I was getting for the New Year's eve party that Alphonso was throwing at his house. Jamal invited me to it a couple of days ago when i went over to his house.
I was both excited and nervous. I knew that Sophia will be there, and i still haven't talked to her since the ski trip. She'd always decline my calls or ignore my texts.
I was upset, and i knew that she was too. If i got the chance to do things differently i definitely would have used it.
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I glanced at my phone to check the time and realised i was running late. I quickly grabbed the keys to my house and a small black purse in which i place my mobile and left the house.
I got inside of my car and begun driving to Alphonso's house. It was a couple of streets away so the rout there took me around 15 minutes.
I took a deep breath to calm myself down and got out, locking the vehicle behind me and walking to the entrance. I knocked and soon a familiar face opened the door.
- I almost lost hope. Come in! - Alphonso smiled as letting me inside.
I nodded my head and as i walked in my eyes noticed the black, beige and silver decorations. The center of the house was lightened by a disco ball which looked beautiful.
A lot of people were already enjoying their time, dancing to the music while others were sitting down with their drinks and chatting.
I scanned the room with my eyes, trying to find anyone familiar and I díd. Unfortunately it was Michael. We haven't talked in a week and i still wasn't quite ready to do so.
He must've spotted me too because the guy left his group of friends and begun walking into my direction. A faint smile appeared on his face as he approached me.
I needed to quickly escape this situation. I noticed Leroy walking around the house, probably looking for Candice. I walked over to him quickly and wrapped my hand around his arm.
- Hey, long time no see! How are the kids? - I quickly asked to make it look like as natural as possible.
- Uh, fine? What's going on? - He questioned with confusion.
- Just talk with me. I can't be bothered to deal with Olise right now. - I replied truthfully.
He raised his eyebrow and looked down at me, but then giving in and leading us to another room where Michael couldn't see anymore.
- I'll take over now. - I heard a manly voice and felt somebody's touch on my waist.
I let go off Leroy and turned to see who was holding me. Butterflies filled up my stomach when i saw Jamal. I was relieved to see him standing there.
- What happened? - He whispered a question as leaning down.
- Michael. I haven't talked to him yet and i don't have the courage to. - I started explaining and noticed the guy paying close attention to me. - I don't want to break his heart.
When the words left my mouth i could feel Jamal stiff up. His grip went down to my hip and had gotten way tighter than before.
- You need to let him go Melodie. - He replied to me with seriousness in his voice.
I furrowed my eyebrows and looked at him, as i didn't understand why was he so impatient about it. Michael took care of me when i needed it the most, i couldn't just leave.
- I'll do it tonight. - I assured instantly, making him relax.
He nodded his head and walked with me to the kitchen where we poured drinks into plastic cups and went back to the living room together.
- I'll take her over now. You don't mind mate? - I felt someone pull me into their direction and when i turned my head i saw Michael.
He seemed angry and that was rare from him. He'd barely ever show any emotions so me being able to read his body language was quite odd.
We went outside and walked to the pool next to the house. Michael sat down on one of the loungers and signed me to sit in front of him. I did so and before he started talking we sat in silence for a few minutes.
- You went behind my back, didn't you? - He threw a question randomly after staying quiet.
- Michael.
- He came with some blonde chick and just before you arrived he left her alone so she went home. - He told, making my heart break into small pieces.
- You're lying. - I accused as a tear rolled down my cheek which i quickly wiped with my hand.
- Why would i fucking lie to you? You're the liar not me. - He snapped with angriness on his face.
- I'm sorry. I can't believe this. - I replied while sobbing and stood up from my seat.
- I've known about his plans all the way from the start Mel. If you actually stayed faithful to me i'd tell you all about it. - He confessed as standing up and placing his arms around me.
I pushed him away and scanned his face for a few seconds before storming off. I needed to deal with this situation as soon as possible. I couldn't let Jamal win, not this time.
