

"Where's Thando?" I asked her

"She left" I was a bit confused. Maybe she meant she went home without her.

"But you're always with her why would she go home without you? Are you guys fighting?"

"She went at Pretoria." My mind was filled with a lot of scenarios. How can she go at Pretoria when she hasn't finished her exams? What about our date? Or my answer at least? Maybe I was truly not good enough for her.

"She didn't call you?" Natasha asked.

"I don't have her number" I answered feeling down but not showing it. I bid farewell to her and walked straight home. We took quite a while at school so I arrived after lunch hour. I greeted my grandmother and went straight to the bedroom. I found Troyen reading a sports magazine. I greeted him and I threw myself on the bed.

How can she just go like that?

What do you think happened to Thando? What could be the reason for her to leave on such a short notice?
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