Before I Fall

Chapter Eighteen

Three weeks later

Lourdes popped open another champagne bottle and filled Morgan's flute again to which she graciously accepted. Wearing only a thick black robe that hung loose from a barely tied knot, Morgan's right breast was dangerously close to spilling out but she had no fucks to give because she was high on life and on the perfectly rolled joint between her fingers. Both women were lounging on the spacious sofa with their hair freed and getting more intoxicated by the second. Morgan drew in deeply from the weed and released the essence in the air, allowing it to permeate the room then passed it to Lourdes who did the same thing.

"So what are you going to do for your birthday?" Lourdes asked.

"I don't know yet, maybe go back on Earth for a while. My career has been at a standstill since my vacation."

"Come on Morgan, you couldn't possibly think that career would've lasted forever. I mean you're an heiress, you have bigger fish to fry." Lourdes ridiculed. A look of hurt crossed Morgan's face before she hid it quickly.

"Well it's something I've worked hard for since I was a child Lourdes so my career means a lot to me. I just thought my sister would've understood that. You know I love dancing." Morgan replied in a defensive tone. Now it was Lourdes' turn to visibly wince at being called her sister. This had been an unresolved issue between the pair and it needed to be addressed now more than ever. As Morgan was about to open her mouth to speak again, Lourdes switched the topic,

"And what of your mate? You only have two weeks left to bind yourselves before things get even rockier for you."

"I know. I wish the asshole would find me already so we can get this overwith. The spontaneous attacks have started to interrupt my training." Morgan never thought she would eagerly await the day she would finally meet her soulmate. Her spasms  had been happening more frequently, like twice daily, and it also came with increased pain. At one point she thought she was going to die as she struggled for air. Agony ripped through her body during her Witchcraft session two days ago. She was told by the campus doctor what she already knew, that she was hot and bothered so coupling was necessary.

She had made huge progress with her drilling within the past three weeks and the pressure from the Masters was just lifting when her attacks began cutting into her time. Now she had to do extra hours of training to make up for the times she missed recovering from her violent tremors which made her even more tired. The overworked royal was grateful for days like this when she could rest for most of the day, eat and get high then go back to sleep. She was also grateful that she was home for some of her attacks where she could quickly grab Alex, her trusty vibrating purple egg to grant her relief.

"I can understand the frustration but you're a tough cookie so I know you'll be ok." Lourdes said passing the joint back to Morgan.

"Ha, I hear yah." doubt flowed from every part of  her as she took another hit from Mary Jane.

Morgan placed the blunt in the ashtray on the intricate center piece, then reached for the thick textbook on potions to get some studying done for her test tomorrow. From her peripheral view she saw Lourdes extend a leg to kick hers to which Morgan stared at her silently.

"So you're just going to ignore me now?"

"Bitch, you knew what this was when you insisted on coming over. I don't have time to fool around now, I have a test tomorrow." Lourdes said nothing but started texting rapidly on her phone with a devilish look on her face.

"What are you doing over there? Who are you texting?

"I will not be ignored Morgan." was all she replied mimicking the famous movie line.